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Horseback riding for beginners in Arizona
123 stables in Arizona welcome beginners, out of 324 stables we list in the state. Each one is here because a customer review or its own website mentions beginners, and the proof is under each stable.
Top 12 by rating and reviews
Ranked by Google rating × number of reviews (10 reviews or more). The other 111 stables are listed by city below.
This was my very first time riding a horse and I rode Scooter, who was an absolute sweetheart and easily one of my favorites!
The guide was fantastic and the horses were incredibly gentle, perfect for a first-time rider like me.
The stable's website says so too.
Would highly recommended even as a first time rider, and the views are pretty amazing as well!
The stable's website says so too.
They made everyone feel comfortable, whether it was your first time on a horse or you’d ridden before.
The stable's website says so too.
This was my first time riding in years, they gave me an older gal named Honey to ride since I was nervous.
The western ambiance is spot on, and they even offer horseback riding for beginners and novice riders, which made it easy (and fun) for everyone to try.
The stable's website says so too.
I did have a few nerves at first as I have never ridden a horse that large but the guides reassured me and helped me get settled in so I could enjoy the ride.
The stable's website says so too.
I’d recommend this experience to anyone, even people with no experience such as myself and my girlfriend.
The stable's website says so too.
If you’re a first-time rider, traveling with family, or have someone in your group who may need a little extra assistance, I highly recommend Trail Horse Adventure.
The stable's website says so too.
Cave Creek Outfitters, Horseback Riding, UTV/ATV/SXS PJ's Rentals
I am a beginner level of riding a horse and the staff were just so nice, welcoming, informative, and overall couldn't have asked for perfect day for a ride.
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!
The stable's website says so too.
Highly recommend even if you are true beginner at riding.
The stable's website says so too.
More stables that welcome beginners in Arizona, by city
Apache Junction
- Beginners: mentioned in 3 customer reviews
- Beginners: mentioned in 2 customer reviews
- Beginners: per the stable's website
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Buckeye
Pirate is the sweetest thing and my friend, who has never ridden a horse, was on him and it was a perfect match!
Casa Grande
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Cave Creek
Was my first time on a horse, they prep me very well, I was super comfortable.
Russ was very accommodating to this request considering I had no prior experience with these beautiful animals.
Great experience overall - especially as a beginner!
It's a great place to start learning to ride for beginners or to keep riding and start showing and making your way through the show industry.
- Beginners: per the stable's website
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Chandler
- Beginners: mentioned in 8 customer reviews
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Concho
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Cornville
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Cottonwood
- Beginners: mentioned in 3 customer reviews
Dewey
Kendall is such a relaxed and knowledgeable instructor, and has made my beginner feel so at ease and confident during every lesson.
I was a first time rider and she was very educational and patient, as well as her horses.
Flagstaff
We were totally beginners and it went great!
Florence
The sunset scenery was beautiful and Kendra was an amazing teacher to us beginners!
Fort McDowell
I’ve never rode a horse and Biscuit the tour guide was so helpful and kind he made it feel relaxed and comfortable!
The Wilms family is dedicated to teaching everyone from beginners to experienced riders and always have fun at the same time!
Gilbert
Great experience if you wanna just kill some time seeing beginner level riders to great riders compete.
But even as a beginner, traveler, and non-native speaker, I felt welcomed and at ease right from the start.
I have been taking weekly lessons with Jamiee for the past two months, starting as a complete beginner, and I could not be happier with my experience.
From the most basic of beginners to clients with high goals every one is given equal encouragement.
Goodyear
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Hereford
I highly recommend Al’s Horse Academy for beginners and children based off of my experience.
If you're considering one of his clinics, whether you're a beginner or an experienced horse owner, I cannot recommend the experience enough!
Kingman
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Lake Havasu City
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Lakeside
The horses are very well trained, calm, and easy to handle, even beginners can comfortably ride.
Litchfield Park
As a complete beginner, I felt comfortable and confident I could get better with practice.
Although not my first time on a horse, I've never had someone spend the time to teach me all the things necessary to prepare before riding.
Littlefield
No experience is necessary either.
Marana
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Maricopa
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Mayer
Also adjusted horses well with those who have rode before and helped those who were complete beginners.
Meadview
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Mesa
- Beginners: per the stable's website
- Beginners: mentioned in a customer review
- Beginners: per the stable's website
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Mormon Lake
My daughters were first time riders but were made to feel comfortable.
Morristown
First off 100/10 recommend coming to Betty’s trails if it’s your FIRST time riding a horse.
New River
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Oro Valley
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Patagonia
The staff goes out of their way to provide an extra special vacation that fits everyone’s personality, from experienced riders to beginners.
Peoria
- Beginners: mentioned in a customer review
- Beginners: mentioned in a customer review
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Phoenix
We did the intro to Horsemanship-beginner lesson and if I lived in the area, I would definitely be coming back for more lessons.
