Our two seven year old granddaughters have enjoyed their lessons. They have learned so…read moremuch....Rachael has a wonderful way of teaching and is patient, personable and fun. I'd highly recommend Red Horse Riding Company.

I've been on a lot of rides, and my 2-hour ride through the Bosque with Chance was the best yet. He…read morehas an incredible relationship with his horses and it shows. A few pros: Chance is a truly a personable, patient and interesting individual. He showed me how to develop trust with my horse, explained horse behavior and psychology, kindly corrected my mistakes, and taught me about balance + how to stand in the stirrups. Cons: pretty dang sore now because I rode correctly for the first time. I can hardly wait until my next ride.

I took a private ride with Morgan and wow it was fantastic!! I was visiting from California with…read morethe intent to ride throughout the state and this was definitely one of the best trail rides I've been on!!! I will definitely be back!

Exceptional riding horses, well trained and cared for. I had an excellent ride in the Bosque today…read more Carlos was so kind and helpful. I would highly recommend Running Horse Ranch & Carlos. Excellent value for the quality of his horses and service.

My daughter is 7 and began working with Liz July 2024. She started with her summer camp & then…read morebegan weekly lessons. We have been extremely loyal clients - never missed a lesson & Liz even had my daughter help new students from time to time. Everything went well for the past 7ish months but things changed on our session (Feb 8th), & we unfortunately experienced the side of Liz that other negative reviews have mentioned. We arrived to our appointment about 10min early as usual. Liz was not there yet but like normal my daughter went to the tack room and got all the supplies ready for the horse she has been riding for the past few months (Brick.) Once Liz got there, I said bye to my daughter & went to my car (Liz does not allow parents to watch their kids.) About 5min passed and my daughter ran up to my car sobbing, I thought she was injured (she has NEVER cried the way she did that day, and certainly never acted this way during a lesson.) She explained to me that Liz was demanding that she ride a different horse than her usual horse. Liz wanted my daughter to ride a horse named Sonata & my daughter has ridden this horse in the past but has expressed very clearly that this horse makes her uncomfortable/ scared because it gets spooked easily. I got out of my car & went to talk to Liz (who was clearly annoyed and upset with my daughter.) I told Liz that my daughter (7YO) is nervous with that horse, can we try a different horse. Liz proceeded to belittle my daughter in front of another student and told her "a real horse girl can ride any horse" and "you are making me very cranky today." I was shocked!!! I didn't know what to say or do, so I insisted that she let my daughter ride a horse she was comfortable with. It states on the website that riders are matched with horses for a comfortable and enjoyable riding experience, why would my 7YO be forced to ride a horse she was afraid of when their were so many other options!? So finally Liz agree's to let her ride Bonnie, and my daughter feels much better about this horse. After this situation, I decided I'd sit on the benches near the tack room, rather than go back to my car incase my daughter needed me. Liz gives me a nasty look and tells me "you need to leave my property, bye now!" - keep in mind, I've sat at those benches countless times with other parents. I went to sit in my car, & during that time I saw Liz leave my daughter/ the other student & go talk to her staff multiple times! It is now 40min into the lesson and they are barely getting to the arena to ride. The lesson ran almost 30min overtime & caused the next group of kids to be late for their lesson. Liz blamed my daughter & told her that they were running behind because of her "bad behavior." My daughter left this lesson in tears & it took so much reassurance for her to understand that this was not her fault. If a child is uncomfortable they should feel safe to express their feelings & a good teacher/ instructor would have the patience and compassion to help the child feel safe. Liz did the exact opposite, blamed my child, and made her feel horrible. Let's get this straight - my daughter was not crying/ upset because she wasn't able to ride the horse she has been with for months (Brick). She was crying and upset because Liz was demanding and angry that my daughter was fearful of riding Sonata, (but she was happy & willing to ride Bonnie!) I knew after this experience I would never return & risk my daughter being bullied/ treated unfairly especially when I am not around to defend her - she is a little girl! To top it all off, Liz (without my consent) charged me an extra $10 for that lesson because of "my daughters bad behavior and for putting her behind schedule for the rest of the day." Be very cautious taking your child here, as Liz has a tendency to switch her emotions quickly. This leads to fear, anxiety, & major damage to a child's confidence within this amazing sport. Luckily there are many other stables who focus on child safety, comfort, and even allow the parents to watch their kids ride!

Horrible, they lied to my 4 year old told him that at the end of the summer he could attend their…read morecamp. He was so excited, Then when the time came they told him he was too young. Liz just changed her mind. Probalby a good program, the instructor seemed nice, just a horible owner. Lieing to a kid is awful.

This is definitely one of those reviews that I hesitate to write. This little gem of a horseback…read moreriding business has been in Albuquerque's backyard since 1989, and until last week, I had no idea it existed. During the Great Bathroom Tissue Famine, we'd pulled our hair out trying to find something, anything, for our kiddo to DO on the weekend, what with the masking and the distancing and the rest. Following just one visit, I'm very confident we've found our southwestern huckleberry. First, ya gotta sit down with the owner of this place, Margo(t?). She's a card. Running this ranch out of a comfortable double-wide on the high plains of Corrales, she's been there, done that and watched the area morph, over the years, from rags to riches. All the while, she's taken in rich and poor kids -- girls, mainly -- and turned them into equine stewards. As opposed to other ranches around the 505 (we've explored), High C Acres begins by teaching kids to groom, saddle and care for the horses. Our daughter's first lesson ran more than two and a half hours, and I won't quote the incredible price. Margo says she generally has between 30-40 students, of all ages and walks of life, at any given time. These people arrange regular, hour-long visits, to ride and care for the beautiful beasts. She's quick to explain the actual costs of horse ownership, particularly following a mild winter when feed costs are bound to escalate. My kid enjoyed a distanced, masked introduction to this way of life, alongside one of her good friends. It's likely the best money we've spent on Famine entertainment since we all began hoarding. Don't be surprised if there's simply no room at the stable when you call.

