Horseback Riding in Sun City, Arizona (Maricopa County)

Veteran-owned, award-recognized horseback riding program led by CHA-certified instructor Kristi May, named Equestrian Training Provider of the Year – Surprise, AZ (2026), Arizona Vetrepreneur of the Year (2025), and BBB Torch Award for Ethics Finalist (2025), with advanced degrees in animal behavior, veterinary practice management, and equine science.

Located in Surprise, AZ and Wittmann, AZ, Legend Acres provides beginner to advanced horseback riding lessons in Arizona for kids and adults ages 3+, including performance riding, barrel racing, and horse training with structured, safety-first programs.

Core Services:
Beginner horseback riding lessons for kids and adults (ages 3+)
Advanced riding and performance horse development, including barrel racing
CHA-certified riding lessons in English, Western, Dressage, and over fences
Horse training, haul-in lessons, and guided trail rides
CHA and HorseSense curriculum-based horsemanship education

Built on force-free, fear-free, trauma-informed, and science-based methods that prioritize safety, rider confidence, and horse welfare.

Helmets are required and provided. Horses and tack are provided for lessons to ensure a safe, consistent training environment.

Programs are designed for beginners through advanced riders, homeschool students, youth, adults, and competitors, with structured progression, performance development, and skill tracking.

Legend Acres is a ClassWallet Direct Vendor, providing scholarship-supported access to riding lessons and equine education for qualifying families.

What people ask before booking:

Do you offer beginner horseback riding lessons?
Yes. Programs are designed for first-time riders starting at age 3 with structured, step-by-step instruction.

Do you offer advanced or performance training?
Yes. Programs include barrel racing, performance horse development, and advanced rider progression.

Are lessons safe for kids?
Yes. Helmets are required and provided, and all lessons follow CHA-certified safety standards.

What is included in lessons?
Horses, tack, helmets, and structured instruction are all provided.

Do you allow haul-in lessons?
Yes. Riders can bring their own horses for training and lesson support.

What is the HorseSense curriculum?
An interactive online program with flashcards, quizzes, downloadable activity books, and progress tracking for all ages.

Do you offer affordable or scholarship options?
Yes. ClassWallet scholarships are available for qualifying families. Horses4Heroes members receive a discounted intro ride and discounted lesson packages.

Additional offerings include:
Horse camps and structured rider development programs
Monthly Open House with free meet and greet with trainers and horses
Veteran programs including Riding with Honor and Horses4Heroes affiliate access
Discounted intro rides and continued packages for veterans, first responders, nurses, and caregivers

Recognized across the West Valley for ethical training and structured programs, serving Surprise, Wittmann, Wickenburg, North Phoenix, Peoria, Glendale, Waddell, Sun City, Sun City West, Litchfield Park, Buckeye, Goodyear, Avondale, Laveen, Tolleson, Phoenix, and Youngtown.

Choose Legend Acres for beginner through advanced horseback riding lessons, performance training, and structured equine education with award-recognized instruction serving riders across Arizona.

Schedule your first lesson or attend a free Open House to meet the trainers, tour the program, and get a clear plan for getting started.... See More

Learn horsemanship in a safe comfortable environment, for any age and experience level from experienced and caring instructor. Legend Acres will teach more than just basic riding skills, learn about horse care, horse anatomy, tack, and much more. Lesson students are encouraged to participate in local horse shows where they can showcase their new found riding and horsemanship skills. Legend Acres goal is to create responsible well educated horse enthusiasts that are well versed in horsemanship while building confidence in students as well as creating a bond with animals and the outdoors. Legend Acres has CHA Certified Instructors in both English an Western. Legend Acres offers in home lessons.... See More

Our facility is located on 81th av and greenway we have beautiful trail rides every day we go into the river we go up and down the hills we stop at starbucks for coffee and horses love it we also have family programs where all the family can ride in the arena and learn how to give the horses a bath with shampoo riders start at the age of 3... See More

We now have openings available for lessons morning, afternoons and evenings, as well as day time lessons on both Saturday and Sundays.
No matter what your riding goals are we can help you achieve them! We have safe, well trained horses available for all levels of rider's.

AZ Department of Education has confirmed today that we are APPROVED as a vendor for ESA recipients!!

We should be listed with CashWallet shortly. We look forward to providing a great Physical Education option for ESA students.
Here at Arabians and More, we also have opportunities to lease horses, compete, and show.

For your peace of mind we are also USEF Safesport Trained via U.S. Center For SAFESPORT... See More

Want to learn how to ride? Already have your own horse but want to build a better relationship with your horse? Have kids and need a fun, energetic instructor that will teach them properly while having a blast? I focus on centered, balanced riding that relates to almost all disciplines in the horse world. In my lessons you will learn how to handle the horse on the ground and under saddle. You will learn how to balance on the horse and you will learn how to control the horse using your hands, legs and seat. My goal is for you to have a fun time while learning how to communicate and better control your horse. I have an extensive background in showing and have done a lot of winning at a national level in Western and English. I have taken students from never riding before to winning in the show ring in just a few months. I teach western and english, barrel racing, trail riding, cow work and showing western and english pleasure. I have been teaching riding lessons for over 15 years and am very passionate about teaching people how to ride. You can either use one of my horses or you can bring your own. If you are having problems with your horse, I can help you tune them up and decide if they are workable or if it is just not the right fit for you. I teach western and english and offer basic riding lessons as well as show specific lessons for western pleasure, saddleseat, hunt seat, lower level dressage, Jumping, and barrels. I specialize in children, but also am great with helping adults who have had bad experiences get over their fears. My lesson horses are almost always for sale so if you fall in love with one of them while you are taking lessons you will have the opportuninty to purchase the horse. I also have limited lease to buy programs and offer serious students the option of showing my horses. Boarding is also available featuring nice big stalls, top notch care, and nearby thunderbird park for miles and miles of riding Give me a call and join in on the FUN!!!

