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.

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.

Don't really have a review but as an fyi- the website says they take riders of all levels but when…read moreI inquired starting back as an adult (rode as a child/teen) it's a "show barn only" and the lessons are full.

Absolutley the best! I ride there and i love everyone. Bringing up Ali W. , it is a show barn, you…read morehave to specifically speak on texts to one of the trainers to have a lesson. I do that each week. Please understand that most trainers at the barn are incredibly busy with all the shows that they are attending for their other lessoners.

When writing a review here on Yelp, I try to speak from the heart and share great places that I…read morelike. I mean that's what Yelp is all about, to share, not to sell. Equi Spirit Experience by Dyane Golding Dyane's home & business in Rio Verde is well worth the drive of only 45 minutes from my home in Phoenix for an amazing experience. She invited us into her home, her business and the herd that she caters to daily Chrissy ( Matriarch ), Black Jack ( Lead Stallion ), Roja ( Young Buck ) and Essie ( Wounded Spirit ). The property has sweeping views of the McDowell Mountains and the Four Peaks, impressively situated on 4 acres at Broken Ranch Road. We went through 3 different exercises that allow you to better connect with yourself by how the horses perceive your communication with them. If 90% of communication is through body language, why do we tend to focus on the 10% that is verbal? Horses have an amazing ability to communicate primarily through their energy and it is very clear to them, whether or not they believe you, trust you, even wish to be in your presence. Each of the horses had their own personality, just like us with our good and bad traits. My personal experience was with Chrissy, the Matriarch of the herd. She is 16 years old and doesn't take much from anyone, it is a challenge to be present and connected with her because of her aloofness. I guess that's why I was attracted to working with her when we were invited to "lead a horse". I learned that in order to lead a horse, they need to believe in you, that you are heading in a good direction - with Conviction! I thought that I was leading, but was informed by Dyane's watchful eye that the opposite was true, I was sending mixed messages. As I was attempting to walk forward, I would look back at her. She doesn't need to me to WATCH her walk to move forward, she only needed to BELIEVE that I was walking in the right direction. Simply enough, once I was confident in MY DIRECTION, she would walk with me. It felt so completely grounding for me to connect with her energy as we moved forward together. Dyane mentioned that there are often Corporate Consultants that come and participate in similar 3 hour sessions so that they might better understand communication. I mean, that's what life is about, right? Communicating. As an individual that connects with people directly, I truly valued Dyane's gift of sharing her love of horses, it comes through so purely. If your at a crossroads in life, want to better connect with a partner, teach your children great basic lessons, call Dyane and make an appointment to have an experience that will forever change your life.

I don't think the ranch exists anymore, maybe I'm just being sentimental writing here but this is…read moreone of my favorite memories to think back on! I went regularly for lessons at about 9 years old, I miss it a ton!

Best horse back lessons out there. The owner Sarah is awesome working with kids & adults.read more

I've boarded here for many years and continue to be impressed by the impeccable care of the horses!!read more

I'm updating my review of Flying Fox, as I've now been boarding my beloved horse Jubilee there for…read more10 years. Everything I said previously still holds true and my horse is healthy and happy at Flying Fox. It's a special barn with a fabulous group of gals who do all sorts of activities with their horses from eventing, dressage, show jumping, and trail riding. Our trainer, Taylor Lindsten, is outstanding, very versatile, and a wonder with horses of all types. We also have a group (me included) that go horse camping, ride to 92nd Street Cafe for cocktails, go swimming with our horses at Lake Pleasant, ride in parades, and more. Meanwhile, the feeding program at FF is top notch. And, the owners are always looking out for your horses.

I cannot say enough good things about this place! They take really good care of all the horses,…read morecustomize feed to suit each one, and their coats show it! They also make sure the horses are fed three times a day to keep their guts healthy. They have also been supportive of my experience with a green horse, helping when she was a challenge - no judgement. Please also note, there is also an excellent trainer working exclusively from this facility that I would highly recommend.

I never even heard of this place and I was very fortunate to have been asked to go to a fundraiser…read moreat the establishment. Honestly, there's so many wonderful places like this that take in animals, especially horses that are going to the kill shelter or that have been abused. The same way how they help people connect to the horses. Horses are so healing and wonderful. It's hard to phantom how anyone could abuse any animals. As I walked around, I was able to enjoy the property and to learn more about the program. I really can't wait to go back, I think I missed a few animals. I want to ride a horse and to see more, but to really talk to the owners. They, are extremely passionate. This area is beautiful and I can't wait to discover it on horseback. Thanks again for such a fun night, Great chuck wagon food, and music.. I WOULD RECOMMEND

My daughters and I have done a few horseback riding tours in the Phoenix area and its always a…read moregreat way to get out in nature and take in the scenery a little differently. The staff is very friendly and accommodated a last minute schedule change with incredible courtesy. My reason for 4 stars is we booked a 1.5 hour tour and our tour was about 1 hour and 10 or 15 minutes, so a little short. The area for the ride was easy to find with Apple maps and the surroundings were gorgeous.

Such a fabulous ride on well behaved horses. Patty is amazing and busting at the seams with…read moreknowledge. 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

I've been to several horseback trail riding outfits in the valley and his is by far the best. We…read morehad 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!!