Photo: Circle Z Ranch

Family ranch

Patagonia, Arizona

Circle Z Ranch

Patagonia riding ranch in the Santa Rita foothills, open late October through April.

Ranch work available

Season: Late Oct – Apr
Ages: Riders 6+
Guests: Only 20 guests at a time

What you'll do

10 to 12 rides a week in groups of six or fewer, with three lessons a week
Barrel racing, pole bending and team penning with steers in the arena
Roping demonstrations by the cowboys, and a heated pool

When to go

Open end of October through April
Sunday-to-Sunday weeks, or four-night Sunday-to-Thursday stays
Reduced rates November 29 to December 17, 2026, and in January

Who it's for

Families with kids 6 and up who ride, with child rates under 6 and 6 to 12
Riders who want small groups, about 100 horses and access to national forest land

Good to know

No riding on Sundays, and riders are limited to 275 lb
No kids program or childcare
No liquor license, so bring your own; wifi reaches only the cantina
Cancellation needs 90 days' notice

Getting there

Tucson International, 65 miles. No ranch transfers, and Phoenix is 175 miles.

Horsemanship
Pool
Trail riding

Ride for the brand. No branding required.

Burned on: Left hip on horses
On record: Arizona Department of Agriculture brand book (opens in a new tab)To find it:
Owner index at the back of the book: Circle Z Ranch Inc
Look for brand 14115.