Cascade Trails Mustang Sanctuary

Witnessed an absolutely stunning sunset during a session at Cascade Trails Mustang Sanctuary. Thanks to Chris , Marissa , and Jules for having me out — their dedication and love for the animals shine through in everything they do. Getting to shadow the team and watch Marissa's incredible bond with the horses was such a special experience, and I'm continually inspired by how much the sanctuary grows and evolves each year I visit. Their seasoned wranglers keep a close eye on every rider and every horse, so you can feel comfortable, confident, and free to soak in the beauty of the High Desert while you ride. If you're planning a trip to the desert, I can't recommend a sunset ride here enough — you can book directly through mustangsanctuary.com. I always leave with a full heart.

A farmer in a cowboy hat tosses hay near stacked bales on a sunny ranch farm.
Woman in black cowboy hat sitting on wooden pallets interacting with white baby goats on a farm.
A cowgirl in a black hat and jeans saddles a white horse in a desert ranch setting with mountains and tents in background.
Woman in cowboy hat grooming a gray horse at a ranch during golden hour sunset.
Two cowboys in hats saddle a gray horse in an open desert landscape at golden hour.
A woman in a cowboy hat and jeans leads two horses across a sandy ranch under a clear blue sky.
Woman in cowboy hat standing beside a brown horse grazing in a desert landscape with mountains.
A young woman in a cowboy hat and crop top grooms a brown horse with a brush in warm golden light.
Young woman in cowboy hat and crop top grooming a brown horse outdoors in a sandy desert setting at golden hour.
A woman in a cowboy hat rides a white horse while a man in a hat assists her in a desert landscape.
Close-up of rider holding reins on a white horse with a western saddle in sunny outdoors.
Woman in cowboy hat riding a white Appaloosa horse across desert landscape with mountain backdrop at golden hour.
A cowgirl in a black hat gently pets a white speckled horse on a sandy ranch at dusk.
Woman in white dress and cowboy hat petting a black and white horse at a ranch fence during sunset.
Woman in white dress and cowboy hat stands beside a grazing horse at sunset in a desert landscape.
Black and white photo of a woman in cowboy hat holding a baby goat on a farm with goats in background.
Smiling woman in black cowboy hat holding a chicken while leaning against hay bales at golden hour.
Woman in brown dress and hat kisses baby goat at night farm under full moon.