About Rio Grande Stables
Rio Grande Stables is the largest horseback riding outfitter in the Taos area, operating from their ranch on Highway 522 between San Cristobal and Questa in northern New Mexico. Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and the Rio Grande Gorge, the ranch offers the widest selection of guided trail rides in the region, from short introductory loops to full-day wilderness excursions.
Ride options include one, two, three and four-hour guided trail rides, half-day rides with a packed lunch, and two distinctly different all-day adventures that cover mesa-top terrain, high-desert sagebrush and riverside trails along the Rio Grande. All rides are led by experienced wranglers who share stories of the area's Native American and Spanish colonial history. The horses are well-trained and matched to each rider's experience level, making the operation accessible to complete beginners as well as confident equestrians.
Rio Grande Stables stands out for the sheer variety of riding experiences available and the stunning diversity of landscapes riders encounter — from piñon-juniper forest and alpine meadows to the rim of the Rio Grande Gorge. Their personalised approach means small group sizes and plenty of attention from guides, and the ranch's northern Taos County location puts riders in some of the most remote and beautiful terrain in New Mexico.
