Book Mortenson Ranch
Mortenson Ranch · Santa Fe, NM

Book Your Experience

Skill LevelAll levels welcome
Min Age7 years old
IncludesHorse, helmet, guide
ConfirmationInstant
Curious about pricing & details? Learn More Before You Ride
Booking

Searching Availability...

Ask for one of these slots first.

10:00AM Morning
12:00PM Midday
2:00PM Afternoon
4:00PM Golden hour

A quick checklist so the call is fast and the ride is right for you.

01

Age

Especially for younger riders — minimums apply for some experiences.

02

Weight

So we can pair you with the right horse.

03

Riding Ability

None at all, casual, or experienced — just let us know.

04

Carriage or Horseback

Both are options. The carriage covers the same ground at a different pace.

Duration1 to 2 hours
Group SizeUp to 20 (private: any)
DifficultyEasy / accessible routes
Response1 business day
Booking

Searching Availability...

Ask for one of these slots first.

10:00AM Morning
12:00PM Midday
2:00PM Afternoon
4:00PM Golden hour

A quick checklist so the call is fast and the tour is right for you.

01

Group Size

How many in your party — including kids and any special guests.

02

Mobility & Accessibility

We have accessible routes — let us know what you need.

03

What You Want to See

Movie town, the herd, Clyde, the chapel — we tailor the route.

04

Length

60 minutes for the highlights, longer if you want to take your time.

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How to Pay

Cash is king — Venmo welcome too. Online booking as well with Stripe

Productions

Film & Production Locations

Five thousand acres of authentic Western landscape. The most filmed private ranch in the Southwest. Tell us about your project.

Productions250+ film & TV credits
LocationsTown, desert, arena, barn
AnimalsFull ranch herd available
Response1–2 business days
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Inquiry received.

Our team will review your project and follow up within 1–2 business days.

Just the broad strokes — we'll dig into locations, animals, equipment, insurance, and budget on a follow-up call.

All project details are kept strictly confidential. NDAs available on request. We respond within 1–2 business days.

Weddings

Let's start planning.

Tell us about your wedding vision — ceremony setting, reception style, guest count, anything you've been picturing. We respond personally within 24–48 hours.

CapacityUp to 400 guests
CoordinationDay-of, included
VendorsBring your own or use ours
Response24–48 hours
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Inquiry received.

Thank you — we'll be in touch within 24–48 hours to discuss your wedding vision.

We respond personally within 24–48 hours. All details are kept confidential.

Events

Host Your Event

Weddings, corporate retreats, celebrations, and gatherings on one of New Mexico's most extraordinary private properties.

CapacityIntimate to 200+
VenuesMultiple across 130 acres
VendorsBring your own or use ours
Response1–2 business days
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Inquiry received.

We will be in touch within 1–2 business days to discuss your event vision.

Planning a wedding? Use the Weddings tab — it has a tailored form.
Specific spaces, add-ons (Clyde, horses, bonfire, etc.), pricing, and full logistics all get worked through on the follow-up call.

We respond within 1–2 business days. All event details are confidential.

Clyde

Book Clyde.

Clyde appears in films, productions, weddings, photo sessions, and special events — on the ranch or on location. Tell us what you're planning and we'll work out the details.

Lead Time2–3 weeks minimum
TravelOn-ranch or on-location
SessionsPhoto, film, events
Response1–2 business days
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Inquiry received.

We'll review your request and follow up within 1–2 business days.

Pricing, logistics, animal welfare, and travel are all worked out on the follow-up call.

Clyde is a working buffalo with welfare requirements we'll discuss on the call. We respond within 1–2 business days.

General

Have a different question?

If your inquiry doesn't fit one of the categories above — press, partnerships, gift certificates, accessibility, or anything else — drop us a note here. We read every message.

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Message received.

We'll get back to you within 1–2 business days.

We respond within 1–2 business days.

Not sure where to start?

Talk to Clint directly.

If your project doesn’t fit a form, or you just want to walk through what’s possible on the ranch, send a note or pick up the phone. Clint reads every inquiry personally.

Legacy

Legacy

From hand-made saddles to a five-decade legacy of the West, this is Mortenson Ranch.

Mortenson Ranch is more than a filming location. It is a working Western ranch built by Clint Mortenson over a lifetime — and there is a story behind every acre of it.