A practical Taos County resource for horse owners, livestock keepers, rural-property buyers and people looking for local boarding, training, farriers, feed, tack, fencing, veterinary resources, public-land riding and agricultural guidance.
Horses and Agriculture Are Part of Taos County
This is not only a recreation category. The USDA's 2022 Census of Agriculture counted 622 farms covering 229,129 acres in Taos County. Livestock, poultry and livestock products represented 55% of county agricultural sales. Water, forage, fencing, animal care and land-use rules are therefore practical local issues for residents as well as property buyers.
622farms in Taos County in the 2022 Census of Agriculture
229,129acres of land in farms
55%of agricultural sales from livestock, poultry and related products
8,977irrigated acres reported in the county profile
Current-source check completed August 27, 2026. Businesses are grouped by service, not ranked. Call before traveling, hauling or booking because availability, service areas and seasonal operations can change.
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Ranchos de Taos / Taos areaHorse Services
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Kimberly Casara operates a small private horse facility offering boarding, youth and adult horsemanship lessons, horse training, horses for sale or lease, and guided trail rides in northern New Mexico.
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Best ForBoarding, lessons, training, horse leasing and guided rides
AvailabilityCall for current boarding, lesson and ride availability
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Seasonal full-care boarding and training facility operating May through November on a 150-acre ranch with fenced grazing pastures, barns, arena, paddocks, hay production and a stream.
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Best ForSeasonal boarding, foundational training and short-term horse care
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One-on-one horse training focused on trust, communication, positive reinforcement and science-based animal training methods. The current service page lists 60-minute horse-training sessions.
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Best ForGroundwork, humane training and horse-handler communication
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Mobile farrier service offering cold and hot fitting, corrective hoof work, pads, balanced trimming and hoof care for horses, minis, ponies, donkeys, mules and drafts.
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Best ForRoutine and performance hoof care across multiple equine types
AvailabilityCall or text to confirm Taos-area scheduling
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Locally owned feed and supply store carrying feed for horses, cattle, goats, lambs, sheep, swine and poultry, plus hay, straw, tack, farrier supplies, shavings and livestock supplies.
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Best ForLivestock feed, hay and everyday barn supplies
AvailabilityRetail store
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Area / Address214 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos, NM 87571
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Tack and feed store with English, Western and Dressage saddles, livestock feed and supplies for horses, goats, chickens, llamas, hogs and cattle, plus supplements and hay.
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Best ForTack, saddles, horse feed and multi-species livestock supplies
AvailabilityRetail store
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Area / Address710 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos, NM 87571
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Taos location of the national farm and ranch retailer. Useful for general livestock feed and equipment, fencing, gates, poultry supplies, hardware and other farm and property needs.
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Best ForGeneral farm, ranch, fencing and livestock supplies
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New Mexico-licensed horse rescue and 501(c)(3) organization providing horse rescue and rehabilitation, educational programs, clinics, therapeutic riding and other equine-assisted services.
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Best ForHorse rescue, education, clinics and equine-assisted programs
AvailabilityVisitor hours and programs vary; confirm before arrival
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Area / Address13 Los Caballos Road, Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557
Los Alamos / Northern New MexicoRegional Veterinary
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Equine practice serving northern New Mexico with field services, regular and emergency care, preventive medicine, diagnostics and referral coordination. Confirm Taos service-area availability before relying on mobile coverage.
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Best ForRegional field care, diagnostics and equine veterinary services
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Full-service equine referral hospital near Santa Fe serving New Mexico and southern Colorado, with emergency services, surgery, lameness diagnostics, podiatry and hospital-based specialty care.
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Best ForEquine referral, emergency and hospital-level care
AvailabilityCall ahead for emergency or referral instructions
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Area / Address69 Bonanza Creek Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87508
Do not use acreage alone to decide whether a property works for animals. The controlling rules depend on the parcel's jurisdiction and zoning. Within the Town of Taos, several agricultural and residential-agricultural zones limit hoofed animals to two per acre and small fowl to twenty per acre, with additional livestock-pen setbacks. Those Town rules are not a universal Taos County rule.
Before you buy, verify the parcel, not the listing description
For property outside the Town of Taos, confirm the parcel and intended use with Taos County Planning. For property inside the Town, verify the applicable Town zoning. A property marketed as horse property, ranch property or irrigated acreage does not by itself establish animal allowances, water rights or permit status.
