Rodeo, Ranching & Horseback
Adventures
Also visit Historic Hotels & Bed and Breakfasts
The American Southwest was founded
on hard work, horseback, ranching and farming. Folks today are
looking for adventure that can't be found in the large cities.
So they come to New Mexico for a promise of Wild West adventure,
beautiful vistas, peace and quiet and Southwest hospitality.
Those who discover New Mexico are not disappointed.
The outfits listed below can
offer you hands-on, (or standby and watch) adventures. Some offer
very nice accommodations, too. So pack your jeans, boots, and
sense of adventure and join us in the Land of Enchantment for
some really great adventures you will remember for a lifetime.
- Adventures in the Great Outdoors
- Taos, NM (505) 758-7332
- Angel Fire Resort Stables - Custom horseback rides, cattle round-ups,
fishing, panning for gold and more! Angel Fire, NM (800) 633-7463
- Bear Creek Adventures LC - Specializing
in trail rides, wagon rides, chuckwagon dinners, pack trips and
big game hunts. Our trail rides, hunts and pack trips are conducted
in the Pecos Wilderness and the Santa Fe National Forest. We
are also the only company permitted by the City of Santa Fe to
conduct carriage rids on the plaza. Our summer activities are
based at the lovely Glorieta Conference Center, 20 minutes from
Santa Fe. Contact us and visit our Web site. Pecos, NM (505)
757-6229
- Bitter Creek Stables - Red River, NM (505) 754-2587
- Bluewater Canyon Ranch - Horse
and guest ranch. Luxury accommodations, an internationally inspired
cuisine, riding lessons (beginners from age 12 and older will
receive a careful step-by-step introduction to horses and horsemanship),
trail rides through spectacular country and a well equipped game
room to pass the evening hours. This 320-acre ranch offers up
to eight guests memorable vacations. Located in Weed, NM (505)
687-2858 or bluewater@pvtn.net
- Bobcat
Pass Wilderness Adventures
- Horseback riding trip;
1 Hour, 2 Hour, Half Day and even all day! Fishing, hunting,
snowmobiles and cowboy entertainment! Red River, NM (505)
754-2769
- Broken
Saddle Riding Company
- Horseback riding trips can include the Madrid Overlook, La
Bajada Overlook, Devil's Canyon, Crooked Hat Canyon, Elkins Canyon,
Cash Entry Mine, Grand Central Silver Mine, Franklin Ridge and
Miner's Trail. For experienced and unexperienced riders. Cerrillos,
NM (505) 470-0074
- Burnt Well Guest Ranch - Traditional
Western hospitality in a breathtaking setting. Burnt Well Guest
Ranch is a small, family-owned and operated ranch in the warm,
sunny climate of New Mexico, 16 miles from the nearest highway,
35 miles from the nearest town, with three generations living
on the ranch. This is not a dude ranch but an actual working
cattle and sheep ranch. Their easy, warm hospitality have kept
them busy for the past 24 years entertaining guests from Vermont
to Brazil and many places in between. From week-long guests to
parties or family reunions of over 100, they know how to make
you feel welcome and they like to have fun. Get away from the
high-tech, fast-paced life, so many have found themselves in.
Visit us. Near Roswell, NM Toll free at (866-729-0974 or (505)
347-2668
- Caprock Creek Ranch Adventures,
Inc. The Caprock Creek
families invite you to join them for a look at cowboy life on
a working ranch. Breathtaking scenery and wildlife native to
the area. Chuck wagon meals, "tall tales," horseshoes
and good ole country music. Try your hand at "ropin, hikin
or cowchip throwin." Also guided walks and leather tooling
demonstrations. Special events available are Easter Sunrise Service
or plan business retreats, family reunions, school field trips
and even weddings. Join us for a great Western adventure.
Adventures are by reservation only. San Jon is 3 hours east
of Albuquerque, NM or 1 1/2 hours west of Amarillo, TX. Caprock
Creek is located at 1710 A Quay Road 50, San Jon, NM. Call
us at 1-888-GIDDY-UP
- Chihenne Ranch
- Horseback riding, Indian site visits, hiking, gold and silver
mine visits, cattle roundups, cattle branding, 4-wheel off road
trips, visits to ghost towns and much more. Located in the beautiful
Black Range near Winston, NM (505) 743-1602
- Corralitos Ranch - See the West from the back of a horse.
