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What happens when a 1,000-pound animal chooses to trust you? It doesn't happen because you're stronger. It doesn't happen because you're louder. It happens because you've earned that trust through patience, consistency, and clear communication. That's one of the...
When people imagine a western vacation, they often picture sweeping mountain views, quiet trails, and the rhythmic sound of hoofbeats beneath a saddle. While guests experience the excitement and freedom of horseback riding, there's another story unfolding every...
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...
How can you Choose the perfect guest ranch for a solo trip, a family trip, or a vacation with your friends? A guest ranch is an outdoor adventure vacation that is sought out by travelers of all ages and all levels of riding experience. It is the perfect vacation...
The Circle Z Ranch is officially open for our 96th Season as Arizona's Oldest Guest Ranch! Our Ranch family is excited to serve you on your horseback riding vacation this season. Our off season was filled with fixing fences (always!) and working with our young...
Equine Dentistry is an important piece in the health of any horse. The teeth of horses are designed to grow and change throughout their lives, and physical issues can arise when the teeth grow unevenly or become damaged. The digestion of food begins in the mouth from...
Announcing our Fall 2021 Re-Opening! Arizona’s Original Dude Ranch begins our 95th season on October 31st and we are thrilled to welcome our friends back to Southern Arizona! Though much at the ranch has changed over the years, so much has remained unchanged:...
This year we spent a considerable amount of time exploring for, and developing new trails around the ranch property for our guests to enjoy come this Fall. Some of the trails open up new terrain and some incorporate old routes with a new twist! We thought it would be...
As horse owners, we find the need to move horses from one place to the other, whether it is a few miles or a few hundred miles. When I first started hauling long distances with my horses, I searched for helpful tips on doing this safely. With research and...
The Circle Z Ranch owns one of the largest private horse herds in Arizona, and keeping our herd healthy, both physically and mentally, takes diligence and a team approach of our staff. Giving the highest levels of care is what good ranches do, and the rewards...
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...
CIRCLE Z GUEST RANCH By Jen Zeller If you’ve ever dreamed of riding in a place that looks like it could be from a Western Film, then you’ve got to get to Patagonia, Arizona, to Circle Z Guest Ranch. The ranch was started in 1926 and is the original guest ranch in...
Introducing young horses into the riding herd at the Circle Z Ranch is a process that takes several years and starts with the foundation of trust, which is the basis for all future training. Their first year of life is spent out in the mare pasture with their moms,...