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One of the most graceful hoofed animals that reside on the plains of Arizona is the horse. These gentle creatures which were once part of the wild became domesticated thousands of years ago. Today they wear saddles and harnesses when they reached just two years old and enjoy an average of 25 years of life. These beautiful animals are given different names according to their age, a foal, a yearling, a colt, a filly a mare and a stallion, visitors can see horses of all ages and stages at the Arizona horse farms which are found across the southwestern state.
The horse ranches welcome visitors to experience the joy of horseback riding through rentals of horses on an hourly basis to trail through the wilderness of Arizona. Even if you have never ridden a horse before you can get private lessons or even a trail ride to see how you feel about it.
There are quality Arizona resorts and Phoenix resorts that provide bed and breakfast for affordable prices. Guests will be in close proximity to the horse farms where they can learn about breeding, boarding and even make a bid to buy a horse.
The horse ranch network in Arizona is by no means small, with a number of farms covering acres and acres of land, for example one farm covers a staggering 3,000 acres of land! Arizona is buzzing with equine products, breeding, training facilities, indoor and outdoor arenas and jumping arenas. The horse ranches are located in the mountainous regions, near beautiful streams and some just cover the rugged landscape. Visitors have the opportunity to get up close to these gracious animals by booking in advance with one of the many Arizona resorts and Phoenix resorts. Arizona simply is a haven for horse enthusiasts where animals have ample living spaces that accommodate their every need.
