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A&B Horse Hostelry

Closest Highway: I-5
Closest Cities: Redding and Anderson
Street Address: Redding, CA 96049
Cellphone: (530) 356-8987
Phone: (530) 221-4354
EMail Address: horsemotelathotmail.com
Situated: Whiskeytown and Shasta Lake trail system. Mt. Lassen trails all less than one hour from facility. Many walking trails and our famous glass Sundial walking bridge over the Sacramento River at Turtle Bay
Stabling: 14 barn large stalls, pens,out&indoor arenas, indoor arena has sprinklers for dust control
Lodging: Sleep room with 3 large cots, bathroom/shower/RV hookup; Super 8 Motel 5 minutes north; many restaurants. Stay near your horses: Rent our clean & quiet 32' RV, full kitchen, Queen Bed + Single, cable TV/DVD.
Directions: We will give directions and prices when you call. We are five minutes off I-5.
   
   

A&B Horse Vacations

Closest Highway: Hwys 3 and 299W
Closest Cities: Trinity Center/Weaverville
Street Address: Norwegian Ranch Road, Weaverville, CA
Cellphone: (530) 356-8987
Phone: (530) 221-4354
EMail Address: horsemotelathotmail.com
Situated: Camp is near the Trinity Alps Wilderness Area which are beautiful mountains full of lakes and trails for your riding pleasure. Minutes from us is Trinity Lake and River. In Weaverville, which was a gold rush hub in the 19th century, you will find historic downtown with its brick buildings and spiral outdoor staircases. There are art galleries, a museum, and the oldest continuously used Chinese temple in California.
Stabling: Pens available
Lodging: Full RV hookup with a great view on private land.
Directions: 30 minutes north of Weaverville on Highway 3 to Norwegian Ranch Road. Easy to find!
   
   

View Their Web Site Angel Acres Horse Hotel & Boarding

Closest Highway: Highways 5, 99, 152, 33
Closest Cities: Los Banos, Santa Nella
Street Address: 13557 Volta Road, Los Banos, CA 93635
Phone: (209) 829-1560
Fax: (209) 827-9464
EMail Address: infoatangelacreshorsehotel.com
Situated: 2 miles from Santa Nella Andersons' Pea Soup Restaurant/Hotel, 45 minutes Gilroy - Garlic Capitol of the World, The famous Eddies' Cafe, Wool Growers both well known in Los Banos! San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area, Dinosaur Point, Grasslands Water District Refuge, O'Neill Forebay Wildlife Area, Stanislaus National Forest, Castle Air Museum.
Stabling: AAA recommended, 20 box stalls w/pipe paddocks, rotating/irrigated pastures, covered/lighted excercis arena, hot/cold indoor wash rack, automatic waterers in all stalls & pastures, Outdoor arena w/lights, fenced-gated-walkways, horse trailer parking, easy loading/unloading fenced arena, shavings available, on-site professional dog groomer by appointment! All dogs or pets must be leashed.
Lodging: Electric hookup for travel trailers at ranch or 2 miles to Santa Nella RV Park, San Luis RV Resort, Fisherman's Bend At Newman. Motel/Hotels: Best Western Executive Inn(LB), Holiday Inn Express (SN), Motel 6(SN), Vagabond Inn(LB)-and more available within 2-5 miles.
Directions: Highway 5 from the South: take the second Los Banos Exit for Hwy 152 go 2miles towards Los Banos, look for Volta Road Sign and turn left onto Volta Rd. follow paved road to ranch.

Highway 5 coming from the North: take the Santa Nella Highway 33 exit and make a right off the exit and get into the left hand lane before the McDonald's Restaurant in Santa Nella onto Ingomar Grade Road/Volta Road until it ends, take a right turn and within 2 blks you will see our sign, take the barn entrance road on the right.

All roads leading to the ranch are paved!
   
