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 .

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.

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.

My wife and I had the incredible opportunity to participate in a horseback riding session at A…read moreCowboy's Way Ranch and it was a wonderful experience! I must admit, at first, I was incredibly nervous and pretty anxious on the horse because it had been two decades since I rode a horse. However, due to the patience and instruction of our instructors, I was much more comfortable in the end. My wife took to it like a natural and we had a ton of fun! You'll be hard pressed to find friendlier people! They were so kind and wonderful! My wife and I live in California, but we are already talking about coming back in the near future! I definitely recommend this experience to anyone in the area, whether you live there or are visiting.

From the owner: The owners have dreamed of sharing their love for cowboy life with everyone that they can for…read moreyears. This ranch is a dream come true for them. Now they want to share that dream with you too. We have a strong team of ranch hands who love what they do. They love being able to show you what it is like to be a real cowboy. They take extra time with each quest just to make sure everyone has the best time possible. The cows and horse are some of the best reasons to come out and see us. We have several working cattle horses who love to work and ride. We also have some beautiful and extraordinary tame cattle. Come out and see for yourself.

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.

We just spent three days at Stagecoach with my wife and two young kids and I can't say enough about…read morethe ranch and their staff. They go out of their way to accomodate their guests, from horseback riding to adventures in military humvees. My 11yo daughter is an experienced rider, but my 7yo son has never ridden, and they planned rides that were fun for everyone. You can do two rides a day if you want, which my daughter and wife did. My son and I chose to ride once and spend the rest of our time finding old military relics with the metal detectors, swimming and trying our hand at archery. My favorite aspect was that it felt like a real ranch. I felt totally comfortable letting my kids explore the ranch with new friends while I relaxed. They do family style meals at 9am, 1pm and 7pm which felt special. We will definitely go back, but next time we'll stay a little longer!

Peace & quiet, open desert, fresh air, sunshine, horses, riding, shooting, good accommodations,…read more decent food, and they do grant requests. Who could ask for more when you bring family and kids. Watch out for sunburn. I'm older and not as mobile as I used to be. They were certainly willing to do whatever it takes to make sure I was safe, happy, and entertained. Spent 3 days which was enough for me.

This is a beautiful hiking spot with plenty of trails and nice scenery. The views of the mountains…read moreand the rock formations are extremely beautiful. What is also really nice is since this trail is near most of the ranches and farm land, there are ranchers and farmers who take their horses through here to help get them air and train them as well as practice with them too. What I really like about this trail is how there are parts that seem to show the remains of maybe where ranches maybe used to be. The fences and the feeding trays for livestock are still here and it's nice to see. And then there is the distance as well as time it could take to complete certain trails too. So be careful you don't get lost or miss the exit and end up looping around in circles. I would still check out this trail but watch your step as the horses may leave feces on the trail.

On this visit we took trail 308 from the parking lot but turned right this time on Mint Creek wash…read moretrail and after about 1/2 mile saw petroglyphs and hiked down to the creek which was flowing nicely and had a few small pools.

Amazing time, although a storm passed through before our ride, we had an amazing experience viewing…read morethe sunset.

Our family of six just ended a one hour ride and we are all smiles. If you want a non commercial…read morereal ranch feel experience, then come here! We spent the first half of the ride walking, and the guide let us work our way up to a trot and eventually, at the very end, a full out run back into the stables. Our youngest son stayed at a walk pace with another guide close. Thanks Cesar and crew!

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)

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.