Wonderful staff, and well kept horses. The whole ranch is beautiful with a full view of the…read moreCatalinas. The atmosphere is inclusive and warm, and all the trainers and barn help are professional and courteous.

Susan is very skilled with horse training and she gives great lessons to all her clients. The…read morehorses are well trained and results are very positive. A

I cannot say enough good things about this place! I'm a…read moremiddle-aged man, who has always wanted to learn how to ride horses, and I finally took the plunge to commit to ten lessons of Western riding. The ranch is beautiful, and just five minutes from my house. The horses are beautiful, healthy, and well-cared-for. David, the owner, Jordan, and all of the instructors are wonderful people and excellent at teaching you all that you need to know. If you live on the east side and want to learn to ride, this is the place to go.

I volunteered at Heart of the Horse Ranch for approximately three years and devoted countless hours…read moreto caring for the horses. I fed, mucked, groomed, administered medications, treated wounds, purchased supplements and supplies, and assisted with therapy group activities. I poured my heart and soul into this ranch. Unfortunately, my experience with management ultimately became deeply troubling. During my approximately three years as a paying customer, I went through six different riding instructors due to constant turnover. In hindsight, this level of turnover was a significant red flag. From January 2025 through April 2026, I paid $85 per week for "lessons" with the "barn manager," who was also my riding instructor. Most of these sessions consisted of trail rides where she rode ahead of me and provided little to no instruction or feedback. I did not feel I was receiving actual riding instruction for what I was paying, but no other instructors were available. After years of volunteering and caring for the horses, I was banned from the property and told to find another place for my own horse, a horse I was gifted "in recognition of and gratitude for the excellent care, attention, and devotion that Donee has provided to Earl over the years." My care and devotion were not taken into consideration as I was not allowed to see Earl until he was moved. I was also accused of making statements I deny making, including the extremely serious accusation that I had wished someone dead. I found the way these conflicts were handled--in front of other staff and boarders--to be inappropriate and emotionally intimidating, which completely violates their code of conduct that they added on 7/16/2026 after my initial review. Following my review, on 7/15/2026, several five-star reviews were posted by people with limited involvement in the ranch's daily operations or lesson program or by the management team, giving the impression that positive reviews were being solicited to counter my honest experience. I love the horses and am grateful for the time I spent with them. However, based on my experience with management and my concerns about the way the ranch was operated, I cannot recommend this ranch.

The trainer Scott is a certified judge , teaches children to older adults , lovely view , bathrooms…read moreand friendly owner Becky

My daughter has been taking riding lessons wth Kate for a few months. We love Lucky Charm, they are…read morevery professional and teach riding in an encouraging and positive way. The ranch itself is a beautiful property and always has people around who are friendly. There are benches and chairs around the arenas so parents or family can watch the lessons, which is awesome. There are also a number of arenas including a fun obstacle course type arena. The tack room and barn are super cute and seem to have varying sizes to accommodate everyone.

This ranch has the most wonderful accommodations and top-notch staff. They truly care about the…read morehorses and their well-being. They even offer lessons and trail rides. Clearly a hidden gem in the heart of Tucson.

When our horse sitter wasn't available and we were taking a lot of trips over the summer I decided…read moreto board our mini here, and I couldn't be happier! The owners are so nice, it's such a wonderful vibe, the location is amazing right in the middle of the city but at the end of the road right before it turns into rio vista natural park. Every time I visit my horse she is happy, relaxed and well fed. She loves it so much there I'm worried she's not going to want to come home.

Every detail was taken care of. Presentation of each line was discussed clearly. We met all of…read morethe dogs. Jennifer is extremely knowledgeable and shares freely. Very professional. A truly bona fide, Australian Shepherd breeder.

We have two wonderful pups from Iron Side Ranch. Jennifer is really awesome and we are incredibly…read morethankful for her...especially when we got our second pup. They are both fun, loving and super duper smart!! Sampson is our first and is the sweet little guy with the roosters behind him in the main photo on here. If you are thinking about getting an Aussie puppy, I would a million times recommend Iron Side!

Really nice stable to board at. Kristi, her staff and the boarders are all so nice. The horses…read moreare well taken care of. My horse always has hay in front of her. Paddocks cleaned well every day. Easy access from the highway, trailer parking. Access to trails right from the property. Nice round pen and arena. Horses are happy. Kristi was nice enough to accommodate me while helping a family member with medical issues. She fit my girl right in and made us feel welcome. Thank you!!

There are some kind boarders here and the help are lovely folk. May work well for absentee…read moreboarders, of which there are many, as the care seems fine and the drama and nasty folk can be avoided. I have experienced first-rate barns (i.e. Adamcin Equestrian) run by knowledgeable owners and trainers and this barn is not that. Owners permit their pack of ill-mannered dogs (6 or so) to run at large, something, no reputable barn would do. My horse spooked when the Owners dog charged him. The Owners refused responsibility, instead claiming my horse and I presented the liability risk and asked me to leave. Also told me I did not "fit in." Same dog charged another boarder's horse, while she was mounted, causing him to buck. Liability issues here are self-inflicted by the Owners. There are nasty boarders that appear to thrive on drama and bullying: a busy body, self-proclaimed "expert" offers unsolicited criticism and insulting comments, and a pathetic bully who threatened me and, among other insults, stated my horse (sweetest gelding around) should get a bullet to his head. I had never had a conversation with this disturbed individual until he approached and abused me. You will not find high standards of horsemanship or equitation, not surprising, given the above. Happy to have not "fit in" at this looney barn.

I'm giving Pusch Ridge 5 stars but would give them 10 if I could!…read moreMy husband and I went on the hour and half Sunset ride and it was amazing! We are both experienced riders and went with a group of people who had a variety of experience. The trail was on varied terrain, up hills and down into a small canyon, all in the beautiful Catalina State park. Our guide didn't talk too much and since it was couples she let us us talk amongst ourselves which was nice. She made sure everyone was having a good time and that the group was staying together. She also gave a little bit of history on one of the historical sites in the distance. The stables themselves are very nice and everything is really well taken care of. The horses are extremely well taken care of and are not overworked. They have shade when resting between rides and even a small snack. The owner lives on site and really cares about the comfort of her guests and makes sure you are given a horse to match your experience level. I can't wait to to go again, thank you Pusch Ridge!!!

The horseback riding was a Christmas gift to our daughter and her family which included girls aged…read more8 and 11. The staff was friendly and the facilities were nice. All the horses were well behaved and well-groomed. The staff picked appropriate size and temperament horses for each rider. Ample instructions were carefully given to each rider. We purchased the 1 hour trail ride since all were novice riders. The trail offers great views of the Catalina Mountains. An hour was just long enough. Everyone was happy with the riding experience. The stables are conveniently located just east of Oracle Rd.