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Horseback riding in New Mexico

We list 110 stables in New Mexico, in 45 cities. Santa Fe has the most, with 15. Per their reviews or their own websites, 31 offer guided trail rides, 57 give riding lessons and 42 board horses.

110Stables
45Cities
31Trail rides
57Lessons
42Boarding

Featured stables in New Mexico

Picked by Google rating times review count, with stables Google lists as riding schools or riding services first. Every city is listed below.

Grindstone Stables

523 Resort Dr

Trail ridesBeginnersMountain rides
4.8Rating
429Reviews
3Services

The Stables at Tamaya

1300 Tuyuna Trail

Trail ridesLessonsBeginners
4.9Rating
190Reviews
3Services

Horseback Riding at Cedar Crest Stables in the Cibola National Forest. Lodging/Vacation Rental

39 Snowline Rd

Trail ridesBoardingBeginners
4.8Rating
189Reviews
4Services

Turquoise Hills Riding Co

26 Vicksville Rd

Trail ridesLessonsBeginners
4.6Rating
183Reviews
6Services

Trail Rides at Running Horse Ranch

10159 Bosque Cir NW

Trail ridesLessonsBeginners
4.4Rating
166Reviews
4Services

El Paso Trail Rides

6864 McNutt Rd

Trail ridesLessonsBoarding
4.8Rating
110Reviews
4Services

45 New Mexico cities with riding stables

The number is how many stables we list in each city.

What stables here offer

A stable counts only when its Google reviews or its own website mention the service; the proof is on each stable's page. Links go to the New Mexico list when at least 3 stables here qualify, otherwise to the list for the whole country.

A barn aisle lined with wooden stall doors

Horse boarding in New Mexico

42 stables in New Mexico board horses, per their reviews or their own websites, including Horseback Riding at Cedar Crest Stables in the Cibola National Forest. Lodging/Vacation Rental (Cedar Crest), El Paso Trail Rides (Anthony), Serenity Stables (Los Lunas) and 39 more. Board types (full, partial, pasture or self-care) and rates differ from barn to barn, so visit and ask.

Horse boarding in New Mexico

Top-rated in New Mexico

Up to 10 New Mexico stables ranked by Google rating times review count. A stable needs 10 or more Google reviews to make the list; 60 here do.

Top-rated stables in New Mexico

New Mexico horseback riding FAQ

How many horseback riding stables are in New Mexico?
We list 110 stables in New Mexico, in 45 cities. A stable is listed only when its Google listing, its reviews or its own website show it offers riding or boarding to the public.
Which city in New Mexico has the most riding stables?
Santa Fe, with 15 stables. Next: Albuquerque (14) and Las Cruces (14).
Where can I go on a guided trail ride in New Mexico?
31 of the 110 stables we list mention guided trail rides in their reviews or on their own websites, including Grindstone Stables (Ruidoso), The Stables at Tamaya (Santa Ana Pueblo), Horseback Riding at Cedar Crest Stables in the Cibola National Forest. Lodging/Vacation Rental (Cedar Crest) and 28 more. 12 mention mountain rides and 6 mention sunset rides. Ride lengths and rider rules vary, so ask the stable. Trail rides in New Mexico.
Where can I take horseback riding lessons in New Mexico?
57 of the 110 stables we list mention riding lessons in their reviews or on their own websites, including The Stables at Tamaya (Santa Ana Pueblo), Turquoise Hills Riding Co (Los Cerrillos), Trail Rides at Running Horse Ranch (Albuquerque) and 54 more. 13 mention English riding and 16 mention Western riding. 39 say beginners are welcome. Riding lessons in New Mexico.
Where can I board a horse in New Mexico?
42 of the 110 stables we list board horses, per their reviews or their own websites, including Horseback Riding at Cedar Crest Stables in the Cibola National Forest. Lodging/Vacation Rental (Cedar Crest), El Paso Trail Rides (Anthony), Serenity Stables (Los Lunas) and 39 more. Ask each barn which board types it offers and whether it has openings. Horse boarding in New Mexico.
Are there pony rides, horse camps or therapeutic riding programs in New Mexico?
3 stables mention pony rides, 12 mention summer camps and 4 mention therapeutic riding, per their reviews or their own websites. Pony rides in New Mexico. Horse camps in New Mexico. Therapeutic riding in New Mexico.
Which New Mexico stable ranks first on Google numbers?
Ranked by Google rating times review count, Grindstone Stables in Ruidoso comes first, with 4.8★ from 429 reviews. The top-rated list for New Mexico ranks up to 10 stables with 10 or more reviews.
How much does horseback riding cost in New Mexico?
We don't list prices. Rates for rides, lessons and board are set by each stable and change, so ask the stable when you book.
Do New Mexico stables have age or weight limits for riders?
Each stable sets its own rider rules, and we don't list them. Call the stable and ask before you book, especially for young kids. Stable pages show Google hours where Google has them; call before you go.