What a great day! The scenery is so beautiful, you feel like you have escaped reality. Rockaway…read moreHills Ranch, trail rides, lessons, boarding - they have it all. Amy is awesome - lives on property always available, loves the horses and great with her clients and friends. All ages will love spending time with Amy! I can not wait until my next ride and lesson. Give her a call today --- Rockaway Hills Ranch 480-998-2388 or 480-488-3999

What an Awesome Place!!! My family has had no experience with horses outside of a few laps around…read morethe barn at festivals or other local ranches. My daughter had been begging for riding lessons, and it was very difficult for us to find a reputable ranch to instruct her at such a young age. She started her lessons at Rockaway Hills Ranch at five years old and I couldn't be more pleased, Amy has exceeded my expectations for her as an instructor, she is patient, knowledgeable, and very friendly. I love that her lessons include learning to saddle the horse and riding techniques for young children, as my daughter was accustomed to just being thrown on a horse and lead around by a rope in the past. During her first lesson she rode (Daisy) all on her own in a small round pin (under Amy's guidance) with no lead rope. Since we've started our lessons my daughter has become more confident around horses and is even able to do some trotting, her passion for horses has grown exponentially since she began going to Rockakway Hills Ranch. I highly recommend them to anyone interested in lessons!

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

Our guide Rusty was fantastic, super knowledgeable about the desert and very entertaining in the…read moreold western town.

Did the Early Morning Ride and had a great experience! Rose was our guide and took us on a…read morebeautiful trail. The horses were well behaved and well cared for. This is the best trail ride I've had in CA or AZ! Definitely 2 thumbs up!

I never even heard of this place and I was very fortunate to have been asked to go to a fundraiser…read moreat the establishment. Honestly, there's so many wonderful places like this that take in animals, especially horses that are going to the kill shelter or that have been abused. The same way how they help people connect to the horses. Horses are so healing and wonderful. It's hard to phantom how anyone could abuse any animals. As I walked around, I was able to enjoy the property and to learn more about the program. I really can't wait to go back, I think I missed a few animals. I want to ride a horse and to see more, but to really talk to the owners. They, are extremely passionate. This area is beautiful and I can't wait to discover it on horseback. Thanks again for such a fun night, Great chuck wagon food, and music.. I WOULD RECOMMEND

Beautiful ranch. Well kept property. Horses are well cared for. Very peaceful place. Trails right…read moreoff the property into the state park.

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El Rancho Rojo is an exceptional place to board. The owners Liz and Joanne make sure every horse is…read moregiven the utmost care. From the stalls being cleaned three times per day, to feedings three times per day. On top of that, they feed supplements, blanket and place fly masks at no added fees. Truly, the care is unbeatable and the facility is pristine. They do constant barn checks and workers are amazing and live on the property. They also run a dog boarding service, which I utilize. It doesn't get any better than Liz and Joanne! I would never take my horses anywhere else...we compare their facility to the Ritz Carlton for horses!

The owners of El Rancho Rojo are Joanne and Liz and they will tell you anything you want to hear in…read moreorder to get you to board there. I had numerous issues which I brought to their attention and every time Joanne would start yelling and screaming and throwing a conniption fit. When I first arrived my horse had very calm horses on either side of him. Shortly thereafter Joanne allowed a high strung horse to be stabled next to my horse which created issues. I asked Joanne if she would move the high strung horse and she did not. There very small riding arena has 4 to 5 inches of sand which is not suitable to ride in as it will cause suspensory issues to your horse. A sand based riding arena should be 1 to 2 inches. One of Joanne's horses chewed and destroyed my very expensive halter I kindly asked her to replace it she said she would but after 4 weeks it still hasn't been replaced. They lock up the feed room and do not allow you access to your own supplements and grain which is unheard of in a barn. Joanne did not disclose that her neighbor to the east hates her so much that he fires up the lawnmower or something very loud daily to disrupt the horses and your experience while at the barn. Joannes cursing is offensive and she's constantly ranting and raving. Joanne and Liz created a very stressful environment for my horse and myself and therefore I would never recommend this place to anybody under any condition or situation.

This barn is amazing. It is unlike many others. First, it is small enough to give you an…read moreindividualized experience. Monica truly understands where you are as a rider and accelerates your learning and riding skills. We first started with my eight year old wanting to ride. Within two months she was beginning to canter and taking cross rails like a pro. We decided to lease a pony and Monica was there at every step of the way. She helped match us to a pony within our price range - and one that our daughter could learn and grow with. She is constantly training my daughter and the pony - and they are doing amazing things together. I hadn't ridden in years (and used to ride western) and decided to start riding again. Again, within 2 months Monica allowed me to start on some of her amazing horses with lessons and perfectly matched me to a horse to lease. I'm already cantering and jumping full courses on a beautiful horse - 2 months after starting as a 44 year old "beginner". The bottom line - if you are looking to join a barn that treats you like family, cares for your horses as their own and training that accelerates your accomplishments - at any age or any point in your riding career, this is the barn for you!

