All About Horses in the Coachella Valley

Love horses? Enjoy horseback riding? Want to take horseback riding lessons? Here is a guide to some of the equestrian centers in the Coachella Valley, originally posted on my Palm Springs Desert Communities real estate and area information website.

SMOKE TREE STABLES
2500 So. Toledo Avenue
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 327-1372

Smoke Tree Stables features guided trips with experienced guides, boarding horses and has been a family owned and operated stables for over 60 years.

SMOKE TREE RANCH
1850 Smoke Tree Lane
Palm Springs, CA 92264

There is also exclusive accomodations available at Smoke Tree Ranch featuring 57 guest cottages throughout the 375 acres of desert beauty located in Palm Springs.

RIDGE STABLES
50639 Panorama Drive
Morongo Valley, CA 92256
(760) 363-3380

Guided trail rides through the canyons of Morongo Valley. All rides are accompanied by a guide to ensure the safety of our guests and horses. Coyote Ridge Stables has been in business over 15 years and is owned and operated by Sue Lund and Sally Ellis. The owners also volunteer their time with the Mounted Search and Rescue.

DESERT CIRCUIT HORSE SHOW
Desert Horse Park
81-500 Avenue 52
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 775-7731

Known as the largest hunter/jumper event West of the Mississippi. Each January, riders and horses from all over the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Europe arrive in Indio to compete at the Desert Circuit. For several years, the Desert Circuit has attracted over 2000 horses annually. Although the attraction of the warm California winter is undeniable, riders are drawn to the Desert Circuit due to its reputation for world-class show jumping and its high quality facility. The Desert Circuit offers over $1 million in prize money throughout the six-weeks of competition, plus a $150,000 Grand Prix - America's richest show jumping purse. The Circuit has 12 Grand Prix events, four of which are World Cup Qualifiers. The premier show jumping event is unique in its ability to attract both the top international horses and riders as well as beginning rider seeking to gain valuable experience in the ring under the eye of some of the county's top judges.

TAHQUITZ EQUESTRIAN FACILITY
53-153 Jackson Street
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 398-6234

Tahquitz Equestrian Facility is a private horse boarding facility located on 40 acres overlooking the Santa Rosa mountains in Southern Californias beautiful Coachella Valley, owned and operated by Laurie and Scott Cunningham. Tahquitz offers two riding rings, a mile long track and plenty of room to enjoy the Facilitys pastures, horses and spectacular desert scenery. Tahquitz provides service for beginners through advanced AA Circuit hunters, jumpers, dressage and eventing. Tahquitz is also an accredited United States Pony Club Riding Center.

If you know of other horse facilities or equestrian centers, please contact me to include the name and information on my website! Contact Susan at (760) 567-9100.