Thanks to Groupon we found this place. We've been horseback riding here several times. Here's why we're big fans of this place:
+ It offers a nice variety of scenery....Sonoran desert & the river.
http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/fort-mcdowell-adventures-fort-mcdowell?select=DunzrM3nBLR2oDtAl-Mm7Q#DunzrM3nBLR2oDtAl-Mm7Q
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+ You cross the river at least twice on your horse. This is fun!
http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/fort-mcdowell-adventures-fort-mcdowell?select=eyWGbTACzclHQ4cYxbo_YQ#eyWGbTACzclHQ4cYxbo_YQ
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+ Horses are well kept and behave.
+ Speaking of horses....there's a herd of Wild Mustangs and there's a good chance you'll see them. We've seen them every time we've rode.
http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/fort-mcdowell-adventures-fort-mcdowell?select=Ibxb1oaR7v90R3HjbCMNCg#Ibxb1oaR7v90R3HjbCMNCg
+ There's a Bald Eagle's next on the trail....we've seen it twice. Once with little chicks in the nest....very cool!
http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/fort-mcdowell-adventures-fort-mcdowell?select=SBtivrpQUOmV1kI2XU9nyw#SBtivrpQUOmV1kI2XU9nyw
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Tip - if you want to hear about the landscape and plants, try to be one of the 1st 2 horses behind the guide...otherwise, you won't hear him.
http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/fort-mcdowell-adventures-fort-mcdowell?select=jCZxtzSr3h75hagOZR-fbw#jCZxtzSr3h75hagOZR-fbw
This is a great horseback riding experience for beginners and intermediate riders....advanced riders would probably get bored. It's also a great way to experience the Sonoran Desert!
Return Factor - 95%