   

View Their Web Site Burney Mountain Guest Ranch

Closest Highway: Hwy 299
Closest Cities: Burney, CA
Street Address: 22800 Hat Creek PH#2
P.O. Box 1426, Burney, CA 96103
Phone: (530) 335-4087
EMail Address: infoatburneymtn.com
Situated: Nestled between spectacular Mt. Shasta and Mt. Lassen, tucked away in pristine pine and oak forests, lies Burney Mountain Guest Ranch, the closest accommodations to the wild trout section of Hat Creek.
Stabling: Box stall with corral. With or without feed.
Lodging: Duplex Cedar cabins situated in front of casting pond. Rates include 3 meals per day.
Directions: I-5 in Redding, take 299East to Burney. Go thru Burney approx. 7 miles and turn right on Hat Creek PH#2 Road. Follow the road to the Ranch.
   
   

View Their Web Site Casa Dulce Riding & Guest Ranch

Closest Highway: Interstates 14 and 5; Hwy 138
Closest Cities: Los Angeles, Santa Clarita and Palmdale, CA
Street Address: 8035 Clayvale Road, Agua Dulce, CA 91350
Phone: (661) 268-8946
Fax: (661) 268-8947
EMail Address: horseranchataol.com
Situated: near Magic Mountain and Universal Studios.
Features: Stalls for your horses. Round pen and arena available. Thousands of miles of riding. Pacific Crest Trail nearby.
  Arriving without horses? We have over 20 horses available on the ranch for your riding pleasure. Lessons available. Children are welcome to ride gentle horses and ponies.
  There are three beautifully decorated rooms available. The Country Suite has a private bath with a Jacuzzi tub. There is also an outdoor Jacuzzi for everyone. Children's play areas are available with swings, a clubhouse, basketball, volleyball, and tetherball. Those interested in pitching a tent are more than welcome. An outdoor BBQ is available and use of indoor kitchen, dining, family room with fireplace is included in your room stay. Also, there is a bunkhouse with 11 bunkbeds available.
Directions: From LA, take I-5 North to I-14, to Sierra Hwy (Cyn Country.) Go 15 miles to Johnnie Drive and take a left onto Johnnie. At Clayvale, take a right and we are the last ranch on the left side.
   
   

Danor Farms Bed, Barn and Breakfast

Closest Highway: Hwy 15
Closest City: Temecula, CA (90 miles southeast of Los Angeles; 50 miles north of San Diego)
Street Address: 37320 Quarter Valley Road, Temecula, CA 92592
Phone: (909) 767-4524
EMail Address: danoratkoan.com
Situated: in Temecula's wine country
Features: Completely private, an ideal place for a relaxing and restful retreat. The cottage is set atop a hill on a 40 acre ranch surrounded by mountains and wildlife scenery. Our 1,400 sq. ft. cottage features 2 rooms with queen-size bed each with its own private bath. Each bedroom is individually decorated with antiques and country furnishings. For families or friends vacationing together, our cottage is also available for lodging as one unit. It has a fully-equipped kitchen, dining room, living room, laundry room, and an outside patio.
  Amenities include TV/VCR, stereo, CD player, washer, dryer, microwave, air-conditioning, etc. In our main house, we offer a spacious room with king-size bed decorated with country antiques and overlooks a wonderful vista. Our spacious terrazzo-tiled veranda is a pleasure as it overlooks the surrounding garden and equestrian facility. Continental breakfast is served in the morning in our mainhouse.
  For those wishing to explore the mountains with their horses, overnight horse-boarding is available. We offer box stalls, pipe corrals, and 2 large pastures. Our equestrian facility also features riding arena, exercise arena, round pen and miles and miles of scenic trails. Photos of our ranch are available via email on request.
   
