Tanque Verde Ranch, Tucson, Arizona, USA
Famous for its variety of equestrian experiences with 180 horses available for lessons, trail rides though the Sonoran Desert, and horsemanship programmes, Tanque Verde also has a rich history of bandits and cattlemen, Apache warriors, Spanish explorers and gold prospectors.
Sitting on 60,000 acres of pristine desert landscape between Arizona's Rincon Mountains National Park and the Coronado National Forest, the traditional adobe walls and Santa Fe-style architecture perfectly complement the beauty of the surrounds, which play host to numerous other non-horse-centric activities, including fishing, tennis lessons; photography hikes; birding; and nature walks, and a ranch spa perfect for day's end relaxation.