About Mesquite
Mesquite Ranch & Stables takes pride in the fact that you can always expect a clean, well-lit, secure, and inviting facility. It's important to us that everyone, both horses and humans, feel welcome when staying with us at Mesquite. Building community is an important part of our philosophy. You can expect potlucks, camp fires and field trips when staying with us.
It’s important to note that our ranch is located near Luke Airforce Base and next door to a dog boarding facility. While we love dogs and think jets are pretty cool, they can be loud throughout the day. If you or your horse is sensitive to noise, this may be something to consider before boarding.
We are community builders.
A healthy, thriving, and sustainable community doesn't just happen, it must be built and nurtured.
Every person that has become part of the Mesquite family shares in the desire to build something together. We believe in supporting both our small ranch community as well as the larger community of Litchfield Park.
We are more than just a barn that provides an excellent environment for you and your horses. We believe in giving back, in lending a hand, and in building strong connections. What does this look like at Mesquite? Our more experienced riders give advice, encouragement, and support to our newer riders. We attend each other's horse events and competitions. People who interact with the horses for companionship and to love on and care for are just as valued as those who train and compete.
Mesquite Ranch & Stables is also an emergency equine shelter through Equine Emergency Evacuation of Yavapai County for the state of Arizona for horses who are displaced due to wildfires. This is another way we are supporting the greater equine community.
And we don’t want to forget about your family. We work hard to create a space that the whole family (friends too!) will feel welcome to enjoy. We have a relaxing lounge where you may find a community puzzle in progress, a Little Free Library for adults and kids to enjoy, or others relaxing and enjoying each others company. We aren't just a boarding facility, we want to be an extension of your home. A place where you feel welcome, comfortable, and able to truly enjoy spending time with horses.
Meet the Owners
Adventurers at heart.
Tonja and Troy Lesmeister have always lived somewhat of an unconventional life. One that is full of both passion and adventure. As partners together, they’ve created a life together as strong builders of community. Up until more recently, Troy and Tonja have spent the majority of their lives living in the midwest. They have raised 5 children, as biological, foster and adoptive parents, and hosted over 50 exchange students over the years.
In 2019 they started a non-profit organization, Traveling with a Purpose, where they lead service trips around the world. In 2020, they took the leap to sell their family home of 19 years in Western Wisconsin and bought a 44’ RV to travel around the US with their youngest child.
When not living in their RV, the Lesmeisters are seasoned international travelers. Troy, an airline pilot, and Tonja, a Social Worker, combined their passion for travel and community and in February 2022 they purchased the ranch which is now, Mesquite Ranch and Stables.
Troy and Tonja strive to provide a clean, well-maintained facility where they nurture a sense of community so that visitors will love hanging out while spending time with their beloved horses.