Ccrv an equine do a great job ,they cater to the beginner sorters.
We started as complete beginners, and the team has guided us through every step of this new journey with incredible support.
- Beginners: per the stable's website
- Beginners: per the stable's website
- Beginners: per the stable's website
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Pinedale
Super friendly and gave a great beginner lesson to my grandsons.
Prescott
- Beginners: mentioned in 2 customer reviews
Queen Creek
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Sahuarita
- Beginners: per the stable's website
San Tan Valley
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Scottsdale
- Beginners: mentioned in 2 customer reviews
My daughters were 8&9 at the time and it was their first time riding a horse, as well as my husbands first time.
We have sessions where there are kids as young as 5 in class, and they have a sweet, gentle mare - Tinker - that beginners ride on.
- Beginners: per the stable's website
My daughter has been riding with Twin Acres for 6+ years and had never been on a horse her first trip there.
An enjoyable ride, a knowledgeable guide- great for beginners to intermediate.
It is great for both beginners and for more experienced riders.
To learn as a beginner or improve your pro status, Janet is the consummate professional and is very generous sharing her experience and talent as a Grand Prix champion.
- Beginners: per the stable's website
I would recommend her to anyone (beginner through advanced) who wants to take their skill set and relationship with their horse to the next level.
- Beginners: per the stable's website
- Beginners: per the stable's website
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Sierra Vista
- Beginners: per the stable's website
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Star Valley
I said she has never been on a horse.
Surprise
He guided each of us at our own comfort level, making the experience enjoyable for beginners and more confident riders alike.
My kids are new riders and we've had such a good experience over the last couple months of beginner riding lessons with Ainsley.
Tombstone
They were both fun to ride with - we had people that were very experienced riders and also people that had never been on a horse & everyone had a fantastic time.
Tubac
I am a beginner and she made me feel so comfortable and reassured.
Tucson
- Beginners: per the stable's website
His expertise, patience, and friendly attitude made me feel completely comfortable and confident, even my friend was a first-time rider.
For beginner or occasional riders, I think this would likely be a great fit.
They made sure to take pictures of us at the view points and they were very good with beginner riders.
1) a 60+ yo, very confident beginner/intermediate rider who wanted to gallop on the trail
This was my first time riding horse.
- Beginners: mentioned in a customer review
It was my daughter’s first time riding and they were the perfect first time exposure.
We had little to no experience with horses, but Bella made us feel so comfortable before and during our ride.
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Great place and highly recommend to anyone from beginners and up.
I would highly recommend her for beginner, intermediate and advanced riders.
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.
- Beginners: per the stable's website
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Vail
Great for kids, beginners and anyone looking for a relaxing way to enjoy the desert scenery.
Waddell
- Beginners: per the stable's website
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Wickenburg
The horse riding, even for a beginner like me, is awesome and the wranglers are there to coach you and make you feel comfortable the entire time.
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Williams
From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel incredibly comfortable, ensuring that our entire group as beginner riders felt at ease.
Wittmann
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Yucca
We are beginner riders, but Claire never once made us feel inexperienced and was open to everything.
Yuma
We’re complete beginners, and Jennifer’s pre-trail lesson was extremely helpful.
She’s very knowledgeable in riding, teaching me as a beginner how to control the reigns and most importantly the horses are obviously beyond loved and taken care of ❤️
- Beginners: per the stable's website
Beginner checklist
- Wear long pants and boots with a small heel. Flat sneakers can slip through a stirrup, and shorts let the saddle rub.
- Ask about helmets. Many stables lend riding helmets. Ask whether they have one that fits, or bring your own riding helmet.
- Tell them you are new. It gets you the right horse and the right pace.
Beginners in Arizona, by city
- Tucson16
- Scottsdale14
- Phoenix9
- Cave Creek8
- Mesa5
- Apache Junction4
- Gilbert4
- Chandler3
- Peoria3
- Yuma3
- Cornville2
- Cottonwood2
- Dewey2
- Fort McDowell2
- Hereford2
- Litchfield Park2
- Sierra Vista2
- Surprise2
- Tombstone2
- Waddell2
- Wickenburg2
- Black Canyon City1
- Buckeye1
- Camp Verde1
- Casa Grande1
- Concho1
- Flagstaff1
- Florence1
- Goodyear1
- Kingman1
- Lake Havasu City1
- Lakeside1
- Littlefield1
- Marana1
- Maricopa1
- Mayer1
- Meadview1
- Mormon Lake1
- Morristown1
- New River1
- Oro Valley1
- Patagonia1
- Pinedale1
- Prescott1
- Queen Creek1
- Sahuarita1
- San Tan Valley1
- Star Valley1
- Tubac1
- Vail1
- Williams1
- Wittmann1
- Yucca1
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