On April 30, 1598 Don Juan de Onate led Spanish colonists living in Mexico north across the Rio Grande River. He claimed all of New Mexico beyond the river for Spain when he did. Their party brought over 1,000 Spanish Horses with them. Some of their first settlements were located near El Rito, New Mexico. Read more of this story...

 

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The mustangs on the Ranch have gradually come to accept and trust us as part of their herd. That will be evident if you visit us at the Ranch. Each horse is known to us as an individual. Their names, relatives and history are often known as well. Each has a unique personality and family bonds. Bonita and Acera provide one good example ...

“El Rito” Spanish Mustangs - Icons of the Old West

About the Mustangs

I was born high in the  mountains of Northern New Mexico. I saw my parents, siblings and children come and go. There were many predators in our lives, not the least of these were the two leggeds.  Life was often beautiful, and just as often sad and hard. I never tired of being free and looking at our beautiful mountains.  You can read the rest of La Vieja’s story here ...

La Vieja’s Story - A Mustang’s Tale

A Message from the Founders

The Mustang’s part in Western history has been a difficult road. It bred into them a toughness and intelligence no breeding program could produce. For them, like the local people, it was the struggle to survive that forged their character. We are glad to be among them both. 

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