Booked our friends for a horse ride but all they did was walk slowly in line on relatively bored horses. For highly profecient riders, it was a waste of money and time. Not very scenic given the High Tension Powere Cables running overhead. More

We got there as the last trail ride was returning and they were getting ready to close. We watched as they un-saddled the returning horses and chatted with staff. Very friendly! Will definitely go earlier in the day on my next visit. Horses were beautiful and well taken care of. More

We booked a 2 hour morning ride on a nice cool day. Probably would not want to do this if it is a very hot day. This was a very enjoyable ride for our family -very mellow and good for beginners. I think if you are a more advanced rider, you can book a private ride. Otherwise you ride in... More

What a wonderful place to go horseback riding I was scared out of my mind and the leader made me feel so much at ease and even got me a helmet so I would feel more comfortable. They go out of thre way to find you a horse that is a perfect fit for you. Beautiful and relaxing ride! Haven't... More

My famliy and I (children aged 5, 9 and 11) went for a 1-hour trail ride with MacDonald's Ranch in March 2012. We left a message in the morning and received a call back within 30 minutes. The Ranch is very easily accessible and not too far away - but once on the trail, we felt truly "in the desert."... More

another outstanding track to play golf ! very lush & green, + great scenic vistas !! More

My husband & I enjoyed an informative introduction to the cactus & critters living in the Sonoran Desert on a guided trail ride here at MacDonald's Ranch, including a history of early ranching in the area. Our eyes were opened to desert life as we sighted cactus in bloom, the mighty saguaro, hawks, horned owl, rabbits & more. Horseback was... More

We went late February on the one hour trail ride. Horseback riding was a nice way to see some of the Sonoran Desert. The desert landscape is pretty repetitive (arid land, cacti) once you're there for 20-30 minutes so the one hour trail ride was enough for me - didn't need the two hour even though I like horses. The... More

Friendly and knowledgable staff. A great experience for children and beginners. A unique ride thru the desert. The petting zoo was great for the kids with bunnies, roosters, pigs, and peacocks. Very reasonably priced. Would do it again. More