2025 Dates:

Santa Fe Rodeo: June 18-25
Independence Day Youth Rodeo: July 1-8
New Mexico State Fair: Sept 7-14
Estancia Valley Ranch Rodeo: July 16-23

Duration:

8 days/7 nights
7 days/6 nights

Price:

$2,800-$3,200/rider

What is more iconic of the southwest than a rodeo? This American tradition isn't just for the movies, it a way of life for many Cowgirls and Cowboys. Join us for a night of mutton busting, bull wrangling, and bronc riding.

Rodeo De Santa Fe, one of the oldest rodeos in the southwest, is located just minutes from the historical Santa Fe Plaza. It’s an annual stop on the rodeo circuit for many of the best contenders from the nation.

Independence Day Youth Rodeo is a thrilling and empowering sporting event that introduces young athletes to the exciting world of rodeo. Designed for kids and teens aged 5 to 18, youth rodeo competitions feature a range of activities that test and showcase their skills in horsemanship, livestock handling, and rodeo techniques.

The New Mexico State Fair & Rodeo combines an appreciation for agriculture, highlights local artists, and presents the largest rodeo in the state. This event offers a variety of exhibits featuring livestock, gardening (such as the 110lb pumpkin), horse shows including, western, English, and driving, arts and crafts. Daily shows include Flamenco and Indian dancers. Also this rodeo is one of the last stops for athletes from all over the world to qualify for the National Finals Rodeo.

Estancia Valley Ranch Rodeo: Step into the saddle and embrace the romance of Western culture like never before! Beyond the glitz and glamour, of professional rodeo is a cherished way of life, steeped in tradition and honoring the deep bond between rider and horse. Experience the raw essence of a ranch rodeo, where teams of cowboys and cowgirls from different ranches showcase their skills in events mirroring daily ranch tasks.

Horses

Save a horse, ride a rescue!

Our hosts in New Mexico do great work rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming rescue horses. The herd encompasses a wide variety of breeds, ages, and backgrounds, and all have been carefully rehabilitated over time and trained using natural horsemanship methods for their current jobs as trail partners.

Riding Level

Intermediate - Advanced

Riders need to be comfortable at a walk, posting trot, and strong canter on trail and within a group, as well as mount/dismount the horse unassisted. Riders must be to be physically fit enough to be in the saddle 3-4 hours a day.

Tack and Terrain

Choose between Western or Endurance saddles. The terrain is scenic but rugged and often rocky, with both slow, technical sections of trail as well as wide, open stretches for long trots or canters.

Accommodation

Riders lodge in a charming guesthouse nestled on a juniper and pine ridge overlooking the valley, decorated in a rustic and eclectic southwest style, and designed with environmental sustainability in mind (composting toilets). Enjoy reading nooks, hammocks, hot tub (all year), swimming pool (summer only), and bicycles available for further exploration.

√ WiFi
√ Laundry

Cuisine

New Mexican cuisine is wholly unique, rich with local ingredients, slow cooked meats, and spiced with roasted green and red chilis. Enjoy European-style breakfast, lunches of light salads or soups, and family-style dinners with occasional visits to local restaurants. Dietary restrictions, allergies, vegetarians, vegans, and gluten-free can all be accommodated with advanced notice.

Itinerary

Coming soon

Dates

Santa Fe Rodeo: June 19-26 2024
New Mexico State Fair: Sept 8-15 2024
Estancia Valley Ranch Rodeo: July 17-24

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