Howard and I had a great 2 hour ride. Enjoyed the views and Visiting with our guide Sally. We've…read moreowned horses until a few years ago and enjoy riding in different places when we can. The horses were good and we'd recommend this place.

Welp Yelp you did it again, you recommended a great company. So much fun and the views!!! Well I…read morewill leave that to the photos. To say the least, this was exactly what I needed. Relaxing, fun and a GREAT guide (Sally) to get us around. Got to see some wildlife and scenes you don't see from the highway.

Staying at this dude ranch truly felt like coming home to family. From the moment we arrived, the…read morestaff welcomed us with genuine kindness and treated us as if we'd been part of the ranch for years. The ranch itself is a treasure--old and full of character, with history dating back to the 1940s. I loved wandering through the original buildings, admiring the authentic architecture and décor, and flipping through the photo albums filled with memories from decades past. The team here is absolutely outstanding. The cooks, Jesse and her husband Jeff, made every meal feel like it came straight from a family kitchen--comforting, delicious, and made with care. In the front office, Lisa was friendly, organized, and always ready with a smile or helpful suggestion. And the wranglers, Wendall and Ritch, were simply the best I've ever had the pleasure of riding with. Their knowledge, patience, and humor made every ride unforgettable, and Wendall's personality in particular was a highlight of the entire stay. Being tucked away in Wickenburg--the roping capital--meant that daily roping competitions were part of the experience, adding excitement and authentic cowboy culture to each day. The trail rides were scenic and peaceful, offering a perfect way to soak in the Southwest landscape. On top of everything else, the ranch doubles as a stunning venue for weddings and corporate events. With its history, charm, and warm-hearted staff, it's hard to imagine a more perfect setting. If you're looking for a genuine dude ranch experience filled with heart, history, and unforgettable people, this is the place.

My friends Danielle & Garrett had their wedding here & Garrett used to work here as well. Beautiful…read moreplace for a wedding & since it was an "unplugged" wedding, I wasn't able to get a photo of the scenic beauty & spot where the wedding took place. It was quite a drive up to the ceremony area. 4 wheel drive vehicles only recommended just for that. We had an amazing dinner cooked/catered from the Flying E staff. Everything was so delicious: steak, salad, baked potatoes, corn, rolls, and there were plenty of drink options & hors d'ouvres before the meal. Funfetti & chocolate cupcakes, white cake, & carrot cake were the dessert options. There was dancing, cornhole to play, S'mores to make, and a log coaster branding station. This is a great place for weddings. Once it gets dark, it's hard to see to get out and it gets dusty but if you like a western theme, this is definitely your place!

They were very accommodating. We called the day of and they were able to get us in for a 2 hour…read moreride. My dad lives in Wickenburg so it was a short drive to get there. The horses were very nice and well cared for. There were also lots of friendly dogs running around and a few even accompanied us on our ride.

Effus Ranch is amazing. No one like Ms. Rosie Lloyd, & Don. The excitement, kindness, knowledge,…read moreand FUN for everyone. It just doesn't get any better than a day on a trail ride, sitting and having lunch, telling stories around the campfire. A real working cattle ranch. Like stepping back in time. With the best people ever. Want a real treat give Ms. Rosie a call, if no answer leave a message, she will get back with ya. Love Effus Ranch

Foothills Ranch Horseback Riding in Mayer, Arizona, deserves every bit of praise I can give. From…read morethe moment I first spoke with the owner, Phyliss, I knew we were in good hands. She was flexible, accommodating, and genuinely committed to making our adventure special. I brought my two grandchildren along, and they had an absolutely wonderful time. The horses themselves were beautiful, healthy, and easy to ride--clearly well cared for and well trained. Our ride through the Prescott National Forest was nothing short of spectacular. As we followed Big Bug Creek and made our way deeper into the forest, both Phyliss and Janice shared an incredible wealth of knowledge. Their understanding of horses, combined with their deep appreciation for the area's history, made the experience unforgettable. We learned about the region's gold mining past, Native American history, early settlers, and even the geology, plant life, and wildlife that make this part of Arizona so unique. It was an education wrapped inside the best trail ride we've ever been on. Foothills Ranch offers far more than a simple horseback ride--it's a meaningful, memorable experience led by people who truly love what they do. I can't recommend it highly enough. Jim H

Second time riding with the team at Foothills Ranch! We had a lovely time. Our guide Janice was so…read moreknowledgeable and made for a fun ride!

Amazing location ! So much more than just a horseback ride. The town was a blast and Cowboy Bob our…read moreguide was a good time and wealth of information. Highly recommend

Our guide Rusty was fantastic, super knowledgeable about the desert and very entertaining in the…read moreold western town.

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!

