Robinson Ranch, Phoenix

Fancy, Dusty, Harley, and Bella; these are the names of a few of the horses that trot and gallop at Robinson Ranch, carrying children and adults on their backs. John Robinson, a lifelong horseman, opened the ranch in 2000 in order to help individuals with mental and emotional challenges through equine therapy. Today, the ranch's instructors teach traditional horseback-riding lessons as well as therapeutic programs. Additionally, Robinson and his team host events such as petting zoos, Western barbecues, and hayrides.