The famous Stradling collection of bits, spurs, bridles and saddles from around the world. An amazing collection of carriages, wagons and horse drawn vehicles spanning hundreds of years. A real Connestoga covered wagon, a super-fancy stagecoach, a genuine mountain wagon and every type of conveyance imaginable. What it's like to sit in a real western saddle or in a real jockey's racing saddle in the Ruidoso Downs Race Horse Hall of Fame. PLAY Experience the Spirit in the new Children's Interactive Area.
Kids can climb on a horse and saddle, wagon, sleigh, and rocking horse.
Dress up in Western, Hispanic, Native American, Homespun, Jockey, and Cavalry outfits. Work puzzles, draw, read books and play with the interactive exhibits. Have your photo taken beside the famous Free Spirits at Noisy Water. The Hubbard Museum of the American West is located one mile east of Ruidoso Downs Race Track, at 841 Highway 70 West in Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico.