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.

Highly recommend stopping by especially if you're visiting Sedona. Stan is the best tour guide you…read morecould ever ask for and the real John Wayne. He's hilarious and well knowledgeable about his horses and the land. You can truly see how much he loves his animals and his job. It is a beautiful park with great views. Charlotte was a beautiful calm horse and Stan made me comfortable riding her. 10/10 recommended this business. (Stan's also great at taking pictures if you're a solo traveler like me)

Friendly and personable staff, plus the most good-natured horses you can imagine. Nice scenery…read more No experience needed.

Matt and Marina and Stan were the best!! I've been horseback riding at several locations and this…read moreone was the best!! Great staff! Great horses!! Great time!! Thank you! Judy

Had a great time on Tomblers Trail Ride, with my wrangler Robert. He was great, amazing…read moreconversation and a very nice way of communicating instructions, he even offered to take a photo for me on the way back. The hour ride was beautiful and the horses seem very happy here and with Robert as well. For such a good price it was a great experience!

My family had a great time! It was my sisters first time and she enjoyed it. Eric was a great guide…read moreand very informative about the horses. Would highly recommend anyone to book this lovely trail ride.

Very fun hike with plenty of stops to see on the way. The seven sacred pools were a bit empty when…read morewe stopped by but are probably great after a rainy day. The caves at the end were awesome! Recommend climbing all the way to the top for a great view.

This is in the top 3 hikes of everywhere I've been all over the planet and it would have been much…read morebetter if I didn't forget the backpack with our water and snacks. We came during a busy season and the trailhead opens at 8 am and does get completely full. 10 minutes before the gate opens there was already a line of cars waiting to get in. They do have a shuttle at a parking lot about an hour away if it gets too busy. Because we didn't have water or food we were only out about a 3 hours and could have easily stayed for two more. The hike starts with stairs and handrails but quickly opens up into not clearly marked paths that feel like you are walking in nature and not on a path. You'll reach Devil's Kitchen quickly and the scale is much larger in person and har to capture via pictures. It's a sinkhole with no barriers around the edge so walk carefully. A lot of people come for the Seven Sacred Pools and if you come too early the lighting isn't that great. If you scramble down to the base of the pools you can walk the dry riverbed back to the trailhead for a different experience

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

Me and my boyfriend came to the ranch as one our birthday activities, we had an amazing experience…read morewith the horses , very well trained and easy to handle ... the guide even gave us a little history about the place while riding and showed us how to open and close gates in the cowboys style .... The trail is beautiful and diverse, we also got to ride the horses in the water. They took amazing pictures for us and even had a cake waiting at the end of the ride , 10/10 experience .

We went on a Sunday ride with Saara , Daisy the dog, and three of her wonderful horses. Saara only…read morebrings out your group--no mixing of strangers--so she can customize the ride to exactly what you need. She also has a variety of horses to accommodate for any level of experience. I booked a ride with my mother in law, who had no riding experience. Saara was very attentive with her to ensure she had the proper riding form and felt safe in the saddle. By the end, she was a completely different rider with Saara's help. I grew up riding, so Saara let me take the lead for much of the trail and we went at the pace we dictated. She was taking photos of us throughout and send them promptly at the end of the ride. The trails she selects have magnificent views, and you truly get to ride--not like sitting in a horse caravan with a line of riders at the big riding places. Her horses are clearly happy and well cared for, and they are alert and fun to ride. Again, nothing like the big places with worn down, overworked horses that hate what they're doing day in and day out. This is by far the best riding experience you can pick in Sedona for groups of four or less.

5 stars is not enough to describe the incredible experience we had with Saara and her horses. It…read morewas my 12 year old daughter's first ride, and had been years since I had ridden. Having been on rote trail rides that left me feeling underwhelmed and sad for the horses, I was apprehensive. Saara put all of my anxieties at ease. She was so patient with my daughter, and did everything to ensure her first ride was was a spectacular mix of excitement & adventure, paired with calm nurturing that made her feel secure and comfortable. My daughter rode Easy, and he behaved perfectly. I rode Doodlebug and she was such a sweetheart. The trail was absolutely gorgeous with majestic views, red rocks, dips and inclines. It was just the right amount of challenge - keeping riders and horses engaged in the experience. Saara was so easy to talk to, and it felt like riding with a old friend even though we had only just met. Not only was she a fabulous guide and teacher, she also took terrific photos that we will cherish forever. I will ride with Saara again, and I hope that anyone looking for a truly unique and special Sedona experience will give her a call. An afternoon with Saara and her horses is worth every penny and then some. In fact, I'd say the afternoon was priceless.

Beautiful canyon with hiking trails that will take you a few different routes…read more Only drawback is the smell of the nearby dump. Otherwise, this location is quite pretty and has a nice variety of trails.

We hiked in this area, though more closer to Elden Springs somewhere between here and Elden Springs…read morecalled Sandy Seep. It was a nice two miles into a beautiful mountainous landscape, and then did two miles back. The total 4 miles was perfect for us. Map of photo and views attached.

Arizona Equestrian Connection was much more than the name implies. We stayed overnight in the…read moremodern "bunkhouse" and had the run of the entire spacious and spectacular 72 acre ranch. The scenery was beautiful and there were many activities to enjoy including fishing (catch and release), paddle boating, a small "petting" zoo, a tree house, tee pees and too much more to mention. The business should be called Arizona Family Connection because my wife and children really enjoyed this unique venue and the experience truly brought us closer together. We plan to return soon for a birthday party or family barbecue at their amazing gazebo. In fact if we weren't already married, we would have our wedding here! Shortie and Deb are truly amazing. They extended the hospitality of Arizona Equestrian Connection and made us feel welcome and at home for the duration of our too short family vacation. This is an amazing discovery for day trips, over night stays, vacations, reunions, weddings, maybe even company parties. Thank you A. E. C., hope to see you soon!

From the owner: Experience 72-acres of family fun when you join us for the day OR stay at the ranch and play for…read moredays! We share the beauty of the Verde Valley, fun outdoor ranch activities and our love of horses with visitors of all ages. Just an hour north of Phoenix, guests enjoy paddle boating, swimming, hay rides, catch & release fishing, numerous photo ops and props, mini horse cart rides, picnic by the Verde River, nature exploration, kite flying, barnyard animals, full covered arena for horse riding & horse activities plus much more. Brave a night in a tipi (large enough to sleep 6), book a private lodge-style room in our state-of-the-art Bunkhouse, Homestead House sleeps 8, making it ideal for 2 families to share. Tranquil beauty and majestic views are the perfect backdrop for corporate events, team building, birthday and holiday parties, retreats, clinics and workshops.