Horseback trail rides throughout historic Corralitos Ranch, Doña
Ana County and southwest New Mexico! Even into Mexico. Indian
and cowboy ranching history, moonlight rides in the summer, old
Western town for rent and more. Located just west Las Cruces,
NM (505) 640-8184 or 527-4242
- Desert-High Country Stables - Guided horseback rides through the
Lincoln National Forest & Sacramento Mountains, home of Smokey
the Bear. By hours, half day & full day rides. Ruidoso
Downs, NM (505)378-4559
- Double E Buffalo and Cattle Ranch - Riding and ranching vacations.
Gila, NM (505) 535-2048
- Dripping Springs Ranch - experience the spirit of western adventure
on this 7,000 acre cattle ranch with first class accommodations
for those who appreciate fine art, upscale ranch cuisine and
wide openspaces! Horseback riding with working cowboys, hiking,
wagon rides, bird watching, "cowboy breakfasts" &
hot tubs! Mountainair, NM (505) 423-3360
- Elite Outfitters
- High-country trail
rides into the White Mountain Wilderness. Small groups or large
and all experience levels.Pay by the hour, half-day or full-day!
All types of big game hunting trips and pack trips. Check out
the web site for more information. Ruidoso, NM (505) 257-5379
- Fort Stanton Special Management
Area - Caving, hiking,
biking and horseback riding. Explore more than 25,000 acres of
back country in Fort Stanton, where the 19th-century cavalry,
Buffalo Soldiers, Kit Carson and Billy the Kid roamed and soldiered.
Fort Stanton Cave has 8 miles of passage to roam around in. The
entire area, except the state historic fort / correctional facility
are public lands for your enjoyment. Camping and picnics permitted
on BLM public lands within Fort Stanton Special Management Area.
Camps must be located 1/4 mile from paved highways, and no more
than 100 feet from a designated road or the Rio Bonito River.
Check with your local BLM field office about permits and permission,
or call the Roswell Field Office at (505) 627-0272. Located
60 miles west of Roswell on U.S. Highway 380, and 15 miles east
of Ruidoso/Alto, via State Road 220. Other activities at
the FSSMA include:
- Tlaloc Mountain Biking Trail - 18.6 miles longs, elevation from 6,200
to 7,100 feet, easy to moderate.
- Capitan Horse and Mountain
Bike Trail - 7.5 miles
long, elevation from 6,200 to 6,800 feet, few areas steep and
rocky, easy to difficult.
- Lincoln Horse and Mountain
Bike Trail - 10 miles
long, elevation from 6,200 to 6,800 feet, steep and rocky in
places, easy.
- Rio Bonito Petroglyph National
Recreation Hiking Trail
- Explore the distant past on this trail where the prehistoric
Mogollon Indians lived. View ancient petroglyphs. 2 miles long.
Easy to moderate.
- Geronimo Trail Guest Ranch -
We invite you to experience the adventure of the Geronimo Trail
in beautiful Winston NM! We are a family owned and operated Guest
ranch offering a wide variety of unique outdoor experiences including
horseback riding, hiking, native american ruins, outdoor games,
spa packages and much more! Take a look around and contact us
to book your adventure, the summer is filling up fast! Winston,
NM (505) 772-5157 or gtranch@gilanet.com
Gila Wilderness Ventures - Fun on horseback, year 'round!
22 years in business. Choose from hourly, half-day or all day
rides. Pack trips and drop camps are also available. Great horses
for riders of all levels of experience. Located at the edge of
the remarkable Gila Wilderness on Whitewater Mesa, three miles
off U.S. 180 on N.M. 159 (Bursum Road), halfway between Glenwood
and the old mining town of Mogollon. Any size group is welcome.
Call for reservations or more information. Glenwood, NM Call
toll free 1-866-677-2008 or (505) 539-2800
- Half Moon Outfitters & Cattle Co - El Prado, NM (505) 751-3544
- Hartley Guest Ranch - 200 miles of trails for horseback riding or
ATV. Other ranch activities include: working cattle, cattles
drives, branding (in season), cowboy camp outs, fishing, campfires,
and hiking. Discover ancient Indian sites, dinosaur bones, and
unusual geological formations on the property. Great food, luxurious
accomodations. Transportation from airport available. Roy,
NM (800) OUR-DUDE or info@hartleyranch.com
- JX
Ranch - The JX Ranch
is a 7,000-acres working cattle ranch and guest ranch, not a
"dude ranch," located in northeastern New Mexico. On
this scenic ranch we pasture around 500 head of cattle (yearling
steers). During the summer months we take in guests, no more
than four at a time, who want to ride horseback and experience
life on a cattle ranch and get to drive cattle to new pastures.
