Guestbook

It was a fantastic experience! Everyone had their own perspective; the scenery was great - who knew there was a natural waterfall in our backyard?! A unique and fantastic family bonding adventure. Fun and relaxing for our out of town guests. A very memorable Thanksgiving for sure!

Hello, While planning a vacation with my Daughter to AZ, we decided to go Horseback Riding in the Deserts of Arizona. I consulted with several places before choosing Wind Walkers. I spoke with "Joseph" via phone and felt so comfortable and knew he was trustworthy in his conversation. Upon arrival, Joseph was the one! We also had the pleasure of meeting Debbie, very sweet Lady! The Trailers were very clean and orderly, and we felt so confident in our ride to be, and could not wait to experience! Whether you are a Novice or Experienced, they have the Ride for you. We enjoyed the desert. Joseph took his time with us explaining every step of the way. The different types of Catcus were just amazing alone. The Horses are very well maintained and highly trained, no fear here! I felt like I could comfortably ride a horse with walk , trot or gallop after my experience with "Wind Walkers" I highly recommend and will be back next year for the 5 hr Ride! Blessings, Billie & Georganna Davisson

This is my second year in a row to go out for a full day ride, and my first time with Milton Joseph. As was the case last year, it was another fantastic time and Joseph was a superb guide. Upon request, I was able to be paired up with another experienced rider and horse owner (Karen). So that added to the fun, and resulted in a new friend. We have already talked out going out together next year as there is a good chance we'll be there together again. One new adventure for me was seeing rattle snakes - luckily hearing them first! While I wasn't about to get off my horse to take a closer look, Joseph did and managed to get some memorable pictures on my camera, which I have attached. Because of his knowledge of their behavior, it wasn't as scary as I would have thought. But, I was happy watching from a safe distance on top of my reliable stead! At my request, I was able to ride the same horse as last year, the lovely Arial. Certainly an adventure I would recommend again for experienced riders that want some fun on horse-back away from home. And the only way, in my opinion, to really enjoy the desert scenery.

Wonderful! It snowed the night before, and the "natives" were giddy. We saw snowmen perched on car roofs and snowball fights in nearby golf courses en route to the trailhead. Barry met us on two beautiful roping quarterhorses and took us up and down challenging trails. The vistas were gorgeous; the snow on top of saguaro cactus and the waterfall equally so. My novice riding wife did more trotting than she ever had, and I cantered wherever the footing and slopes permitted. Barry willingly answered all of our equine care and handling questions. We want to go back - this was a truly memorable experience! Many thanks to everyone at Windwalker for enabling us to do this!

Joseph was one of the friendliest and kindest persons i have met. This experience was breathtaking and exciting! I never stopped laughing and smiling the entire ride! Thank you for possibly the best experience of my life!

Windwalkers, I was so excited to come and ride after talking with Milton on the phone who stated that we would be able to canter with the horses. Unfortunately that was not our experience, instead we walked the horses for two hours. I was told that your company offered a different experience then other stables, but we walked one horse behind the next so other then the beautiful location, I was disappointed. Reggie Roy

Joseph, We had a wonderful time on our half day ride. Words can't express the degree of tranquility and adventure we found in the experience or the sense of renewal we came away with. We truly appreciate the time you and Shelly invested in coordinating our ride, and the friendship we found in you. We're already planning the next trip and hope to join you for the dessert in bloom (if Aerial and Nita will have us that is!) THANK YOU!

My friend and I were on a cross-country road trip, and were excited to find Windwalker on the internet. We are both experienced riders, and were looking for an advanced trail ride with well-cared for horses. We called the woman Shelly who books the rides about 10 different times, and she was very patient and helpful as she worked with our ever-changing plans and our financial constraints. She reminded us that we needed to be ready for a summer morning ride no later than 7am for the type of ride we were planning to do, which was helpful because he had not considered how hot it would get for the horses later in the day. Initially, we were worried about the price, but when our horses arrived with competition-grade tack, new shoes, and a healthy appearance, we knew our money was being well-spent on the upkeep of some tremendously athletic Arabians. I appreciated that our guide Joseph was punctual, professional, and willing to lend half-chaps along with the standard equipment. Joseph was very knowledgeable about the local landscape, and he was able to answer every science question that I, a teacher, could fire at him. I appreciated his connections with each of his horses, and it was indicative of the overall high quality of horsemanship and care that are hallmarks of Windwalker. We enjoyed our walk-trot-canter ride, and were especially grateful for Joseph's willingness to stop for photo and video opportunities. I hope to be back in the are again to experience the desert as only Windwalker can facilitate. THANK YOU!

We had a great time visiting the ghost town of Humbug, Arizona. Few people ever get into this remote area because the private property is impounded by a locked gate. We breezed in with the Windwalker folks through some pristine Sonoran desert, navigating the Jeep down a deep canyon, and through a roaring creek, into Humbug, a hidden jewel. Many well-preserved 1930s buildings, machinery, and impressive stoneworks were in view, along with some ruined stone structures dating back to the original 1880s miners. We spent some time strolling around the "neighborhood," which held many photo ops and mysteries. David, the friendly caretaker, spent several hours explaining the region's geography, geology, and pioneer mining stories of the small settlement, as well as demonstrating how to pan for gold in Humbug Creek. We even found a few small particles of gold! Later, we safely ascended a white-knuckle road up into the surrounding mountains, taking in the incredible views, finally stopping at the Pero Bonito mine. Several shafts and tunnels are in the area, and we took a walk of surprising depth into an untouched mining tunnel where David showed us the evidence of successful mining there. It was amazing to consider how hard men have worked to extract precious minerals from deep within the Earth. A mountain lion even watched us (from a long, safe distance!) before disappearing. We definitely want to go back! Shane & Michelle Anthem, AZ

Despite a few mixups at the start of the day and the late start I had a great time. The weather was beautiful and Barry was a wonderful and informative guide. Smoke was a pleasure to ride. The countryside is simply breathtaking and horseback was a perfect way to experience it. I am looking forward to a return trip with friends! Thank you to Barry, Smoke and Shelly!

We had a GREAT time with Dan during the full day photography workshop to Indian Mesa. I am new to photography, but the tips that Dan gave me during the trip created amazing pictures!! My husband and I both enjoyed the drive out to Indian Mesa, the hike, exploring on top of Indian Mesa, and all of the information that Dan gave during the entire trip! We have traveled quite a bit and have done a variety of "excursions" but this is one of the best yet! We highly recommend this trip!!!!!