Why did I wait 13 years to return here for a trail ride!!?? The hour and a half ride with our…read moreguide Cara was both enjoyable and exceptional. There were two of us so we able to explore more trails and hear from Cara about the local area and the abandoned gold mine. The staff at check-in was Friday friendly and helpful. If you want, you can go Western and wear boots and cowboy hats! Of course I had to give my horse Lincoln a treat at the end of a fun ride!

Bought my bf a sunset ride because he had never been horse back riding. We ability loved it. Lance…read morewas our guide and he was so friendly and helpful. The girls giving instructions were really nice as well. I borrowed some boots for my ride which was really nice. We rode Rocket and Monida. Would totally recommend!

Oh my. Just got done with the best ride ever. Steve did a fabulous job and the trail was gorgeous…read more Took my 11 year old granddaughter on her first ride. She loved it I've been on other rides at other places. This one was the best ever. We will be back for sure. Thank you Steve!

Nice scenic ride. Wish they would provide more instruction. My daughter had never been on a horse…read moreand they gave her no direction and when the dang horse started "grazing" in the trees and trying to brush her off by taking her through the trees, the guide said not to touch the reins or try to maneuver the horse out of the brush/trees and she would just "follow the herd" which was a bit ridiculous. She had no control over the horse, and was told not to try to gain any kind of control over her. She was told not to touch the reins, which was stupid he said she would be fine as long as the trail ride kept moving but then would stop to talk to everyone, and this horse would go off trail through the trees again and he would yell at her telling her not to touch the horses reins. He also told my mother in law that she had to kick her horse harder to make him go faster, but the horse was either lame or had an injury on his hoof and couldn't go faster probably because he was in pain. We hadn't noticed this until reviewing pictures I took while on the ride his hoof was bandaged up maybe from an abscess. My mother in law said I have been kicking him he isn't going any faster, and the guide said "you're meaning to tell me you have been on that horse for 30 minutes and know him better than me, and I've been around him for 3 years?! I guess we all learn something everyday don't we?! Ha!" It was a nice ride overall, just wished they gave some more instruction to first time, younger riders about how to ride a horse and not just sit on one. I used to barrel race and not having control of your horse and being told not holding the reins of a horse is just a dumb and dangerous idea honestly. They literally just put my daughter on a horse and didn't give any instruction. In hindsight this was my fault for putting her in that situation but it luckily went ok, and I'm glad she wore a long sleeve shirt and I tried to instruct her and she was able to back the horse up out of a tree, towards the end of the ride because I had to tell her not to listen to him grab the reins and pull that horse back! Great ride if you are an experienced rider, but I would advise against this for a newer or nervous rider.

Wonderful new manager and staff. They have new owners who are working to keep the old west alive. I…read morelove to ride and I do wish they offer more time in the saddle but the 4 rides I took were great. Wrangler(Jason?) was interesting, polite and since I was the only one on each of the rides we covered a lot of territory. Room was clean and decor was authentic western. Stables and tack room where neat and lodge,dinning rooms where clean. Good signage when you get off the main road to find the office. Fun activities such as Archery, target and skeet shooting, swimming,games , cattle and cards. No TV which is refreshing. This way you get to really talk to guest and staff or not. Cool town of Wickenburg 10 minutes away. Happy hour everyday at the ranch before dinner with nice cheeses and food. Come here for the riding cuz it's some of the best especially after a good rain.

We loved this little gem in Wickenberg. We are from Phoenix so didn't have to travel far. We were…read moregolfing here this weekend and decided to find a dude ranch to stay at. This place was perfect. Our reservation came with one activity per day. We went shooting clay pigeons the first afternoon and then horseback riding the next day. The ride was 2 hours long and our guide Ky was very friendly and informative. Our reservation also came with breakfast each day. The food was excellent. There is a pool and hot tub also. We used the hot tub after a long day of riding and golfing. It was wonderful. Would stay here again for sure.

The one request I had from the family when we decided to visit Sedona was that we go horseback…read moreriding. I am so glad that I found Trail Horse Adventures on my meanderings through Google! The kids weren't sure what to make of a horseback ride at Dead Horse Ranch. It was a wonderful experience especially for the kids who had never done anything other than pony rides. We rode across the river a couple of times which was fun. The trail was scenic, and our tour guide, Adriana, might have been the best part. Her family owned the ranch decades ago, and she pointed out where her grandfather took his first steps and told us about the horse the park is named after. She even took pictures of the four of us. I strongly recommend them for a trail horse

Trail horse adventures has a great selection of mild mannered horse ready for the glue factory…read more This is a compliment for the first time riders like my wife. She had a great ride that was a good hour and a half. It was such a beautiful day through the local terrain. She highly recommends Trail Horse for all whom desire to just ride a horse without all the headaches of owning a horse.