I can't say enough good things about MM Show Jumping and the incredible community here! This is…read morehands down the best barn community I've ever been a part of--everyone is so supportive and fun, and we do activities both at the barn and outside, which makes it feel like a real family. Monica's training has helped me learn and improve rapidly and has built my confidence so much as a rider. She cares deeply about both her clients and the horses, ensuring they receive the best care every single day. The facility is also absolutely beautiful, and Ricardo, Lupe to Jerry make the experience even better. I feel incredibly fortunate to have found this barn. If you want fantastic care for your horse, amazing lessons, and to be part of the best community, this is the place to be! :)

I went to their summer camp and though they have a great riding experience, they cram too many kids…read moreon one horse. They only have two riding horses for like 30 kids so while two kids ride, 28 kids stand out in the sun waiting for hours for their turn. And they only let a kid ride once. Other than that and their lack of a cool place to stay, it is a fun riding place.

My fiance & I got Groupons for 3 horse riding lessons at Twisted Tree Farm. The stables themselves…read moreare very pretty and set into a calm area of North Scottsdale with views of Pinnacle Peak. It'd be a really cute place to take engagement or family pictures, if they let you. Twisted Tree Farm caters to real riders, like the kind that do jumps and that sort of competition. We didn't quite realize that when we got the groupons...my fiance trying to post and such was a funny site. We just wanted to learn how to ride horses and get to run with them cause trail guides on the hour rides in the desert never let you. Our instructor Victoria was really nice, knowledgeable, and patient. She let me go slowly (those horses are giant) and made sure I felt comfortable with everything. Twisted Tree Farms seems like a great place to go if you want to learn english-style, jump-style horse riding. If you are just looking for regular horse riding lessons like we were, someplace else would probably be better.

My son was bitten by a dog on the Crestline farms and the owner will not pay for his medical bills…read moreunless he signs a release form. The owner of Crestline farms came to my home and threatened to have a trespassing charge brought on my son when he was invited to the Crestline farm by one of the Crestline farms workers son. Just pay what you are responsible for that is all we ask.

Well kept facility, nice lesson horses, knowledgeable and experienced staff, teachers, and…read moretrainers. Very easy to get to from anywhere in the valley!

She knows why. I was seriously injured at her stable after a riding lesson. She refused to take…read moreresponsibility even after winning a $74,000 lawsuit for my injuries that I am still pursuing after 6 years

Some time ago, I was essentially coerced into buying a $4000 untrained gelding from Linda. He was a…read morenice horse, but required a trainer level rider to get him horse show ready. She promised to keep the price low and include all training if I helped her break horses to ride & give lessons (which I did love BTW, but it was A LOT of unpaid work, especially because I also had a fulltime job elsewhere an hour away). Linda never trained the horse at all and would not allow one of the more advanced riders at her stable to help me get the initial training in. No joke, she isn't an US citizen (at the time) and needed the $4000 to get a lawyer because of it. I was scammed for the money!! I had to sell this sweet horse for half that amount because I physically couldn't provide the training he deserved. Proceed with caution before purchasing any of her sale horses and never skip the vet check.

Tiffany pledged to be my retired horse Rhen's forever home. I cannot emphasize enough that a…read moreretired horse who provides a safe mount for any trainer's business is to be honored and cared for life. Tiffany let Rhen's teeth go untreated and his weight get so low that when we picked him up we were horrified. His eyes were infected and he looked as if the last brushing or bath was months ago...Tiffany benefitted from Rhen for years until he was not able to jump - she used this loyal servant up and actually was going to give him away on Craigslist. I have never been so ashamed of a human let alone a horse trainer. Tiffany is a despicable example of horses for profit which is exactly what this world could do without. I encourage any horse lover to steer clear from Desert Equi-Sports out of love of horses. How would you feel if you were tossed out and unloved suddenly?????????

From the owner: Trainer Tiffany Aritz is a professional horsewoman with more than 20 years of experience riding and…read moreworking for some of the most prestigious hunter/jumper barns on the East Coast. As a Junior Rider Tiffany competed in 4H and Pony Club. She was highly competitive on the A Circuit having received instruction from world renowned Hunter trainer George Morris. She is passionate about her clients and their horses, her focus is helping her clients meet their goals. Were now accepting clients, Were located in beautiful Cave Creek Arizona, just miles north of Scottsdale, Arizona. We offer full training, part-training, lessons, and boarding. We feature a friendly safe atmosphere. Feel free to use our contact page to email us any questions you may have. We look forward to working with you!