Such a fabulous ride on well behaved horses. Patty is amazing and busting at the seams with knowledge. I saw all learned so much on our ride. As a seasoned horse rider I wasn't sure about taking a "trail" ride, I am so happy we did it was a lot of fun and an amazing experience I will forever hang on to. Thank you Patty read more

MTM Ranch Horseback Adventures - Our trail ride photo courtesy of Patty who was sure to get great pictures - Horseback Riding Near Me - Cave Creek, Arizona

I've been to several horseback trail riding outfits in the valley and his is by far the best. We had 3 adults in our party and got a private 2 hr ride with a wrangler and wrangler in training. The wrangler was knowledgeable about some of the flora and fauna in the area. We saw some wildlife too! A rattlesnake and deer. The trail was just challenging enough to make us feel like we hadn't done this before. The horses were incredibly clean!! I can't state this enough. After our ride we noticed that our pants were actually clean enough to go about our day without changing. Loved it. Highly recommend!! read more

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Our horseback riding experience in Cave Creek, Arizona, was absolutely incredible! The scenery was breathtaking--rugged desert landscapes, towering saguaros, and stunning mountain views made for the perfect sunset ride. The horses were well-trained, well-cared for, and matched perfectly to each rider's experience level. The guides were knowledgeable, friendly, and made sure everyone felt comfortable while sharing fascinating insights about the area's history and wildlife. Whether you're a seasoned rider or a beginner, this is a must-do experience! I'll definitely be back for another ride through this beautiful part of Arizona! Thank you Patty! One more thing, Cave Creek is a great area. Book your ride then swing by the distillery in Cave Creek, book your dinner at Tonto's Bar and Grill-- the perfect day! https://www.facebook.com/share/r/14sRtvMgVi/ Here is a video I put together of our ride. read more

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We went here for a bachelorette party a few weeks ago and had such a great experience! Everyone was knowledgeable about the surrounding area and riding so we were all safe and had a fantastic time. We did the 1.5 hr ride and I felt like it was the perfect amount of time. They do take TONS of pictures too which was awesome as they do not allow phones on the ride. read more

Thanks for a great ride and day! We had four of us girls and it was so much fun. We truly can't express our gratitude enough. The whole crew is so helpful and kind. I have a super bad back and they all helped out. Highly recommend this place. read more

MTM Ranch Horseback Adventures - Melvin the amazing horse! - Horseback Riding Near Me - Cave Creek, Arizona

I booked this trail ride with my two kids as a birthday outing for myself. I have taken riding lessons, am a Ranch Manager at a local horse sanctuary and my kids have gone on half a dozen trail rides and also volunteer at the same sanctuary. We have been around horses, feel comfortable riding and just wanted to have an enjoyable evening out in the desert. From the get-go, although friendly, Patty (the owner) was quite overbearing. She insisted on a no cell phone policy, yelled about where to walk around the horses, and the yelling continued as we began our ride. Our hand position on the reigns weren't correct, our feet were too far in the stirrups, we weren't saying "WOAH" loud enough, we weren't holing the reigns far enough up on the horses neck, we were too close to the horse in front of us, but then when we backed off, we were too far and needed to speed back up. It was NON STOP criticism of our riding technique and quite honestly exhausting to listen to her nag us from the back of the line. Which was ironic because she also bragged about how her horses were so well trained and expensive that they could do no wrong, so whether I didn't yell WOAH loud enough or had my foot slightly forward for my comfort doesn't seem to be the difference maker in whether the horses were able to follow nose to butt slowly down a trail where very little "steering" was required. We had a relatively new wrangler leading us and all Patty did was insult her abilities and embarrass her in front of us. So much so, that we felt terrible for her and gave her a big hug at the end and told her to find a new job with a kinder boss. All we wanted was a calm, peaceful ride through the desert at sunset but what we got was a loud, critical, mean-spirited guide who ruined any amount of peace we could have gathered from the beautiful surroundings that we were there to enjoy. Although we thanked them for the ride, we certainly won't be back and I wouldn't recommend this ranch to anyone looking to enjoy a PEACEFUL ride through the desert. read more

