Great experience! Our guide Bob was so informative and fun…read more You can't ask for better scenery!

Wrangler Bill was great. He educated me about the people, culture, history, flora and fauna in the…read morearea. It was beautiful. My horse was super chill and easy to ride. I had a great time!

We had great time! Staff was fantastic and helpful. We had special needs and they were great with…read moreaccommodate my needs

We love MacDonalds Ranch! This is our happy place! We adore the animals in the petting zoo. I…read morerecommend Macdonalds Ranch to all my friends and family because it is such a rare gem in Arizona. The petting zoo is free, but they do accept donations. We enjoy petting the goats, sheep and little ponies. We were especially excited to see 3 baby goats today- they were the cutest. We love supporting this local business- go check them out! You can also hold company events or parties here too! We also love coming here in the fall for their pumpkin patch!

This review is long overdue - back in May, my fiance and I went horseback riding with Joseph at…read moreWindwalker Expeditions. We had such a phenomenal time, the experience couldn't have been any better. Joseph knew everything there is to know about the desert, the plants, and the wildlife. He was able to answer any question we had, while also providing additional information. He was very kind, patient, and supportive while we were learning how to horseback ride (we each had gone when we were kids, but hadn't been on a horse in more than a decade). He also helped us take photos and videos, so now it's very special to look back on our experience and see those photos and videos. The horses were absolutely beautiful and it really seems like Joseph takes wonderful care of them. We had the absolute best time and are so grateful for Joseph. Also, special thanks to Shelly for all the hard work she put in to getting us scheduled and letting us know how to prepare. Thank you so much Joseph and Shelly!

Joseph was absolutely amazing! He was so knowledgeable about everything and made our experience…read morejust perfect! We will definitely be doing this again!

Great place to learn to ride. My son has really enjoyed the lessons. Great group fo people and…read morereasonable prices for learning.

From the owner: The HoofbeatZ USA program develops confident, empathetic, well-educated horsemen capable of…read moreexcelling in any future horse-related discipline. We achieve this goal through the use of our patented, structured program that educates horse enthusiasts on the ground as well as in the saddle. Students are immersed in true horsemanship skills and learn how to communicate in a language innate to horses.

I've been to a lot of barns over the years, but Sweetwater is by far the best I've ever…read moreexperienced, and for so many reasons. Bailey and Lucy are so amazing! I feel complete trust in them when it comes to leasing or eventually purchasing, which is rare in this industry. They always have your best interests at heart, and it shows in everything they do. The quality of the horses here is top-tier across the board, so you know you're in good hands. But what really sets Sweetwater apart is the community. I grew up showing horses, and I've never been part of a barn family like this, everyone is hardworking, down-to-earth, and genuinely supportive. You don't just ride here, you build lifelong friendships. And the instruction? Next level. I've never had better coaching in my life. They don't just tell you what to do, they explain the how and why, down to the mechanics, so you truly understand how to ride and improve. It's not just about getting around a course, it's about becoming the best rider you can be. If you're serious about becoming an exceptional jumper, this is the place. Your horse will be cared for with the highest standard of love and attention, and you'll be surrounded by an amazing group of people who inspire you every day. This barn already means so much to me in the short time I've been here, and I'm beyond grateful to have found it.

Lucy is a terrific teacher and runs a top notch SAFE program! If you are looking for an honest,…read morewell run program, Sweetwater is your best bet.

Did a tour with DukOut with guides Katie and Diana. Both were very lovely. We rode with Diana, who…read morewas pleasant, safe, and extremely knowledgeable! She knew it all! From history, wildlife, animals, and the shops. You couldn't be in better hands than with Diana.

The greatest day. Everything was perfect, the hike lunch the wineries and Katie! The best guide…read more She took such great care of us, water, sun screen, bathroom breaks, endless photos and just great conversation form her. She knew her stuff too. Boom any adventure with this company they are worth it and you will have the greatest time. If you can, I'd get Katie!

This barn is amazing. It is unlike many others. First, it is small enough to give you an…read moreindividualized experience. Monica truly understands where you are as a rider and accelerates your learning and riding skills. We first started with my eight year old wanting to ride. Within two months she was beginning to canter and taking cross rails like a pro. We decided to lease a pony and Monica was there at every step of the way. She helped match us to a pony within our price range - and one that our daughter could learn and grow with. She is constantly training my daughter and the pony - and they are doing amazing things together. I hadn't ridden in years (and used to ride western) and decided to start riding again. Again, within 2 months Monica allowed me to start on some of her amazing horses with lessons and perfectly matched me to a horse to lease. I'm already cantering and jumping full courses on a beautiful horse - 2 months after starting as a 44 year old "beginner". The bottom line - if you are looking to join a barn that treats you like family, cares for your horses as their own and training that accelerates your accomplishments - at any age or any point in your riding career, this is the barn for you!

I can't say enough good things about MM Show Jumping and the incredible community here! This is…read morehands down the best barn community I've ever been a part of--everyone is so supportive and fun, and we do activities both at the barn and outside, which makes it feel like a real family. Monica's training has helped me learn and improve rapidly and has built my confidence so much as a rider. She cares deeply about both her clients and the horses, ensuring they receive the best care every single day. The facility is also absolutely beautiful, and Ricardo, Lupe to Jerry make the experience even better. I feel incredibly fortunate to have found this barn. If you want fantastic care for your horse, amazing lessons, and to be part of the best community, this is the place to be! :)

This is the place to get the BEST training for learning to ride, and not only learning to ride but…read morehave an excellent approach to correctly riding horses. Our daughter is 9 and has been loving and learning from her trainer. Kathy and Michelle are professional trainers and know how to handle any stage of a riders development. I highly recommend this place. The property is beautiful and very clean.

I absolutely love this place. I grew up around horses and my family still has a ranch in Wisconsin…read morebut I don't get to spend enough time there. The owner Michelle is very knowledgeable about all aspects of training horses, riding lessons and just how to show a group a good time on a sunset ride. I want to book a private ride with friends soon. I highly recommend this Desert Palms Equestrian to get away from the city and experience the peaceful surroundings.

My son was bitten by a dog on the Crestline farms and the owner will not pay for his medical bills…read moreunless he signs a release form. The owner of Crestline farms came to my home and threatened to have a trespassing charge brought on my son when he was invited to the Crestline farm by one of the Crestline farms workers son. Just pay what you are responsible for that is all we ask.

Well kept facility, nice lesson horses, knowledgeable and experienced staff, teachers, and…read moretrainers. Very easy to get to from anywhere in the valley!

I went to their summer camp and though they have a great riding experience, they cram too many kids…read moreon one horse. They only have two riding horses for like 30 kids so while two kids ride, 28 kids stand out in the sun waiting for hours for their turn. And they only let a kid ride once. Other than that and their lack of a cool place to stay, it is a fun riding place.

My fiance & I got Groupons for 3 horse riding lessons at Twisted Tree Farm. The stables themselves…read moreare very pretty and set into a calm area of North Scottsdale with views of Pinnacle Peak. It'd be a really cute place to take engagement or family pictures, if they let you. Twisted Tree Farm caters to real riders, like the kind that do jumps and that sort of competition. We didn't quite realize that when we got the groupons...my fiance trying to post and such was a funny site. We just wanted to learn how to ride horses and get to run with them cause trail guides on the hour rides in the desert never let you. Our instructor Victoria was really nice, knowledgeable, and patient. She let me go slowly (those horses are giant) and made sure I felt comfortable with everything. Twisted Tree Farms seems like a great place to go if you want to learn english-style, jump-style horse riding. If you are just looking for regular horse riding lessons like we were, someplace else would probably be better.