Photo: Tanque Verde Ranch

Family ranchLuxury ranch

Tucson, Arizona

Tanque Verde Ranch

Tucson resort ranch by Saguaro National Park with daily rides, a spa, and a kids program.

Ranch work available

Season: Year-round
Ages: Kids program 4-12

What you'll do

Guided rides at a walk or lope, plus breakfast, sunset and half-day rides
Team penning: small teams move a small herd through a course into pens
Lake fishing, hikes, biking, archery, a spa, and indoor and outdoor pools

When to go

Hosts guests through the year, with summer and fall packages
A one-night package is available

Who it's for

Families, with a daily kids program in three age groups from 4 to 12
Couples who want resort comforts with riding

Good to know

All-inclusive covers lodging, meals, riding, hikes and the kids program; spa, private lessons and alcohol are extra
Riders are limited to 250 lb, and no minimum riding age is published
The site doesn't say how often team penning runs or whether it costs extra

Getting there

Tucson International, with paid transfers.

Family programs
Horsemanship
Hot tub
Pool
Trail riding

Ride for the brand. No branding required.

Burned on: Right rib on cattle
On record: Arizona Department of Agriculture brand book (opens in a new tab)To find it:
Owner index at the back of the book: Cote, Christopher
Look for brand 18944.