My daughter (9) and I had a wonderful time. Our guides were great. Most of us it was our first time and they reassured us making us feel very comfortable. My daughter had a great time. I definitely recommend this place. read more

We enjoyed it. Family of 7 went smallest 6 years old. We all had fun. The guide was great with the kids. And the other back guides were pleasant. First time for most of us on horse trail rides. The views were so nice. We did the 1 hour. Which was just enough for us starters. We will be back for the 2 hr ice cave ride. read more

Today we had reserved horseback rides for my father and my daughter. We arrived at this very sweet barn to be welcomed by very friendly staff and horse handlers. The wranglers were reassuring and took the time to answer questions we had being first time riders. We paid for 1 hour ride that was beutiful and peaceful and a great value as well. We learned a lot from our wranglers. The horses were calm and sweet,they were easy to ride and made us less freaful! These folks were first class we will be back again and refer friends!!!! read more

Porter Mountain Stables - Horseback Riding Near Me - Lakeside, Arizona

We took the two hour ride up to the ice cave and the scenery was gorgeous. The horses were amazing. It didn't feel completely mindless as the horses were responsive to more advanced riders as well as those of us that had never been on a horse. Highly recommend. Our wrangler, Hitch, was very personable and entertaining. It was just a great all around experience, we will be returning. read more

Had a great experience! Were able to get us in same day for a private ride. Really nice and knowledgeable guide. Beautiful trail. Would go again. read more

Rich was the reason we came back within 48 hours for another trail ride. Had a blast both times, he made it interesting and fun and would definitely recommend them and Rich as the best in northern AZ for trail rides! Tip your guide! read more

This is the most amazing place to go and ride horses!! The people that work there are very friendly and nice! The trail was beautiful and riding the horses is what awesomeness feels like! you should definitely go ride here if your looking for a place! read more

Porter Mountain Stables - Here are some photos from our ride - Horseback Riding Near Me - Lakeside, Arizona

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My husband and I did the 2 hour ride (which actually was about 2 1/2) with Hitch as our guide up to the Ice Cave. What a beautiful day it was and we had a great ride! Hitch was such a nice young man and kept us entertained with his stories of growing up on a ranch. The Ice Cave was kind of a hole in the side of the mountain but it blew out icy cold air which was a refreshing break from our ride. Our horses were very cooperative and appeared to be well taken care of. Helmets are not required for adults so we wish we had brought hats. We felt that while it seemed expensive it ended up being worth the money. Don't forget to tip your guide, Hitch was as entertaining as the ride itself!!! read more

We had a good time, but it could have been sooo much better. The horses and ride were great. Our ranch hand or guide "hitch" was not in it and did nothing to make sure the experience was great. Really too bad that we pre-paid a large tip.....he didn't earn it. Everyone else was nice, accommodating, and tolerant of us inexperience urban cowboys. read more

Called to reserve horseback riding lessons for Saturday afternoon or Sunday, was told I would get a call back....and nothing! Showed up at the stable on Sunday and the lady at the front desk walked away with another gal and started riding with her, but never said and word to us. She obviously didn't care about the business. read more

What a wonderful experience! Hitch was a great guide! The scenery is absolutely gorgeous. We did the two hour sunset trail ride. Worth every penny. You can't go wrong with these stables!!!! Would definitely go back if I am in Lakeside again. read more

After seeing an ad for Porter Mountain Stables my daughter and I made reservations for a mid morning 1 hr trail ride. Hitch was our guide and kept us informed and entertained the entire trip. He was also very attentive to the horses and riders (everyone had ridden before) to make sure no one was lagging behind or having any issues. We had 5 other riders on the ride and everyone was chatting with each other along the way, enjoying the scenery and the relaxing ride. We went through forest, across streams and along the reservoir. All the horses were cooperative and placed in a particular order by their personalities. I would highly recommend this stable. The horses were healthy and well cared for. Thank you Hitch!!!!! From the Sunday 10:30 riders of Ozzie and Andelay. read more

Back to my happy place for another great ride! My family has been riding here for 6 years. The wranglers are always friendly and the owners make you feel like family. read more

We made reservations 2 weeks ahead of our trip. We called the day of our tour and were told to show up at 4:20. We arrived promptly at 4:20 and were told only 2 hourses we're avalible and 4 of us were going to ride. This was the one of the main parts of our trip and my wife was really looking forward to it. I would not reccomend this stable at all as they are completely unorganized and unable to perform business as they should. I would give this place zero stars but that is not an option. read more

We came here two years ago and had a good experience for a one hour horseback ride. We came here October 23rd 2015 for a 1:30 p.m. ride (got there at 1 pm so we would be saddled up by 1:30) and were told by a man taking a family out for 2 hours, that there was no one around to take us out and that a 12 o'clock two hour ride would be back by 2 p.m. So we waited until 2:30. The place was absolutely deserted and when we called, the woman who answered the phone gave us excuses saying," Well, you didn't have a reservation. I had called that morning and she told me specifically that there would be a 1 hour ride at 1:30. I was never asked if I wanted or told that I needed a reservation.I will never come back to this place and I do not recommend anyone going there unless you have half a day to waste waiting for someone to take you on a trail ride that never shows up. I only gave 1 star because I could not post a review with no stars. I was so disappointed. read more

My partner and I took a 1 hour ride with two 11 year old girls and we had a great time. The people at Porter Mountain Stables were very helpful and our wrangler (Bill) was great. The trail is picturesque and goes along Scott Reservoir which is very nice. For the kids, 1 hour was sufficient but older children or adults might prefer a 2 hour ride. I highly recommend Porter Mountain Stables and will go again. read more

We stopped in to take our daughter horseback riding for the first time. Pulling up, you see lots of horses and a cute barn. The wrangler inside was super nice and got up set up for an hour ride with wrangler Bill. We didnt have much experience on horses but this was a very quiet relaxing ride. The horses were very obedient and pretty calm. There was a lot of nice scenery along the trail. My husband, daughter and I had a great time and will for sure come back when we are in the area again! read more