What's New at Posh Canyon Stables
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Rides
1.5 Hour Trail Ride
$95
2 Hour Trail Ride
$120
3 Hour Trail Ride: River Ride
$185
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602-377-5002
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What's New?!
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8/16/25 We are now CPR, AED, and First Aid Certified
June 2025 now offered full time!!
July 2025, booking now available online!
8/16/25 We are now CPR, AED, and First Aid Certified
It's SUMMER weather still, so we are not offering anything longer than 1.5hrs until October!
We are actively offering Horseback Riding Lessons and are looking for more students! Adults and Children welcome!
All our mares who were on maternity leave had their babies and everyone had healthy deliveries! We were blessed with 2 fillies and 1 colt. The colt is offered For Sale again, his last sale fell through.
Articles about Horses and Horseback Riding
Fun Facts about Horse Teeth
Horses have what they call hypsodont teeth meaning they have teeth that erupt over a period of 20-30 yrs of their lifetime and then expire and eventually fall out. They develop sharp points on the sides of their teeth because of the way they chew. They don't chew up and down, they chew side to side in a grinding motion. This is how sharp points form on the outside of the teeth, but the rest of the tooth stays flat. Because domestic horses have quality forage and they aren't eating sticks and rocks like they would in the wild, they need these sharp points filed down on an annual basis. No more sharp points poking their cheeks! -Horses have 36-44 teeth -Stallions have canine teeth which are used for fighting. Mares rarely ever have canine teeth. -Baby horses typically develop wolf teeth that are similar to our wisdom teeth. They don't need them and they get in the way of the bit on a bridle, so these should be removed before the horse gets started under saddle. They will be more comfortable!
Caring for the Pregnant Mare:
A mare is the proper name for a female horse. Mares do not get spayed unless absolutely necessary due to medical reasons because of the high complexity of a mare's reproductive system. There is a high risk of complications when attempting to spay a mare so this is why we don't spay them! *Mares are pregnant for approximately 340 days (11 months+) *It is recommended to give them a vaccine called a pneumabort vaccine at 5, 7, and 9 months pregnant. It protects against Equine Herpesvirus type 1, which can make a mare abort her pregnancy if they contract it. *Even though the mare is pregnant she still needs exercise. When she's in her final trimester (226 days on) she should still be given plenty of turn out but no more riding and that's when we put our mares on "Maternity Leave" *A mare's nutrition requirements do not increase until the last trimester and then it increases by 15-20%. *A mare's nutrition requirements during lactation after parturition (birthing) increases by 60-90% to support milk production for her new foal.
How Horseback Riding Lessons Can Enhance Your Trail Ride Experience
What is the benefit of riding lessons before a trail ride? Taking lessons before going on a trail ride gives you the opportunity to learn safety and mechanics of horses and horseback riding while in a controlled environment. Learning the following principles will make your trail ride experience more rewarding and enjoyable. You will go into that trail ride with much more confidence, pride, and understanding. Taking lessons before a trail ride is a great way to ✨ Safety prep: ✅ Learn Control (including Emergency Stops and back up maneuvers) ✅ Develop Balance ✅ Build Proper Riding posture (which will make your trail ride much more comfortable!!) ✅ Learn how to check the horse’s equipment and recognize any faults. It is also a great way to develop ✨ Knowledge: ✅ Learn how to read what a horse is communicating ✅ Learn how to saddle up and the ins and outs of prepping the horses for their rides 🐴 ✅ Understand a horse’s biomechanics and how they process their environment We have received such great feedback from our clients who have signed up for our 3 lessons and a 1.5hr trail ride package, and we want to continue offering it at a discounted rate through November 2026. We highly recommend taking lessons before a trail ride and strongly encourage it. It makes the experience that much better and more personable :) You will have a chance to develop a genuine connection with your horse. What an amazing opportunity!