As someone who rides horses regularly, I was bummed to miss my weekly lesson due to an unexpected…read moretrip. Thankfully, Tucson Mountain Stables came through and helped me get my horse time in with a beautiful sunset ride. Booking was easy, and when my friend and I arrived, the horses were already tacked up and ready to go. I rode Beast, a stunning Percheron cross with a great temperament, and my friend rode Romeo, a Navajo horse who was equally lovely. Both horses were steady, well-cared for, and clearly comfortable on the trail. The views were absolutely breathtaking--everything was still green, and riding through the west side of town offered a perspective you just don't get from a car. Peaceful, scenic, and a perfect way to wind down the day. Whether you're a local rider or just visiting, I highly recommend this experience. I'll definitely be back!

This place was difficult to find - there is no signage until you are there. Recommend placing…read moresignage just before the White Stallion Resort and some signage on the way -- especially with the ongoing construction. My granddaughter and I had a pretty good ride. My saddle was leaning toward the left side. One of the guides tried to adjust it prior to leaving while I was still on the saddle so it wasn't as affective. Not being an experienced rider, I did not realize it was not adjusted correctly. The facility is a bit rough and the guide has only been riding for 4 months. There was very little information about safety, etc. I've been to one other horseback trail riding facility in Oro Valley and the experience was much better. It's a good deal but definitely very rustic (especially the port a potty "restroom").

I rode with my daughter out there, CJ was our girl and she was the BEST. It was soooo good and sooo…read morerelaxing. I thought it had closed, so very relieved it is still open and we'll go out and ride when I'm out there. There's also a great Mexican restaurant out that way... laid back and GREAT. I'm so happy Way Out West, is ALIVE!

I got a Groupon for a horse back ride for 4 for my wife's birthday. It sounded like fun. And this…read moreplace far exceeded my expectations. I fell in love with this place and we definitely will be going back. Our trail leads were awesome. Our horses (and my mule) were great. And the views of the mountains were beautiful. Be warned. It is out in the middle of nowhere. But worth the drive. Good for beginners and experienced riders. Very friendly and helpful.

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.

Great Horses and Company! Allen obviously cares for his horses, they are his own personal horses…read more The desert landscape is very nice, we even saw coyote. V.Z. Mn.

The horses are well cared for and Allen thoughtfully matches his horses to riders based on rider…read moreskill and experience. I've had great rides, good conversations, and enjoyed scenic views. I've come back to ride with them each year I've come to AZ.

My husband and I honeymooned in Tuscon and chose the all inclusive package stay at the ranch. The…read moregrounds were beautiful and the rustic atmosphere was exactly what we were looking for. The staff were friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. There was a slight mix up with a private ride we had scheduled, but the ranch's response exceeded our expectations and we ended up having the best trail ride of our visit. I've been riding my whole life and my husband has limited riding experience. Although we weren't able to fit in the more intensive rides this trip, we both had a fantastic time on our walk rides. The horses were well taken care of, well trained, and fun to learn about. The highlights of our activities were the trail rides, cowboy cookout, pickleball clinic and spa service. The dog house saloon became a favorite spot to grab drinks and play pool after dinner. We had a wonderful time and would recommend it to anyone looking for a mixture of relaxation, adventure and authenticity.

We have been to Tanque Verde twice, and absolutely loved it both times. The staff are so friendly…read moreand welcoming, and most of them have been there a very long time. There are a wide assortment of rooms. Last time we had a nice Casita. This time we were in a smaller room, but it still had a wood-burning fireplace, which was so cozy on chilling evenings, The property is beautiful, the trail rides are wonderful and the desert landscape is stunning. It is such a treat to be around and ride the horses. We also went on great walks, hikes. They also have tons of activities I'd like to try next time, like pickleball, tennis, archery, fishing, etc. The pool area and Jacuzzi is so relaxing and beautiful. My husband loved the saloon, and it was a fun watering hole for happy hour. I was doing Dry January, and the bartender made me a tasty mocktail, and we met some nice people. The food was very good. We were there for Friday prime rib night, which was awesome, and loved the salad and soup bar. Looking forward to our next trip and hope to bring more family or friends next time!

