Horseback riding in Tucson, AZ

Mountain rides

“Best option is riding (of course - its a Ranch) cattle sorting, team penning, fast and slow rides, mountain rides, Shooting 22,45 and shotguns, archery, art class.”

Trail rides

“My family loved the trail ride.”

Trail rides

“Our trail guide went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and the horses were comfortable.”

Beginners

“The staff was kind and patient with the first time riders and the hoses were amazing and we got to trot a little bit as well!”

Sunset rides

“Our off site sunset ride was cancelled due to the wind, but we didn’t get the message and showed up to the meeting point.”

Trail rides

“I was added to a larger group for a horseback ride tour, if I return to Tucson I will definitely do this again whether I am alone or traveling with people.”

Beginners

“His expertise, patience, and friendly attitude made me feel completely comfortable and confident, even my friend was a first-time rider.”

Sunset rides

“* Hydration & Sun Protection: Bring plenty of water and wear sunblock, even for a sunset ride, as the Arizona sun is intense.”

Trail rides

“Our guide Pauline was wonderful and explained some wonderful facts about what we were seeing as well as the whole staff being patient, kind, and caring with me.”

Beginners

“For beginner or occasional riders, I think this would likely be a great fit.”

Sunset rides

“From the very first phone call, Tanner Houston was a great to work with, helping me coordinate a private sunset ride to propose to my now-fiancée.”

Lessons

“He taught me a lot about the land & its history, the plants we saw, and the animals in the park.”

Beginners

“They made sure to take pictures of us at the view points and they were very good with beginner riders.”

Trail rides

“First I met my horse for the ride, and then groomed and saddled him which I loved because I felt like it gave us a chance to become familiar with each other.”

Boarding

“After riding and boarding at multiple barns over the past 40+ years on the East Coast, abroad, and here in Tucson, I can honestly say this is something special.”

Beginners

“1) a 60+ yo, very confident beginner/intermediate rider who wanted to gallop on the trail”

Beginners

“This was my first time riding horse.”

Lessons

“The riding lessons are educational & fun, & the relationships & confidence that kids build being “a TRAK kid” is invaluable.”

Good for kids

“My daughter’s riding instructor Tessa is one of our favorite parts of TRAK.”

Trail rides

“The facility has an inviting community, where folks go on trail rides and watch out for each other.”

Boarding

“They’ve created a community that you want to be a part of, it’s not just about boarding your horse, it’s about being around people who are positive and encouraging.”

English

“And everyone does their own thing; we have performance Arabs, dressage and jumpers, trail riders, dancing horses, retired horses, and my pleasure quarter horse!”

Boarding

“The horses and facility are always well taken care of and it shows, the staff truly care about their well-being and go above and beyond for them and the boarders.”

Trail rides

“I was very impressed with the professionalism and friendliness of the wranglers, especially how they worked with each rider at their ability level, regardless of age.”

Lessons

“We had such a great time, the ride was scenic, the horses were tame, the instructor was knowledgeable.”

Beginners

“It was my daughter’s first time riding and they were the perfect first time exposure.”

Sunset rides

“We have never gone horseback riding before and while we were in Tucson we decided to go on the sunset ride.”

Good for kids

“My daughter and her friend rode Milkdud and Twizzler, and they really enjoyed them as well.”

Trail rides

“We’ve definitely done rides with grouchy wranglers in other locations so having a pleasant person (who likes kids) is a huge plus.”

Beginners

“We had little to no experience with horses, but Bella made us feel so comfortable before and during our ride.”

Sunset rides

“The sunset ride was a lovely experience, the horses are beautiful and quirky and friendly.”

Trail rides

“If you are looking for a place to do a trail ride and want to have the experience of being a cowboy or cowgirl Tanque Verde Stables is the place to do it!”

Boarding

“The staff and other boarders are quite friendly and there are several Stables led barbeques and gatherings throughout the year.”

Sunset rides

“I went on the sunset trail ride, and it was amazing!”

LessonsGood for kids

“My daughter has been taking lessons at Tucson Equestrian Center for almost seven years now and we look forward to many more.”

Boarding

“This is a great facility for boarding and lessons.”

Boarding

“While he is a new owner of Gentleman's Acres, I have found that he is very open to listening to feedback from his boarders.”

Boarding

“I've been in horses my whole life and I've boarded in many places, but Silverbell stables is as good as you can find for horse boarding.”

Boarding

“This is a family oriented Ranch for boarding your horses,hayrides for Christmas lights and many other things.”

Boarding

“Wonderful group of boarders, different riding styles with great comradery and”

Boarding

“One of the things I love most is that this is not a traditional boarding experience where dogs spend most of their time kenneled with only intermittent playtime.”

Lessons

“Great dance hall the callers are good and easy to understand they also offer square dancing lessons”

Boarding

“Boarded my horse here for quite a few years.”

Lessons

“We came in looking for intro lessons and we are definitely staying here to build skills and knowledge.”

Boarding

“The boarders and students were very welcoming and helpful.”

Beginners

“Great place and highly recommend to anyone from beginners and up.”

Lessons

“I have been taking riding lessons with Sunkist Stables (my instructor is Jerry and my horse is Buddy) for several months now.”

Boarding

“I have learned so much from them and recommend Sunkist Stables to anyone looking for horse boarding or lessons!”

Trail rides

“I absolutely reccommend China Cabinet Ranch for an overnight AirBNB or Harvest Host site, a guided tour, your next piece of Southwestern jewelry, or simply some good stories.”

Lessons

“She taught me how to take proper care of a horse and then guided me through basic training and let me trot.”

Beginners

“I would highly recommend her for beginner, intermediate and advanced riders.”

Western

“Lots of fun, professional instructions, and knowledge about western riding.”

Lessons

“We have loved riding with Lucky Charm Riding Center and their skilled instructors for the last 2.”

Boarding

“Boarding and riding here has also allowed be to both seek and receive various types of opportunity that have both allowed me to grow as an equestrian and as a person.”

Boarding

“Her family and mine are personal friends as well as past boarders when we had horses in Tucson.”

Lessons

“Megan, the owner and head trainer of Adamo, puts the well being and care of her horses as a top priority, and it shows in every area of her lesson program.”

Beginners

“I am a complete beginner and she took so much time to make sure that I was comfortable with the horse before taking me to ride.”

Good for kids

“Our daughter has been riding with Adamo Equestrian for almost a year now.”

Boarding

“I loved boarding at Cloudbase!”

Boarding

“You can't find a better option for boarding, or more conveniently located, in Tucson!”

Lessons

“Our kids did a couple lessons with Sue, Gabby and Mickey on Red and Nela.”

Boarding

“As with any boarding ranch, there are always things that could be fixed to be better - but overall this place is my top pick as the all-around best boarding facility in Oro Valley.”

Boarding

“Forever After All Ranch is a beautiful and peaceful boarding facility with large high quality stable stalls and well kept Bermuda pastures -a rare find in the desert!”

Boarding

“Arenas, a round pen, all type of different stalls for boarding.”

Lessons

“Michelle is one of the best riding instructors I have ever met.”

Boarding

“This is one of the premier boarding areas in Oro Valley and Tuscon area.”

Lessons

“This is a fantastic service, and I gifted the ride to myself for my birthday and I recommend others to gift a lesson to themselves and their closed ones also.”

Boarding

“A friendly environment and a wonderful place to board my horse.”