Foothills Ranch

Foothills Ranch

Horseback Riding
Adventures for the Entire Family

Foothills Ranch - Mayer, Arizona

Located In The Beautiful Bradshaw Mountains

Visit us for some of

The Best Horseback Riding in Arizona

Contact us to book your ride.

Mountain Horses Grazing At Foothills Ranch

Welcome To Foothills Ranch

Mayer, Arizona

Foothills Ranch is conveniently located on State Highway 69 in Mayer, Arizona. We are about 30 to 40 minutes from Prescott and Prescott Valley and about 1 hour and 10 minutes from Phoenix, Glendale, Scottsdale, and Sedona.

No washboard, long dirt roads or back country mistakes to endure to get here. The ranch is positioned right off the highway, but you'll have no highways to cross on the trails.

We are in the beautiful Bradshaw Mountains, with some of the best horseback riding in Arizona.

American Flag Flying Over Foothills Ranch

All the pictures you will see here on our website were taken at our ranch and on the Bradshaw Mountain trails next to the ranch.

Our guided horseback trail rides start at the ranch and venture out into the Bradshaw Mountains. Our trail rides take you through beautiful scenery along Big Bug Creek among rich western history.

The ranch is family owned and operated. Our wranglers have years of experience with good quality horsemanship skills to keep you safe and provide you with a better understanding of your horse before we set out on those beautiful trails.

We'll match you with a mountain horse that best suits your riding ability. We have horses that anyone can ride. You'll be a genuine cowboy or cowgirl before you leave the ranch, confident that you can handle your horse with a smile on your face.

Foothills Ranch is a working ranch. We aren't fancy and are not a tourist trap, but we will provide you with a lifetime of memories and lasting smiles.

We look forward to meeting you and providing you with a relaxing and memorable experience at the ranch and on the trails.

Enjoy Arizona High Country Horseback Riding

Foothills Ranch in Mayer is at an elevation of about 4,800 feet (1,463 m) above sea level. At this higher elevation, we offer cooler temperatures and scenic mountain landscapes, attracting horseback riding enthusiast seeking a relaxing horseback riding excursion and to enjoy the natural beauty of this part of Arizona on horseback.

Positioned in the center of Arizona and in the high country, Mayer, Arizona, offers some great outdoor activities for nature enthusiasts. Among the many activities available, horseback riding stands out as a unique and immersive way to experience the stunning landscapes and embrace the spirit of the Wild West.

Arizona Horseback Riding Bradshaw Mountains
Arizona Western History Copper Mining Smelter Pot
Guided Horseback Trail Rides

Visit us for the best northern Arizona Horseback Riding adventures

Foothills Ranch is situated on the edge of central and northern Arizona, near Prescott (about 40 miles southeast of Prescott) and near Phoenix (about 70 miles north of Phoenix) and near Sedona (about 60 miles southwest of Sedona).

At Foothills Ranch, we provide well-trained horses, experienced wranglers, excellently outfitted horses, and guided trail rides in the beautiful Bradshaw Mountains tailored to different skill levels and durations.

Check out our Guided Trail Rides and Contact us today to book your ride.

We look forward to seeing you at the ranch and on the trails,  

Owners Phyllis and Wes Holmes, Foothills Ranch 

Mayer, Arizona is a small community in Yavapai County, Arizona. Our ranch is enveloped by the breathtaking beauty of this region. The landscape boasts a blend of rugged mountains, rocky creeks, and sprawling valleys, creating an excellent place for horseback riding adventures in Arizona.

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Horseback Riding

Guided Trail Rides in North Central Arizona

Arizona Horseback Riding

Foothills Ranch is dedicated to offering the best horseback riding in the Phoenix, Prescott, Sedona area.