I absolutely love this spot. It has it all. A well manicured Park, paved bike trails, turtles,…read moreducks, big climbing trees, a rose garden, other gorgeous flowers, bridges, sandbar beaches and a river. There are even bathrooms when there is no Covid pandemic crap happening but during this they put out "Porta potty's" (don't understand really how they are any better or safer or anything really) but they are there. Most of the river is knee to waist deep but there are currents. There is a place to launch your kayak if you want also. And right down the road you can rent horses and go horseback riding. It's great. Weekdays are less people but even the weekend isn't bad. I love to cleanse my crystals and meditate and get nice and grounded. You'll want to thank me if you go! Go!!! It's free too.

Great day for a run One of my favorite places to run…read more Enough people to not get freaked out. Nature, fresh air, views...miles are clearly marked...flat fast run, either on paved or gravel trail

I arranged for my 10 year old granddaughter to take a lesson with January. It went very well. We…read morevisited with her prior to the lesson and I was impressed with her background and teaching method as described. We met the horse that my granddaughter would be riding. He wasn't an old pony, but a gentle full size paint horse who would challenge her, but be a safe ride. We look forward to future lessons with A Teacher of Horses. Jackie

January Hines brings a lifetime of experience to the arena. She is calm and understanding making…read morethe daunting task of riding a horse something anyone with the desire to learn can tackle. She works with all ages. I ride with her but have also taken my 6,7,9,11 year old nieces/nephews for lessons.

I took my wife and our dog for a walk along the Paseo del Bosque Trail, and it was exactly the…read morereset we needed. We went in late November, when the cottonwoods are still glowing gold, and the whole riverside felt like it was an autumn paradise. The trail is flat and easy, with long stretches that let you really settle into the scenery-Rio Grande on one side, trees and little side ponds on the other. Our dog loved it. There's plenty of room to keep a dog on leash without feeling crowded, and enough side paths and textures (sand, dirt, leaves) to keep him interested. We saw ducks and geese cruising on the water, along with a woodpecker working a cottonwood trunk. It also turned into a really sweet date. There are quiet spots to stop, sit by the water, and just watch the birds and the current go by. It never felt unsafe or overly busy, just a steady trickle of walkers, cyclists, and other people out enjoying the trail. If you're visiting Albuquerque-or you just moved here and want to fall in love with the area a little bit-Paseo del Bosque is an easy yes.

It is an amazing time along the river in the Bosque. The colors in the fall and the peaceful area…read moreis great for renewing and recharging.

I'm really disappointed in this company. After reading the reviews on here (the most useful ones,…read moreironically, being filtered), I was keeping my fingers crossed that Romero's Thunder would honor the LivingSocial package I purchased. I emailed them to schedule a ride time in early May and they were completely booked up for 2 WHOLE MONTHS with no weekend rides. I asked at least 3 or 4 times if they could let me know if there were any cancellations but never heard anything (in fact, when i asked about weekend ride times they never even responded to my question). We finally scheduled a time for over two months out during the week. I confirmed the appointment a few days before (because after I sent them my LivingSocial voucher number I never heard anything back). We planned our day around it, took off work, etc. Low and behold, they cancelled a few hours before the ride when we were getting ready to walk out the door saying that there was a death in the family. I understand that situations happen but based on the other reviews it seems there's a lot of last minute emergencies, illnesses, and deaths. I wasn't impressed with their email etiquette (NO IT'S NOT OK TO SEND AN EMAIL TO A CUSTOMER IN ALL CAPS) or responsiveness- it took 2-3 days to ever get a response. All in all, even if the ride had happened and been great, I still would not be impressed with their customer service. I was really looking forward to this and hoping for the best but when scheduling is a 2 month (minimum) ordeal then they cancel, that is not good business. I'm normally willing to give small businesses the benefit of the doubt but based on the experience leading up to this and the prior reviews that indicate this is a common occurrence, I"m more than a bit skeptical. I responded to their cancellation email nearly a week ago and inquired when the ride could be rescheduled and have yet to hear back. *crickets* If they wow me in the follow up that they promised, then I'm completely willing to edit my review but I'm not holding my breath. _______________________ Update: 15 DAYS and I finally got a reply to my email. Bad business and not one that I am willing to support. Not even an apology for the delay or for the cancellation. Talk about making your customers feeling like you don't give a crap about them.

I purchased an Amazon Local voucher for a ride with Romero's Thunder. After several attempts to…read morecontact the business, they finally responded to me, after 1 week. They don't have anyone available to answer the phone and "require a minimum of 3 days to respond". Its a terrible business practice, if a company is so busy they can't answer the phone, ever, and take 48 hours to respond to email, then they can afford to hire someone. I finally heard back from the company by email after my 3rd attempt, but availability was so limited, I was unable to use my voucher, only a few weekdays available for over 3 months.