ADVENTURE WITH US

Ride with the best! Our cutting horse training offers hands-on experiences with expert horses and passionate instructors.

Our young cowboys practice their roping skills on the dummy before supper, embracing the traditions of ranch life. At La Union Ranch, every moment is an opportunity for skill building and fun under the New Mexico sky.

Building trust and confidence: Training a young horse in the round pen, where every moment fosters a journey towards partnership and understanding.

Ranch Ride Along

Spend a week working on a cattle ranch!

La Union Ranch is a 50,000 acre working cattle ranch in southern New Mexico. Our average rainfall is 6 inches a year and we run 240 head of cattle. That’s 200 acres per cow! So, our daily work consists of tracking and hunting for cows horseback. Some days we find some. Some days we don’t. When we do, we try to drive them to one of the five sets of corrals on the ranch. Depending on what we catch, we may need to cut, sort, rope, doctor, brand, wean, or load.

In addition to our cattle ranch, we train competitive reining horses and riders of all levels. Some of the training is done in the arena, and some of it takes place outside on the ranch while we are going about our cowboying.

Sometimes we take guests along with us so they can learn our way of life and how we do things. We hope to get some cattle work done and make some progress on our horse training, but when you are with us, our priority is making sure you are safe and having a good time.

We take 6 guests at a time.

If you want to ride with the cowboys on La Union ranch, contact us for availability, prices, and details. 

While our trail rides showcase breathtaking scenery, they also serve as essential training for our horses. Each journey teaches them vital skills, ensuring they become confident and responsive trail partners. Enjoy the ride and the learning the comes with it!

Ranch Ride Along

At La Union Ranch, we invite you to immerse yourself in the authentic cowboy experience, from working cattle to training horses in breathtaking landscapes. Each moment spent with us is an opportunity for adventure, skill-building, and connection with nature. Whether it's practicing roping, exploring the trails, or training young horses, every experience is rooted in the traditions of ranch life. Join us for an unforgettable week where you can create lasting memories and truly understand the cowboy way!

YOUR ADVENTURE AWAITS

Experience the best of the West with Armstrong Horseback Riding. We offer a wide range of activities, including thrilling cattle drives, immersive ranch ride alongs, comprehensive riding lessons, and breathtaking trail rides. Find your perfect adventure today!