Did you know there are over 250 wild horses near Scottsdale?🐴 The Salt River wild horses roam the lower Salt River area within the Tonto National Forest - a 40-minute drive from Old Town Scottsdale. These mustangs descend from horses brought by 16th-century Spanish explorers and the Akimel O’odham Native American tribe. They’re often seen along the riverbanks, cooling off in the river or crossing the riverbed. Interested in seeing the Salt River wild horses? They can be seen at: 📍Coon Bluff Recreation Area 📍Granite Reef Recreation Area 📍Phon D Sutton Recreation Area #wildhorses #wildhorse #saltriver #saltriverhorses #tonto #tontonationalforest #wildmustang #horsesofinstagram #wildlife #scottsdale #scottsdaleaz #scottsdalearizona #experiencescottsdale 📸: swgoudge