Decided to horseback ride last minute on my last day visiting Arizona. Patty responded promptly to my texts and answered all my questions about the ride. Turned out my friend and I were the only two who booked tonight (it's winter time in Arizona) so it was basically a private ride! We went on a 2 hour sunset ride through the mountains and it was STUNNING. We stopped along the trail multiple times to take pictures. And Patty made us feel safe while giving us directions on how to properly ride a horse on this rocky terrain. I would recommend this ride to any of my friends and I will definitely be coming back again to try another trail ride! read more

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All went well but most of all, how well the horses are taken care of. Excellent. Ride was lovely with exceptional desert landscape and people. read more

Where to begin with Patty, the owner of MTM Ranch. First of all, you can only communicate with her by text, which is her call. However the really bad part is that when you pay for the horseback ride, she asks for tips for the ride leader of your group. What she fails to disclose is that in her billing, she has included tips! Worse yet is that she included a tip for herself! Like she deserves a tip? And if that wasn't bad enough, one of our group was unable to ride due to unexpected illness. Here Patty refused to offer or issue a refund! Patty's way of conducting business is a real stinker to say the least. I would advise you looking for a horseback ride in beautiful country to go elsewhere. read more

It was our last day in AZ and we wanted to horseback ride. Texted Patty @ MTM Ranch and she responded quickly with her availability. We jumped for the spot and were so lucky it worked out. It was the 1st ride for 2021 and it couldn't have been a more perfect day. Crisp sunny morning with a trail into the beautiful desert lined with Saguaro cactus, prickly pear cactus, teddy bear cholla cactus, jumping cholla cactus and ocotillo. All of which we learned from Christy and Leah who were our excellent wranglers. Time passed so quickly as things usually do when you're having a great time. We didn't want it to end but so glad we had this wonderful experience to start off the new year, 2021! Definitley going back to enjoy another ride with MTM Ranch! read more

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Had a great time riding here with my teenage son. Ride was easy to set up. The views were amazing. Horses well cared for and sure footed. Our guide was really pleasant and knew a lot about the area and it's plants and animals. Highly recommend it. read more

This is not a place for beginner riders. The owner seemed annoyed that we arrived early so we were happy to leave and return closer to our scheduled time. The waiver process with the wrangler was very odd. Using jokes about death, and horses being deadly animals, to emphasize the dangers. Then the harassment about bringing our phones began. It was a double team by the wrangler and the owner. I had to point out that I would do whatever they want but they were making me anxious and I was looking for a relaxing experience. You will not be allowed to bring your phone. They toned it down until the instructions began. After mounting our horses I was given a lesson on steering. The owner yelled at and berated me the entire time. I owned horses for many years and her behavior actually made me fearful. She again toned it down and forced herself to be cheerful, but this was after I told her she could "go yell at my husband now". The wrangler was a very young girl with lots of horse experience and very little people experience. I don't know why she would choose to work for this woman. An encounter with a horse should be a beautiful experience and this place will not give you that. The property itself is a magical place. It was kind of sad to see it in my current state of mind and much of it is now a blur. The wrangler did take several pictures that were of very poor quality but I am grateful to have some. You can see their photos on their FB page. We did include a 20% tip when we paid on line and the wrangler earned every bit of that but I recommend you not tip prematurely and base your tip on the entire experience. There are many other places to choose from so I recommend you have this experience anywhere but here. read more

Immensely enjoyed our 2 hour trail ride here! Excellent views of the Sonoran desert. We had a great guide who was very talkative and told us the history of the ranch and the area. As well as a short nature lesson on the different cacti and weeds around us. Lots of wildlife! Seen a coyote, mule deer, rabbits and a big coyote trailing us! Horses were good. A little slow but I think they are lazy. Had a great time. Scenery is gorgeous and if you're lagging- the guide will make sure to tell ya to catch up :). The morning we rode it was a mild 60* out which felt like 70* to us Michiganders! We can't wait to come back with our family someday. read more

