FAQ
We are not open to the Public. We have clinics, and some events which are open to the Public. These are posted on our website under the Events tab, Facebook and Instagram when we have them. These are RSVP or ticketed events only. The Public is not able to "stop by" without an appt.
Deming NM location is a guest ranch, and open to members of Harvest Hosts (harvesthosts.com) , Airbnb.com , Hip Camp https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US ,The DYRT https://thedyrt.com/camping/new-mexico/saddlehawk-ranch and RV Overnights https://www.rvovernights.com/ for overnight stays, RV hookup and tent camping at the ranch. Booking is done on one of those websites, please look for SaddleHawk Ranch, or email us and we can send you a link to our booking site. Open from Oct 15th to May 15th.
For Hay sales or other Ranch Product sales such as The Drinking Post products (automatic ultimate equine and livestock waterers), please email starbuck@saddlehawkranch.com, call or text us at 575-592-8521 for purchase/pick up. No shipping!
A: SaddleHawk Ranch offers a variety of classes and services focused on equestrian and agricultural education. Our classes include horsemanship, carriage driving, and beekeeping. We also conduct honey extraction classes, where participants can learn about collecting swarms in the Spring and managing colonies to ensure they survive and produce honey. These classes are held in the Spring and early Summer at our North Texas location, always weather permitting, and exclusively on weekends. For the latest schedule and new class announcements, please visit our events tab. In addition to educational classes, SaddleHawk Ranch sells honey, crafts, eggs, and produce, contributing to a well-rounded agricultural experience.
Sorry, no horseback riding or horseback riding lessons. We are a carriage driving school.
SaddleHawk Ranch teaches:
horsemanship 101 = intro to horses, care, hoof care & maintenance - on the ground, handling the horse
Discovery driving - horse and buggy
Intro to driving lesson
Driving lessons and clinics
Intermediate driving
Parades
Our goal is to teach carriage driving using our driving horses. Classes are paid for in advance.
Financial assistance is available if you are economically or physically disadvantaged, a Veteran or over 55, please see the programs on the nonprofit site: www.equinesafehaven.com for more information.
We will teach basic horsemanship, and our seasoned horses will provide education into the wonderful world of driving.
We do not teach YOUR horse to drive.
In our clinics we will provide beginning lessons, as well as intermediate driving.
Please sign up on the Events tab, and RSVP. Once you RSVP you will hold your spot in the class and you'll be given more info and instruction.
Yes, we are licensed and permitted to sell eggs to the public. We are not currently selling to the Public.
When eggs are available we sell to our overnight RV campers.
In April and May we usually see an increase in egg production as well has hatched chicks and will post availability at that time. When available they will be listed under the products tab.
We mostly sell to stores, and attend craft fairs where we sell our products, but may have some products available at the Ranch. When available, we offer our handmade natural soaps and other handmade products which will be in the newsletter when you arrive. We also list products on our we website for sale under the products tab when they are available. We usually sell out quickly.
NO! we do not. Sorry, we are not a rescue or a sanctuary. We do not take in owner surrendered horses, mules or donkeys. Please contact a state licensed rescue that can help you!
We are a business that sells hay, farm equipment, farm products, a nursery, and has events and carriage driving.
We do not have horses, mules or donkeys for sale. We are not horse traders or an adoption ranch.
Please see the non profit, Equine Safe Haven's website for those that can be "sponsored" at https://equinesafehaven.com/equines-of-the-ranch
NO! We have our own private horses, and they are not for rent. We are not a public ranch that rents horses out for riding. We also do not give horseback riding lessons at this time.
We do have carriage driving lessons. We are focused on our driving school for horse and buggy. We host global visitors through membership programs, and clinics - these are posted as events on our website when open to the public.
We have our own professional Ranch, Roping and Trail horses, that are not for rent, as we compete with them. If you are interested in joining our Ranch team for competitions, please contact us via email: starbuck@saddlehawkranch.com with your interest.
No, we do not sell horses. We are not a horse trader. We do not intake horses, adopt out or rehome. Please see Equine Safe Haven: www.equinesafehaven.com has horses that can be sponsored at the ranch.
Deming New Mexico and Whitesboro Texas are private, gated ranches with equine facilities, and Deming, NM has a carriage driving school, that has a few electric spots available for guests that stay overnight. Deming has potable water fill station for guests to fill their RV tanks.
There are dumping stations for overnight guests.
Deming NM,has events and can accommodate up to 3 RV electric spots and over 20 boondocker/dry camping spots. They have parking for rigs over 45 feet. (yes tractor trailer size)
The spots can be booked online through the various applications such as: Harvest Hosts, RV overnights, The Dyrt, Hipcamp and Airbnb - please see the RV tab for booking.
In the case of staying multiple nights, please use the Hipcamp application or Harvest Hosts on the RV tab in the menu.
Yes, we have carriage rides for a fee in the Southwestern New Mexico and North Texas locations. We are available for your event. We also have carriage rides for our overnight guests. Please contact us directly at starbuck@saddlehawkranch.com for our rates, or corporate sponsorships for your event.
We love kids, and most of the children are with their families visiting the ranch and staying at the Deming New Mexico location -overnight.
From October 15th to May 15th annually, for overnight guests we have a few activities that they can enjoy for a additional fee. All weather dependent. We have the tour of the Deming Ranch with petting horses, mules and donkeys. We have the feeding time tour where they can help feed. On weekends we may have longer sessions where they can participate in grooming and walking a horse or event take a carriage ride.
There are always photo opportunities. Weather is always unpredictable, but on weekends we may have rock painting, campfires with smores, and even flashlight searches for desert bugs, tarantulas and toads!
Occasionally, we will have an open Ranch day where all are welcome. These days are posted on our website under the Events tab.
