A wide variety of horseback riding opportunities are available in the Ruidoso area.
Riding choices range from 30-minute to 1-hour rides through the pines around the edge of town to full-day excursions into the wilderness areas of the Lincoln National Forest. The shorter rides near town are geared toward novice riders and families with young children who have never ridden a horse before and want to experience the thrill of riding horseback. Half-day and full-day rides into the wilderness areas provide opportunities to see the magnificent backcountry that will appeal to adults and older children of all experience levels. Regardless of your riding experience, there is a horseback adventure awaiting you in Ruidoso that will fulfill your expectations.
Ruidoso Equine Riding Experience - (575) 336-1633Unique integrated equine experience on beautiful, rare Gaited horses. Smoothest ride in 'Billy the Kid' horse country. 305 Bonito Lake Rd, Alto, off Hwy 37, 1 mile before Bonito Lake.
Elite Outfitters - (575) 354-1299 or 354-7307Offering beautiful 2-hour, half-day, and full-day guided trail rides into the White Mountain Wilderness on experienced, gentle riding stock accustomed to mountain travel. - 507 Nogal Canyon Rd. Nogal, NM
Riding choices range from 30-minute to 1-hour rides through the pines around the edge of town to full-day excursions into the wilderness areas of the Lincoln National Forest. The shorter rides near town are geared toward novice riders and families with young children who have never ridden a horse before and want to experience the thrill of riding horseback. Half-day and full-day rides into the wilderness areas provide opportunities to see the magnificent backcountry that will appeal to adults and older children of all experience levels. Regardless of your riding experience, there is a horseback adventure awaiting you in Ruidoso that will fulfill your expectations.