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    Bonito Stables

    3.3 (15 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    They allowed our 4 year old twins to ride with us (parents) or offered to have them ride with a wrangler.

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    Grindstone Stables - Bodhi and dad after a fun ride

    Grindstone Stables

    4.8(60 reviews)
    4.8 mi

    *Review is for seasonal sleigh ride only*…read more I have to say all staff was really welcoming and helpful-- from the lady who booked our ride on the phone to the guys who took us on our sleigh ride. Everyone was polite, patient with us and our kids, and friendly. The experience, however, wasn't totally what I expected. The cost to ride is $30 for adults and $15 for kids. Luckily, babies are free. For that price and because you have to make a reservation, I kind of expected there to be a curated tour and a specific area they had set up to view lights, one family per sleigh, and just for it to be more... personal. Unfortunately, it was none of those things. We arrived, paid, and followed a man who said our sleigh was ready for us... with another family. I guess I understand wanting to fill the sleigh, but I wasn't expecting to have to share the experience. There were 3 bench seats on the sleigh and we were placed in the very back. While we still could see, it made it more difficult and hard to hear/communicate with our sleigh driver/guide. Our driver and guide were friendly and asked us questions/tried to interact a bit with everyone, but they ended up talking mostly to the family seated in front of us. The guide also asked everyone if they liked Christmas music and just chose a playlist on his phone. The loop we rode wasn't on Grindstone's property at all, but around the town. So the lights we saw were whatever the rental properties and townspeople decided to put up, which was disappointing. We stopped at the turn around point and the guide got down and took cell phone pictures of each party, which was a nice gesture. The whole experience was just sort of lack luster. It was a great idea, but I don't think it was executed well and is a total tourist trap. The driver and guide mentioned that they accepted tips. While they were friendly, I didn't feel as though they did anything over the top to make me want to tip. Call me a Karen, but I don't think it was worth what we paid and I wouldn't recommend it.

    This was our second time to go riding at Grindstone Stables. Both times it was our favorite outing…read morein Ruidoso! The folks that work there are wonderful. Will do it again!

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    Acacia Riding Adventures

    Acacia Riding Adventures

    5.0(12 reviews)
    92.2 mi

    I've been coming to ARA for over a decade now. This last weekend would've been my fourth visit. I…read morestumbled upon them while taking a class at New Mexico Tech and loved it so much that I have since brought back my husband, a friend, and recently my daughter. Dacodah, Jill, and the whole crew at ARA make you feel at home. Like you're family. The horses are top-notch and amazingly surefooted and confident, even when the rider is not. The staff are wonderfully kind and knowledgeable and patiently teach everything from horsemanship to knot tying. This is far from a boring nose to tail trail ride. As experienced riders it can be challenging to find a place that allows you to go faster than a walk. This past weekend we probably went the fastest we ever have gone on horses... Full gallop on Arabians is amazing! Over the course of three days we did five separate rides! Beyond the flat out gallops we also had lots of challenging canters on varied terrain, splashed in the river, night rides, plus technical climbs and descents in the canyon and were rewarded with beautiful vistas. They truly have something for everyone...from someone who has never been on a horse before to the experienced rider. You will have the time of your life at ARA. We flew all the way out from Florida just to come ride here for the weekend. Another amazing experience. Thank you Jill and Dacodah!

    So I have ridden with Acacia Riding Adventures four times when I lived in New Mexico from…read more2007-2013. As a "bigger person" its hard to find a riding company that doesn't have a higher weight requirement but this company has different size horses, even draft horse mixes for larger folks! Having horses and someone experienced I felt very comfortable on our rides and Dacodah and his staff took care of my and my friends. I brought friends who had only been on a horse a few times and they had no problems as the riding company has horses of all disciplines and sizes!!! This company also takes children of all ages on rides so children, no problem! The prices are extremely affordable and its only a hour ride from Albuquerque. I can't wait to go back to New Mexico and ride again in the beautiful canyons or along the breathtaking rivers in New Mexico is on my list for the next couple years!

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