Horseback Riding Vacations

Pearson Ranch is a family owned and working cattle ranch. It is located in southwestern New Mexico, surrounded by the Apache National Forest, at an elevation of 7,620 at the ranch house. Still virtually untouched, the area offers unsurpassed beauty and diversity of both ecosystems and wildlife. The ranch is home to elk, antelope, black bear, mule deer, mountain lion, bobcat, and turkey. The top country elevation is 9,820 ft. with some surrounding peaks reaching 10,000 feet. The ranch has an excess of 9,700 acres to run cattle on. There are endless old logging roads with miles and miles of trails through forests of juniper, oak and ponderosa pine. Some trails are only accessible by horseback. There is plenty of riding for the hardy. Other rides might include hunting for elk and deer sheds on mountain ridges. (The boys are holding some elk sheds in the photo to the left.)

On horseback, you can see all the beauty that surrounds you from mountain top to valley. Some trails go as high as 10,000 ft. above sea level and some you can see right into Arizona. On others you can see the whole plains of St. Augustine. It’s not uncommon on horseback to encounter wild game like elk, deer, turkey, javelina and on rare occasions black bear. Not to worry, the wild game is more afraid of you than you would ever be of them. If you want to see elk up close - then a short horseback ride or hike through our game park will ensure you of great pictures of these majestic animals. An orientation is given to all riders at the beginning of your stay to match you up to a suitable horse and feel out your riding ability.

The first day is for arrival of the guests, matching horses to riders, setting up tack for each rider’s liking and getting to know the ranch and each other. The last day is for packing up, saying goodbye to your new best friend (your horse) and also to your new two legged friends. Ride days start off with a good breakfast, packing your own lunch (since you know what you like), saddling up, and riding the trail you most prefer in terms of challenge and duration.

Some rides take you to see old ruins of the first settlers and Apaches. Other rides will take you to the tops of the mountains where the views are endless. The days will end with a good dinner and some tales of the days events around the campfire.

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Horseback Riding Vacations Dates 5 days/4 nights stay Monday - Friday (except when Monday is a holiday. Pick from these 2005 dates: February 14 - 18, 21 - 25   February 28 - March 4   March 7 -11, 21 - 25   March 28 - April 1   April 4 - 8, 18 - 22, 25 - 29   May 9 - 13, 16 - 20, 23 - 27   May 31 - June 4   June 13 - 17, 20 - 24   July 5 - 9   July 11 - 15   July 18 - 22   August 1 - 5   August 8 - 12   August 15 - 19   If you live out of state and want to fly in, there are car and SUV rental agencies at the Albuquerque International airport enabling you to make the 165-mile, 3-hour drive to the ranch. Click here for map.

New This Year! Horseback Elk Bugling, Viewing and Picture Taking Elk Bugling Video Also great fall colors! Pick from these 2005 dates: September 2 - 5 September 7 - 10 September 11 - 14 September 26 - 29     October 1 - 4   October 8 - 11   If you live out of state and want to fly in, there are car and SUV rental agencies at the Albuquerque International airport enabling you to make the 165-mile, 3-hour drive to the ranch. Click here for map.