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    4.7 (267 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Horseback riding at Ponderosa Stables.
    Patty H.

    We had an amazing day with riding and touring the Arizona desert with Chris and Lefty and our tall club gang. The horses, Corn Dog, Darcy, Ben, Dean, Big Larry, and others were well behaved and obviously well cared for. We will definitely be doing this again!

    Paula P.

    I was obsessed with my horse, Eleanore. She was the best. The second half of the ride she did seem quite tired though. The check in process was a bit terse, and the woman working was not very welcoming. The safety brief was quite quick and we started right on time. It felt like we had a fairly large group (16-20 people) and 3 wranglers. This would've been a great sunset hike if it was an hour earlier. The majority of the ride was in the dark (the trail is not lit; you just have the night sky). I had a head lamp so I could see the surroundings but was told to turn it off because it could interfere with the horses' sight (which makes sense, but by that same logic they should've mentioned no flash photography). I was hoping for more insight into the trail or the area as we were riding but the wranglers didn't say much- maybe they do for daytime rides, bc even if they did give anecdotes, we wouldn't have been able to see anything. Overall for the price and the length of the ride, it was fair; although it was a long time on a horse, if it's your first time or if you don't ride often.

    Daezha B.

    I really enjoyed my first trail ride experience here! I went on a solo trip to Arizona and found this place through a recommendation on TikTok. I arrived realllly early and basically had to sit around and wait until it was time to go over the instructions, get assigned a horse, and start the ride. The staff were all friendly, and I learned that they're a volunteer-only based establishment which makes me respect them even more. I had the pleasure of riding Yute, a cute male horse who helped me lead our group. It was a 9am ride, and I assume Yute isn't a "morning person" because he would walk slowly at times and I'd have to guide him to pick up the pace. Occasionally, he would get distracted by the greenery and I'd also have to guide him back straight so we could continue. Overall, he was a good boy! This was a very unique experience and I really enjoyed the ride. Kristen was the wrangler in front of me and we chatted quite a bit and became well acquainted. She deserves 5/5 stars too!

    Kasey G.

    What a great evening ride! We had a wonderful tour, and then an unforgettable dinner. Thank you to the staff Mo, Jenna, Eddie, Fernanda, Peter, and especially Court! Highly recommend for tours, group or team outings, fun for any occasion!

    Eleanor and I, Flowers
    Danielle F.

    I recommend this stable. Staff & volunteers are always kind and professional. The trip is quite therapeutic.

    Louis S.

    $65 for a one hour trail ride. Staff were nice and check in was easy. I never rode a horse before and everything was so easy! We even paused during the ride so the tour guide/wrangler could take our photos, which was perfect since I was by myself. Scenery was amazing.

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    Michelle S.

    We had the best time today! Brandy was a sassy girl and made the experience great! The guides were very helpful and knowledgeable! The breakfast was amazing! Thank you!

    Mike Mike
    Breyer C.

    I have been here 4 times now in the last month and I am bringing my friend to this place on Sunday because it's so much fun (twice on the T bone ride and twice on the 2 hour ride). There are times where staff can be a bit snappy but I believe it is for the safety of the riders and they just might not be having a good day so it is no problem at all but my experiences have been overall positive. I forgot the names of the Wranglers I have had but they have ALL been super friendly when I go, and they're ready to share facts about the history of the area and the horses you ride on. I've ridden Mike 3 times and Tyson once (recently learned they were on a drive team together). I love them both so much I wish I could put them in my pocket and take them home with me. They're so curious, friendly, and just cute cute cute. I plan to continue to come here as long as they're open!

    Duke the horse
    Bianca I.

    Booked an hour ride today and had a wrangler named Gregory (I think) he was extremely kind, helpful, and full of knowledge! The horse I had the pleasure of riding with was Waffles and he was a very well behaved and handsome man! My ride with him was very smooth and I definitely had full trust in him on the rocky parts of the trail! BUUUUUUT I had about 40 minutes to kill before the ride so I took the opportunity to get to know a couple of the horses outside the stables and one in particular definitely left an imprint on me. Duke was an extremely sweet boy who just rested his head on me while I gave him head scratches!! Overall this experience was one I will never forget and you can bet your butt I will be back!!!

    One hour trail ride
    Becky E.

    We had our first trial ride today and it was amazing!! All of our horses were amazing and so well mannered!! Domino, Specks, Lucy, Michelle, and Tyson all deserve extra treats!! Our wranglers were amazing, full of information, and super friendly! We can't wait to go back for another ride!

    Cherian D.

    Absolutely incredible ride! I took my dad on a two hour trail ride for Father's Day, and we both loved it so much! The desert landscape is breathtaking, and our guide Natalie was phenomenal. My dad was on Ben who was a gentle sweetheart, and I was easily accommodated as a large 280lb person on a beautiful big horse named Tank. As my dad joked, he was a little can-Tank-erous at times, but Natalie was there to get him moving again when he decided he wanted to just stand around and soak up the sun. The horses are all in excellent condition and clearly loved, and I got so many delightful happy horse hugs. The wranglers are all knowledgeable and passionate, the hitching area for the horses is shaded and lovely, and as a person with some physical disabilities I found the tall stable mounting block a nice change - especially as they allow you to dismount using it for a gentle end to the wonderful trail ride. 11/10, and I will definitely be back the next time I'm in Arizona visiting. The prices for the trail rides are also extremely reasonable, and so worth it. If you're looking for a great stable and a fantastic experience, go here and hit the trail!

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    Ashlee H.

    Four moms and four 12 year old gymnasts! We had so much fun. Eddie was one of our guides and he was really nice and informative. Pete was so helpful in setting the ride up for our group and the girls loved him. We will be back again! Thank you!!!

    Ponderosa stables horseback riding group

    Amazing horseback riding trail. Ed was a fantastic lead. Cupcake, Martini, Chick-filet, Whisky,Sacowhagea, and Beauty did a great job. Would recommend for an Arizona experience!

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