- 2 Hours
- 6+
Catch the changing hues at day’s end with Rio Grande Stables. Breathe in the scent of the ponderosa pine and relax after a long day as the sun sets over the mountains.
Quick Details
Ride Durations: 1 – 4 hours
Meeting Time: 30 minutes prior to ride time
Weight Limit: Weight limit varies
Age Requirement: 6+ for 1 and 2-hour rides; 10+ for all other hourly rides
One Hour Trail Ride – Beginner-Friendly Trails!
Open first part of May through September.
Ride Locations: La Lama Hills, Sangre De Cristo Mountains
On our one-hour trail ride, our guide takes you to the La Lama Hills Trail. This trail offers a stress-free pace through the lower foothills of the Sangre De Cristo Mountains. Wander through the piñon and juniper forest along the gentle outer slopes of the Sangre De Cristo Mountains. Our focus here is to provide you and your family with a safe, gentle introduction into the world of Taos horseback riding.
Two Hour Trail Ride – Our Most Popular Ride Time!
Just what the horseman ordered.
Ride Locations: Cebolla Mesa, Red River Fish Hatchery
Enjoy a gentle walk through the Red River overlook while riding through the ponderosa pines near the Red River Fish Hatchery. Or let us lead the way while you lose yourself in the magic of the expansive Cebolla Mesa and the Rio Grande Gorge National Monument area. These rides are perfect for a sunny afternoon.
Choose from these two different and unique trails: Red River Fish Hatchery or Cebolla Mesa. Both offer memorable and rewarding horseback riding in New Mexico. Trail choice is on a first come, first served basis.
Your ride will be confirmed for the trail that has been established for that day by the first client’s choice.
Three-Hour Trail Ride – A Fun Afternoon in the Sun!
Perfect for those who want more time in the saddle!
Ride Locations: Cebolla Mesa, Red River Fish Hatchery, Taos Plateau
With endless territory to explore, take up to three hours on your ride and let us show you the Red River overlook while walking through the ponderosa pines as we approach the Red River Fish Hatchery.
Or, enjoy Taos horseback riding in another gorgeous location; the Cebolla Mesa and Rio Grande Gorge National Monument area.
Choose from these two distinct trails, both providing unforgettable experiences in the Taos region. Trail choice is on a first come, first served basis.
Your ride will be confirmed for the trail that has been established for that day by the first client’s choice.
Four-Hour Trail Ride – Our Most Extensive Hourly Ride!
For the equestrian enthusiast!
Ride Locations: Cebolla Mesa, Sangre De Cristo Mountains, Taos Plateau
With endless scenery waiting to be discovered, take up to four hours on your ride and let us show you the Red River and the Rio Grande and possibly the confluence of the Red River and the Rio Grande! Experience sweeping landscapes stretching across the Taos Plateau, with views reaching up to the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, and back across to the Brazos and Tusas Mountains in the west.
Your ride will be confirmed for the trail that has been established for that day by the first client’s choice.