Tourism is alive and well in Tucson, with close to four million visitors spending the night in the city every year. More than $2 billion are spent by tourists in Tucson each year, and the tourism industry creates more than 40,000 jobs.

Riders in Tucson are smart. In addition to the University of Arizona’s esteemed Equine Center, and its associated degree, the region hosts a number of stables that offer horseback lessons. Options range from beginner training to the biomechanics of equestrian performance.