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PRIVATE TRAIL RIDES AVAILABLE FOR GROUPS UP TO 10 MUST BOOK IN ADVANCE!

SUMMER CAMPS STARTING IN JUNE!!! YOUR KIDS WILL HAvE THE TIME OF THEIR LIVES!!!!


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We focus on fun, safe, correct horsemanship. We love children and are also very good with adults who have fear issues. We offer lessons, kids camps, trail rides,training, boarding, and horses for sale and lease.

Surprise Arizona is home to King's Victory Farms. We offer Horseback Riding Lessons, Horse Camp (July 11-15), and trail rides. Riding Lesson program participants are given riding instruction on a one-on-one basis or group setting. Introduction to Kings Victory Farms beginning horseback riding series is an hour and a half long. The class includes basic horse information, identification of riders skill level, review of the barn rules, an overview of our module program to track and develop the students riding ability, and of course riding time.

The beginning riding program consists of three modules. Each of these modules have three lessons. Students must complete the necessary accomplishments that are provided in the student tracking guide. Students must complete each modules before progressing to the next. With the completion of each module student riding time as well as riding area and responsibilities will increase. Students successfully completing the beginning program will have a half hour graduation performance with friends and family.

To advance to barrels or jumping, you must complete all three phase of our beginning program, and able to direct and handle horse to transition into each gait smoothly, gaits are walk, trot, and canter. Kings Victory Farms is the finest in affordable family fun equestrian activities. Nestled in the foothills of the White Tank Mountains on the country style living, 182-acre of Surprise Arizona.
King's Victory Farms is a family-friendly equestrian farm facility with pine, fruit and shade trees and irrigated pastures.

Our farm is private, quiet, safe and clean. Our visitors can enjoy a serene moment sitting under the trees enjoying the mountain view and the cool breeze.

King's Victory Farms offers Horseback Riding Lessons, Horse Camp, Pony Rides, Birthday Parties, Trail Rides, Boarding!

Give us a call and come ride with us.

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This is a great way for kids to learn how to ride. I can train people who have never ridden or teach kids who already have horses and want to have a better relationship with their horse. I will help you soar to your highest potential.

This is a great way for kids to learn how to ride. I can train people who have never ridden or teach kids who already have horses and want to have a better relationship with their horse. I will help you soar to your highest potential.

Welcome to Knot Quite A Ranch! We offer a program designed for students to learn all about horses, not just riding them. Our program offers a safe, comfortable, and supportive place to learn and practice equine skills. Students learn to get their horses, groom, tack, warm up, workout and cool them off. KQR’s goal is to teach students to have the confidence and knowledge to be able to safely work with horses from start to finish. The lessons plans include a wide range of skills from beginning to advanced. We include education in minor veterinary needs, anatomy, behavior, hoof care, tack & bit knowledge, and so much more!
Group lessons have three to four students in a class. Most students attend one class a week. We also offer private lessons for students desiring a more specific lesson plan. Children can begin ages 7 and up. We have Quarter Horses and Paint Horses that make an outstanding group of lesson mounts. Students rotate between the mounts to learn the various skills and challenges each has to offer for maximum learning ability.
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Private or Group Horse Back Riding Lessons
One hour of fun, affordable, riding lessons. Any one from beginning riders to advanced riders ages 7 and up wanting to learn western discipline are welcome. Lessons include instruction on horse safety, ground work, riding skills, and even barrel racing techniques and\or lessons. You can use our horses or you can bring your own.... See More

Hunter/Jumper/Eventing/Dressage instructor for beginners to advanced. New to the Phoenix area from the Virginia Horse Country with over 20 years of experience giving lessons and training horses for the show ring, trail, or just for pleasure. If you have a horse and need help in anyway, I'm your instructor. I can help you to have fun on your horse whether it's in the ring or on the trail. So if you want to learn from the beginning or polish up your ride I can help. I emphasize safety in all aspects so that you can learn to ride effectively and safely handle any situation.... See More

Recently relocated from the San Francisco bay area, Frisco Farms Performance Horses offers riding instruction and training with an emphasis on performance training and show ring etiquette and tune-ups. Riders of all ages and skill levels are welcome. Specializing in Showmanship, Halter, Jumping, Show trail, Western & English horsemanship and equitation and is experienced with Equestrians with Developmental Disabilities. Frisco Farms Performance Horses offers affordable horse training rates and helping new horse owners and future horse owners learn the joys of horse ownership.... See More

Scottsdale Equestrian Academy, Inc. (SEA) is located at Beethe Arabians and housed within the first class training facility.

Contact us to schedule a lesson at a day and time that is convenient for you. You can learn a variety of disciplines from our instructors, including the popular styles of saddleseat and hunt seat.

Scottsdale Equestrian Academy, Inc is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization focusing on the education of the rich equestrian culture, history, and tradition surrounding the Arabian horse.

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Our lesson program is specifically designed to accommodate everyone from five years of age through adults, specializing in novice, timid or rusty riders. We offer classes in both English and Western as well as lunge line lessons in a safe, comfortable, and supportive environment.
Our riding classes teach a broad range of skills from the basics of learning to comfortably ride all three gaits, to the more advanced techniques of western showmanship, horsemanship, western pleasure, trail, hunter under saddle and equitation for the all-around show ring. We have something for everyone and whether you're a seasoned rider or a newbie, we can teach even the most timid rider to be confident on a horse.
As each person develops their skills at their own pace, it is important to us that you feel you are treated as an individual, and you receive the quality of instruction you require and deserve to support you in your riding journey.... See More