Few states are as well-trodden by horses as New Mexico.
With an estimated one horse for every 17 people, and approximately 100 New Mexico horse clubs and associations, days are filled with activities, shows and competitions on the hoof. Team penning, roping, reining and a host of rodeo events mimic cattle-gathering routines and are practiced alongside elegant shows featuring riders in dress jackets and fashionable hats. Horse racing, endurance riding and arena and cross-country jumping have a strong following across the state. Pleasure riding and ranch work round out the non-competitive aspect of the state's horse industry. Fifty-eight training facilities and instructors are listed in The Horsemen's Voice .