   

View Their Web Site Emma's Bed & Breakfast

Closest Highway: I-80 and Hwy 65
Closest City: Roseville and Auburn
Street Address: 3137 Taylor Road, Loomis, CA 95650
Phone: (916) 652-1392
Fax: (916) 652-2254
EMail Address: emmasbbathotmail.com
Situated: 5 miles from Folsom Lake; 10 miles to the Auburn Recreation area and its numerous horse and hiking trails.
Features: 5 luxurious rooms, private baths, 4 with jacuzzi tubs. Down comforters and a full breakfast. We have two large corrals, two pipe corrals and a very large pasture. Also 45 acres to ride on.
Directions: I-80 to the Penryn exit, go north to Taylor Road, turn left. We are down 1/2 mile on the left.
   
   

View Their Web Site Fountain Bleu Estate

Closest Highway: Hwy 101
Closest Cities: Sebastopol, Santa Rosa, San Francisco
Street Address: 10017 Cherryridge Rd, Sebastopol, CA 95472
Phone: (707) 823-7755
Fax: (707) 823-8855
EMail Address: janey0815atjuno.com
Situated: Near Bodega Bay /Armstrong Woods /Annadel State Park /Jack Londaon Park /Ragel State Park /Shilo Park /Point Reyes /Golden Gate Park.
Stabling: 10 stall Barn 12x12 stalls fully bedded, automatic water, hay mangers, large turnout paddocks with shelter. 80x100 sand arena. Clean and safe for your horses. Feeding twice daily, loving care for your horse.
Lodging: Private rooms in our B&B, each with marble bath. Contenintal breakfast. Close to trails and town. Easy turnaround for your trailer.
Directions: 101 North to Hwy 12 West Sebastopol to Fulton Rd. Turn left on Occidental Rd 5 miles to Mill Station. Turn left half a mile to Cherry Ridge Rd; turn right; 10017 mailbox on right, driveway on left. Second gates. Large grey house on the hill.
   
   

Fox Hunter Farm

Closest Highway: Interstate 5
Closest City: Orland, Chico
Street Address: 5960 County Road 200, Orland, CA 95963
Phone: (530) 865-5599
EMail Address: jholzatglenncounty.net
Situated: Near Black Butte Lake
Stabling: Overnight boarding or long term boarding available. Stalls, shelter with a run or group pasture. Riding arena with jumps, dressage arena cross country course for boarders. Also you can ride at Black Butte lake 10 miles away.
Lodging: We have parking for self contained RV's. Orland has motels for overnight travelers. RV campgrounds in Orland.
Directions: From Interstate 5 take the Orland Hwy 32, Black Butte Lake exit west. This is County road 200. Go three miles west to 5960 and turn in (north) between the red brick pillars. You have arrived at Fox Hunter
   
   

View Their Web SiteGreenStone Ranch & Inn (formerly Esperanza)

Closest Highway: Hwy 49, CA-4
Closest City: Angel's Camp
Street Address: 1655 Tryon Road, Angel's Camp, CA 95222
Phone: (209) 736-4466
Fax: same
Email: infoatgreenstoneinn.com
Situated: Ride trails in the Sierra foothills on the ranch's 800 acres, plus 1700 acres on another nearby ranch. Nearby attractions include fishing, boating, golf, hiking, biking, skiing & more. Extensive list of things to do on website. Central to Calaveras County Gold Country.
Stabling: Can accommodate up to 6 horses. Must provide own feed.
Lodging: Four bedroom guest house (3 w/queen beds) accommodates 9-10. Large fully equipped kitchen, dining room seats your entire group, living room & fireplace nook provide cozy relaxation. Beautiful grounds, gardens & views.
   
   

View Their Web Site The Haylapa House

Closest Highway: I-8
Closest Cities: San Diego, Descanso
Street Address: 9739 Hwy 79, Descanso, CA 91916
Phone: (619)-445-1899
Fax: (619)-445-3279
EMail Address: laurieathaylapa.com
Situated: Cuyamaca State Park, Julian, Laguna Mountains, Anza-Borrego State Park
Stabling: 200x100 paddock with Oaks facility
Lodging: Unique and rustic cabin with private patio, outdoor fireplace and pizza oven on 2 fenced acres. Pet friendly... dogs welcome. Located 3 miles from State park . Oaks, boulders and chapparal vistas from the cabin. Room for 2-4 people... this is a one room cabin with separate bath. See website for more details. There is area to park 2 trailers if you have friends that want to dry camp on property.
Directions: I-8 east of San Diego to Highway 79.....go North about 3 miles and take turnoff to Julian (still Hwy 79) and go 1/2 mile to 9739 Highway 79. We are an hour from San Diego and 1-1/2 hours to Borrego Desert Park.
   
