Horseback Riding in New Mexico

"[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

Horseback riding lessons

Riding lessons for English or Western Riding, Showing, Trail Riding, and Ground Work for any skill-level rider. Specializing in Responsive, Respectful Horses and Accurate Riding.

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 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

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

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

specializing in balanced riding english and western- for beginners and intermediate riders who want to do a variety of riding activities safely and comfortably---riding therapy and horse training also availble---on 12 acres with gentle school horses.

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

Lakeview Farm and Laura Simpson Hunters/Jumpers provides lessons, training and boarding in Albuquerque's South Valley, just 10 minutes from the Big-I. We are a small, personalized facility that works with riders of all levels.

Riding lessons for all levels and all ages. Hunters, Jumpers and Equitation. Safe, well-trained lesson horses. Leases, half-leases and boarding also available at our beautiful 50-acre facility with indoor and outdoor arenas. Trainer has more than 20 years professional experience with proven success developing horses and riders from beginners to A-circuit winners. Friendly, supportive, professional atmosphere. Haul-ins welcome.... 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.