Does anybody know of a stable or barn that does horse trail riding for the public in Phoenix? Or anywhere within an hour of Phoenix? We want to take my sister & her family for her birthday in early December -- she lives in Tempe. We just want to go trail riding but any type of horse-related leads would be GREAT! Thanks!!!

Try one of the following:

Canyon Creek Ranch PO Box 54326, Phoenix.
623-374-5245 phone
602-404-2986
www.ccranch.ccc
e-mail [email protected]

Don Donnelly Horseback Vacations & Stables
800-346-4403
6010 S. Kings Ranch Rd., Gold Canyon, AZ
www.dondonnelly.com
45 minutes east of Phoenix Sky Harbor airport.

MacDonald's Ranch
480-585-0239
26540 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ
480-585-0239

Ponderosa Stables
10215 S. Central Ave., Phosnix
www.arizona-horses.com
602-268-1261

Smokin Joe's Canyon Creek Ranch 623-374-9500
I-17 north at ext. 244 in Black Canyon City.

I also believe that Rawhide Western Town in Scottsdale offers trail rides.

Sorry I don't have 800 numbers for some of these stables, but you might want to try 1-800-555-1212 to see if they have an 800 number.

Have fun.

About a year ago, I heard an interview with the Don Donnelly stables. It sounded like they had some great programs. The area they ride in - the Superstition Mountains - would be the most scenic

I rode with a friend with a guide from WindWalker Riding Tours in the desert just outside Phoenix. The guide was very knowledgeable about the flora/fauna; we stopped and nibbled on jojoba berries. The horses were excellent, and although I am an experienced rider and my friend was not, we both had a wonderful ride.

Wow, a million thanks for your fast and helpful replies! I'll make some calls tomorrow and let you know how it goes! Thanks!