Where to Ride
All America Equestrian Center
34837 N. 53rd Street
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
(480) 488-2432
Website: www.aaecarabians.com
Through their daughter’s love for horses and more specifically her love of her Half Arabian gelding named Heir Commander or more affectionately, “Tom”, Patty and John Russell began their own love affair with horses. Although All America Equestrian Center is home for many breeds of horses, it is the beauty, the elegance, the grace, the intelligence, and yes the magic of the Arabian horse that makes this breed the cornerstone of the ranch.
Arizona Horse Lovers Park
19224 N. Tatum Blvd.
Phoenix, Arizona 85032
(602) 534-4657
Website: phoenix.gov/PARKS/phxequct.html
Arizona Horse Lovers Park consists of four equestrian arenas. (map view) The main arena is a 360′ x 180′, lighted arena that features an announcer’s stand, bleacher seating, and public address system. The second arena, Horse Lovers Arena, (roping) is a lighted 270′ x 140′ pipe rail arena with announcer’s stand, bleacher seating, and public address system. The third arena, Schuff Arena, (cutting) is a 250′ x 104′ pipe rail arena that also offers lights, announcer’s stand, bleacher seats, and public address system. The Park also offers a lighted practice paddock, water troughs, wash racks, tie stations, cattle pens, and picnic tables.
Apache Peak Equestrian Center
29607 North Hayden Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85262
(480) 538-5384
Owner: Amy Ganley
Email: apachepeak@hotmail.com
Website: www.apachepeakequestrian.com
Apache Peak Equestrian Center’s mission is to provide a safe and enjoyable environment for both the horse and rider. Our goal is for everyone here to feel apart of something bigger than themselves. They promote an atmosphere that is friendly and family oriented.
ervices include board, training, conditioning, and lessons for equestrians of all breeds. Our facility boasts a new 24 stall Barnmaster barn, two riding arenas, an 80 ft round pen and state of the art Centaur hot walker.
Desert Palms Equestrian Center
28410 N. 44th Street
Cave Creek, Az 85331
(480) 473-1905
Owner: Michelle McVey
Email: michelle@desertpalms.net’
Website: www.desertpalms.net
Koli Equestrian Center
Wild Horse Pass Blvd. and Maricopa Road
Chandler, Arizona
(602) 796-3495
Email: Info@KoliEquestrian.com’
Website: www.koliequestrian.com
Koli Equestrian Center, located in the heart of the Gila River Indian Reservation, offers miles of breathtaking scenery and horseback riding trails you and your family are sure to enjoy. Out here at Koli Equestrian Center there is never any “head to tail” single line riding, everyone is spread out and can get to know one each other along the way. If you are looking for relaxation and fun Koli Equestrian Center is the place to be, call and book your ride today a great staff and gentle horses are waiting for you
Lorill Equestrian Center
30208 N. 152nd St.
Scottsdale, AZ 85262
(480) 471-3151
Email: info@cowboycollege.com’
Website: www.cowboycollege.com
Arizona Cowboy College™ is a family owned and operated business located in Scottsdale, Arizona, “The West’s Most Western Town”. They have been in operation in Scottsdale since 1969 and ran the first session of the “Cowboy College” in 1989.
The College is run by Lori Bridwell, wife of the late Lloyd Bridwell the world’s most recognized “Working Ranch Cowboy who died tragically in April of 2000.” The school senior instructor is now Rocco Wachman, famous for his role in Country Music Television’s Original Series Cowboy U 2003, Cowboy U 2004 and Cowboy U Molokai. Lloyd and Rocco worked tirelessly since 1989 on the curriculum and subject matter that makes the Arizona Cowboy College not just another dude ride and the reason it was clear that Rocco was the only choice for Cowboy U.
