Barbara is a loss to be sure..personalities aside, she had knowledge and skills that most younger…read moreand older people will never have. She managed a barn on a literal shoestring and the horses did come first.RIP...YOU ARE MISSED

We have been at Rancho Mariposa for almost 5 years. We moved our horses from our 80 acre Texas…read moreranch when we decided it was really time to retire. We had experienced overnight stays at several other Santa Fe stables when traveling with ours horses and visited other nearby stables when we decided to move to New Mexico. As soon as we visited Rancho Mariposa and spoke with Barbara Brockman, we knew this was the place for our horses... Barbara is there for the horses. You can read her credentials on the Mariposa web site. She has helped us in choosing bits and saddles that fit properly as well as improving our balance and using lighter queues when riding our horses. We are better horsemen for being there. The monthly fee covers feed, high quality hay, scheduled turnouts and blanketing in winter. There are no extra charges if your horse needs to be doctored. Supplements provided by owners are given according to your requested schedule. Our experience has been that the horses are well cared for and we have no worries.

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 :)

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!!

She was patient, informative, great experience, would recommend to anyone! Look forward to going…read moreback for another lesson. Sumo was 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. :)

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*

My kids and I took a trail ride with Lia's son, Austin. It was the highlight of our vacation!!…read moreAustin was so charming and really made us feel confident and at home with the horses. There are a lot of places to take trailrides outside of Santa Fe, and we won the lottery

My 5yo son and I started lessons with Lia a few months ago after reading all the rave reviews on…read moreYelp. It started as a great, covid-friendly activity we could do together but it turned out to be so much more than that! Lia is professional, knowledgeable and patient and her horses are the best teachers. She's given me the confidence and support to think about showing and buying a horse of our own. We've even made a few new friends along the way. Thanks Lia!

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.

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.

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!

Great location and amazing staff. My mini is boarded here and is so well taken care of. Can't thank…read moreyou enough for looking after my baby!

From the owner: Applewood Ranch is located right on Applewood Rd in beautiful Corrales, NM. We are a full service…read moreboarding operation conveniently located right off of Corrales Road or Loma Larga. We currently have boarding openings available. Besides a full riding arena, we are right on ditch banks for trail riding and you can make it into the Bosque crossing only one road in a Horse Crosswalk. Your horse will find a home at Applewood Ranch.