Horseback Riding in Los Alamos, New Mexico (Los Alamos County)

My business focus has shifted from riding instructor to equine bodyworker and movement/alignment coach. The focus is on helping the rider/owner find the maximum connection and harmony with their horse by applying hands-on techniques of the 'Masterson Method Integrated Bodywork for Performance' (1st certified practitioner in NM) to bring the horse into balance and then coaching the rider/owner on way to maintain or fortify this healthier state for the horse. This can include designing a specific ground work and under saddle program, along with evaluating the individual riders connection and alignment in the saddle. Based just north of Santa Fe but currently have clients from as far south as T or C/Socorro and north to Alamosa, CO. Multiple horse discounts, trainer barn discounts, school horses 1/2 price and oldest horse in the barn by donation. So if there is something not quite right with the way your horse is going, or out of gratitude for your equine partner, you just want to gift your horse with an amazing 2 hours of relaxing bodywork or even only needing/wanting feedback on what is happening while you're in the saddle. Give me a call or email.... See More

Lessons, Training, and Boarding. Over 20 years of experience with all types of riders and horses. Beautiful Indoor arena, outdoor arenas, access to trails. I use a positive, patient approach with horses and riders, use specific language and multiple methods, tailoring to each student's best learning style. Visit my website for much more detail and lots of pictures. I look forward to serving you.... See More

"[Thom is] A great horseman and a great judge.”
— G. TEALL - CHAIRMAN, USEF NATIONAL HUNTER COMMITTEE

Thom Pollard is a Hunter, Jumper, Hunt Seat Eq - Trainer, Coach, and Former USER Registered "R" Judge.

Horses trained by Thom have won numerous National USEF, VHSA, MHSA, and NCHJA Year-End Championships. He has placed multiple jumpers on the USET Show Jumping Squad, which competed in Europe. He coached the Zone Junior Jumper Team at the Pennsylvania National.

Thom's showing highlights include: Championships won at the following USEF “AA” Horse Shows: Washington International; Pennsylvania National; Capital Challenge; WEF Wellington; WEF Tampa; Upperville; Ox Ridge; Roanoke Valley; Culpeper HITS; HITS Ocala Winter Circuit; Biltmore Estate Summer Classics; Atlanta Classics; NCHJA Championship; Deep Run; Blowing Rock; Cosequin USGPL Finals; Duke Classic; Middleburg National; Colorado Horse Park Summer Series, Hipico Summer Series, etc.

As a former United States Equestrian Federation Registered "R" Judge, Thom has officiated at WEF Wellington FL, HITS Ocala FL, Gulfport MS Winter Circuits, USEF "AA" shows in twenty-two other states, International CSI World Cup Shows, many Grand Prix & World Cup Qualifiers

Teaching at The Trinity Ranch, a first class facility with a show barn, indoor arena and an outdoor jump course.... See More

Annon Equestrian Center offers a variety of services including shoeing, lessons (for all ages), boarding, trailering and summer horse camps. For more info please visit our website or e-mail us.

At Simply 3-Day our focus is to gain horsemanship through positive instruction and patience. Nothing will happen overnight when it comes to a horse. Learning is a difficult process and it should be encouraged not criticized. You will learn more from your mistakes than you will from your victories. At Simply 3-Day we want you to be able to walk away from your hardest day with a sense of accomplishment and success not failure. You will be taught through encouragement and teamwork. You will never have to face a challenge alone, whether it be an injury to you or the horse, a bump in training or simply a bad day.... See More

Freelance riding and training for your horse or yourself. Experience at A level hunter/jumper competition across the United States and now residing in Santa Fe, freelance trainer responsible for turning out consistently well-prepared and successful riders for hunters/jumpers and pleasure.

Lessons from beginner to intermediate/advanced, children and adults, at your farm or boarding stable. Flexible schedule, willing to travel. We come to you for lessons. Instruction is in the English style of riding, hunters, jumpers.

Specializing in competition-oriented riders but open to any and all ambitions! At- show coaching offered as well. We also work with timid riders or riders with confidence issues. References available!

