Three riders on horseback coming through Sonoran Desert brush and cactus.Photo: Kay El Bar Guest Ranch
Family ranch

Wickenburg, Arizona

Kay El Bar Guest Ranch

Wickenburg historic adobe ranch for about 25 guests with desert rides and arena penning.

Ranch demonstrations

Season
Ask the ranch
Ages
Riders 5+

What you'll do

  • Two rides a day except Sundays and holidays
  • Arena team penning and sorting when available, plus cutting demonstrations
  • Sport shooting, 3D archery, UTV tours, a pool and hot tub

When to go

  • Season dates aren't published
  • Specials run November 29 to December 19, 2026, and January 2 to 16, 2027
  • A weekend for women 21 and up runs March 11 to 14, 2027

Who it's for

  • Riders 5 and up; fast rides and team penning from 8
  • Small groups: the historic adobe ranch hosts about 25 guests

Good to know

  • No kids program or childcare; .22 shooting from 8, shotgun from 16
  • Riders are limited to 240 lb, and lessons are $20
  • The Whispering Hooves retreat adds cattle sorting and roping, but its dates aren't posted
  • Horsemanship
  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Sport shooting
  • Trail riding