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Horseback riding in Ruidoso, NM

We list 1 stable in Ruidoso, New Mexico: Grindstone Stables. Its reviews or its own website mention guided trail rides, beginner riders and mountain rides.

Grindstone Stables

523 Resort Dr

Trail ridesBeginnersMountain rides

4.8Rating

429Reviews

3Services

What Grindstone Stables offers

Trail rides, lessons and boarding are listed apart. A service shows here only when the stable's Google reviews or its own website mention it.

Trail rides in Ruidoso

1 stable here mentions guided trail rides:

Grindstone Stables per 3 reviews

Also mentioned here: mountain rides (1).

“Wrangler we had were very polite and a joy to be around.”

★★★★★ Bill, Sep 2025 · Google review of Grindstone Stables

Trail rides in New Mexico

Riding lessons

Grindstone Stables doesn't mention riding lessons in its reviews or on its website. That doesn't mean it isn't offered: call and ask. 57 stables across New Mexico do.

Riding lessons in New Mexico

Horse boarding

Grindstone Stables doesn't mention boarding in its reviews or on its website. That doesn't mean it isn't offered: call and ask. 42 stables across New Mexico do.

Horse boarding in New Mexico

What riders say about Grindstone Stables

Our experience at Grindstone Stables was one of the highlights of our trip. This is a wonderful family run business, and you can tell they genuinely care about both their customers and their horses. The owner's daughter and her family led our ride, and they were fantastic.

★★★★★ Explorer, Aug 2026

Excerpts from public Google reviews.

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Horseback riding near Ruidoso

Bent 1 · 16 mi
Tularosa 1 · 27 mi
Alamogordo 1 · 32 mi
Roswell 1 · 54 mi

Stable count and straight-line distance between city centers.

Ruidoso horseback riding FAQ

Is there a riding stable in Ruidoso?: Yes. Grindstone Stables is at 523 Resort Dr. It has 4.8★ from 429 Google reviews. We list 110 stables across New Mexico.
Where can I go on a guided trail ride in Ruidoso?: Grindstone Stables mentions guided trail rides, per its reviews or its own website. Ride lengths and rider rules vary, so ask the stable.
Where can I take horseback riding lessons in Ruidoso?: Grindstone Stables doesn't mention lessons in its reviews or on its website. 57 stables across New Mexico do: see riding lessons in New Mexico.
Where can I board a horse in Ruidoso?: Grindstone Stables doesn't mention boarding in its reviews or on its website. 42 stables across New Mexico do: see horse boarding in New Mexico.
Are Ruidoso stables open today?: Each stable's page shows its Google hours where Google has them, and the cards above show whether a stable is open now. Stables change hours with the season and the weather, so call before you go.
How much does horseback riding cost in Ruidoso, and are there age or weight limits?: We don't list prices or rider limits. Each stable sets its own rates and rules for riders, so ask the stable when you book.
What other towns near Ruidoso have riding stables?: Bent (1 stable, 16 mi), Tularosa (1 stable, 27 mi) and Alamogordo (1 stable, 32 mi).

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