Boarding Facilities in California
2627 listings across 60 cities · Updated 2026
Compare horse boarding stables and barns in California — full board, partial board, pasture and self-care options. Check stall counts, turnout, arenas, and real reviews from horse owners before you visit.
Boarding Facilities by city in California
Featured boarding facilities in California
Santa Barbara Adventure Company
Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Co.
Amelia Newcomb Dressage
Somis, Santa Barbara Co.
Tahoe Outdoor Adventures
South Lake Tahoe, Alpine Co.
Glamis swingset
Brawley, Imperial Co.
Back to Eden Ranch
Gilroy, San Benito Co.
R2 Hillside Ranch
Watsonville, Santa Cruz Co.
Bio Bio Expeditions Worldwide
Truckee, Sierra Co.
Lake Level Surf Charters
South Lake Tahoe, Alpine Co.
Shaffer's High Sierra Camp
Sattley, Lassen Co.
Six Rivers Rafting
Junction City, Trinity Co.
Cowboy Trail Rides
Tracy, San Joaquin Co.
Sonoma Valley Trail Rides
Sonoma, Sonoma Co.
Rainbow Ridge Ranch
Palmdale, Kings Co.
Circle TLC Ranch, Inc
Lakeside, San Diego Co.
Sierra Surf House
South Lake Tahoe, Alpine Co.
Beckwourth Peak High Camp
Portola, Lassen Co.
Doxa Outdoors
Fresno, Fresno Co.
JH Ranch
Etna, Siskiyou Co.
Aly's Puppy Boot Camp
Arroyo Grande, San Luis Obispo Co.
Riding Wild
Hickman, Mariposa Co.
Humboldt Bike Rental
McKinleyville, Humboldt Co.
Shasta Premier Transportation
Redding, Trinity Co.
Xclusive Cleaning Service Imperial County
Imperial, Imperial Co.
Rich Oliver's Mystery School
Prather, Fresno Co.
Boarding Facilities in California — FAQ
How much does horse boarding cost?
Boarding rates vary widely by region and services: pasture board often runs $150–$400/month, while full-care stall board at facilities with arenas and daily turnout commonly runs $400–$1,200+/month. Listings that publish pricing show a starting rate on their profile.
What's the difference between full board, partial board, and self-care?
Full board covers stall or pasture, feed, hay, and daily care. Partial board splits chores or feed costs between you and the barn. Self-care means the barn provides the space and you handle feeding, mucking, and turnout yourself.
What should I look for when visiting a boarding barn?
Look at hay quality and water buckets, turnout space and herd sizes, stall condition, arena footing, tack room security, and how calm the horses seem. Ask about feeding schedules, vet/farrier policies, and contract terms.
Do barns have waiting lists?
Good barns often do. Listings with a “Spots available” badge have told us they currently have openings — filter for availability on the map to save calls.