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Lone Butte Stable
- Career
- Sunset
- Trot
“I hope to be able to come back soon and this time bring my daughter who is a little timid around horses but I know Russ would make her feel comfortable.”
Best Horseback Riding Lessons near Santa Fe, NM
3 of these schools are based in Santa Fe; the others serve Santa Fe from towns including Albuquerque (54 mi), Los Cerrillos (18 mi) and Edgewood (38 mi).
1 open 24/7 · 18 open weekends · 18 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 19, 2026
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Vision Quest Horseback Rides
- Teacher
- Photos
- Text Message
“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...”
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Heart of the Horses
“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.”
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The Trinity Ranch Santa Fe
“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.”
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Galisteo Creek Stables
- Patient
- Trail
- Property
“Instructor is very patient with inexperienced riders.”
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Miercoles Moon
“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 ...”
The 21 schools listed for Santa Fe, 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: Santa Fe, NM
The 21 schools on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 619 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews and 18 are rated 4.5 or higher. 1 is open around the clock; 18 are open on Saturdays and 15 on Sundays. 13 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 26 years. 3 are family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 19 of the schools on this page; 11 publish a contact page and 14 list 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 21 schools here, 19 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.
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Nizhoni Ranch and Stables
“Probably a good place so giving 5 starts but if you call them you get Medicare insurance salesmen from India and or China, same if you look them up on Google so I was never able to get in touch with them about stabling my horses”
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The Stables at Tamaya
- Rodeo
- Trail
- Coyotes
“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.”
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Windsong Tack
“They took time out of their busy day to provide my daughter with some wonderful memories!”
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Spur Stables LLC
- Hands
- Clean
- Boys
“10/10 this place us absolutely amazing, customer service seems a thing of the past but this place will change your mind about that, we came in pretty late and the ladies there were super helpful and took care of us very quickly.”
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Trail Rides at Running Horse Ranch
- Credit
- Prices
- Trail Riding
“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).”
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Red Horse Riding Company
- Adventure
- Lessons
- Text
“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.”
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Enchantment Equitreks
- Feel
- Ranch
- Landscape
“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.”
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Sandia Farm
“Best Hunter Jumper facility yet, in my horse riding career.”
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Appaloosa Art Center
“A pretty cool place with a lot of activities.”
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Applewood Equestrian
“Amazing people, they care for your horses like they're own.”
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Loving Thunder Therapeutic Riding
- Volunteers
- Experience
“I have been volunteering for almost a year now and the more I learn and the more I experience the more I am moved by the dedication of the owners, the instructors, my fellow volunteers, and even our horse partners.”
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Horse Haven Farm
“Exceptional horse boarding facility overseen by "equine knowledgable" and engaged owner.”
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Lotus Horsemanship
- Confidence
- Learned
- Relationships
“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...”
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Enchanted Equine Adventures LLC
- Lessons
- Kids
- Learned
“As a fellow horse professional, I often refer clients to her, and I've learned a lot from her; the patience, competence, gentle silliness, and absolute kindness she shows to both horses and humans is inspiring.”
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Top Notch Farm
“She has that natural ability to work with beginners and advanced riders and make everyone feel safe and special.”
Horseback Riding Services in Santa Fe, NM Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$228
Maximum cost
$1081
National Average
$325
Avg Per Hour Rates
$97
$285
$512
Fair price range is based on 355 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about schools near Santa Fe
- “Joaquin and Kelly were so hospitable and patient with our inexperience, and treated us like part of their family (along with their sweet horses and other pets)!” — from a review of Vision Quest Horseback Rides
- “I have some riding experience and Russ was able to incorporate that into the ride and made sure I had a great time and was comfortable at all times.” — from a review of Lone Butte Stable
- “Morgan was the best! We had a great private riding session with her, the horses are well trained and Morgan is confident, professional and fun to ride with!” — from a review of Trail Rides at Running Horse Ranch
- “Very knowledgeable, friendly and welcoming! Rachel made sure that my granddaughter knew the basics to practice safe horsemanship and ride appropriately!” — from a review of Red Horse Riding Company
- “Highly recommend this place. The grounds are well kept, the horses are well cared for and the people are so very nice and accommodating.” — from a review of Spur Stables LLC
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.
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