Barns
Stables in Marin
This list is in alphabetical order by town name.
FAIRFAX
NOVATO
BAYWOOD CANYON EQUESTRIAN CENTER
baywoodequestriancenter.com
59 Baywood Canyon Road, Fairfax,CA 94930
Contact: Holly Ford (415) 460-1480
Boarding: stalls, stalls with paddocks, double stalls, turnouts, arenas: 1 outdoor, 1 indoor
Training: Hunter/Jumpers, Dressage. Trail access: MCOSD
MARIN STABLES
marinstablesandtrails.org
139 Wood Lane, Fairfax, CA 94930
Contact: Kathy Risso/Karen Hannah - Operators
Phone: 415-504-1830
Email: marin.stables@gmail.com
Boarding: stalls and stalls w/paddocks. Covered arena and outdoor round pen. Direct access to the MMWD /Mt. Tam trails
Training: available for horse and rider
Lessons: Basic horsemanship for beginner through intermediate with natural horsemanship approach
MILL VALLEY
HORSE HILL, Mill Valley, HorseHill.org
(Horse Hill Open Space Preserve - Marin County Open Space District)
Alto Bowl Horse Owners Association
P.O. Box 1954 Mill Valley, CA 94942
Contact: boardinghorsehill.org
Pasture boarding on Horse Hill in Mill Valley, a 58 acre public open space preserve that is home to privately owned, free roaming horses.
We are a coop who shares in feeding, mucking, herd checks and work parties.
Direct access to trails from the preserve
Dry lot and holding pens available
No arena, round pen, or trailer parking
No pregnant mares or stallions
Age limit is 20 due to hilly pasture
MIWOK EQUESTRIAN CENTER miwokstables.com
701 Tennessee Valley Rd. Mill Valley, CA 94941
Contact: Allison Friedman (415) 383-8048 | Email: liveryoffice@miwokstables.com
Part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area Two outdoor arenas, one indoor schooling ring
Lessons: Arena and Trail from Beginner through Advanced Dressage, Hunt Seat and Centered Riding techniques Children's Summer Camps
Trail access: Many trailheads lead out of the stables for hours of riding in the GGNRA
MUIR BEACH
Rocking J&R Ranch
http://rockingjr.com/ranch.html
1310 7th Street
Novato, California 94945 phone 415.725.2195
Conveniently located less than two miles from Highway 101, Rocking J&R Ranch is a five-acre oasis overlooking downtown Novato. Students enjoy spectacular views while riding surrounded by swaying palms and native oak trees. As a full service facility, the ranch includes a ten-stall stable with hot water wash rack and indoor tack room, riding arena, and pastures with covered shelters. Being a small, private facility, Rocking J&R Ranch can offer individualized, personal care to every horse.
SAN ANTONIO VALLEY STABLES
www.sanantoniostablesca.com
1220 San Antonio Rd. Petaluma
Contact: Dave Sherman 707-773-1200
San Antonio Stables is a relaxed, family-run ranch on 62 beautiful sunny acres. We offer a clean, well-kept stable with dedicated on-site owners, capable, caring ranch hands, and friendly boarders. We welcome all disciplines and breeds and are open daily between 7 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Boarding: Stalls with paddocks, paddocks with sheds, pasture
Arenas: 2 lighted covered, 1 outdoor.
Training: available for horse and rider.
Trail access: through scenic pasture or on lakeside bridle path. A trainer's barn with an attached indoor arena and nine stalls with attached paddocks is optional.
OLEMA
FIVE BROOKS RANCH fivebrooks.com
P.O. Box 99, Olema, CA, 94950
Contact: Andy (415) 663-1570
Boarding: stalls and paddocks, monthly or overnight
Training: Dressage, Hunt Seat, Western and trail
Arena: small ring
Trails: located in the heart of the Pt. Reyes National Park
Services: sponsorships, guided trail rides, pony rides, private group or individual rides, hay rides
Five Brooks Stable is a full service riding stable for the whole family. There are activities for all ages and kinds of Buckaroos and Buckarettes who wish to enjoy the magnificent Point Reyes National Seashore in the company of their equine pals. We specialize in providing guided trail rides for park visitors who desire an alternative method to enjoy the scenic splendor of the park.With over 120 miles of trails that take you from forested mountain tops, grassy meadows, coastal scrub and miles of white sand beaches, the Point Reyes National Seashore is the perfect environment to enjoy horseback riding.
