Horses may no longer be the primary method of transportation in Arizona, but our cowboy roots run deep. Travel back in time to the Old West at Koli Equestrian Center in Chandler, where you can enjoy a horse-drawn wagon ride through the sprawling desert landscape. It’s such a relaxing way to take in the scenery!
If you’ve ever wanted to ride through the Arizona desert on a horse with no name - or in a carriage attached to one - a trip to Koli Equestrian Center in Chandler has your name written all over it.
TripAdvisor/Management You’ll find the center directly behind The Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass, in the heart of the Gila River Indian Reservation.
While horseback riding is the main attraction here, guests can also enjoy a relaxing wagon ride through the vast, beautiful landscape.
Facebook/KOLI Equestrian Center The rides are private, so whether you’re looking to share a special moment with your other half or have some old-fashioned family bonding time, we can’t think of a better activity.
For a blissful 45 minutes, you’ll trot along at a leisurely pace and take in the surroundings.
TripAdvisor/davidrenteria123 Despite being just minutes from downtown Phoenix, you’ll feel like you’ve stolen away to the middle of nowhere.
Sweeping mountain vistas promise to leave you breathless, as do the majestic wild horses grazing in the field in front of the lofty peaks.
TripAdvisor/Bandonman How’s this for a picture-perfect scene?
The cost for the wagon ride is $25 per person aged six or older (children under six are not permitted).
TripAdvisor/davidrenteria123 Please note: reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance, and there is a five-person minimum.
Koli Equestrian Center has several other unique activities, including cattle drives, group trail rides, cowboy games such as hatchet throwing, and more.
Facebook/KOLI Equestrian Center The opportunities to travel back in time to the Old West and explore the wide-open desert terrain are virtually endless.
Address: 6940 West Broken Ear Road, Chandler, AZ 85226.
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Visit the Koli Equestrian Center website or Facebook page to learn more and/or book a wagon ride.
TripAdvisor/Management
You’ll find the center directly behind The Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass, in the heart of the Gila River Indian Reservation.
Facebook/KOLI Equestrian Center
The rides are private, so whether you’re looking to share a special moment with your other half or have some old-fashioned family bonding time, we can’t think of a better activity.
TripAdvisor/davidrenteria123
Despite being just minutes from downtown Phoenix, you’ll feel like you’ve stolen away to the middle of nowhere.
TripAdvisor/Bandonman
How’s this for a picture-perfect scene?
Please note: reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance, and there is a five-person minimum.
The opportunities to travel back in time to the Old West and explore the wide-open desert terrain are virtually endless.
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Have you ever taken a horse-drawn wagon ride at Koli Equestrian Center? If so, we’d love to hear all about your experience in the comments section below! Check out our previous article for another place in Arizona where the Old West is still alive and well.
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Address: KOLI Equestrian Center, 6940 W BROKEN EAR RD, Chandler, AZ 85226, USA
