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Discover Horseback Riding Adventures in Greater Palm Springs

Experience the desert like never before on horseback. Don your jeans and boots for a leisurely ride through sun-drenched canyons, past flowing streams and lush palm oases. Explore top trail ride options and saddle up with expert guides to traverse some of Greater Palm Springs' most stunning natural landscapes.

Smoke Tree Stables

Nestled in the heart of Palm Springs, Smoke Tree Stables provides scenic horseback rides through the palm oases and year-round streams of Indian Canyons. Customize group packages with picnic lunches or a Western cookout complete with entertainment.

Cottonwood Canyon Ranch

Enjoy guided trots, canters, or gallops on private trails through Morongo Valley canyons at Cottonwood Canyon Ranch. Take in breathtaking views of the San Gorgonio Mountains and Mount San Jacinto.

Discover Horseback Riding Adventures in Greater Palm Springs

Coyote Ridge Stable

Situated in Morongo Valley, Coyote Ridge Stable offers diverse trail rides, including daytime adventures, full-moon excursions, or custom treks up hills and through washes.

Crazy Horse Ranch

Opt for a relaxed guided trail ride on a gentle horse or a spirited gallop through the valleys of the San Bernardino Mountains at Crazy Horse Ranch. Private moonlight rides with ranch-style barbecue dinners are also available.

Discover Horseback Riding Adventures in Greater Palm Springs

Equestrian Events

Prefer watching over riding? Greater Palm Springs hosts thrilling equine events. Visit Empire Polo Club to witness world-class polo athletes in a stunning outdoor arena. Pack a picnic and champagne to join the halftime divot stomp tradition.

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