Welcome to the Saddlebrooke Ranch Horseback Riding Group. We Offer Rides From September to April at Various Stables in the Greater Tucson Arizona Area.
About Our Rides
Rancho de los Cerros on Saturday, March 8
April 5th ride on New Trail at Donnelly's in Gold Canyon
On Saturday April 5th we will return to a favorite venue, Donnelly’s D Spur in Gold Canyon, to do a one hour ride on an alternate trail with nice views of Phoenix to the west. The ride will start at 9:30 AM. Cost is $60 for cash, $63.50 for credit, plus tip. Email to confirm your spot to rebdwms19@outlook.com.
Our Concept
The Horseback Riding Group is for those who would like to see the Tucson area’s most beautiful landscapes without having to walk it themselves. The rides are usually on trails that meander through State or National Parks in the area and each stable has something unique and interesting to offer.
We take trail rides at a variety of local stables. The rides are at a walk, just to enjoy the beautiful scenery with other horse loving friends. Rides are typically suitable for beginners.
Signing Up
Riders simply let the secretary know at the email shown in the SBR HOA website under “Clubs”, “Things to do”, Horseback Riding if you want to attend a particular ride. The secretary will confirm back to you via email.
Car pools are generally arranged for those interested.
There is no obligation to attend all the rides offered.
Ride Planning
Each month’s trail boss collects the names, arranges with the stable for the number of riders planning to attend, and coordinates car pools for more distant stables.
The rides are usually on Saturday morning for one hour and typically cost around $55-$65. Guests may be included after all Ranch residents are accommodated.
Cameras and cell phones are sometimes not permitted. Water bottles are usually allowed.
No Experience Necessary
No experience is necessary. All rides are at a walk. Horses are mounted from a mounting block, but reasonable fitness is assumed to swing a leg over.
Long pants and closed toe shoes are required.
There are some stables which offer longer rides for more experienced equestrians and occasionally there will be rides set up for those interested.
Recommended Stables
If you are interested in riding on your own, check out these stables that have provided a good experience for our group in the past:
- Rockin’ K Ranch (520) 490-5706 Chris, head wrangler, 13401 E Spanish Trail.
- Tucson Mountain Stables, (520) 310-2001 “Bob” Anderson
- Rancho de los Cerros in Catalina State Park, 13500 Oracle Road, Call Aspen at (712) 899-5752 Nearby and highly recommended!
- Donnelly’s D Spur– 15371 E Ojo in Gold Canyon. (602) 810-7029
Contact Us
The Horseback Riding Group is open to Saddlebrooke Ranch residents only. To join one or more of our rides, log into the Saddlebrooke Ranch HOA wesbsite. Select “Clubs” in the dropdown menu on the “THINGS TO DO” page. Click the “Horseback Riding Group” in the “Interests and Hobbies” section to reveal the contact email to reach the secretary, Rebecca Williams.
In your message, please indicate the ride or rides you are interested in by referring to the ride date. We may also be able to accommodate a few guests of residents from time to time. Please indicate how many others you will be bringing with you for the ride, and if any are guests.
Or course, ask any questions you have and we will answer them promptly.
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