Wine Country & North Bay
California (CA)
California (CA)
Just beyond the Golden Gate Bridge, the Wine Country and North Bay region opens into a patchwork of morning fog, oak woodlands, and rolling vineyard hillsides. It’s a place where rural charm meets everyday convenience—country roads, historic towns, and wide-open spaces all within reach of coastal breezes and metropolitan access. Many properties feature barns tucked behind the home or run-in sheds set out in the front pasture, with riding options that range from private arenas to local park trailheads a short haul away. The region is also home to Sonoma Horse Park, a world-class competition venue that anchors the area’s strong equestrian community.
Santa Rosa
Charles M. Schulz - Sonoma County Airport (STS)
San Francisco
(SFO) for national and international flights
Sacramento
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Sonoma County
Petaluma
Sebastopol
Santa Rosa (rural outskirts)
Healdsburg
Windsor (rural areas)
Penngrove
Glen Ellen
Sonoma (rural outskirts)
Marin County
Novato (specific rural pockets)
West Marin: Nicasio, Point Reyes
Napa County
Napa (select rural areas)
Soda Canyon
Coombsville
Carneros (certain pockets)
Pope Valley
Solano County
Vacaville (Pleasants Valley, English Hills)
Suisun Valley
Green Valley
Dixon (rural outskirts)
Strong dressage presence with upper-level trainers and FEI-influenced programs
Active hunter/jumper community supported by year-round full-service training barns
Growing interest in eventing, with cross-training opportunities throughout the region
Established Arabian sport horse and all-around programs anchored by long-standing local clubs
Light but consistent Western pleasure and all-around Western activity
Expansive trail riding culture woven through vineyards, oak woodlands, and coastal foothills
A supportive environment for riders seeking both leisure-oriented and performance-focused pathways
Sonoma Horse Park — A world-class horse show facility 25 miles north of San Francisco in southern Sonoma County. Situated on the banks of the Petaluma River, the 75-acre facility boasts seventeen arenas and is the ideal showcase for equestrian sports. Sonoma Horse Park hosts several premier USEF/USHJA show jumping competitions annually, each attracting top competitors from all over the Western United States, Canada and Mexico.
Local Horse Networks, Clubs & Organizations
Sonoma County Horse Council
HALTER Project
Wine Country Arabian Horse Association
Napa Valley Horsemen's Association
Petaluma Riding and Driving Club
Sebastopol Wranglers
Marin Horse Council
Novato Horsemen
Russian River Riders / Hoofbeat Park
Napa Skyline Riders
State Parks
Jack London State Historic Park — historic ranchland with scenic equestrian trails
Annadel State Park — designated horse-friendly trails among woodlands and lake areas
Sugarloaf Ridge State Park — elevated terrain and forested riding routes
Regional Parks
Crane Creek Regional Park — rolling hillsides ideal for relaxed rides
Tolay Lake Regional Park — wide-open valley riding with seasonal access
Shiloh Ranch Regional Park — wooded single-track trails and quiet loops
Doran Beach Regional Park — permitted equestrian access along select coastal zones
Open Spaces & Preserves
Lynch Canyon Open Space Park — exposed ridgelines with sweeping Solano views
Lagoon Valley Park — gentle mixed-use trails near Vacaville
Skyline Wilderness Park — rugged terrain and extensive multi-use trail systems
Trail Systems
Point Reyes National Seashore (permitted areas) — one of California’s most iconic coastal riding destinations
This region also supports a number of therapeutic and adaptive riding programs, which contribute to the area’s strong equestrian community presence. These centers provide opportunities for riders of all abilities and reflect the region’s commitment to horsemanship, wellness, and connection through the horse.
Local 4-H and FFA programs thrive across the region, showcasing youth agriculture, livestock, and horsemanship each year at the county fairs.
Cloverleaf Ranch has been part of the North Bay horse community for generations. Family-owned since 1947, it offers camps, riding programs, and seasonal events that have become a tradition for many families.
Multiple mobile veterinarians serve Marin, Sonoma, Napa, and Solano counties, offering routine care, emergency response, and preventative services across the region.
Haul-in access is available to major equine hospitals and surgery centers throughout Northern California, including UC Davis Large Animal Hospital in the greater Sacramento–Davis area.
Petaluma Equine provides advanced diagnostics for imaging and laboratory, sports medicine, wellness and general medicine. Offering elective and emergency surgical referrals.
Circle Oak Equine is a well-known destination for rehabilitation, conditioning, and layup care, supporting horses recovering from injury or requiring specialized programs.