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. :)

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*

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.

What a great experience! This was my daughter's first time horseback riding and the guides…read moreimmediately made her feel comfortable and confident. They were all very attentive and patient. Definitely worth the price! Side note: Make sure to read the directions on the website or you most likely will pass right by this place :)

My wife and I rode with Joaquin (the guide and co-owner of Vision Quest) twice during our stay in…read moreSanta Fe last week and were extremely pleased. He will trailer his horses to trailheads around the Santa Fe area so that you can ride in a variety of beautiful locations. His horses are very well trained and Joaquin will tailor the ride to meet your skill level from beginner to expert rider. We have done horseback riding at locations all over the country and this was by far our best experience ever. I couldn't recommend Joaquin, Marcia, and the entire Vision Quest experience more highly! One additional note...All Vision Quest rides are private so you won't be riding at the end of a long line of strangers on horses plodding along nose to tail like so many other places.

One hour ride consisted of hearing 59 minutes of the most irritating, dysfunctional and ADHD-laced…read moreword salad imaginable, while we basically helped him graze his horses. If you enjoy sitting on a horse while it eats grass listening to a borderline schizophrenic and self-aggrandizing blowhard, this is the place for you! Joaquin is in dire need of therapy/medication for whatever the condition is that won't let him shut up for even 10 seconds. For an upgraded experience, you might try a merry go round. You'll ride longer and won't have to listen to a blathering moron.

Our two seven year old granddaughters have enjoyed their lessons. They have learned so…read moremuch....Rachael has a wonderful way of teaching and is patient, personable and fun. I'd highly recommend Red Horse Riding Company.

I've been on a lot of rides, and my 2-hour ride through the Bosque with Chance was the best yet. He…read morehas an incredible relationship with his horses and it shows. A few pros: Chance is a truly a personable, patient and interesting individual. He showed me how to develop trust with my horse, explained horse behavior and psychology, kindly corrected my mistakes, and taught me about balance + how to stand in the stirrups. Cons: pretty dang sore now because I rode correctly for the first time. I can hardly wait until my next ride.

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.

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.

My 19 year old mare has been at Trinity Ranch for the past 15 months. She has been happy, healthy…read moreand sound since coming to Trinity. I have boarded horses in Santa Fe since the late 1980s and have experienced a wide variety of different riding facilities in this area. What makes Trinity Ranch stand out? *Quality hay *Ability to customize care for my horse *The boarders--a terrific group of riders who love and care for their horses. *Beautiful jumping arena *Indoor arena and outdoor dressage court *Gallop track *Accessibility to trails and the Eldorado Wilderness *Large paddocks off of the stalls with excellent drainage *Variety of riding disciplines--Hunter Jumper, Dressage, Western, Trail *Excellent trainers/coaches. I'd like to give a shout out to my trainer, Thom Pollard. Thom's commitment to making jumping 'safe, fun and productive' has made all of the difference for me, my riding and my horse.

I moved to Santa Fe two years ago. In preparation for the move I visited a number of boarding…read morestables to assess what place was right for my horse. I have boarded horses for more than 30 years and think the visit /interview process is necessary for all horse owners. Every place will have pros and cons based on you and your horse's needs. I was very impressed with what I saw at Trinity. Trinity has a indoor, a very large outdoor arena, standard dressage court and a round pin. The rings are well maintained. The facility has groomed trails around the property that connect with a large network of trails. Although the indoor is not large between different schedules, different disciplines, good weather, and with the consideration of others, there is always options where to ride. I board in the barn. My horses (2 now) have nice large stalls with lengthy flat well draining run-outs. The barn has a very friendly atmosphere that really helped me in my transition to New Mexico. I met with Emily Keene, the dressage trainer and observed lessons 2 times before making my choice of Trinity. I cannot say enough good things about Emily. She is well educated in dressage and the bio-mechanics of the horse and rider. She also a great communicator. You couldn't ask for 3 better credentialed trainer/instructors (dressage, hunter/jumper, western). All the trainers are open, friendly and helpful, even if you are not with their program. Tim the resident manager was there to welcome and help settle my horses after cross country shipping. He is always willing to set aside time to talk about any problems or concerns. He has also been a big mental and physical support during a colic. The rock of the Trinity is Ismael (and his family), who see to the day to day care of the barn and property. It's a great team that works well

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!!

This an amazing cultural program ran by Phil and is part of the Pueblo of Pojoaque…read more It was really awesome for my entire family (son,wife, my mom & dad) to get a private tour on the Tribal Bison Ranch of Pojoaque and view the Tribal Bison Herd in their natural surroundings. Phil even asked his staff to wait for us so we can see the Bison feeding for that day. Normally the tour would be more people but on a winter time, Phil fitted us in for 1:15 pm tour of the Bison Program. Phil showed us the Bison, the land where the Bison live , all the fences and water wells and gave an informative insight of their life. It was very interactive as we asked Phil where the water come from and how they get it to the Bison etc... It was suppose to be 1.20 hour long but Phil was so kind , I think we was there for close to 2 hours. I have a difficult time finding any local restaurants that served Bison burger and Phil extended his hospitality inviting my family for Bison Burger Lunch with his staff on the next day. Wow it was amazing lunch... I will post some pics later. Its the best and amazing cultural experience of our Santa Fe / Albuquerque vacation !!! I have done horse back riding and other outdoor activities. But to experience and interact with real members of Pueblo of Pojoaque was a cultural experience that I will treasure and tell all my friends to do if they are ever in the Santa Fe NM area. My Mom & Dad loved Phil and they don't even speak fluent english and knew he was a good man as I translated for them what Phil was explaining to us. I was so surprise that they are only on face book page listed under Pueblo of Pojoaque Bison / Ag Program. ( They don't have their own web site but part of the pueblo of Pojoaque web site). Finding them on facebook will be much easier if you search using the listing I provided above. I really want to let other Yelpers find Phil & his amazing staff and view the Bisons as I have. I only came to notice them on a flyer that I saw on the Poeh cultural center ( Museum for Pueblo of Pojoaque. ) I am proud to be the 1st yelper to review this amazing program. They are about 20 mins / 16 miles from Santa Fe plaza and about 5 mins away from the Hilton Buffalo Thunder Hotel ( Where I stayed). Please click helpful and mention Jayson from NY to Phil and he take care of you. The price depend on number of people and group size. I can tell you that it was much cheaper then any horseback riding that I have done before and was twice as entertaining. Phil was so kind he checked on me the next day to make sure I had a safe trip back to NY as he knew I was running against some snow in my drive back to Albuquerque airport. Wow he told me they got close to 10 inches of snow in that area.

Phil and his team are doing great things both for the Bison they keep as well as for their Pueblo…read moreand tribe. I really enjoyed spending time with them, seeing his land and herd and sharing a homemade authentic food meal. Thank you!