Welcome to Saguaro Lake Ranch Stable. Come horseback riding just 40 minutes east of Phoenix and experience the majestic scenery of the Old …
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Apr 2, 2025
Beautiful trail ride with amazing horses and a very knowledgeable and charismatic guide. Thoroughly enjoyed everything!!Full review by Flyer23613119240
Mar 31, 2025
We had a HOT, but GREAT ride with SLR Stables !! Everyone there was very friendly and helpful. The ride was awesome and the guide was very nice and knowledgeable of the area. The horses were all calm…Full review by JohnJez
Mar 29, 2025
Easy and scenic ride. Horses are well trained and cared for and our guide was knowledgeable about the horses and the terrain.Full review by Greg C
I believe the minimum age is 7. I personally believe it should be 12 unless your child has riding experience. There are a couple of hills that require you to lean forward or backward. Plus …
I believe the minimum age is 7. I personally believe it should be 12 unless your child has riding experience. There are a couple of hills that require you to lean forward or backward. Plus your child may need to command the horse in case it stops to eat.
We are hoping to book a ride for Saturday 14th April for four adults, can you tell me if you have any availability this day? Many thanks Sonia Keegan Scotland
I haven't ridden in years. I am 63 and only in fair condition. Would I be able to ride at your ranch. My husband is also in his 60s and hasn't ridden since his 30s either. What can you tell us about what we need to be able to do in order to go on an hour and a half ride? What is the cost? While we both are losing weight, my husband weighs about 270. Is there a weight limit?
hi i am an experienced rider and will be visiting scottsdale in march i have never been and as a dream come true i would love to go on a long hack through the wilderness as i am travelling from uk do i need to bring anything with me and how do i book this also does the ranch do accommodation thanks fariba
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Depending on where you are staying in Scottsdale, the Saguaro Lake Ranch Stables is about a 30 mile (40+ minute) drive. You said you are an experienced rider, but almost all trail rides …
Depending on where you are staying in Scottsdale, the Saguaro Lake Ranch Stables is about a 30 mile (40+ minute) drive. You said you are an experienced rider, but almost all trail rides here in AZ are a single file (nose to tail) slow-paced walk. For safety reasons, they typically do not allow riders to get out of the line, ride side by side, or trot. Our temperatures in March very; so if you take an early morning ride (typically 50°) you may want to dress in layers. As an owner of horses, I would recommend wearing jeans and boots (I discourage tennis shoes or shorts when riding Western). This is by far the best scenic trail ride in the Phoenix area and is very dense with many varieties of cactus. There is a place to stay that is across the road from the stables, called the "Saguaro Lake Guest Ranch". It was built in the 1930's to house the workers building the dam (next to the ranch/stables), and it is very 'rustic' … I would equate it to a Motel 6 here in the US. If you just need a room to stay for the night before you ride, and want that no-frills ranch house experience, this may work out for you. Depending on where you are staying in Scottsdale, the Saguaro Lake Ranch Stables is about a 30 mile (40 minute) drive. You said you are an experienced rider, but almost all trail rides here in AZ are a single file (nose to tail) slow-paced walk. For safety reasons, they typically do not allow riders to get out of the line, ride side by side, or trot. Our temperatures in March very; so if you take an early morning ride (typically 50°) you may want to dress in layers. As an owner of horses, I would recommend wearing jeans and boots (I discourage tennis shoes or shorts when riding Western). This is by far the best scenic trail ride in the Phoenix area and is very dense in many varieties of cactus. There is a place to stay across the road from the stables, called the "Saguaro Lake Guest Ranch". It was built in the 1930's to house the workers building the dam (next to the ranch/stables), and it is very 'rustic' … I would equate it to an older Motel 6 here in the US. If you just need a room to stay for the night before you ride, and want a no-frills ranch house experience, this may work out for you.
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