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!

Fabulous ride! Our group participated in 1.5 hour ride. Hands-down, we had the best guide and…read morehorses! Highly recommend the 1.5 hr trail ride at Cave Creek! Cora was knowledgeable, was an incredible instructor, giving kind directions, and was a great resource for our group ranging in age from 25 to 78. We all cannot say enough great things about her, if you get the opportunity, ask for Cora!! And of course, we were on the best horses - Dickie, Amy, Ghost, and Fish. They all had fun personalities, remember to bring a sweet treat if you ride Dickie!

I took my girlfriend (now wife) there and we had a wonderful time, with one exception. And after…read moretwo years I'm still talking about him. Machos, the half draft horse. He misbehaved, annoyed the horse they said was his girlfriend (she had other ideas when she tried to kick him and he almost fell) and I have NEVER had to be that rough on a horse's mouth. The place was great but unless you're over 250 pounds, refuse Machos. He is more of an ass than a horse. A friend had a similar experience with Machos prior to mine. Say no to Machos!

We had great time! Staff was fantastic and helpful. We had special needs and they were great with…read moreaccommodate my needs

Awesome activity for guests visiting. One recommendation -…read moreplease chill the wine we purchase. The beer is chilled, so it should be easy to do. Wine is not good warm. :)

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.

Warning: do not book with this place!…read more I flew out to visit my daughter who lives in northern Arizona. My husband had booked a two hour ride for two for $160.00 cash, only. My daughter and I drove, 30 minutes from where we were staying, to the address listed. However the map showed a residence. We backtracked one block to the backside of the original location; which was a sort of park like drive, but had a horse head on the gate. We asked if this was for riding, since there was no stables, fences, or horses, plural. We were asked for the money, given hats, told, we couldn't use our phones (for safety reasons) then told to climb up onto the sink to mount the horse that was brought into the area. Ditto for my daughter, a grown woman also. The worst part was that two people held onto our horses and literally walked the horses for forty five minutes; which they stated was the time! My view was the horses backside and the back of my daughter! I didn't know that we were booked for two hours! However, I was ready turn around as soon as I realized how messed up this was. I wish I could give it a negative 100! Ps: we were suggested to use our own cell, now, for bogus "fun" pictures! They pushed the horses together and told us to get ready for the picture. I held back because of my daughter.

This is the most unprofessional business I've been to in a long time…read more First off there are no signs to point you in the right direction and GPS takes you to a home, so you have no clue if you even are at a place of business. As you approach this home you obviously see whatever they are doing is well with 2 teslas sitting out front. It wasn't till you see off to your left where the horses are. As we walked thru the fence area to go see if we were at the correct spot, I asked the lady in the arena giving horse lessons if this was the place for the house trails, as she seemed bothed, yet extremely, she started yes. We then asked if she had a fracility, she informed us no, since covid. As we were looking around to and contemplating where to head to the restroom to get back in time for our 830 trail ride, she was quick to respond with "I can return your money", which she repeated numerous times. Needles to say, the amount money she makes it charges, they can't afford Porta potties, signs, common courtesy. Needles to say she ruined my man's bday and a gift to my child for doing well in school. I will never recommend them to anyone

My friends and I booked an 8 AM, 1hr ride on Friday and it was led by Krys and Brittney! We were…read moreall a little bit nervous when we got started but Krys was very nice and calm when answering our questions. She gave really great affirmations throughout the ride as well. This was an amazing experience and I highly recommend you book with Ponderosa Stables.

My bestie and I did the two-hour trail ride at Ponderosa Stables today and it was absolutely…read moreincredible from start to finish. The horses were calm, well-trained, and clearly cared for. Before we even hit the trail, the team took time to teach us how to properly guide and communicate with our horses, which made the entire experience feel empowering and very safe, even for beginners. Our guides were amazing, personable, attentive, and genuinely fun to be around. Even when we had to cross streets with traffic, the wrangler confidently stopped the cars and made sure we crossed safely. That level of professionalism and care really stood out. The views were stunning. We rode through beautiful desert trails surrounded by cacti, birds, and wildflowers. It felt peaceful, adventurous, and grounding all at once. Ponderosa Stables delivered a well-organized, safe, and memorable experience. If you're looking for something scenic, unique, and perfectly Arizona, this is it! 10/10. I'll definitely be back!