The Stewart Horse Camp is NOW Five Brooks Horse Camp
POINT REYES STATION
MORGAN HORSE RANCH
https://www.svmhc.com/pt-reyes-morgan-horse-ranch
Contact: Doug Hee (415) 464-5145
Morgans served many roles in 19th-century American history, including being the official horse of the National Park Service rangers. Rangers at Point Reyes care for roughly 3-10 horses at time and have used them to patrol the park, work on trails, and ride in parades. On the hillside just above the Bear Valley Visitor Center you will find the historic working ranch with self-guided exhibits, corrals and a historic barn. Allow 20 minutes for this 0.5 mile round-trip walk around the Morgan Horse Ranch. Park at the south end of the Bear Valley Visitor Center parking lot and follow the signs from the Bear Valley Trailhead up the paved road to the Ranch. Disabled visitors are welcome to drive up to the Ranch and park in the designated parking area.
Love horses and have time to be a committed volunteer?
The Morgan Horse Ranch offers volunteers an opportunity to experience all aspects of horsemanship. They assist in ranch operations, including the care, handling and riding of horses of all ages, as well as the cleaning and maintenance of tack, equipment, fences and buildings. Volunteers may also greet visitors, answer questions and briefly explain their role as a volunteer. Experienced trainers are especially needed to help with the younger horses. The need for volunteers varies greatly throughout the year.
POINT REYES ARABIAN ADVENTURES
pointreyesarabianadventures.com
11925 CA-1
Point Reyes Station, CA 94956
Call 707-477-7181 to book a ride
SPECTACULAR TRAIL RIDES
IN POINT REYES & WEST MARIN
HORSEBACK RIDING LESSONS
Come and have a great horseback riding adventure with us!
SAUSALITO
GOLDEN GATE DAIRY STABLES oceanridersofmarin.org
Contact: Maureen Pinto (415) 388-7670
oceanriders@prodigy.net
The Golden Gate Dairy Stables, Home of Happy Horses, is located in Muir Beach and operated by Ocean Riders of Marin, a non-profit Park Partner with the GGNRA, and surrounded by miles of beautiful trails. All stalls have connecting paddocks and horses get on a daily arena turnout schedule, or share pasture time in nearby Green Gulch, if compatible with the herds we develop. While WE DO NOT offer public trail rides or riding lessons, we do host a variety of Equine and Nature Guided Growth and Learning experiences, focusing on under resourced communities. We are committed to the preservation and upkeep of this historic dairy, sustainable horse keeping, and to promoting safe and responsible trail sharing. We are taking application for future vacancies. If you are an avid trail rider and are interested in joining our community, please contact Stable and Program Manager: Maureen Pinto, 415-381-6263, or email for an application: oceanriders@prodigy.net.
We also welcome Guest Boarding by the day, week, or month during the dry season: May through September. Visit our website: oceanridersofmarin.org to learn more about this special place.
NICASIO
2 MUTCH SHOW JUMPING 2mutchshowjumping.com
3421 Nicasio Valley Road, Nicasio, CA 94946
2mutchsj@gmail.com
Hunter, Jumper, Equitation, and Sales Horse Barn located in beautiful Nicasio, CA. Only 30 min from San Francisco, Sonoma, 1 hr from the East Bay and Peninsula. The horses, learning, horsemanship, and fun is at the core for all levels at 2MSJ. We are a family owned A-Circuit show barn and the trainers, Hugh “Bert” Mutch and Leylan Gleeson, love to teach good students that have a passion and dedication to learning the sport, regardless of the level you compete at. A customized program for you, your horse(s), and your goals is at the core of what we do. Coming from equestrian families, both Bert and Leylan enjoy sharing and teaching skills and a riding system that have been passed down through 2 generations and through tutelage from the greats like Ronnie Mutch, George Morris, Rodney Jenkins, Eddie Macken, Bert De Nemethy, and more.
