I've been searching for a place that made us feel at home with my son's riding. Virginia is just…read morethat person and her facility checks all the boxes. I'm excited for us to continue to come here weekly. Lessons are expensive no matter where you go- it's important to feel good about the time, energy and money spent. So far- I have a great feeling about all of it.

From the owner: We bring people & horses together through healing, growth, meaningful connections & strong…read morerelationships. We offer horse boarding. horseback riding lessons, Equine Assisted Learning, equine yoga and birthday parties & other group events. We are a lesson & therapy barn we do not offer trail rides to the public. All services are provided onsite in an arena

We absolutely love S.T.A.R.S. of Horsemanship! My daughter Lailah takes lessons here, and it's been…read morean amazing experience. Her instructor, Rose, is wonderful--patient, knowledgeable, and great with kids. Lailah has grown so much in both her riding and confidence. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a positive and supportive place for their kids to learn!

We've been coming here for four weeks, my daughter loves it! The instructors take time to make sure…read moremy daughter feels comfortable. One of the things we love is the training/skills for caring for a horse, not simply riding. I don't agree with the negative reviews, we've had a positive experience.

If you need horse riding lessons or just want something to do! Take your kids over to this place…read more Fun times for the whole family!

I was 15 when I used to go to lessons here. In that time I got a great experience! I had so much…read morefun at my lessons. I was able to ride a lot of different horses there because I had gotten the hang of riding really fast, so they wanted me to keep trying new things. I was here about one/two years. It was great, until I went on a trail ride with my instructor and a few other experienced students. Nearing the end of the ride, the horse I was riding got spooked and took off at a gallop, causing the other horses to spook as well. I had never galloped before, so I stayed on as long as I could before I was thrown. I injured my elbow and had bruised tissue in my hip. After I had recovered from that experience, I was afraid to canter like I used to. As soon as I got back we went to normal lessons that involved centering. I wasn't ready mentally to canter, but the instructor (Lisa) Kept trying to get me to canter. After I wouldn't canter she got a little frustrated. That was the first of the problems. As the weeks passed by she kept on filling the classes with five kids, including me, at a time. Most of which didn't know how to control their horses very well. The arena was packed and I didn't feel safe. Then my instructor tried to put me on a horse I had prior issues with. When I brought up my concerns, she tried to put me on a different horse that hadn't been ridden in a long time and they had to call someone to get permission to use. That was my last time ever going there. I left as soon as i heard her try to call someone. Im sad about that though because I had so much fun riding here. I hope to revisit this place, but i will most likely be looking for a different place to ride in the future.

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!

I highly recommend Emma Lee, she has been working with my horse Comanche a young quarter horse for…read moreseveral months now. I am a new horse owner, I recently purchased my first horse, not being very confident myself on handling him, I hired Emma to assist me with guidance in my horse journey. She has been outstanding, working with my horse in the arena, round pen, ground work, taking him out for walks on the public streets, she is getting him ready for the trail rides, also recommending the best tack and saddle for him..etc. Emma also does body work for him, this has improved with muscle gain and muscle tightness. I am truly grateful to have found Emma, to say I was a bit nervous about the big responsibility of horse ownership, is an understatement, she has helped me gain confidence in working with my horse. Her high equestrian knowledge, professionalism and calm demeanor make Emma a pleasure to work with.

Emma is absolutely amazing with horses. She has done body work on 4 of my horses and I'm finding…read moreout new things that I never knew about them. She really understands them and pays attention to every sign they give. My older gelding (who never rolls, EVER) now rolls during every session with her. I would definitely recommend her to anyone with horses. She truly cares about my fur babies well being.

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

Here are some great photos to go along with the review I already posted! This is definitely an…read moreadventure to bring the whole family on!

Pro Tip: during the cooler months, you can schedule a hay ride at and around the south mountain…read morearea! Call the ranch to talk about it!!! Where do I begin with this update?? It's been about 3 years since my Girl Scout troop came to this ranch (see my previous review). Since then my kiddo and I have taken classes at the ranch and we both became volunteers at the ranch. We come to this ranch about as often as we can. The owners make it a point to make everyone feel like family! This IS our family now!!! Aside from the joys of the ranch, my kiddo has advanced riding skills so much that my kiddo has participated in the Black Rodeo, Competitive Horsemanship and Riding and trail rides. Like my kiddo, experienced students at the ranch can participate in parades, shows, and more as volunteers representing the ranch too! If you'd like the same opportunities, you just need to saddle up and start your horsemanship journey, or expand it, at the RR! And, For the person who wrote that they called and no one answered... keep in mind, this ranch runs off of its volunteers. There is a limited paid staff and a small army of volunteers who support RR. This ranch serves as a large animal rescue. This ranch is a place of escape for victims of a variety of situations and this ranch services folks with a variety of physical, emotional and mental needs---- on top of the herd of horses, goats, pigs and dogs that live there. THERE WILL BE MOMENTS WHERE ACTIVITIES ON THE RANCH TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER ANSWERING THE PHONE. Please, be gentle and understanding. Call back, leave a message and give grace. I've added as many pictures as I can. Come out and schedule a tour, sign up for a class or sign up to be a volunteer: you won't regret it! Return Factor: 10000000%

Good cause and unique experience My group enjoy the wagon…read moreride and John Robinson was very common