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History

Welcome back, El Sultan

Welcome back, El Sultan

  As we mark our 100th year as Arizona's oldest dude ranch, and indeed amongst the oldest in the country, paying tribute to such a legacy has taken us to many endearing memories. The thousands of guests who have graced our doorsteps, leaving their lasting...

Feature article in USA Today

Feature article in USA Today

A young Miko Lorta studying the daily riding orders  Saddle up for adventure: Dude ranch foreman shows you the ropes at Circle Z Ranch What do people do on a dude ranch? Get a glimpse of life on the range There are many good reasons that the Circle Z Ranch in...

Filming of Oklahoma! In the San Rafael Valley

Filming of Oklahoma! In the San Rafael Valley

FROM THE ARCHIVES OF ARIZONA HIGHWAYS, April 1955 EDITOR'S NOTE: As Editor Robert Stieve noted in our April issue on Sonoita-Patagonia, that region of Arizona was the filming location for the musical Oklahoma!, released in 1955. The April 1955 issue of Arizona...

New Ranch Logo

New Ranch Logo

We are thrilled to introduce our new Logo for the Circle Z Guest Ranch, which will be used in many different ways including embroidered on our popular ranch wear items in our gift shop. Imagining this new design was a creative group effort, with many members of our...

The Story of El Sultan, a Carthusian Stallion

The Story of El Sultan, a Carthusian Stallion

Since our inception in 1926 we have been known for our fine breeds of horses. Circle Z Ranch’s first and most notable stallion was a Carthusian Stallion named El Sultan, and this is his story. Heavy in foal, a Spanish mare from the Spanish royal stables of Marquis de...