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                  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.


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


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. 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...
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Jake, Roscoe and Lookout the donkeys and Gilbert and Norman
our potbelly pigs are waiting to me 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
        
                           

Michelle is an experienced horsewoman, raised on a family cattle ranch in Bishop, California and southern Idaho.  She has been working as a trail guide in Arizona for many  years.  On the trail with Michelle, guests experience her gift for storytelling which leads to an interesting and fun riding adventure.


                
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.

Billy was raised in South Carolina, and worked as a jockey for many years. Not only is he an excellent horseman, but a talented singer and poet as well.  Billy will bring you back from your ride smiling every time.


Mary grew up on a small farm in Illinois, and worked as a zoo keeper at Brookfield Zoo in Chicago.  She will share her knowledge of the many plants and animals found in the Sonoran desert with you and your family.


Nate moved to Arizona from Missouri, where he lived on a cattle ranch with his family.  He rides the biggest of our horses, Tiana and BeBe, and can lead you on rides from one hour to five hours.  No horse is too big or tough, and can be seen occasionally riding bulls at the Buffalo Chip in town. 


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.