About Spur Cross

Spur Cross Stable is located on the site of an 1870's gold mine. A visit to the ranch gives visitors a chance to step away from the hectic hustle of the city and enjoy the quiet solitude of the desert on our trusty horses, guided by our very informative, professional wranglers. We offer scenic trails, exceptional service, and reasonable rates.

The ranch is located four miles north of the town of Cave Creek, on the edge of the Spur Cross Ranch Conservation area. Our rides take us into the scenic Sonoran Desert, and the foothills of the Tonto National Forest, where riders experience a virtually undisturbed wilderness environment.

View from one of our trails, with Elephant Mountain in the background.

Seasonal changes bring variation to the landscape, from beautiful spring wildflowers, flowering cactus in May and running creeks during the winter season. You'll be sure to enjoy the scenic beauty along the trail.

Take a moment to enjoy our front porch, a fixture of the western ranch, where you can relax and reflect on the beauty of the area...

Jake, Roscoe and Lookout the donkeys and Gilbert and Norman our potbelly pigs are waiting to meet you!!!

Our Horses at Spur Cross

One of our favorite horses named "Heart" - Do you see the heart on his forehead?

Spur Cross is home to over 30 horses, which came to us from a variety of circumstances. Many of the horses are rescued from owners unable to care for them, or those which may have been mistreated. They each are given a new home and the best treatment an animal deserves.

Other animals living at the ranch include Gilbert and Norman our pot belly pigs, Sally the miniature African cow, Sugar, Smokey and Primo our miniature horses, Jack a African Pygmy goat, Roscoe, Jake and Lookout, our wandering tribe of donkeys who help keep the coyotes away.

Our Staff at Spur Cross

Yellowsnake (James) belongs to the Comanche tribe, he has an expansive knowledge of desert plants, animals and lore, as well as a fascinating life story, which he will be happy to share with his riders. Yellowsnake is an expert tracker and leads many of our half day and overnight rides.

Yellowsnake (James)

We have Seasoned wranglers, Randy, Jeff, and Cindy.

Kaitlyn is from Southern California and was raised with a love of horses. She grew up riding English with weekly lessons and was home schooled for a year so she could spend all day everyday riding and working with horses. Her transition to western trail riding has only made her grow as a rider. Kaitlyn is our office girl, who also tags along on some of our larger rides, and she is First Aid/ CPR certified. She is very outgoing and loves to meet new people and is glad to work at a facility where she can help share the joy of horseback riding with visitors.

Sandy works here at the ranch taking care of our critters both large and small. Her favorites are the mini horses, Jack our goat and Baron our retired race horse.

And of course Lee and Rhonda are always on hand to make sure that you have a safe and enjoyable riding experience while at Spur Cross Stable.

Lee and Rhonda Anderson, owners of Spur Cross Stable.