   

High Country Equestrian Center

Closest Highway: Hwy 70 & Hwy 89
Closest City: Quincy, Greenville, Portola
Street Address: 1699 Kerjackery Road, Quincy, CA 93971
Phone: (530) 281-6646
Fax: (530) 281-6308
Email: HosJudge1ataol.com
Situated: Plumas National Forest, access to Pacific Crest Trailheads.
Stabling: 12 X 12 Pipe stalls with covers or small turnouts in safe fencing. Lighted arena and round pen, washrack. Stalls cleaned and horses fed twice a day.
Lodging: Local motels and cabins within 5 miles.
Directions: From Sacramento, go north on Hwy.70 approximately 2 1/2 hours. From Reno, take 395 north to Hwy 70 West approximately 80 miles.
   
   

View Their Web Site The Homestead

Closest Highway: Hwy 49
Closest City: Oakhurst and Fresno, CA
Street Address: 41110 Road 600, Ahwahnee, CA 93601
Phone: (559) 683-0495
Fax: (559) 683-8165
Email: homesteadcottagesatsierratel.com
Situated: 21 miles from south entrance to Yosemite on 160 acre ranch
Features: Four cottages surrounded by mature oaks, each with living room, fireplace, kitchen, dining area, bedroom and large bathroom. Fifth unit is a loft suite above the trees in new raised center barn, includes combined livingroom, kitchenette and bedroom with private bath, spectacular view of nightime sky. All units have satellite TV. Stable can accomodate up to 5 horses in 12' x 12' pipe corral stalls. Trailering time to nearby trails is from 15 to 50 minutes.
   
   

L&M Stables

Closest Highway: Hwy 74
Closest City: Hemet
Street Address: 30280 Mapes Rd., Homeland, CA 92548
Phone: (909)-926-8263
EMail Address: fbluesmanataol.com
Situated: Near San Jacinto
Stabling: Box stalls, Round Pen, Covered area
Lodging: RV parking, No hookups
Directions: Hwy.# 215 south Hwy. #74 East To Briggs Left to Mapes Rd. Right To pavement ends (Easy to find)
   
   

View Their Web Site Mountain View Farms

Closest Highway: Hwy 18 & Bear Valley Rd.
Closest City: Victorville and Lucerne
Street Address: 12251 Milpas Dr., Apple Valley, CA 92307
Phone: (760) 247-1628
Fax: (978) 428-8364
EMail Address: mikeb56atearthlink.net
Situated: Near Big Bear Mountain
Stabling: Pipe corrals, 8 stall Mare motel
Lodging: We have one RV set up and dry camping available. Local motels nearby.
Directions: Hwy 15 to the Hwy 18 exit. Head east on Hwy 18 approx. 10 miles to Milpas Dr. Turn North to 12251 push button on mail box to alert the owner. Please make reservations a minimum of 2 weeks in advance.
   
   

View Their Web Site Natalie's

Closest Highway: Interstate 80
Closest City: Auburn, CA
Street Address: 19520 Placer Hills Rd., Colfax, CA 95713
Phone: (530) 637-4644
EMail Address: trailrideatnatbarn.com
Situated: Near the Tevis Cup ride trails and many other American River canyon trailheads; some trails accessible from property.
Features: Apartment with queen bed, plus a standard-size murphy bed. Kitchenette and bath. Three half-acre irrigated pastures with safe fencing; pipe corrals with sheds. Trail guide available.
   
