Beautiful Morning, Afternoon and Sunset Trail Rides!
Catalina Trail Rides
Catalina Riding Club offers Sonoran Desert experiences northwest of Tucson, Cañada Del Oro or San Joaquin area. With miles of trails, gorgeous mountain and city views, diverse wildlife, picturesque photo ops and real southwest adventure.
Rides from M White Stables (Rillito Road & San Joaquin Ave): daytime 1 hr $75 pp & 1.5 hrs $110 pp. Sunset 1 hr $85 pp, 1.5 hrs $120pp
Mountains or deserts northwest of Tucson: Daytime 1.5 hrs $130 pp. Sunset 1.5 hr $140 pp. The horses are trailered to these locations.We also offer remote 2, 3 or 4 hour unique daytime adventures. $200 pp 2 hours, each additional hour $75 pp). Leave the bustle of the city behind for a tranquil, authentic cowboy experience.
After booking, send a text alert to 520-833-7338 so we can confirm quickly. Since the new phone updates, the confirmation text often go to the text “spam” folder. Please give a minimum 2 hours text notice when you want to book a ride at M. White Stables. Text a 4 hour minimum notice for Offsite rides, as the horses are trailered out.
Unlike other stables, our horses don’t stand all day wearing saddles! We practice and teach Natural Horsemanship to our guests, for happier horses. Your mount is chosen specifically for you, by the criteria you give us in the booking form. NEVER underestimate your weight as it may delay your ride (we have draft horses capable of carrying 300+ lbs and there is no judgement here). We do encourage you to UNDERSTATE your RIDING ABILITY, if you are an experienced rider but want an easy going horse.
Enjoy the Flora and Fauna of the sonoran desert mountain foothills, on the back of a sure-footed stock horse. All rides include use of an approved riding helmet, a short safety lesson and a water bottle. We will take pictures of your ride and request a 5 star review if you enjoy your horseback adventure.
Please consider a kind gratuity for your hard working trail guide(s), the majority of their income comes from tips similar to a restaurant server. ($15 for 1hr, $20 for longer or trailered rides, per rider is average). There is a minimum $15pp (1 hour) and $20pp (1.5 hour) wrangler gratuity required for groups of 5 or more. Please pay it in advance or upon arrival.
All participants are required to complete our booking and online waiver forms.
All Age Riding Lessons
By appointment. All skill levels are welcome. Learn Horsemanship, Western & English riding, play with the mini farm animals! $85 per student. $75 group lessons. Click the “Book Now” button below. Fill in the form. Text the phone number and tell us you submitted a form. We also provide Kinder lead-line lessons for age 2-5yrs 20-25 min ride for $50 (must be accompanied by an adult).
We accept Zelle, Cash App or Apple Pay to #520-833-7338 to Pay for your ride at the time of booking. Credit cards are accepted over the phone (3% service fee). Payments are refundable minus $20 per rider with a 6 hour min notice. There is no refund If cancelled 2-6 hours from ride time, but fees can be applied to a rescheduled ride (minus $20 rebooking fee). Cancellation less than 2 hours, no-shows, or showing up but physically or mentally unable to ride for any reason, fees will not be refunded. Show proof of payment upon arrival.
You can reschedule the ride due to electrical storms or torrential downpour. If rescheduling is not an option we can refund minus a $20 booking fee. We will consider a refund for emergencies cancellation if proof is provided, such as an accident, medical or delayed flight (at our discretion).
To Pay with Apple Pay, text 520-833-7338.
To pay with Zelle, scan the code, choose your bank, and fill in payment information. Or pay with Zelle at 520-833-7338.
Who We Are
Catalina Riding Club is owned and managed by Rose and Robert English.
Rose Lindley English was born and raised in Tucson, where she got her first pony at age 10. She was a Texas barrel racer and turn-back rider for Tom Lyons cutting horse ranch in Grandview, Texas. Rose taught riding lessons and guided trail rides at the former Lazy K Bar Guest Ranch in Tucson. Rose has owned & managed Rockin’ B Riding Club, which is the #1 Horse Camp in Anchorage Alaska for 20 years. She was a Certified Horsemanship Association instructor, for both English and western riding. Studying under several natural horsemanship trainers over the years, she learned a deep understanding of horse psychology, and has the ability to teach her students and horses to communicate better, to be bold and confident. Rose has dedicated her life to the education and development of her horses and students. Many of her riders have gone on to enjoy successful equestrian careers.
After 30 years braving the cold winters of Alaska, Rose decided to head home with Bob and many of their finest school horses. They started Catalina Riding Club October 2023. They now spend quality time with family, and a new community of students and riders. Rose & Bob still own Rockin’ B Ranch and return each year to serve the students in their highly popular summer camp program.
Bob English is Rose’s biggest support system. He is the main caregiver of the horses, a wrangler, maintenance manager, lead mechanic and grounds keeper of Catalina Riding Club stables. If you see Bob around, thank him for all he does behind the scenes.