Taos Valley Acequia Association advises parciantes to verify their surface-water right with the New Mexico Office of the State Engineer. A water-right ownership change should be handled at closing, but TVAA notes that this does not always happen.
Verify the actual surface-water right
Confirm the acequia and your parciante status
Ask about dues, ditch cleaning and local obligations
Do not treat a visible ditch as proof of a transferable water right
Pasture, Hay & Grazing
NMSU Taos County Cooperative Extension specifically works with pasture and hay systems, livestock production, acequias, rotational grazing and electric fencing. Taos Soil & Water Conservation District also operates rangeland, acequia, soil-health and invasive-species programs.
Build a forage plan around high-desert conditions
Use rotational grazing where appropriate
Plan supplemental hay before pasture is depleted
Address weeds, erosion and soil health early
Moving Horses & Livestock
New Mexico is a livestock brand-inspection state. The New Mexico Livestock Board states that inspections are required when livestock are transported into New Mexico from another state, out of New Mexico, or between NMLB districts. For horses leaving their livestock district, owners need either a one-way Form 1 inspection or a Permanent Equine Transportation Permit, Form 1-H.
Check the current requirements before hauling
Entry permits, certificates of veterinary inspection, animal identification and disease-control requirements can vary by species and destination. Use the New Mexico Livestock Board as the controlling source before interstate or interdistrict movement.
Riding in Taos
Ride Your Own Horse
Carson National Forest identifies horse riding and camping as a recreation activity, and individual Forest Service trail pages identify trails open to horseback riding. BLM also lists horseback riding within Rio Grande del Norte National Monument and Wild Rivers.
Check current trail and road access before hauling
Check fire restrictions and seasonal closures
Confirm trailer access and legal parking
Carry water and plan for high-desert weather changes
Looking for a Guided Horseback Ride?
Commercial trail riding is covered in the dedicated Outdoor Activities in Taos guide, which keeps visitor search intent separate from this resident-focused horse and livestock resource.
Compare route, terrain and ride length
Confirm current operating season
Check rider age and weight requirements
Reserve directly with the operator
4-H, Youth Agriculture & the County Fair
Taos County 4-H includes plant and animal projects and is administered through the Cooperative Extension system. The annual Taos County Fair publishes current livestock and small-livestock rules, 4-H participant information, entry requirements and event dates in its fair handbook and website.
Official & Community Resources
Use these sources for rules, land-management programs, water-right questions, livestock movement, public-land conditions and youth agriculture. Public agencies are visually separated from commercial service providers.
Public Agency
NMSU Taos County Cooperative Extension
Research-based local help with pasture and hay systems, livestock production, acequias, rotational grazing, electric fencing and small-scale agriculture.
Agricultural valuation is application-based and requires verification of agricultural property use. Acreage or animal ownership alone should not be assumed to qualify.
The Forest Service identifies horse riding and camping as a recreation activity on Carson National Forest and lists individual trails open to horseback riding.
BLM identifies horseback riding as an activity within the monument, including Wild Rivers. Check current conditions, restrictions and access before hauling.
Taos County 4-H includes plant and animal projects, and the annual County Fair publishes livestock and small-livestock rules for youth participants and exhibitors.
Can I keep horses or livestock on property in Taos?
It depends on the parcel and jurisdiction. Town of Taos agricultural and residential-agricultural zoning includes specific animal limits and setbacks, while unincorporated Taos County is governed separately. Verify the parcel and intended use with the applicable planning office before buying or building animal facilities.
Where can I buy horse feed, hay and livestock supplies in Taos?
Current local options include Blue Sky Pet & Feed Supply, Taos Tack & Pet Supply and Tractor Supply Co. in Taos. Product inventory changes, so call ahead for specialized feed, hay or tack.
Can I ride my own horse on public land near Taos?
Yes. Horseback riding is an identified recreation use on Carson National Forest and within Rio Grande del Norte National Monument. Check current trail status, fire restrictions, access rules and conditions with the managing agency before hauling.
What do I need to transport horses in New Mexico?
The New Mexico Livestock Board states that horses leaving their livestock district need either a one-way Form 1 inspection or a Permanent Equine Transportation Permit, Form 1-H. Additional import, export and health requirements can apply, so confirm the current rules with the Livestock Board before travel.
Information reviewed August 27, 2026. Business services, availability, addresses, phone numbers and public-agency requirements can change. Confirm time-sensitive details directly before hauling, hiring, buying property or scheduling care.
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