Northern New Mexico Horsemen's Association
Website Updates
(as of January 16, 2012)
Horses are our passion. Without them we would maybe have a lot of time and money to do something else, but most of us have already made the choice...love 'em and can't leave 'em. And there is one thing we have found out along the way...you can't do it all by yourself.
NNMHA Mission Statement
The purpose of NNMHA is to promote better horse husbandry, knowledge of training and other aspects associated with any form of horse competition, including but not limited to:
- Encouraging educational programs that foster the study of horsemanship
- Promoting pleasure riding
- Conducting or contributing to clinics in horsemanship, as well as the many different forms of horse competition
- Distributing information pertaining to riding and understanding the horse to members, riders, instructors and friends
- Maintaining proper records in connection with the sport for the benefit of the members and offering awards for achievement to participants and members.
Our general meetings, which are open to the public, are held the LAST Wednesday of each month. We will meet January, February, and March at the Public Lands Bldg off Cerrillos Road south (between 599 and I-25). This place has state-of-the-art audio visual facilities and is new and bright with plenty of seating. We'll provide light refreshments (cookies and beverage). For those who wish to dine before the meeting, "El Parasol" restaurant is right across the street. People can walk from the PLB parking lot to the restaurant with no danger. Their prices are very reasonable. Or, brown bag it. See you there!
January 25 – Horsemen's "MEET and GREET" – Representatives from the Sheriff's Posse, Rio Grande Mule and Donkey Association, Caza Ladron Hunt, Back Country Horsemen, AERC (American Endurance Ride Conference), NATRC (North American Trail Ride Conference), and ACTHA (American Competitive Trail Riding Association) will discuss their respective group's aims and activities.
February 29 – John Massengill of Pojoaque Valley Equipment will speak about what it takes to get trailers and tow vehicles ready for the season.
March 28 – Susan Smith, equine/human bodywork specialist, will address "Care for the Rider".
April 25 – Dave Kaden of Specialized Saddles will do a presentation and demo on saddle fit.
Calendar of NNMHA Events
Continually updating!
We're on FaceBook!
JOIN TODAY! Send Cindy Roper your pictures and event info to post on FaceBook!
History of NNMHA
Over 60 years ago a group of horse lovers got together to form an association now known as Northern New Mexico Horsemen's Association. Thanks to the vision and dedicated hard work by a core group of really terrific folks, the facility off Rodeo Road in Santa Fe is available for a wide range of Association activities. Every year the Association members have put on shows, led trail rides, given out scholarships, held clinics and play days.
There are about as many ways to participate in NNMHA as you might imagine. By volunteering 2-3 days a year at the Association activities (and/or taking part in them) you get to make new friends, learn something new that will help you with your horse, get to show off your pride and joy in the show arena, and even...ride off into the sunset on one of our sponsored trail rides.
Everyone is welcome at NNMHA meetings or activities, member or not. It's a great group to be part of.
Northern New Mexico Horsemen's Association
Post Office Box 4124
Santa Fe, NM 87502
NNMHA is sanctioned by the Santa Fe County Animal Humane Society for the emergency evacuation of equines.
