Horse Boarding from Oct. - May.
Vacation Horse Boarding in Tucson & Horse Motel
Whether you're leaving town and need someone to take care of your horse(s), want to ride in Saguaro national park or Tucson area, or just passing through: Choose one of two ranch pens or the 60-foot round pen. Guests may also set up their own panels, portable electric fencing, or use HiTies.
What to Expect
Flexible Horse-Stay Options
China Cabinet Ranch is a small horse motel for travelers, not a full-service boarding barn. We provide the space, water barrels, and room to move; guests bring their horse’s feed and handle daily feeding and mucking.
Two Pen Options
Choose a roomy 24 × 24 partially covered pen or a 12 × 24 uncovered pen, subject to availability.
Flexible Setups
The 60-foot round pen may be used for the stay. Guests may also set up their own panels, portable electric fencing, or use HiTies.
Water & Self-Care
Water barrels are available. Guests provide feed and remain responsible for feeding and mucking throughout the stay.
Horse Motel and Camping Options
In addition to the two ranch pens listed below, the 60-foot round pen may be available for overnight stays. Guests may also set up their own panels, portable electric fencing, or use HiTies. Contact us with your dates, horse count, and rig size before you travel.
24 × 24
Partially Covered Pen
Call for current rate
- 24 × 24 pen
- Partially covered
- Access to water barrels
- 60-foot round pen available
Uncovered Pen
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- 12 × 24 pen
- Uncovered
- Access to water barrels
- 60-foot round pen available
Horse Camping
$30 per rig, per night
Plus $15 per horse, per night
Before your horse stays with us
Have a special request or an unusual rig? Contact us before arrival so we can confirm whether the ranch is the right fit.
What pen sizes are available?
What pen sizes are available?
The ranch has one 24 × 24 partially covered pen and one 12 × 24 uncovered pen. Availability depends on the dates of your stay.
Are there horse-stay options besides the two pens?
Are there horse-stay options besides the two pens?
Yes. A horse may stay in the 60-foot round pen. Guests may also set up their own panels, portable electric fencing, or use HiTies. Contact us in advance so we can confirm the best setup for your horse and rig.
Who handles feeding and mucking?
Who handles feeding and mucking?
Guests bring their horse’s feed and handle all feeding and mucking during the stay. China Cabinet Ranch is a self-care stop rather than a full-service boarding barn.
Is water available?
Is water available?
Yes. Water barrels are provided for visiting horses.
How do I reserve a horse-stay setup?
How do I reserve a horse-stay setup?
Call or email with your dates, number of horses, and rig size. A 50% deposit is required one week before arrival.
Before You Arrive
Check Availability for Your Dates
Tell us your travel dates, how many horses are coming, and whether you need camping space for a rig. We’ll confirm availability and the best available pen.