Horse training :

Specializing in Green/problem horses, ex-racehorses. From the first days with a trainer to top-level competition, we can help your horse reach it's full potential. Years of experience training/re-training/showing client horses.... See More

Let Loal’s vast backcountry experience and horse knowledge take you to places that you have only dreamed of riding. Clients of the Horsemanship Academy enjoy a standing invitation and extended learning opportunities to saddle up for monthly trail rides to various locations in New Mexico. Wilderness locations, private cattle ranches, mountain trails and many other spectacular locations are just a few of the settings to enhance your horsemanship riding experience.

Horsemanship Academy
The Horsemanship Academy is a “learn by doing” results-oriented program that builds trust and confidence between the horse and rider. The Horsemanship Academy enrollment process offers flexibility in course opportunities in alignment with rider interests and individual goals while complimenting beginner through advanced riders. Bi-weekly classes include:
Course outline/syllabus
Ground work
Trail riding
Various topic presentations by outside clinicians
Maximum of six riders to a class
Enjoy sharing this enriched learning experience with like-minded people under the guidance of a professional trainer. You and your horse will realize a better relationship through safety, trust, control and respect. Think of engaging in a clinic for 12 weeks – not just a short weekend. Imagine the progress that you and your horse will make!
Each course of Horseman 101, 201, 301 and 401 will be twelve weeks long consisting of six classes incorporating time for learners to reinforce, practice and perfect their skills before the next class.
The Horsemanship Academy provides and reinforces you with the tools needed to accelerate your horsemanship skills and confidence.... See More

The Trinity Ranch is Santa Fe's Premier Horse Facility for Boarding, Training, and Lessons. We have three trainers/instructors: Emily Keene of Keene Dressage- a USDF Bronze and Silver medalist, Thom Pollard an AA Hunter, Jumper, and Hunt Seat Eq Trainer/Coach/Former USEF "R" rated Judge, and we also offer all-around trainer (Western and English disciplines and Trail riding).

We offer beginner lessons (adult and youth). Our lesson horses are kind, patient, proven schoolmasters in both the lesson arena and in the show arena. We place great emphasis on safety, confidence building, and connection with the animal. Our professionals are exceptional at what they do. We invite you to visit our website, tour our facility and join us at The Trinity Ranch: Love Horses, Love Life!... See More

Red Horse Riding Company offers horseback riding lessons for adults and children, training and scenic rides along Corrales Acequias and in the Rio Grande Valley State Park. Visit our website for more information.

The very best in hunt seat instruction. 40 years of A circuit experience on the east coast. Two boarding facilities. One for the more casual rider and a brand new show barn. Horse care at its best. Ship ins and ride ins welcome. I guaranty you'll learn more in your first lesson then you have in many years of riding elsewhere... See More

We are a chapter of The United States Pony Clubs whose mission is to teach riding, mounted sports and the care of horses and ponies to youth up to 21 years old. Through learning these skills, our members develop their sense of responsibility, sportsmanship, leadership and self-confidence.... See More

Eric Bravo ( I Come To You!)
I teach to build a strong relationship with your horse based on trust and respect. Using natural methods the horse understands. Like approach and retreat, feel and timing and how to reward and reconize the slightest try. These are very important things needed to talk to your horse in his own language and to help you be a repected confident leader for your horse. The results are a calm confident thinking horse that looks to you for guidence. In the process I solve pratical problems like desensitizing him to anything that puts him in the negative ( head up high neck bowed out and stiff, body tight)(and wanting to move his feet when you don't want him to.) over coming resistance to every day tasks like,( feet being picked up, standing still to be saddled and mounted,ears touched , bridling,lead thrown over back, legs and head,being ted , bags, trailer loading,catching, flexing and dropping his head.( this puts him in the positive) This is hand on training geared to cover all asspects of groundwork and riding, with or without a saddle the natural way.... See More

Classical Dressage is my foundation. I help all levels of riders achieve their individual goals. Seeing riders be successful is my truest desire. I will work with you on your individual needs. Western or English riding all can benefit from Classical riding.... See More

We provide full service board at a low price. Board includes hay twice daily, regular turnout, daily stall cleaning and the attention of full time caretakers. Ditch access is at the end of our street with access to Bosque a few miles away.
I can also come to you for lessons on your horse if desired. Focus is on connection with your horse and a good seat. We do not currently provide lessons at our facility as we do not have lesson horses.... See More

High quality riding instruction and training for all levels. Riders of all ages and experience levels will find a great experience at Platinum Performance Horses. From western riding to dressage and everything in between. We're known for the high quality of our horses and instructors.... See More