LCWA Member Profile: Harold Grantham and Broken Saddle

Living in the high deserts outside of Santa Fe, you’ll find many people who have carved off a successful and heartfelt business that suits their special character. Harold Grantham is one of those people. Back in 1993 Harold was taking care of a horse ranch outside of town and it occurred to him that visitors to Santa Fe needed a place to rent and ride high-quality horses in the desert. He loved taking people riding and meeting new people, so Broken Saddle was founded, tucked away in the canyons just outside of the historic old mining town of Cerrillos.  

Harold has 21 of some of the best horses around. They are all smooth-riding gaited horses because they are registered Missouri Foxtrotters and Tennessee Walkers. Customer Lisa Goldman, an LCWA member and a retired owner of 2 horse riding schools and stables says this: “I’ve never seen a trail riding business with such great and well-maintained horses.”

And of course, Harold depends on LCWA Internet service. Like many locations tucked away in the rural areas outside Santa Fe, the wireless towers of LCWA are the only way for him to get Internet.

Cerrillos as a Destination

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And while you are there, take a fresh look at the old west town of Cerrillos because in the last year or two it’s had a major resurgence. A now wildly popular restaurant has opened (Blackbird Café) as well as an eclectic store (Cerrillos Station) selling local art, food, gifts, and yoga. The Cerrillos farmers market is now open every Wednesday evening where locals come to sell, buy, and say hello to each other. A real sense of community has blossomed!

Those are just some of the reasons why Harold loves having his riding business in Cerrillos. “It’s a small town, no traffic, and you really get to know people. It’s got a great old-west style that’s been preserved for ages.”

So, if you haven’t visited the village of Cerrillos lately, come do so. Walk around town, visit the new stores, and then catch a horse ride. Harold says that while most of his riders are beginners, and so simply walk the horses, able riders are invited to trot, canter, or even gallop. Whether new or experienced, perhaps it’s time to explore the high desert of New Mexico on horseback with one of your fellow LCWA members! Visit www.brokensaddle.com for more information.