Horseback riding in Arizona is a fantastic way to view the beauty of the
Sonoran Desert and surrounding mountains and enjoy an amazing vacation experience. The Sonoran Desert offers
unexpected surprises in its hidden folds, dry washes, rushing rivers and
soaring mountains, and on horseback is a great way to see it all
and enjoy the ride of your life!

Extreme Endurance Ride with Milton Joseph (formerly named "The Pony Express")

Level: Advanced Riders Only (You must like to trot & post)
Length: 12-15 miles | approx. 1-1.5 hours (actual riding time)
Riding Style: English only
Capacity: 1 person minimum | 4 person maximum
Fuel: Snacks & drinks included
Pricing: Please Call 1.888.785.3382 from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. 365 days a year! 

In rain and in snow ... in sleet and in hail ... over moonlit prairie, down tortuous mountain path ... the pounding hooves of the Pony Express delivered vital communication services to the adventurous settlers of the American West. These rugged riders, all between the ages of 11 and 45, averaged 10 miles per hour on their rides. You will experience the same type of rugged endurance ride as the heroes of the Pony Express when you join Milton Joseph on the trail. Up and down mountains, across rivers, through canyons and across desert flatlands, you will enjoy the ride of your life through pristine desert wilderness.

Sonoran Desert Canyon Expedition

Level: Beginner to Advanced
Length: 2-2.5 hours (actual riding time)
Riding Style: English or Westen
Capacity: 1 person minimum | 20 person maximum
Fuel: Snacks & drinks included
Pricing: Please Call 1.888.785.3382 from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. 365 days a year!  

The Sonoran Desert offers unexpected surprises in its hidden folds and dry washes. Experience the beauty of soaring Saguaro, hidden canyons and dry washes on this amazing vacation adventure. You will surely spot hawks, vultures, and scolding cactus wrens in the skies, while on the ground, you may catch a glimpse of shy deer and hungry javalina (wild pigs). If you are very lucky you may catch a flash a wild cat or coyote. All of this beauty is set against a sky so blue you won't believe it is real. 

Black Canyon Trail Expedition (Full Day)

Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Length: 5.5-6 hours (actual riding time)
Riding Style: English or Western
Capacity: 1 person minimum | 10 person maximum
Fuel: Gourmet Lunch from AJ's Fine Foods, snacks & drinks included
Pricing: Please Call 1.888.785.3382 from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. 365 days a year! 

You will enjoy miles and miles of great action and incredible canyon and mountain views on the Black Mountain Trail. Panoramic vistas open around you and you can gaze over hundreds of miles of pristine desert wilderness and the Bradshaw Mountains. On this wide-open ride, you will feel as if you can see forever and even touch the sky. It's a vacation experience you won't want to miss.

Verde River Crossing Expedition (Full Day)

Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Length: 5.5-6 hours (actual riding time)
Riding Style: English or Western
Capacity: 1 person minimum | 10 person maximum
Fuel: Gourmet Lunch from AJ's Fine Foods, snacks & drinks included
Pricing: Please Call 1.888.785.3382 from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. 365 days a year! 

Thrill to the unbelievable scenery that will be the highlight of your vacation trip in Arizona as you journey through the Tonto National Forest and the Verde River Crossing ride. Numerous water crossings, steep inclines and narrow canyons create a memorable mountain journey. Enjoy the lush green of the river valley in startling contrast to the desert terrain just a few feet away from the river's edge.

Note:
The joy of taking a vacation trip with Windwalker Expeditions is that we can tailor the ride to your specifications, and can even give you riding tips or lessons on the trail. If you want to stop along the way to look at the scenery, explore a Native American Indian ruin, enjoy lunch on the trail, or just rest your backside, we are happy to oblige. These trips are all about you and what you love to do when riding!