We offer a relaxed atmosphere, good ranch-horses, and a real
cattle ranch experience! Tucumcari, NM (505) 487-2419 or vacation@jxranch.com
- Lazy R Ranch Wilderness Adventures - Hike & ride the wild country with
this unspoiled, working cattle ranch. Not a dude ranch, but a
real ranch. Write for more information at HC 30, Box 250 Winston,
NM 87943-9502
- Lodge at Chama - Elk hunting, trophy class Fly Fishing, winter
sports. Chama, NM (505) 756-2133
- Marakios Ranch - Horseback riding for experienced riders. All
rides begin in the morning. Trips are 2 hours, up to all day.
SPECIALTY.....5-6 hour ride into the historic Cerrillos Hills
Park, lunch included! Maximum of 4 riders per trip. For rates,
reservations and more details, please contact annieokl@aol.com
Cerrillos, NM (505)473-1038
- Maynard Ranch-Two Bit Cattle Company - Horseback riding, horsecare program,
Cowboy Golf, fishing, horseshoes, guided nature hikes, hay rides,
cattle drives, archeological digs, campfire cookouts, local town
with antiques, museums, Indian artifacts, "Kids Corral"
petting zoo, and more! (if you could possibly have enough time
to fit it all in!) Located on the central New Mexico / Arizona
border (800) 686-0856
- New Mexico Ranch Adventures at Felix River Ranch - Horseback riding, fishing, camping,
swimming, cattle working, campfires, Cowboy Poetry & apple
orchards! Stay in historic (though remodeled) adobe style houses.
Located in Lincoln County at Flying H, NM (877) NM-RANCH
- Rio Grande Stables - Hourly and overnight adventures and
trail rides. Mix riding with rafting too! Beautiful Sangre de
Cristo Mountains near Taos, NM (888) 259-8267
- Roadrunner
Tours, Inc. - Ride
the country where some of the West's most wanted Lawman and Outlaws
hid out, such as, "Billy the Kid" "Wyatt Earp"
and "Kit Carson". Horseback trail rides, wagon rides,
campfire dinners, snowmobile tours and sleigh rides! Angel
Fire,NM (505) 377-6416
- Rocking
J Outfitters - Working
ranch vacations, branding vacations, Bed & Breakfast, hunting
trips, unusual geological rock formations, Indian sites, petroglyphs,
artifacts, historic churches and more! Santa Rosa, NM (505)
472-5127 or e-mail : rjoutfitters@plateautel.net
- Sky Ryders Outfitters - Horseback, snowmobiles, wilderness
trail rides, dinner tours. These are just some of the activities
available with us. Call for more information. Angel Fire,
NM (505) 377-6307
- Taos Indian Horse Ranch - e-mail,
Taos Pueblo (800) 659-3210
-
 The
Trail of Billy's Last Ride
- A ride to remember. Spend 7 days on horseback, riding the 125-
mile trail that Billy the Kid rode after he escaped the jail
in historic Lincoln, NM. Start at Lincoln and end up at his grave
in Fort Sumner, NM. The Trail of Billy's Last Ride exists to
preserve history and the Western lifestyle. With historically
correct reenactments, story telling, safe horsemanship and professional
contacts, we strive to empower host ranches in their endeavor
to offer a true Western experience, while preserving lands and
landmarks. First come first serve, the ride is held at the end
of April annually. For lots more information, contact Rex Buchman
at bbuchman@nmsu.edu or
call in Fort Sumner, NM (505) 760-6442 or (505) 355-2381.
- Wild Horse / Derringer Ranch - Hiking, camping,hunting, fly fishing,
horseback riding, horse packing or goat or llama pack trips,
back packing, canoeing, kayaking, whitewater rafting, river floats,
and tours of Indian ruins! Quemado, NM (888) 760-8131
- Z
Lazy B Guest Ranch
- Spacious cabins with
full-service kitchens, delicious food served with an incredible
backdrop, horseback riding and trail rides, wagon and pony rides.
Facilities for corporate, social, group and family events. Hunting,
fishing, biking, hiking opportunities. Located at Fort Wingate
near Gallup, NM (888) 488-2007
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