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

Second time riding with the team at Foothills Ranch! We had a lovely time. Our guide Janice was so…read moreknowledgeable and made for a fun ride!

The one request I had from the family when we decided to visit Sedona was that we go horseback…read moreriding. I am so glad that I found Trail Horse Adventures on my meanderings through Google! The kids weren't sure what to make of a horseback ride at Dead Horse Ranch. It was a wonderful experience especially for the kids who had never done anything other than pony rides. We rode across the river a couple of times which was fun. The trail was scenic, and our tour guide, Adriana, might have been the best part. Her family owned the ranch decades ago, and she pointed out where her grandfather took his first steps and told us about the horse the park is named after. She even took pictures of the four of us. I strongly recommend them for a trail horse

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.

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.

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.

Had a great time with them! Met at Alcantara Vineyards (not at the address on their website) and…read morerode around the Verde River (as well as across it) and then rode to the top of a hill with amazing views of AZ. Rob was a wonderful tour guide. We walked with the horses, but also got to gallop a few times. Rob also taught us about some berries and plants we could eat in the wild, and we got to try a couple! Super fun time. Horses were great and guides were interesting. Recommend!

My daughter and I did the sunset ride tonight with Chaz. He was a fun guide and showed us how to…read morecontrol the horses really good for some beginners. The views were beautiful and would recommend trying it out.

Oh my. Just got done with the best ride ever. Steve did a fabulous job and the trail was gorgeous…read more Took my 11 year old granddaughter on her first ride. She loved it I've been on other rides at other places. This one was the best ever. We will be back for sure. Thank you Steve!

Nice scenic ride. Wish they would provide more instruction. My daughter had never been on a horse…read moreand they gave her no direction and when the dang horse started "grazing" in the trees and trying to brush her off by taking her through the trees, the guide said not to touch the reins or try to maneuver the horse out of the brush/trees and she would just "follow the herd" which was a bit ridiculous. She had no control over the horse, and was told not to try to gain any kind of control over her. She was told not to touch the reins, which was stupid he said she would be fine as long as the trail ride kept moving but then would stop to talk to everyone, and this horse would go off trail through the trees again and he would yell at her telling her not to touch the horses reins. He also told my mother in law that she had to kick her horse harder to make him go faster, but the horse was either lame or had an injury on his hoof and couldn't go faster probably because he was in pain. We hadn't noticed this until reviewing pictures I took while on the ride his hoof was bandaged up maybe from an abscess. My mother in law said I have been kicking him he isn't going any faster, and the guide said "you're meaning to tell me you have been on that horse for 30 minutes and know him better than me, and I've been around him for 3 years?! I guess we all learn something everyday don't we?! Ha!" It was a nice ride overall, just wished they gave some more instruction to first time, younger riders about how to ride a horse and not just sit on one. I used to barrel race and not having control of your horse and being told not holding the reins of a horse is just a dumb and dangerous idea honestly. They literally just put my daughter on a horse and didn't give any instruction. In hindsight this was my fault for putting her in that situation but it luckily went ok, and I'm glad she wore a long sleeve shirt and I tried to instruct her and she was able to back the horse up out of a tree, towards the end of the ride because I had to tell her not to listen to him grab the reins and pull that horse back! Great ride if you are an experienced rider, but I would advise against this for a newer or nervous rider.

Our bachelorette party group had the pleasure of riding with Dean during our Horsin Around…read moreexperience. 5 of us girls, with no previous riding experience, felt very safe being led by Dean and me personally on my horse Jesse. The trail itself provided stunning views and we were given clear instructions for riding before and during the experience. After our time here, I am eager to go riding again. Thank you so much, would definitely recommend this business!

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

This place comes with history. Its in the middle of a ranch, a five mile drive on a gravel and dirt…read moreroad until you get to a cool ranch house with other fun farm type housing. You can stay here using airbnb. Breakfast is made by Anita who has her own published cookbook. Ask for the biscuits and gravy. -day dreaming If you want a cool place on the grid but off the grid, yep, this is a fun experience. A fun place for a reunion or retreat. Family weekend. Quiet and tranquil to think or read as one or bring tons of beer and drink around the fire pit with friends whether you like them or not - beers are good for the soul. This is a welcoming experience for any traveler coming across the seas Or Homeland adventurer exploring their country. No I'm not being paid by this place! I just find myself wanting to let everyone know, fun experience.

Staying at the Hat Ranch was our first AirBnb experience for our wedding anniversary. Our stay was…read morethe final stop on a six day camping trip, and this was our chance to sleep in a nice bed and shower before we headed back to civilization. So glad we chose the Hat Ranch, as it suits our outdoor style to a "T". The directions in were very easy to follow, and our Toyota Tacoma picked up a beautiful red patina of Arizona dust. Sharon, our host, greeted us at the main house and then escorted us to our quarters. As this was our first time here, she took extra time explaining all about our stay, which included a home cooked breakfast today. You can Google the Historic Hat Ranch for all the cool details, but suffice to say there are some very presidentially mended fences here on the expansive 2,800 acres. Our room was very nice, twin beds and a nicely appointed bathroom. Also a spacious deck to view the open Ranch space. We opened the windows and breathed in the fresh air...scented with juniper and noble fir trees right out our door. We didn't see any, but Sharon told us Elk frequented the area often. Many other wild creatures to see too, including javelinas. The baby colt on the way in made my wife's day, and he quickly posed for some pictures and romped away. This has been a perfect cherry on the top of our anniversary Sunday. If you love the outdoors and crave a rustic Ranch experience with warm hospitality, the Hat Ranch is the place for you.

We absolutely loved this experience. Our tour guide, Dalton, was very knowledgeable and made the…read moreentire tour engaging and fun. Highly recommended!

A great jeep experience in Sedona. Our guide was great and the tour was great. We had to switch to…read morethe red rock panoramic due to weather issues that day. The pano tour was great! The off roading was much bumpier than expected, as this was a mild tour. My dad has mobility issues and he was fine, but it did feel a bit excessive.