Therapeutic Ranch for Animals and Kids (TRAK) 3250 East Allen Road, Tucson, AZ 85718

"Our experience here was AMAZING! My daughter (age 6) and I came in a large group. They began with a brief and interesting overview of animals on the farm and their behavior, travelled across the farm getting to pet each and every animal small to large, got a lesson on horse groom and riding equipment, and finally ended with a wonderful ride around with Ditto for my daughter. The staff here are friendly, knowledgeable and so good with kids! You can also tell they treat their animals with care. I highly recommend TRAK!"

"TRAK is the perfect place for everyone. I came to this facility when I was 8 and I was a camper and after that I gave up on horses and equestrian work for a while. One day when I was 12 I decided to volunteer there. I was there almost every day and I got to know many of the staff members. Especially Cowboy Gil who is the ranch manager. After a few months of working at this ranch I moved away to San Diego and this was such a special place I come back every month to visit. This is truly the best place in Tucson and if you are into equestrian work this is the place for you."

"TRAK is such a magical place! My daughter’s riding instructor Tessa is one of our favorite parts of TRAK. If you’re looking for a riding instructor that will actually teach your child about horses & their behavior, technique & balance, & horsemanship from the ground up you should request lessons with Tessa. In addition to being a great & knowledgeable instructor, she also communicates with me regularly about my daughter’s progress, & what she’s planning to work on- she’s such an invaluable asset to TRAK!"

"My son and I volunteer here and we love it! Even though you're working it is a lot of fun too. They have petting zoo birthday parties that the kids absolutely love! They also have horseback riding lessons. The atmosphere is relaxed and it's so much fun here!"