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What Mesquite Trail Ride is...
A camping with your horse event. Everyone arrives Thursday and sets up their own camp area within our large camping area. Every day we have scheduled guided round trip horseback rides from camp. Every evening we provide dinner and live entertainment under the big tent. Everyday there is a lot of fun activities planned but you are not obligated to participate. We would love for you to consider joining us and invite your friends! Sunday, we tear down, and everyone is excited to return the following year!
MTR Provides....
We take care of many things, but not everything is included. Here are a few things we do to make your camping life easier.
*We provide Port-a-johns around camp to handle what port-a-johns handle.
*We provide fresh water delivered to your campsite area once daily for your horses, so you do not have to carry water very far.
*We provide a big tent to get some shade or get out of the rain depending on the weather.
*We provide tables and chairs for under the big tent or around the group campfire.
*We provide hot cowboy coffee every morning.
*We provide delicious hearty dinner every night.
*We provide nightly entertainment.
*We provide a relaxing environment to catch up with old friends and meet some new ones!
MTR does NOT provide
*MTR does NOT provide - Shelter for you to sleep nor shower facilities. We suggest you bring a tent, camper, LQ or Tepee, sleeping bag and extra blankets. Consider renting a camper or ask your neighbor if you can borrow theirs.
*MTR does NOT provide - Containment for your horse. We suggest you bring portable corrals or high tie line, remember tall trees can be sparse in Southern Arizona so be sure to bring a LONG rope.
*MTR does NOT provide - Food for your breakfast, lunch or snacks. However, we host a potluck style breakfast where you bring the fixings, and we cook it on a grill we have set up. As stated above we provide hot coffee at breakfast time.
*MTR does NOT provide or serve alcohol or alcoholic beverages. We usually have plenty of bottled water. And you are welcome to bring your own beverage of choice.
*MTR does NOT provide horses to ride. We suggest you bring your own horse or rent a horse from the horse rental company that we recommend. Ultimately that choice is YOURS, and that agreement is between you and that company.
*MTR does NOT provide Safety HELMETS. You should consider wearing one when you are riding. Horse can be unpredictable, and we promote safety FIRST!
*MTR does NOT guarantee you will have fun but unless you're a rock you will!