As a local, we have tried every trail-riding company in our area…read more Cloud 9 is the best in every way. We have tried a few in Santa Fe a couple of times, hoping for a better next experience with them, and we have regretted going elsewhere every time. You may have to book weeks ahead, so don't wait for the last minute to decide. Cloud 9 is the best*

Cloud 9 Trails horseback riding was such a wonderful experience. We did the 1/2 day wilderness…read moreride. Colleen was a great guide. She's wonderful to talk to along the way and she took us to some amazing spots. The views were amazing. The horses are extremely well trained and are very friendly, the whole range of calm horses to more energetic horses for all types of riders. The half-day was a perfect amount of time to enjoy the mountain, horse, friends on the ride, and get back in time to relax. Will definitely do again and recommend to friends and family. :)

Had a truly enchanting time here while driving through Cerillos on a sightseeing adventure with an…read moreout-of-town friend and car full of children. My city-mouse friend mentioned that she had always dreamed of petting a horse, so when we drove past an eclectic looking stable with gorgeous horses (seriously looks like something out of a movie), I figured it was worth a shot to see if we could meet the animals. I told my friend, "What's the worst they could say? No?" I parked my car and walked up to what looked like the main building, and I was greeted by a sleepy grey cat and outrageously cute little dog. A man that I presume is the owner followed behind the dog and asked me if I needed help. After pitching my request to him, offering money to let my friend just spend some time visiting the horses, he kindly told me that we were welcome to respectfully walk around for free. He told us we could meet any horse that came up to us, but reminded us to not feed the horses. By the looks of the horses, the man I spoke to clearly cares for these animals deeply, and I was really taken by the cleanliness and health of the horses. In the end, my friend was able to meet a horse for the first time, and my kids loved seeing the beautiful animals. They especially loved the sweet grey cat and inquisitive one-eyed horse. We will definitely be back to schedule a ride here, as I was so impressed by the animals and thankful for the kindness we were shown. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Broken Saddle!

I made reservations with the owner over a month ago and when we showed up they said they couldn't…read morelocate my reservation nor did they do anything to try to make it right.

Great guide and nice expedition. They were a little backed up due to road construction and the…read moregroup ahead of us getting there late but they bumped us back to the next available time slot and it all worked out. We've been on horseback tours before as a family and this was definitely the most laid back. The guide got a nice group photo at the end and was able to give us some history of the area along the ride.

This was the best thing about Angel Fire. Skiing was fun and my kids loved this trip. But after…read morehaving done this horseback riding with my 6 and 4 year old, we definitely all agree Dillon and Olivia made our trip so much better than it already was. They even played Ispy with my kids while they rode horses through the snowy beautiful mountain.

I would urge careful consideration before trusting this company with your family. Mellisa seems to…read morelike to use her tour as an excuse to harrass strangers in the woods. A very unwise decision considering she has customers in tow and you're up in the sticks alone. Cross the wrong resident and it may be your last ride. I park up an old logging road that ends at an arroyo on my days off, specifically because nobody hikes a dead-end, and she has brought no less than 6 tours within inches of my vehicle only to turn about 50 yards up because the road ends at an impassible drop. "Oh, I guess we have to turn around." I can forgive a couple intrusions as innocent mistakes. I can respect a tour that gives others a wide berth. I cannot forgive this behavior. Six times is no mistake. She only comes up this way in an attempt to intimidate me to vacate 'her' woods. I'm not leaving. I don't cowtow to entitled bullies. I have been extremely patient with the blatant intrusion and rude comments. Bring your tour again and invade my privacy and I'll sue for harrassment. You don't own the public lands. And stop felling trees to cut trail for your horses. Three are newly downed near where you park your trailers with a ton of manure all around and a new trail where they used to stand. The county would likely not be so forgiving as I have been.

Melissa is an excellent wrangler. We had a private ride through an arroyo and up a mountain she…read morewould point out the geology and flora and fauna of the area. She has been a horsewoman all of her life and has rescued her horses and dogs and rehabbed them from dark fates. It is nice to know that she gives them second chances at life. My horse, Early, was a good boy and a pleasure to ride. If you want a nice scenic ride in a beautiful area and to feel good about helping horses, this is the place to go.

Genevieve (Ms Vivi) provided an exceptional experience and met my children where they are…read moredevelopmentally. I was looking for an experience, while in the Santa Fe area, for my children to have time with horses. Many options are solely for riding and didn't allow for children as young as mine. My 3.5 year old and 6 year old were able to learn about horses and safety (I learned so much too!), paint a horse, ride a horse, and see a horse in action with different gates and Ms Vivi directing. My 6 year old boy marches to the beat of his own drum, is very active, and can get distracted easily. She was patient with him when he had his own ideas, when he wanted to chase lizards, or run off to look for her dogs; she redirected him, respectfully, explained the safety reasons he needed to be calm and also for him to respect my daughter's turn and time. My daughter was scared to ride and Genevieve calmly and patiently encouraged her with steps to achieve riding... first to pet the horse while being held, then to pet while standing on the step, then just sit on the horse, then ride 3 steps, then 5, then ride to a song. My kids have been acting like and talking about horses all day since. Additionally, we were a little over 10 minutes late-- we paid for 2 hours of her time and she provided even more. Grateful for the experience.

This isn't just a lesson. This is an art and she is state of the art. It was astounding to see how…read morein control one can be with such a massive animal. I'll definitely be going back. Genevieve is a true horse whisperer. Go find out for yourselves!!

Took the 2 hour trail ride with the family today and we all had a blast. Nicole was our trail guide…read moreand she was awesome. She made us feel very comfortable with the horses and knew a ton of stuff about the area and town. So many beautiful post card views from the ride.

Great views on horseback! Great staff that was helpful, experienced and fun! The 2 hour ride was…read moresteep, and ended with a great view of the valley. My friend had not ridden in 30 years, I have horses at home, and we both enjoyed the ride! Saw wild turkey, deer and a mouse.

We did the 8am ride. Beautiful trail, guides were very nice and helpful, horses were great…read more Highly recommend!

From the owner: Bishop's Lodge Stables offers 1 and 2 hour scenic trails rides through the 314 acres of the…read moreproperty and into the Santa Fe National Forest. Pony Rides and Private Lessons also available.

What an incredible experience this was. Addie was awesome -- truly exceptional. We hadn't ridden…read morehorses in a long time, but she made us feel completely comfortable from the moment we started. Time flew by so fast. It turned out to be the perfect birthday present, and Letty and I were so happy with everything. I even made a little trade with Addie: if she taught me how to ride a horse, I'd teach her some salsa steps. I'd say it worked out pretty well! Honestly, I forgot I was even riding a horse -- that's how much fun we had.

Incredible time on a few hour UTV tour! Our guide was a lot of fun, knowledgeable, and passionate…read moreabout the area. We rented a six seater. So much fun!!