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Best Horseback Riding Lessons near Las Cruces, NM
1 of these schools is based in Las Cruces; the others serve Las Cruces from Anthony (29 mi), Canutillo, TX (28 mi) and El Paso, TX (39 mi).
2 open 24/7 · all 10 open weekends · all 10 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
River Trail Rides in El Paso @ the Ranch
“The horses were well behaved and Camille gave us a little background of ranching when your only 2 miles from the border.”
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Miller Horse Farm and Riding Academy
“The individuals in charge of running this place treat every horse as it was their own”
KNJ Therapeutic Riding
“I had my 3 children taking lessons here - trainers are kind, patient, and make everyone feel like they belong.”
El Paso Trail Rides
“This place was so accommodating and the trail ride was perfect for the entire family including our 11 and 15 year old.”
Spur-C Stables
“Highly recommend to come out and experience something a little different with horses.”
The 10 schools listed for Las Cruces, NM teach riding. Which disciplines a barn runs, whether it has an indoor arena and which ages it accepts come from what the barn publishes itself; star ratings and rider quotes are taken from public listings.
Area overview: Las Cruces, NM
The 10 schools on this page are rated from 4.8 to 5.0 across 524 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews. 2 are open around the clock; all 10 are open on Saturdays and 8 on Sundays. 3 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 26 years. 1 offers a free trial or consultation and 2 are family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 6 of the schools on this page; 3 publish a contact page and 1 lists a public email. We count these figures across the schools on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the school before you enroll.
Where are riding lesson times and rider levels published?
Out of the 10 schools here, 6 publish a site of their own. That page carries the lesson timetable, the rider levels and the age rules; whether a barn has an indoor arena is rarely in the listing itself, so read it before you call.
Go West Sliders
“My 6 year old has been coming here for a year and it's been a great experience.”
Rancho Escondido Therapeutic Riding
“The trainers are very experienced and do a good job of teaching the basics, to include everything from how to groom and saddle thr horse.”
San Francisco Stables
“The place is clean the Animals are well cared for I use these stables everytime i need”
3 Neener Farm
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about schools near Las Cruces
- “The staff are always friendly and greet clients with a smile, helping riders feel comfortable and at ease, especially those who are riding for the first time.” — from a review of KNJ Therapeutic Riding
- “The farm is gorgeous & very clean, all the horses are very well trained & beautiful, & the staff are very friendly & there to help out every step of the way.” — from a review of Miller Horse Farm and Riding Academy
- “My mom is a beginner and very nervous when it comes to riding horses and being around horses but our guide was very kind and helpful and made my mom feel very comfortable.” — from a review of River Trail Rides in El Paso @ the Ranch
- “First time riding with Josh. He was patient and gave great coaching to first time riders.” — from a review of El Paso Trail Rides
- “My daughter absolutely loves riding with KNJ! The staff are so patient and guide her through learning how to ride.” — from a review of KNJ Therapeutic Riding
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.
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