BLUE DOT BARN bluedotbarn.com
2800 Nicasio Valley Rd., Nicasio, CA 94946
office@bluedotbarn.com
Blue Dot Barn is a full-service horse boarding facility located in the Nicasio Valley of Marin County, California. At Blue Dot Barn, we are committed to creating a healthy and happy home for horses and their owners. Our experienced staff and expert trainers are committed to creating a safe and enjoyable barn experience for the whole barn community. Extensive riding facilities – 4 arenas, 3 round pens, trails and a track – give riders many options for exercising and enjoying their horses.
We are also committed to caring for this beautiful property and doing whatever we can to protect our land, water and wildlife. We are dedicated to doing the right things for this place, our planet and all things living together on earth, the pale blue dot.
If you are interested in boarding your horse at Blue Dot, please know that we are currently at capacity with a waitlist. We only accept new boarders from the waitlist if boarders are in training (or will be in training) with one of our resident trainers. Please go to our website to learn more about our trainers and their services.
HALLECK CREEK RANCH halleckcreekranch.org
1740 Old Rancheria Road,
Nicasio, CA 94946,
P.O. Box 159,
Nicasio, CA 94946
Contact: Molly Scannell, Executive Director
email: mscannell@halleckcreekranch.org
Halleck Creek Ranch invites people with disabilities, and their families, to live a "Life without barriers" through the beneficial activity of therapeutic horseback riding.
KILHAM FARM kilhamfarm.com
3431 Nicasio Valley Rd. Nicasio, CA 94946
Contact: Elizabeth Kilham (415) 662-2232
Training: Hunter/Jumper
Boarding: stalls, stalls with paddocks, paddocks with shelters, pasture
Arenas: indoor, outdoor, grand prix field. Schooling shows, horsemanship clinics
NICASIO RIDING CLUB nicasioridingclub.com
900 Nicasio Valley Road, Nicasio, CA 94946
Contact: (415) 662-2268
As a fellow horse lover, Julie Dowling was inspired by a passion to create an equestrian facility of uncompromising quality and commitment to the well-being of both horse and rider. An equestrian experience that combines training, riding and showing in a professional, social and friendly environment. Our facility has a jump arena, full size dressage court, covered arena and large all day turnouts. Our contemporary clubhouse welcomes riders and their families to relax, catch up on work and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
Barnacle Eventing barnacleeventing.com
1250 San Antonio Road, Petaluma, CA 94952
Contact numbers for Josh:
Cell: 707.217.8093
Barn: 707.775.1775
Barnacle Eventing is on 200 acres with trails, includes a covered arena and round pen. 12x12 and oversize stalls, stalls with runs. Board with personalized training packages available for cross country, dressage and show jumping, as well as starting young horses. Competition programs are available ranging from local schooling shows to FEI level Eventing. Friendly, supportive atmosphere. Call Josh Barnacle to set up a tour, observe a lesson or training session, or schedule a haul-in lesson.
