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Heart of the Horse Ranch Horseback riding in Tucson, AZ
Heart of the Horse Ranch is a horseback riding stable at 10519 E Tanque Verde Rd, Tucson, AZ. It has a 4.9-star rating from 145 Google reviews. Customer reviews or the stable's own website show it offers trail rides, lessons, boarding, beginners, therapeutic riding and Western lessons.
What it's known for
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Guided trail rides
More stables with guided 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.”
Google review · Mentioned once in reviews · Per the stable's website
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Mentioned 13 times in reviews · Per the stable's website
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Boarding
More horse boarding stables →“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.”
Google review · Mentioned 2 times in reviews · Per the stable's website
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Beginners welcome
More stables that welcome beginners →“1) a 60+ yo, very confident beginner/intermediate rider who wanted to gallop on the trail”
Google review · Mentioned once in reviews · Per the stable's website
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Therapeutic riding
More therapeutic riding programs →Per the stable's website
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Western riding
More stables with Western riding lessons →Per the stable's website
From Google reviews
My three family members had a wonderful experience at Heart of the Horse ranch. We did horse therapy, trail rides, lessons in the ring— and thoroughly enjoyed each of those experiences. David Lavin and the rest of his staff are dedicated to ensuring that all visitors have a meaningful experience.
I have been riding at heart of the horse since 2022 after my brother was killed. And it has been such a privilege to work with these amazing horses and staff. My instructor's since my first day have always made sure that I am not only learning proper horsemanship but also properly educating me on horses and their…
UPDATE to my earlier review: I've now been riding at Heart of the Horse for over 2 years and plan to continue for many more. My lessons with Eilena are the highlight of my week! I started taking riding lessons at Heart of the Horse a couple of months ago, after about a 30 year break from regular horseback riding.
David is wonderful with the kids and teaches them to trust themselves. I can't monetize how important that skill is. It's a beautiful place, ran by beautiful people and I would highly recommend it.