I have been to this park at least three times before, hiking short loops in the afternoon…read more Yesterday I visited the park again to hike a larger loop and to finish at dusk. It was Sunday, 19 January, at 3pm. The large parking lot was full and people were still getting started, cycling or hiking with small children and/or dogs. There was quite a bit of dog poop in the parking lot. I bagged my dog's poop and a few other dogs' poop before starting. None of the trails are difficult or long. I used six trails to create an 8- mile loop that took us three hours. I was interested in the Black rock loop. The namesake rock should be called called Butt crack rock. This park is free to use from dawn to dusk and is dog friendly. There are two porta pots but no water station. And no matter how far away from the trailhead you go, you will always see homes in the area. A sign in the parking lot warns users to lock vehicles and to secure valuables

Can't believe I've never been to this trail. It was a perfect day to be outside so we took…read moreadvantage. The highlight of our walk was seeing a desert tortoise and rattlesnake. Very cool! Easy trails for walking or mountain biking. We will be back soon!

Kimmy is great and has a way with children that makes learning fun. Her horses are well cared for…read moreand obviously loved. So glad we found her!

From the owner: Located in beautiful Sahuarita Arizona, It's A Cinch…read moreHorsemanship, LLC is a private facility that offers lessons and coaching for beginning through advanced students, ages 5 and up. Our mission is to provide a solid foundation in all aspects of horsemanship and horse safety to beginning riders, and to help continuing riders expand their education and unlock new levels within their horses and themselves. Whether you're just starting out or trying to improve your performance in the show ring, ask us how we can help you reach your horsemanship goals!

What a fun time riding with Catalina Riding Club!! We had the honor of having Mel (Melvin) as our…read morewrangler and he was awesome, very experienced and a great leader. We rode as a family (myself, my partner, Tom, and our two kids) and Mel made everyone feel comfortable, inclusive of being provided nice cold water during the warm temps. We opted for the ride from the Stables, at sunset, which was perfect for us as we had mixed levels of riding experience in our group and it was good to be a little closer to civilization. But when we are back in Tucson, you better believe we will ride with Catalina again and take the remote desert ride to experience more of that incredible Tucson charm. I'd also like to give a shout out to riding club owners, Rose and Bob, who were incredibly helpful and super responsive before, during and after booking. Not only were they awesome to work with in regards to finding a good day/time for our ride, and finding the right horse for each of us, but also so fantastic to offer up other activities for us to do while we were in Tucson. Our only issue with this experience... it had to end and that made us sad. We loved it so much and can't wait to ride again with Rose and Bob and their team of wranglers and horses at Cataline Riding Club! 100/10 recommend... so call them when you're in Tucson and get ready to enjoy the heck out of good people, great horses and amazing landscapes/vistas (and occassional cool critter or two)! :-)

Rose took me and my husband on a wonderful ride! It was my husband's first time to ride horses and…read morethey are great teachers also! Highly recommend!

My husband and I (late 60's early 70's) had a good time on the trail ride. The horses appeared…read morehappy and healthy, all the staff were very friendly and helpful from the initial reservation call to when we disembarked the horses. They narrated some of the highlights of what we were seeing during the ride and that was enjoyable.

This place checks all the boxes. Authentic experience, beautiful and I mean stunningly beautiful…read moresurroundings next to the Saguaro National Monument, East next to a wash with views of the mountains. The ride through the monument isn't too long or too short, just right. Definitely check this place out!

Yes, when I was there in 1978, we sent to the 102nd birthday party of Cochises great grand son. The…read moreranch donated the steer and the Apaches cooked in the ground their own way. Got to meet the Chief. It was a great event held on the grounds of an elderly gentleman who was still crafting full size stagecoachs in his business.

I spent a week at the Lazy K Bar Ranch back in the summer of '80. I loved the morning and evening…read morehorse rides that they had. Plus went to the 101 birthday party of Sid Wilson, who had been a rough rider in the Buffalo Bill Wild West Show back in his younger days. It is sad to see that this place is no more.