   

View Their Web Site Point Reyes Country Inn & Stables

Closest Highway: Hwy 1
Closest City: Pt. Reyes Station and San Rafael, CA
Street Address: 12050 Highway 1, Pt. Reyes Station, CA 94956
Phone: (415) 663-9696
Fax: same
EMail: prciatsvn.net
Situated: 2 miles from Point Reyes National Seashore; 1 hour's drive from San Francisco or Sonoma, CA.
Features: 2 private cottages, each with private bath, deck, and views; plus, new "beds over the barn," includes kitchen, sleeps 8. Ten covered horse stalls, large corral, easy trailer access.
   
   

Rancho Oasis

Closest Highway: Hwy 79 South
Closest Cities: Temecula and San Diego
Street Address: 30650 Old Stone Hill Road, Warner Springs, CA 92086
Phone: (909) 767-1580
Fax: (909) 767-1583
EMail Address: rancho_oasisatclassic.msn.com
Situated: Near Pacific Crest Trail, Indian Flats Campground, and many unlimited trails
Features: 16 outdoor stables available, feed and arena on request, local ferrier. 6 rooms accomodating 12 or more people, kitchen, game room with pool tables and pinball, historic saloon with TV and dining space, electric and water, RV and trailer parking, BBQs.
   
   

View Their Web Site Rancho Oso Stables & Guest Ranch

Closest Highway: Hwy 154, off Hwy 101
Closest City: Santa Barbara, CA
Street Address: 3750 Paradise Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Phone: (805) 683-5110 or 683-5686
EMail Address: ranchosoatsilcom.com
Situated: next to the Los Padres National Forest, just north of Santa Barbara
Features: Year-round accomodations; very reasonable rates. Cabins sleep up to five with twin or full bed plus bunk bed. Also available are "covered wagons" that sleep four on army cots. RV and tent sites available. 24x24 pipe corrals are within sight of the campgrounds; box stalls in barn for up to six horses. Arena available and plenty of truck and trailer parking. Vets and shoers nearby.
   
   

View Their Web Site Lari Shea's Ricochet Ridge Ranch

Closest Highway: Hwy 1, 10 miles north of Hwy 20 and 33 miles west of Hwy 101
Closest City: Fort Bragg, CA (10 miles North of Mendocino, CA)
Street Address: 24201 N. Hwy 1, Fort Bragg, CA 95437
Phone: (707) 964-7669 or toll-free (888) TREK-RRR
EMail Address: larisheaathorse-vacation.com
Situated: Adjacent to Macherricher State Park, with 10 miles of deserted beach and headlands open for horseback riding. Watch for whales and seals! A short horsetrailer drive to Jackson State Forest, the largest in California, with hundreds of miles of wonderful trails through magnificent redwoods, and camping along the headwaters of the Noyo River.
Features: 18 box stalls available for traveling horses. Board includes alfalfa and wheat hay. Large outdoor and lighted indoor riding arenas, with jumps. No logding for people on the property, but there is a State Park across the street with plenty of camping spaces, and just down the road is a lovely B&B, complete with hot tub. Maps of riding trails in the area are available, including maps for the route of the Mendocino 50 Endurance ride, in Jackson State Forest.
   
   

Serenity Ridge Ranch

Closest Highway: Hwy 50
Closest City: Placerville
Street Address: 3201 Serenity Dr., Pleasant Valley, CA 95667
Phone: (530) 295-1996
Fax: (530) 295-1069
EMail Address: digitalinkcccatyahoo.com
Situated: Near Lake Tahoe, Silver Lake, Caples Lake, Tevis Cup Trail, Hwy 49 Gold Country, and winetasting venues. 20 minute trailer ride to Sly Park trails; one hour to Tahoe or Silver Lake trails.
Stabling: Covered paddocks 12x16 and open pasture area, roundpen; easy trailer parking.
Lodging: Spacious, modern lodging: one large bedroom, living room, kitchenette, woodstove, satellite tv, washer/dryer.
Directions: Hwy 50 east to Missouri Flat Road exit in Placerville, then to Pleasant Valley Road and turn right. Continue 6.2 miles to Holm Rd; turn left and follow to Serenity Drive.
   
