It’s not often when a new horse camp lopes into existence. And, even more rare, is to find one totally off the grid—not hooked up to conventional sources of electricity and water. But this off-the-beaten-path camp offers some of the best views of the desert you can enjoy from the back of a horse.
Some of our riding friends had spoken enthusiastically about Ride Out Ranch (rideoutranch.com). After hearing about their adventures, we wanted to see what it was like in person and hear the story behind it. So, we loaded up our horses, Cody and Jake, and headed to Florence, Arizona.
For being in such an isolated location, it was relatively easy to get to from the highway. No one wants to beat up their living-quarters trailer on a rutted, dirt road. And we had no problems with our living quarters. However, if you have a longer trailer, you may want to drive in first without your trailer and check out the last turns and dip in the road.
Florence is located south of Phoenix. On Arizona Highway 79, travel one mile south
