Leave Winter Behind,
Explore the Desert on Horseback

2023 Dates:

January 21-25: Bumblebee Ranch

January 25-29: Ride Out Ranch

Duration:

9 days/8 nights or custom

Riding Level:

Intermediate-Advanced

This week-long riding retreat spans two destinations in Arizona, each offering unique and exceptional riding with great amenities.

January 21-25 will be hosted at Bumblebee Ranch in Black Canyon City, a 180 acre ranch, surrounded by 74,000 acres of BLM Public Land at the foothills of the Bradshaw Mountains. The ranch features campsites, RV sites, and guesthouses with a pool and jacuzzi.

January 25-29 will be hosted at Ride Out Ranch, off the beaten path near Florence. This off-grid ranch offers a variety of riding in the surrounding areas, campsites, RV sites, and tiny homes.

Bring your own horse and we will take care of the rest - group trail rides in the desert, time to relax with friends and horses, and home-cooked meals with fellow equestrians sharing a love for trail riding, nature, horses, and adventure.

Horses

Bring your own horse - Stalls and corrals are provided at each retreat location. Please read the Guest Horse Guidelines if you plan to bring your horse. Owners are responsible for their own feed, cleaning, and care.

Riders of any discipline are welcome, but must be saddled (no bareback riding with the group). Riders must bring all their own tack and equipment.

Riding

Intermediate-Advanced. Since riders are bringing their own horses, a minimum of intermediate level riding is required. Accompanying non-riders are welcome to join for camping and meals.

Terrain

Trail length, difficulty, and elevation gain will vary with each location. Terrain in Arizona is generally rocky and shoes and boots for horses are always recommended.

Accommodation

Bumblebee Ranch

▪ Shared guesthouse with other riders
▪ RV sites with hookups
▪ Dry camping

Ride Out Ranch

▪ Tiny homes
▪ RV sites with hookups
▪ Dry camping

Dining

Hearty breakfasts and dinners with the group will be provided. Guests must provide their own lunches, snacks, and alcoholic beverages.

Dietary restrictions, allergies, vegetarians, vegans, and gluten-free can all be accommodated with advanced notice.

Itinerary

The daily itinerary will begin with breakfast at 8:30am, followed by a trail ride until early afternoon. We will return to camp for lunch or pack a lunch to take on the trail. A few free hours to relax in the afternoon, and then dinner at 6:30.

All rides are optional. Additional optional activities include yoga sessions and other activities offered by each ranch.

Planning and Packing

Dates

January 21-25, 2023: Bumblebee Ranch, Black Canyon City

January 25-29, 2023: Ride Out Ranch, Florence

Rates

Bumblebee Ranch Rates
Join us for 2, 3, or all 4 nights

Guesthouse
Shared with other riders

RV Site
30 AMP hookups

Camping
Dry Site

Horse Stalls

Ride Out Ranch Rates
Join us for 2, 3, or all 4 nights

Tiny House
Sleeps up to 2

RV Site
30 AMP hookups

Camping
Dry Site

Horse Stalls

Price Includes:

  • Accommodation selected

  • Horse Stall

  • Group breakfasts and dinners

  • Group guided rides (optional)

Does not include:

  • Transportation for riders or horses to and from location

  • Lunches and snacks

  • Beverages

  • Care, feed, and supplies for horses

  • Additional horse stalls

  • Additional travel costs such as riding apparel and insurance

Booking

Please fill out this form to request more information or to book this trip, and a member of our team will contact you shortly regarding the next stage of your booking.