Best Horseback Riding Lessons in Santa Fe, NM

“The trail ride was beautiful and the horses were so well trained and behaved it made our kiddos that much more comfortable, not to mention the interaction Kelly and Joaquin had with all of us especially the kiddos made it fun and definitely memorable...”

“What Erica and Joost offer is incredibly precious—an opportunity to learn how to connect emotionally with horses, & in doing so, to grow our capacity to act from a place of heartfelt wholeness.”

“Three arenas, locked tack rooms, caring help, clean, video surveillance, customized feeding depending on your needs, and most importantly people who care about you and your horse.”

“Instructor is very patient with inexperienced riders.”

“She introduced those missing pieces no one was teaching me, of learning about the beautiful connection you can experience with the horse, how to properly communicate with them, earn their trust, and be able to read them - this combined with new ways ...”

“Firstly, it'd been years since I had ridden and they did a great job getting me comfortable - I'd be comfortable to take a first time rider - but what really got my heart is that all of the horses were rescues of some sort.”

“2 families did ruin the trip at the beginning because they were forcing their kids to ride when clearly since the beginning the didn't want ride the horses even when one of them cried (parents fault).”

“We were able to go to a waterfall and let the horses drink and take a small break before heading back, running the horses up the mountain taking the scenic route and wading thru a couple streams.”

“I did the volunteer program and I got to learn some really amazing things about training and horse care, in addition to getting to help pack up trailers and load horses when we went to ride.”

“Best Hunter Jumper facility yet, in my horse riding career.”

“Emma is a knowledgeable and understanding equestrian who's passion for good horsemanship is the core of everything she does.”

“Amazing people, they care for your horses like they're own.”

“Working with her has felt like coming home to a way of being and being with horses that is so resonant for me, and grounded in the theories and science that underpin my professional work and personal life; relationships, regulation, communication and...”

“She has that natural ability to work with beginners and advanced riders and make everyone feel safe and special.”

“You get a discount from The Radisson at Colorado Springs airport (nice hotel with restaurant and a competing restaurant next door) and a free shuttle from airport to hotel.”