Four hundred years ago, the Spaniards introduced el caballo – the horse – to the American Southwest. This noble creature changed the vast new land. He gave the Native Americans power and mobility. He provided the underpinnings for a great ranching culture.

Along with the horse, the Spaniards brought branding and ranching techniques still practiced on the great spreads of New Mexico – the Bell, the Pecos, the Conchas, San Cristobal and the Sanchez Ranch. It’s here in New Mexico where Spanish, Indian and Anglo come together, each preserving their own traditions, but forging a colorful culture unique to Tierra Encantado – the enchanted land.