My boyfriend took me here for Valentine's Day and I strongly recommend this ranch. The…read morepeople/atmosphere is great!! Great for beginners. The wrangler was very patient, clear, and great with going over the basics of how to ride the horses. He made everyone feel safe and comfortable on their horses. The ranch was very nice and the horses are definitely well-taken care. The horses were very calm, well-behaved, and well-trained.

Why did I wait 13 years to return here for a trail ride!!?? The hour and a half ride with our…read moreguide Cara was both enjoyable and exceptional. There were two of us so we able to explore more trails and hear from Cara about the local area and the abandoned gold mine. The staff at check-in was Friday friendly and helpful. If you want, you can go Western and wear boots and cowboy hats! Of course I had to give my horse Lincoln a treat at the end of a fun ride!

We had an incredible experience! Kendace was an amazing guide and instructor. She was friendly,…read moreprofessional, incredibly knowledgeable, and communicated everything clearly, making us feel comfortable from start to finish. The ranch is absolutely beautiful, and the horses are well cared for and wonderful to ride. One of our favorite parts was the tour through the little Western town--it was such a unique experience and really brought the area's history to life. You can tell this land is full of rich history and has been cared for with pride. This experience exceeded our expectations, and we absolutely got our money's worth. If you're looking for an authentic Arizona adventure with great people, beautiful horses, and fascinating history, I highly recommend visiting. We can't wait to come back!

Great experience! Our guide Bob was so informative and fun…read more You can't ask for better scenery!

This is the greatest horseback and team event venue in all Arizona! Don't miss it!…read more Guide guides are friendly, scenery is spectacular, and if you're going to eat there, the burgers are unmatched.

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

Today I had my first session of my 12 week program working with Anita at Arizona Horseriding…read moreAdventures. It truly was the amazing experience that I was hoping it would be. The horses are well cared for, loved and respected. Anita's instruction is second to none. She doesn't just tell you the 'how' of things, but also the 'why'. She ensures that you as the rider have an understanding of how to respect the horses and how to make the horse riding experience enjoyable for both you and the animal. Within only the first session, I have learned more from Anita about the do's and don'ts of horses and horseback riding than I would have ever expected. This is truly a wonderful ranch with truly magnificent, well cared for horses and Anita and her team are fantastic! I am looking forward to continuing my sessions to come!

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.

I am the mom of an adult child with a developmental disability. My daughter has been riding with…read moreSilver Lining for over 10 years. The program is run VERY well and all the volunteers are wonderful. We are so thankful for them and thankful for Silver Lining!!

I volunteer at SLR and enjoy working with the riders, horses, coaches, and all the other…read morevolunteers. I have also had the pleasure of joining a few committees and working closely with the board of directors. Everyone involved in the program is very kind, welcoming, and thoughtful. Everyone works hard to achieve a common goal, and they do it out of the kindness of their hearts. It's such a wonderful program. It's always so nice seeing the riders smiling and enjoying their time learning to ride and groom the horses.

This review is long overdue - back in May, my fiance and I went horseback riding with Joseph at…read moreWindwalker Expeditions. We had such a phenomenal time, the experience couldn't have been any better. Joseph knew everything there is to know about the desert, the plants, and the wildlife. He was able to answer any question we had, while also providing additional information. He was very kind, patient, and supportive while we were learning how to horseback ride (we each had gone when we were kids, but hadn't been on a horse in more than a decade). He also helped us take photos and videos, so now it's very special to look back on our experience and see those photos and videos. The horses were absolutely beautiful and it really seems like Joseph takes wonderful care of them. We had the absolute best time and are so grateful for Joseph. Also, special thanks to Shelly for all the hard work she put in to getting us scheduled and letting us know how to prepare. Thank you so much Joseph and Shelly!

Joseph was absolutely amazing! He was so knowledgeable about everything and made our experience…read morejust perfect! We will definitely be doing this again!

It be really nice if I could get a call back. Have texted and called and no such luck‍read more

This place offers what most facilities drop the ball on. Have a stallion? They'll take him. Have…read morea difficult horse? They'll take him, too. Beginner rider? They have the most innovative lesson program I've ever seen for beginners with a top trainer. Seasoned rider? Again, the trainer here can provide lessons for any experience level. Need your horse fine tuned or have a challenging horse that needs training? They can handle it. Looking for a horse to buy? I've already spotted a few of their sale horses that I'd love to buy. The stalls are spacious and kept clean. Very large arena with great footing. Large grass pastures for turn out. Friendly atmosphere and barn drama is not an issue. I just got back into horses after 10 years. I bought a Trakehner gelding that was only recently gelded and a cribber. No other barn would have anything to do with him. They didn't blink an eye. They have several stallions on the property and yet, the horses here are all well behaved and and its a very safe environment for horses and riders. I highly recommend this place!

The Lopez family will care for your horse as though it was their own. As a first time horse owner…read moreof a green broke Arab, Katie and Hannah both took the time to help me understand what owning a horse was all about. Hannah took my horse from a unrideable horse for a beginner to a horse that I can ride in 9 months. Katie treats your horse as though they are their very own. You will be very happy boarding with West Desert Ranch! I know I was very happy boarding with them in Brentwood and very sad to see them move. Our loss is your gain Sunrise!

My daughter has been taking riding lessons with Katie for about 8 months now and she LOVES it! I…read morewant to take lessons now too!

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.

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