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How does this place have 5 stars?!?! Patty is probably one of the rudest people I have ever met. She clearly had a superiority complex and just makes you feel dumb. She yelled at my dad for asking a question during the "training talk" because it was serious, but then she had no problem talking about her dog that proudly caught a pack rat and had it on "display" for everyone to see. Strange. It had turned out we were at the wrong place, thankfully! and when we realized she said, "give me back my stuff and leave." Also... 1. She didn't express the safety of needing a helmet. A young fellow rider opted not to. He was well under 15. 2. Asked us all to call out what medications we are on in case of an emergency. Um, Hippa? 3. "There is a 99% percent chance you will see deer and coyote. If not, you are the 1%." Her numbers have to be reversed. I doubt deer are coming up to people on a horse trail. We luckily ended up at Arizona Horse Adventures, just a mile up the road. They were awesome. Choose wisely and avoid MTM!! read more

Well, if you want to be made to feel dumb and get yelled at, then this is the place for you. Patty is rude and unprofessional. We chose not to stay which was the best decision. There are many other places so why does she need to be so rude? ( go up the road a mile and have an amazing experience at Arizona Horseback Riding!) read more

I just joined the Sun City Saddle Club, and this was my first ride with the club. I had not ridden in over 30 years. The owner and wranglers were first class! I am 4'11" and figured that my stirrups would be to long, but they put me on a saddle that fit perfectly. All the horses looked well kept and well fed. The equipment was in good shape. I was pleasantly surprised that I didn't have to school or fight with my horse. I rode Tommy, and he made it an enjoyable ride. Great scenery. read more

My 11yo daughter and I went for a two hour ride. Horses were easy to ride and our guide Natalie was wonderful - helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. Only two other people were on our ride. Highly recommended. read more

MTM is a GREAT place to ride! Patty and the gang really give you five star service. They really go out of their way to make your experience the best ever. The last time my Family and I went, one of our Family members was weary about riding and they were very accommodating. On the ride, the guide did a great job easing the mind of our weary rider and gave us a fantastic tour of the area! Thanks MTM, we will definitely be back soon! read more

Carl was great Patty is amazing and Paul was nice. What a great ride this is perfect for friends, a date, family or just getting out of the city! I highly recommend for anyone! read more

Had a great day at the MTM ranch with Carl as our guide. Have been on a few tours before. This one gets you out away from "civilization" quickly and has tons of diversity. Mostly interesting single track with a fair amount of up and down keeping things interesting. This place has a small ranch local feel. Was really nice. Would definitely recommend. read more

Really nice place to rent some well-trained horses to take a ride in the Arizona desert. Katie, the guide was very informative, professional and a lot of fun. I would highly recommend this place for a fun activity. read more

We left Spur Cross Ranch after they gave our reservation away and stopped at MTM to see if they could take us on a sunset ride. What a great experience with Christie and Heidi! Thanks for accommodating us last minute! read more

I've ridden the horses at the MTM Ranch in Cave Creek three times now and every time it just keeps getting better. The ranch is located in one of the most beautiful areas of the Sonoran Desert and the trails are fun and adventurous.Today we were fortunate enough to see the very rare Gila monster on the trail. Patty runs an operation that is all top notch! The horses are all extremely well trained, perfectly suited for the desert and the terrain, very well taken care of, and super fun to ride. I plan to join Patty and the wranglers up in the Payson-Christopher Creek area this summer for lots more time in the saddle and the pure enjoyment of riding the gorgeous countryside along the Mogollon Rim. Fantastic horses, beautiful scenery, cool temps, great company, lots of adventure - what else could one ask for! I highly recommend the MTM Ranch for anyone who loves riding horses and is looking for an unforgettable experience. read more

A beautiful ride in the scenic Sonoran desert. We've done an annual holiday ride and this ranch was by far the best. As rookie riders, the horses were great and Ian made all of us feel very comfortable on the ride. We'll be back next year. Thanks MTM Ranch for a great day. read more

Fabulous Fabulous and Fabulous! My guide Ian was so professional and interesting. The 2 hour ride gave some of the most spectacular views of the Sonoran Desert. The horses were so clean and well cared for, I am going back again on my next visit to Cave Creek! read more

Rode the 90 minute ride with my husband and adult daughter tuesday morning. Had a great ride. Paul and Katy led us on three quality horses along a scenic trail. The horses were well broke, surefooted and knew the trail. Would definitely do this again. read more

Bucket list stuff, saguaros and horses, miles of trails, a must do! thanks Joe for fun and calming those first time riders

