This was by far the BEST thing we did on our trip! Julian was our guide, and he was incredibly…read moreknowledgeable about the horses and the terrain. He made sure everyone felt comfortable, safe, and had the best time. If you're debating whether or not to book this, DO IT! Coming from someone who had never been on a horse before, I can honestly say this was such an amazing experience. You absolutely have to add this to your trip!

Had a great time with them! Met at Alcantara Vineyards (not at the address on their website) and…read morerode around the Verde River (as well as across it) and then rode to the top of a hill with amazing views of AZ. Rob was a wonderful tour guide. We walked with the horses, but also got to gallop a few times. Rob also taught us about some berries and plants we could eat in the wild, and we got to try a couple! Super fun time. Horses were great and guides were interesting. Recommend!

The one request I had from the family when we decided to visit Sedona was that we go horseback…read moreriding. I am so glad that I found Trail Horse Adventures on my meanderings through Google! The kids weren't sure what to make of a horseback ride at Dead Horse Ranch. It was a wonderful experience especially for the kids who had never done anything other than pony rides. We rode across the river a couple of times which was fun. The trail was scenic, and our tour guide, Adriana, might have been the best part. Her family owned the ranch decades ago, and she pointed out where her grandfather took his first steps and told us about the horse the park is named after. She even took pictures of the four of us. I strongly recommend them for a trail horse

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.

I had THE best time with this company! They were so friendly & kind. The overall ride was 2 hours…read morelong & the views were unreal. Two hours may seem like a long time but it wasn't; it was the perfect amount of time! They take pictures for you so bring your phone if you can! They have pouches on the saddles for placement. I really enjoyed the fact they work with experienced & non-experienced riders so they are very user friendly! I will return here again!

Horrible experience. What should have been a fun horseback ride ended with my daughter and me in…read morethe hospital. We've ridden horses before, and this was by far our worst experience. The trail was steep, narrow, and rocky, with some of the horses slipping along the way. In my opinion, this is absolutely not a beginner-friendly ride. I also had concerns about how well the horses were cared for, and some appeared to have vision problems. My daughter was bucked off her horse, landed face-first on rocks, and rolled partway down a ravine. Then my horse bucked me off, injuring my shoulder--I felt something pop. My friend's horse also took off with her still on it. The fire department had to carry my daughter out, and we were both taken to the hospital. My daughter now has damage to her lower back at L5-S1, and we have to follow up with her doctor to find out what treatment she needs. We were told this was a rare occurrence. However, when the fire department came to rescue my daughter, I heard a firefighter tell the owner, "We need to stop meeting this way." That comment made me question how rare these incidents actually are. This was a terrifying experience that has left us dealing with injuries and follow-up medical care. I would never recommend this company.

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 hubby and I had a great time! It was his first time riding and he did so good. I loved Sylvia,…read moreshe was great! She kept us entertained, informed of the scenery around us, and had good convo! I also liked that she had the parties rotate so we could be up front as well! Cant wait to book a ride in chandler for the winter :)

The best trip ever! Took my FJ up and the 4x4 sections were easy and fun. You have to get a 4x4…read morepermit and they only allow 12 vehicles per day. The sink hole and 7 pools are nice stops, but the cave is the highlight! From the end of the 4x4 trial the cave is a short 15-20 minute hike. Daddy long legs were everywhere after a young girl climbed around up in the cave ending. You must go!

This is in the top 3 hikes of everywhere I've been all over the planet and it would have been much…read morebetter if I didn't forget the backpack with our water and snacks. We came during a busy season and the trailhead opens at 8 am and does get completely full. 10 minutes before the gate opens there was already a line of cars waiting to get in. They do have a shuttle at a parking lot about an hour away if it gets too busy. Because we didn't have water or food we were only out about a 3 hours and could have easily stayed for two more. The hike starts with stairs and handrails but quickly opens up into not clearly marked paths that feel like you are walking in nature and not on a path. You'll reach Devil's Kitchen quickly and the scale is much larger in person and har to capture via pictures. It's a sinkhole with no barriers around the edge so walk carefully. A lot of people come for the Seven Sacred Pools and if you come too early the lighting isn't that great. If you scramble down to the base of the pools you can walk the dry riverbed back to the trailhead for a different experience

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

Second time riding with the team at Foothills Ranch! We had a lovely time. Our guide Janice was so…read moreknowledgeable and made for a fun ride!

