Guided Day Rides with True Ranch
Day Rides at Tubac Golf Resort
Spend a morning on horseback beneath towering cottonwoods and across the resort’s 500 acres, led by the wranglers of True Ranch. Choose a classic trail ride, a breakfast ride with a cowboy breakfast on the trail, or a lunch ride with a boxed lunch along the way. Open to resort guests and visitors alike, no overnight stay required.
Saddle Up, No Stay Required
From November 15 through April 30, our partners at True Ranch Collection are leading guided rides right here on property. Rides are small, capped at ten riders, and every rider is matched to a horse for their experience level, whether it is your first time in the saddle or you have been riding for years. Add a ride to your stay, or come down for the morning and be back in time for a round of golf or a long lunch at Stables Ranch Grille.
Ride Schedule
November 15 through April 30. Find your day, then choose your ride.
| Ride | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trail Ride$150 · 2 hours | 9 am | – | – | – | 9 am | 9 am | 9 am |
| Lunch Ride$180 · with lunch | – | 11 am | – | – | – | – | – |
| Breakfast Ride$180 · with breakfast | – | – | – | 8 am | – | – | – |
- MondayTrail Ride · 9 am
- TuesdayLunch Ride · 11 am
- WednesdayNo rides
- ThursdayBreakfast Ride · 8 am
- FridayTrail Ride · 9 am
- SaturdayTrail Ride · 9 am
- SundayTrail Ride · 9 am
No rides on Wednesdays · Prices per person, plus 6.66% tax
The Trail Ride
Two hours through the cottonwoods.
Our signature ride. The wranglers lead a two-hour loop beneath towering cottonwoods and across the resort grounds at an easy, unhurried pace, with time to take in the Santa Rita Mountains along the way.
- When: Friday through Monday at 9:00 am
- Price: $150 per person, plus 6.66% tax
- Length: About two hours
The Breakfast Ride
Breakfast on the trail.
Ride out in the cool of the morning and sit down to breakfast on the trail: blueberry pancakes with syrup, eggs, sausage, skillet potatoes and breakfast burritos (chorizo and egg, sausage and egg, or egg and cheese), with assorted danishes, orange juice, cowboy coffee and water. Then an easy ride home.
- When: Thursdays, rides out at 8:00 am
- Price: $180 per person, plus 6.66% tax ($150 ride + $30 breakfast)
- Breakfast: Served on the trail after a short ride out
The Lunch Ride
A boxed lunch along the way.
A late-morning ride through the cottonwoods with a stop around noon for a boxed lunch. Choose a roasted turkey, Italian grinder or roasted vegetable sandwich, each served with potato chips, an apple, a cookie and bottled water.
- When: Tuesdays, rides out at 11:00 am
- Price: $180 per person, plus 6.66% tax ($150 ride + $30 lunch)
- Lunch: Served on the trail around noon
Before You Ride
A few details so the wranglers can match every rider with the right horse.
- Riders must be 6 years or older
- Maximum rider weight of 240 lbs
- Up to 10 riders per ride
- At booking, share each rider’s name, age, height, weight and riding experience on a scale of 1 (Beginner) to 5 (Advanced)
- Lunch riders choose their sandwich when booking
- Every rider signs a liability release before heading out
In Partnership with True Ranch Collection
Led by real wranglers.
Every ride is run by True Ranch Collection, operators of a collection of historic Western guest ranches. Their wranglers have spent their lives in the saddle, matching horses to every kind of rider and leading each ride with the ease and safety that only come from doing this for a living.
Groups of 10 or More
Riding with a group?
Groups of ten or more can ride together on a private departure. We schedule departures around your agenda, can host up to 20 riders per experience, and can add a breakfast or boxed lunch on the trail for $30 per person. Our sales team handles the horses, wranglers and rider details.
Reservation Information
Season: November 15 through April 30.
Schedule: Trail rides Friday through Monday at 9:00 am. Lunch rides Tuesdays at 11:00 am. Breakfast rides Thursdays at 8:00 am. No day rides on Wednesdays.
Rates: Trail ride $150 per person. Breakfast and lunch rides $180 per person ($150 ride + $30 food). All prices plus 6.66% tax.
Availability: Rides are limited to 10 riders and are subject to availability.
Booking: Reserve online at be.synxis.com. Choose your ride date first and the rides offered that day will appear, then add each rider’s name, age, height, weight and riding experience in the Special Instructions box at checkout. Prefer to call? Reach our front desk at 520-398-3507.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be staying at the resort to ride?
No. Day rides are open to resort guests and visitors alike. Book by phone with our front desk.
I have never ridden before. Is that all right?
Absolutely. True Ranch’s wranglers match each rider with a horse for their experience level, and rides move at an easy, unhurried pace.
Is there an age or weight requirement?
Riders must be at least 6 years old and 240 lbs or under. Every rider signs a liability release before the ride.
What is included in the breakfast and lunch rides?
The breakfast ride includes blueberry pancakes, eggs, sausage, skillet potatoes, breakfast burritos, danishes, orange juice, cowboy coffee and water. The lunch ride includes your choice of roasted turkey, Italian grinder or roasted vegetable sandwich with potato chips, an apple, a cookie and bottled water.
How many riders go out at once?
Each ride is limited to 10 riders. Groups of 10 or more can contact our sales team to schedule a private departure.
When are rides available?
November 15 through April 30. Trail rides run Friday through Monday at 9:00 am, lunch rides on Tuesdays at 11:00 am and breakfast rides on Thursdays at 8:00 am. There are no day rides on Wednesdays.