LOVED IT! The staff is so friendly, laid back, and really love their jobs. The horses were well trained and the view was AMAZING! Thanks for the experience (: read more

Took my 10 year old daughter. Our wrangler was super nice. From the time they answered phone to completion of ride. top notch service. BTW. I found them on yelp! We went over Memorial weekend and they scheduled a trip at the time I wanted. Even the drive to the ranch was beautiful. Its well worth the cost. I highly recommend! read more

The ride was so fun with awesome views. My friends from out of state and I had such a joyous ride. Until I found out how rude the owner Patty was rude my husband & four yr old daughter who wanted to stay long enough to see her momma on a horse. We been preparing her to start lessons and wanted her to see it was not a big deal but Patty literally ordered my husband to leave and yelled at my daughter to the point she made her cry. Mind you my husband had complete contol of daughter, and he even tried explaining all they wanted to do was get some pictures of us on the horses and let daughter watch us ride off. He was told to leave NOW. Liability reasons might be the excuse she will use and with a husband who had his own horse training business would have not told me a thing if Patty was not so unprofessional about the situation. All I could see from the area they had us waiting was my husband carrying my crying daughter off, and Patty walking towards the group shaking her head. I will not be bringing my out of town guests here ever. Husband made good connection with Spur Cross and booked my son and I six future rides, morning, sunset and and overnight. By the way they also gave my daughter a free pony ride, a service Spur Cross, offer little ones with prior arrangements but they squeezes her in since MTM did her so wrong. We were also told we could not take photos ourself but the wranglers would be doing so for us. We got no photos. read more

Best ride ever with MTM! Here visiting from NYC and beyond glad I was able to get in on this morning's ride. Owner/Wrangler Patty and Wrangler Judy were awesome -- such incredible knowledge of the history, flora and fauna of the area -- with just the right amount of hands-on to make the ride a blast for everyone. I'll be back for sure! read more

I have been riding with Patty for years. She is a great horse trainer and people trainer! She is serious about safety and fun. I have seen her lead all types of riders, even a blind one who loved his ride. She is a truly talented cowgirl. The views are outstanding, the horses well trained and the experience a 5 star! A great way to entertain guests. read more

4 years visiting Patty's Ranch. Thank you to Katie and Heidi for a wonderful ride. There is no better place to ride than MTM. Beautiful horses, impeccably trained and treated so well. Our children 11 & 13 have really developed a love for riding because of you all. Thank you, see you next time! read more

Very displeased! Drove 2 hours to make a scheduled horse ride this morning at Bartlett Lake and they were not there. No directions or any information as to how to get to the place. When I called the owner screamed at me that she was not there yet because people kept calling interrupting her from saddling the horses. Very unprofessional! read more

My wife and I found this place driving by after our original reservation was cancelled by another ranch. The owner treated us wonderfully and was able to get us guides for a nice horseback ride (especially for being walk-ins). Had a wonderful time with all of them and Katie gave us a great 2 hr. ride through the desert. Meeting their goat on the property is a treat by itself!!! What a character! read more

Amazing!! This is my favorite horseback riding in all of Arizona!

Patty was my first connection at MTM & she is a delight! We were slightly sad she wouldn't be our wrangler BUT we got Ian & we LOVED him. He's just a good ol' western boy and he gave us the perfect authentic experience. He told us stories the whole time. Answered all of our questions and was just the best guy to ride with because of our laid back conversation. We are the type to ask questions about everything (anything goes) and he was down; just rolling with us. We did the 2 hour tour technically but we did time it and it was 1.5; so I don't even really know if we paid for 2 hours or what because we weren't really concerned about it. We enjoyed it regardless and it wasn't a big deal to us. Wranglers work on tips so take them some cash and make it rain. Ol' blue made my partners year & and I had Woodrow aka woody and he likes to test you so you better plan to keep his butt in line! Have fun, you'll love it here! read more

MTM is the ONLY place to ride. I hadn't been on a horse in 15 yrs. and decided at 69 it was time to try again. Went on a 1/2 day trip to the Blue Wash near Bartlett Lake had a fabulous day, beautiful scenery even a waterfall. Can't hardly wait to go back, I plan on at least once a month now I'm retired. Yippee read more