We went on a Sunday ride with Saara , Daisy the dog, and three of her wonderful horses. Saara only…read morebrings out your group--no mixing of strangers--so she can customize the ride to exactly what you need. She also has a variety of horses to accommodate for any level of experience. I booked a ride with my mother in law, who had no riding experience. Saara was very attentive with her to ensure she had the proper riding form and felt safe in the saddle. By the end, she was a completely different rider with Saara's help. I grew up riding, so Saara let me take the lead for much of the trail and we went at the pace we dictated. She was taking photos of us throughout and send them promptly at the end of the ride. The trails she selects have magnificent views, and you truly get to ride--not like sitting in a horse caravan with a line of riders at the big riding places. Her horses are clearly happy and well cared for, and they are alert and fun to ride. Again, nothing like the big places with worn down, overworked horses that hate what they're doing day in and day out. This is by far the best riding experience you can pick in Sedona for groups of four or less.

5 stars is not enough to describe the incredible experience we had with Saara and her horses. It…read morewas my 12 year old daughter's first ride, and had been years since I had ridden. Having been on rote trail rides that left me feeling underwhelmed and sad for the horses, I was apprehensive. Saara put all of my anxieties at ease. She was so patient with my daughter, and did everything to ensure her first ride was was a spectacular mix of excitement & adventure, paired with calm nurturing that made her feel secure and comfortable. My daughter rode Easy, and he behaved perfectly. I rode Doodlebug and she was such a sweetheart. The trail was absolutely gorgeous with majestic views, red rocks, dips and inclines. It was just the right amount of challenge - keeping riders and horses engaged in the experience. Saara was so easy to talk to, and it felt like riding with a old friend even though we had only just met. Not only was she a fabulous guide and teacher, she also took terrific photos that we will cherish forever. I will ride with Saara again, and I hope that anyone looking for a truly unique and special Sedona experience will give her a call. An afternoon with Saara and her horses is worth every penny and then some. In fact, I'd say the afternoon was priceless.

This is a wonderful place to bird, enjoy nature, history and have a picnic…read more 2nd visit with a dozen fellow birders.

Beautiful canyon with hiking trails that will take you a few different routes…read more Only drawback is the smell of the nearby dump. Otherwise, this location is quite pretty and has a nice variety of trails.

Arizona Equestrian Connection was much more than the name implies. We stayed overnight in the…read moremodern "bunkhouse" and had the run of the entire spacious and spectacular 72 acre ranch. The scenery was beautiful and there were many activities to enjoy including fishing (catch and release), paddle boating, a small "petting" zoo, a tree house, tee pees and too much more to mention. The business should be called Arizona Family Connection because my wife and children really enjoyed this unique venue and the experience truly brought us closer together. We plan to return soon for a birthday party or family barbecue at their amazing gazebo. In fact if we weren't already married, we would have our wedding here! Shortie and Deb are truly amazing. They extended the hospitality of Arizona Equestrian Connection and made us feel welcome and at home for the duration of our too short family vacation. This is an amazing discovery for day trips, over night stays, vacations, reunions, weddings, maybe even company parties. Thank you A. E. C., hope to see you soon!

From the owner: Experience 72-acres of family fun when you join us for the day OR stay at the ranch and play for…read moredays! We share the beauty of the Verde Valley, fun outdoor ranch activities and our love of horses with visitors of all ages. Just an hour north of Phoenix, guests enjoy paddle boating, swimming, hay rides, catch & release fishing, numerous photo ops and props, mini horse cart rides, picnic by the Verde River, nature exploration, kite flying, barnyard animals, full covered arena for horse riding & horse activities plus much more. Brave a night in a tipi (large enough to sleep 6), book a private lodge-style room in our state-of-the-art Bunkhouse, Homestead House sleeps 8, making it ideal for 2 families to share. Tranquil beauty and majestic views are the perfect backdrop for corporate events, team building, birthday and holiday parties, retreats, clinics and workshops.

Literally stumbled into this place after camping for the weekend and hiking Fossil Creek. We came…read morein dusty and burnt on a Sunday afternoon, entirely expecting the place to be closed. To our delight they were open and there was only one other group. We tried the wine tasting which at $6 a person was a total steal. We were started out with whites, each different blends of wines that were as distinct as they were delicious. Our server explained each wine to us in great and loving detail, elaborating on the owner, Ignacio's unique approach to crafting these incredible wines. We were given three white samples and ended with three red samples, which I have to admit I'm usually not a fan of but these were incredible. The vineyard itself is stunning, I would have loved to walk the grounds a bit but by that time all our phones were as dead as we felt. Definitely worth stopping in, I know we'll be back!

We stopped in on our tour of the wineries in Camp Verde and had amazing wines and great…read moreconversation with George. He was so knowledgeable and a pleasure to meet. So glad we stopped in! Definitely a little hidden gem!