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Our Experience Packages

SAME DAY BOOKING

To book a tour the day of, you must call to check availability and make a reservation.

(928) 268-1300

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Important Information 

What to Bring and Wear

Wear long pants and closed toed shoes.

Bring a hat, water bottle, sunscreen, and a jacket. The weather could be sunny and 75, but still cold with wind.

Feel free to bring a camera. Photos are encouraged, but there may be times when you are asked to put devices away for the safety of you and the horses. Painted Mesa Ranch is not liable for the loss or damage of any items you choose to bring with you.

What to Expect During the Ranch Experience

​To begin your experience, you will be paired with one of our well-mannered horses. Once matched with a horse, you will get acquainted and have some time to get comfortable in the saddle. 

Next, you'll embark on a 2 hour journey through the Painted Desert and Petrified Forest, experiencing the day-to-day tasks of a real cowboy, taking in the beautiful Arizona scenery, and learning a thing or two about cattle ranching.

Every ride is a unique experience! You are a part of our ranch operation for the day, and each day comes with new opportunities.

After your ride through our little slice of heaven, you'll return to camp where you'll enjoy a cowboy cooked meal. Lunch to follow the morning tour. Dinner to follow the afternoon tour. We also have dummy roping, yard games, and more to enjoy when you're at camp.

Additional Information

Please arrive 30 minutes before your reservation starts to check in and gear up.

All guests must sign a liability waiver to participate in the Painted Mesa experience. Guests under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian's signature as well.

Kids must be 6 years or older to ride. It is recommended that kids wear a helmet (will be provided).

No double riding allowed.

The weight limit to ride a horse is 300lbs.

You may bring your own horses for the Painted Mesa Ranch experience. We can accommodate up to 10 personal horses in addition to our own in a single time slot. Be sure to book the Personal Horse experience package when making your reservation. If you would like to board your horse(s) overnight, there is a $20 per horse fee. We can accommodate up to 10 overnight, providing a pen and water. You must be able to drop off horses for overnight boarding the day prior to your reservation by 5pm. Painted Mesa is not liable for any risk/damage of personal horses. You will have time to saddle up while other guests are matched with a trail horse.

If you have members of your party that would like to go out on the trails, but not ride a horse, we have a Jeep ride-along option. 3 seats available per tour. You must reserve at time of booking to guarantee a seat.​

We have kennels available for reservation at no additional cost for your dog(s) to stay while you're on the trails. We provide water and staff to look after them so that you can enjoy your ride worry-free. For the safety of other riders and horses, we do not allow outside dogs on the tours. You must reserve at time of booking to guarantee a spot. Max 2-3 dogs per kennel.

We offer allergy-friendly options for meals upon request and do our best to accommodate every guest, but we cannot guarantee it. Please let us know at the time of booking if you or others in your party require specific food alternatives.

Booking add-ons (kennels, Jeep seats, overnight boarding) are available on a first come, first serve basis. 

Bottles of water are available for purchase at main camp should you forget to bring some or need additional water.

No refunds for no-shows or cancellations made within 48 hours of the reservation start time.

Contact us ahead of time with any questions or requests. No guarantees, but we'd love to accommodate you any way we can.

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