With prompting from our daughters we decided to gift them both a horseback riding lesson for their…read morebirthday this year. Neither of them (6 and 10) had ever been on a horse before so we researched to find a place that would take that into account. We were really excited for our girls to do the "family" fun package. I called and arranged a time for the ride. Luckily we planned to get there early as we accidentally ended up at a neighbors house and had to course correct. We got there and after filling out a lot of paperwork (waiver forms, info sheets, etc.) It was time for the girls to ride. They were each fit with a helmet and taken to a horse by the owner Anita. She had 2 other ladies with her that helped with the ride. Both girls were walked around the pen with their respective horses and learned the basic commands like move and stop. My older girl was able to catch on to direct the horse with the reins. Both girls seemed to have a good time. The only let down and the reason behind the 4 stars instead of 5, was the pretty hefty price of $120 for both my girls to be able to ride for just 30 minutes. (The owner only wanted cash or bank transfer m, FYI.) And I specifically mean 30 minutes, as the owner kept asking one of the other ladies how much time was left. That was a bit distracting and honestly made it seem like she just wanted it over with. The last concern I had was the fact that my youngest (who I admit is a talker) kept trying to talk to her and the other lady helping, but they kept having their own conversation. I had explained this was a birthday gift/celebration for both girls and we were hoping it would be special. The fact that the paying customer (who was disappointed) was being ignored is pretty sad. Luckily my girls were so excited to ride a horse they didn't see the issues I did. (Mentality of ride 30 minutes then be gone. No petting the horses or seeing the other ones.) This was a decent first experience and there was no concern for their safety, but we will probably explore other options in the future.

Great social distancing activity!! My family and I loved our experience here. We opted for a 2 hour…read moreride. The trail was STUNNING. I wish we had come for their sunset ride because that would've been breathtaking on that trail. The staff is friendly and our guide Jordan was sociable and did an amazing job. The horses are so sweet and were easy to ride. Check this place out to support local business!! They take walk ins or you can call to make a reservation.

Wow one of the best places ever…read more Seriously, get great trails great rocks, cool artifacts to look at, (but not touch;) !! Peridot Quartzite Agate Garnet schist Chalcedony

Not the most breathtaking views but it was a picture perfect day for a hike, and I wanted to see…read moresaguaro cacti. Some of the cacti were in the upwards of 30 feet tall. They look like stick figures with arms raised toward the sun in the fields. I took the four mile D trail "Over the Mountain Loop." It does not matter which direction if you are completing the entire trail, but I would go with the "start" direction if you only want to do part of the trail as it heads toward the side of the mountain with a better view. Multiple signs with mile count and QR code. Even though it was only 60 degrees, it was warm in the sun with a gentle breeze. Got to say hello to a horned owl nested in a cactus umbra. I would not have seen it except a fellow hiker who visits every year told me to look over the fence. Not a large parking lot and not any nearby alternatives, so be patient. A ranger was cutting off traffic from the trailer only parking, and she was recording license plates.

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 made a one time donation to Saving the Paws and they continue to charge my account $29.99 every…read moremonth, without my authorization. I have sent several emails and left a VM message asking them to correct the error. I have received no reply from them. I now have to close out my account to stop the charges. Very unprofessional!!! UPDATE 2/6/26: I have been informed that there is a fraudulent website using the Saving the Paws name to scam people out of money. The legitimate Saving the Paws had nothing to do with my issue above. My apologies to the real Saving the Paws organization.

Thank you to whomever took care of the dogs today (May 23). They seem to be very calm and happy…read morenow.