LONG VIEW STABLES longviewstables.com
3777 Vineyard Road Novato, CA 94947
Contact: 415.272.2590
Email: barndesk@longviewstables.com
We’ve just moved! We are conveniently located in Novato, just 10 minutes from 101
Longview is family-focused, providing meaningful connections that go beyond the riding arena, with a range of service offerings that are tailor-made to your aspirations and requirements. We have lessons and in-barn leasing for those just starting out, full board and training for your own horse, as well as the contacts and services necessary to find you a horse that fits with your style and budget. Our training philosophy: dressage-disciplined flatwork as well as show-ring-level training over fences. We “save” the big jumps and see greater results from technical flatwork. “Every experience I’ve had in my life is not about me, its about what I can give to this little girl.” – Lisa Durbro
MORNING STAR FARM morningstarfarm.info
885 Sutro Avenue, Novato, CA 94945
Contact: Kevin or Vicki (415) 897-1633
Boarding: separate mare and gelding pastures, pipe paddocks with shelters, stall paddocks with bedding, large turnout areas
Arenas: 100'x200' covered arena, 110'x140' outdoor arena, 20m x 60m full court dressage arena, 60' round pen, cross country jumps
Training: English and Western riding lessons (CHA Certified Horsemanship Assoc.) Vaulting club summer horsmanship camps and birthday parties
Trails: Direct access to Mt. Burdell
NOVATO HORSEMEN INC. novatohorsemen.com
Mailing Address: PO Box 456, Novato, California 94948
Clubhouse & Arena Address: 600 Bugeia Lane, Novato, California 94945
Caretaker Phone: 415-897-0794 (Karen Kilian) Club Email: novatohorsemen@gmail.com
Novato Horsemen has been a part of the Marin County community since 1942 and was incorporated in 1945. It co-sponsored Novato's original "Western Weekend Parade & Rodeo" until 1978, which was the largest attended affair in Novato. The club is currently one of the largest horsemen associations in California but unfortunately, it is also one of the last remaining active horse clubs in a county which once hosted many barns and stables. As land values skyrocket, Novato Horsemen members strive to withstand "progress" to keep Novato and Marin County's horse heritage alive for future generations of children and adults. The club, which consists of over 300 senior and junior members from the five surrounding Northern Bay Area counties, currently participates in a variety of cattle events, trail rides, and social affairs, as well as horsemanship education at the Horsemen's own facility. Horse owner or not, most activities are open to all within the community. Membership dues are kept low so anyone can participate. Members also donate their time to all activities, as well as maintaining the clubhouse facilities, arenas and grounds.
PENCIL BELLY RANCH pencilbellyranch.com
1671 Indian Valley Rd Novato, CA 94947
Contact: Michelle (415) 897-3039
A horse boarding ranch with a long-standing reputation for its casual atmosphere, excellent care, and direct access to Open Space trails. PBR includes box stalls with paddocks, large arena, wash rack and round pen.
PRESIDIO RIDING CLUB presidioridingclub.org
Building 901 Bunker Road, Sausalito, CA 94965 Conveniently located in Sausalito, Presidio Riding Club is nestled in the Marin Headlands - offering amazing trail riding throughout the scenic Marin Headlands. Ride above the Golden Gate Bridge or an all day excursion to Muir Beach. Boarding horses have 12' x 12' private stalls, with all day turn out in spacious paddocks with compatible herd mates. Board includes blanketing, medications and grain services at no extra charge. Once a military only facility, Presidio Riding Club is now a National Park Services partner and is open to the public.
PRC also offers a Horse Hotel, available for day, week or longer stays.
For more information or boarding please contact: presidioridingclub@yahoo.com
WOODACRE
CREEKSIDE EQUESTRIAN CENTER
5001 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Woodacre, CA 94973
Contact: Sonya Disterhef (415) 488-4006
Boarding: Stalls with paddocks, pastures
Arenas: outdoor jumping arena, outdoor dressage court, covered arena
Trails: access to San Geronimo Ridge trails which connect with MMWD, Marin Open Space and Pt. Reyes National Seashore
THE DICKSON RANCH dicksonranch.net
182 San Geronimo Valley Road, Woodacre, CA 94973
Contact: Grace Tolson, Owner (415) 488-0454
Boarding: Stalls with paddocks, paddocks with shelters
Arenas: 2 outdoor, 1 lighted indoor, novice cross-country trail
Trails: Access to San Geronimo Ridge which connects with MMWD, Marin Open Space and Pt. Reyes National Seashore
Schooling shows, Play Days and Children's Summer Camps in summer months.
Lillegård Stables
15 Wildwood Lane, Novato, CA 94947
Contact: Jill Knowlton - owner
Phone: 415.328.4641
Email: jillknowlton@comcast.net
Boarding: Small private barn, great community atmosphere, stalls w/paddocks about 12x49, open arena, 2 turnouts, wash rack, shared tack room and trailer storage (when space is available). Our barn works best for trail riders and Lillegård riders all love to have new people to ride with! The trails are located at Indian Valley Open Space, a 5 minute ride down the road from our ranch (bridal path along the side of the road). Hay twice a day and stall cleaning are included. If you like riding trails and love being around other like minded horse lovers, than Lillegård Stables is the place for you.
