Arizona Horseback Vacations

Favorable weather, varied terrain and spectacular scenery make the Kay El Bar ideal for some of the finest horseback riding anywhere. Our professional wranglers will guide you through thousands of acres of open desert landscaped with towering saguaro cactus and desert flora.

Horseback rides go out twice every day except Sunday and holidays when the horses have the afternoon off. We also do all day rides with a picnic lunch and a mountain brunch ride on Sundays.

Getting to know you

We have well-trained horses suitable for all horseback riding levels. For those new to our riding program, and children under 13, we give an orientation which covers the basics of western horseback riding and familiarizes you with what our horses know. Children must be seven in order to ride on the trails.

We invite you to begin your day with grooming and getting to know your horse.

Instruction is an integral part of our horse program with arena work as well as instruction on the trail. Our wranglers are dedicated to making sure that your horseback riding experience emphasizes safety, fun and learning.

Guest experience and preference determine the length and difficulty of the rides. We keep the rides small, no more than six riders of similar ability, and do walk, walk-jog and walk-jog-canter rides. Guests who exceed 240 pounds may have riding limitations.

Get along little doggies

Cattle sorting will be offered weekly. Ride to a nearby arena and try your hand at sorting cattle. ($20 extra charge)

Look what I did!

During the holidays and in the spring, guests are invited to participate in a fun-filled Dudeo. The Dudeo provides all ranch guests an opportunity to experience arena events in a non-competitive format. You might bring home a ribbon.

Horseback riding at the Kay El Bar is always a blue ribbon experience!