   

View Their Web Site Sierra Meadows Ranch Equestrian Center

Closest Highway: Hwy 395
Closest City: Mammoth Lakes
Street Address: HCR 79 Box 162, #1 Sherwin Creek Rd., Mammonth Lakes, CA 93546
Phone: (760) 934-6161
Fax: (760) 878-2707
EMail Address: mcgeeatqnet.com
Situated: Near John Muir & Ansel Adams Wildernesses; Yosemite National Park; Mammoth Mtn Ski Area
Stabling: 12'x24' corral, turn out and riding arena, round pen, miles and miles of trails - in Wilderness and outside of wilderness.
Lodging: Camping in RV's; Hotels and Condo's within walking distance
Directions: From Los Angeles, north to Bishop, CA, 40 miles to Mammoth Lakes junction, 3 miles to Old Mammoth Rd. left, then 1 mile to Sherwin Creek Rd. Immediately on the left. From Reno, south on 395, same directions.
   
   

View Their Web Site Silver Glen Stables

Closest Highway: Hwy 99
Closest City: Fresno
Street Address: 8175 W. Ashlan Ave., Fresno, CA 93722
Phone: (599) 285-1153
Fax: (559) 271-1142
EMail Address: infoatsilverglen.com
Situated: Yosemite National Park, Sequoia National Park, Kings Canyon National Park, and 2 hours to California's central coast.
Stabling: New Facility. Show barn w/12x12 & 12x16 matted box stalls, covered/outdoor arenas, turnout pens, round pen. Stallions OK. Large rig turnaround. Owners on premises.
Lodging: Motels 5 min. away with "farm rate." We have arrangement with motels. RVs welcomed, no additional charge, water & electrical hookups available.
Directions: Easy & close access to Freeway 99. From the North: Take the Shaw Ave exit and turn left on Shaw. Turn left on Chateau Fresno. Turn right on Ashlan. >From the South: Take the Shaw Ave exit and turn right on Shaw. Turn left on Chateau Fresno. Turn right on Ashlan.
   
   

Stanislaus County Fairgrounds

Closest Highway: Hwy 99 and I-5
Closest City: Turlock, CA (between Stockton and Fresno)
Street Address: 900 N. Broadway, Turlock, CA 95380
Phone: (209) 668-1339
Situated: about a mile off Hwy 99, the major alternative to (boring) I-5 for North-South travel through the Central Valley, between Los Angeles and Northern California.
Features: Stalls for overnight boarding at $10.00/night. Rigs can be parked next to stalls. RV parking is also available with hookups at $16.00/per night. Call ahead to confirm price and availability.
Directions: Take the Fulkerth Exit off Hwy 99 and turn east towards the FoodMax and Wallmart shopping centers. Go thru 2 lights, as you approach the 3rd light and before you get to it, turn right onto Soderquist Road. The horse entrance is located on Soderquist. It is almost directly across the street from the golf driving range.
   

View Their Web Site Stoney Wood Friesians Guest Ranch

Closest Highway: Route 193, between I-80 and Route 65
Closest City: Lincoln, CA (3 miles) and Auburn, CA (5 miles)
Street Address: 1475 Stoney Wood Way, Penyrn, CA 95663
Phone: (916) 955-9454
EMail Address: lbeemanatpacbell.net
Situated: in the beautiful Sierra foothills of Lincoln on a true Friesian breeding ranch. We believe this is the only working Friesian breeding farm in the United States that is open to overnight guests and their horses. Come see the beautiful black horses - and bring your own for a unique vacation experience.
Features: A rustic, but charming guest cottage with wood burning stove and kitchenette with one queen bed and pull-out sofa. Bath with shower, TV with VCR, excellent view. Continental breakfast included. Up to four 12x24 covered pipe stalls are available for your equine friends. Ample trailer parking.
   
   
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