New Mexico Eventing Association

05/18/2026

We all had a great weekend with beautiful, blue sky weather at Boca!
Huge thanks to Alex Conrad for coming out and coaching, we all learned a lot.
Thank you to all the volunteers and participants that helped throughout the weekend, we couldn’t do it without your support and we hope to keep building on this momentum for the rest of the year!

05/14/2026

We are busy getting Boca ready for our clinic with Alex Conrad! If you haven’t signed up to ride, come audit at no charge. We are excited for this weekend!

05/09/2026

There has been a last minute change for our jumping clinic the 16th and 17th. Jennie is unable to make it out, so we will have Alex Conrad from Conrad Equestrian coming to teach in Jennie's place.
Alex was the highest-placed rookie at this years Kentcuky 5* on his OTTB and he specializes in developing young event horses to the upper levels of the sport. We are grateful he could come out on such short notice and happy we did not have cancel!
Schedule will be sent out this weekend.

05/03/2026

The Boca workday was a success. We had such a good turnout from the NM horse community; we were able to oil all the jumps on course, and got mats in all the stalls! We couldn’t do it without you all and your support always keeps us moving forward. We will have a tractor out to drag paths the week before Jennie and we hope to see everyone at the clinic!

05/02/2026

Today is the last day to enter for Jennie Brannigan before the price increases. Get those last minute entries in!
Boca work day tomorrow 9-12pm

04/16/2026

Jennie Brannigan coming May 16th/17th! Closing date for the clinic is May 2nd, if you enter after this date the cost increases by $50. Come enjoy learning from a fantastic 5* event rider.

NMEA is hosting 5* event rider Jennie Brannigan for a 2 day jumping clinic at the Boca Negra Horseman's Complex, May 16th and 17th. Learn more about Jennie here.

04/08/2026

We are 5 weeks out from NMEA hosting Jennie Brannigan May 16th and 17th. This is a great opportunity for eventers and show jumpers to come hone their skills with a Nations Cup team rider! Don't miss out.
We will have a Boca workday May 2nd to get the course looking its best! Come volunteer!

2 Day jumping clinic with 5* eventer Jennie Brannigan

03/18/2026

We are 2 months out from NMEA hosting Jennie Brannigan May 16th and 17th. We have a limited number of stalls for horses needing to overnight. Priority given to those from out of town.
The signup form for the clinic is below.
We will have a Boca workday May 2nd to get the course looking its best! Come volunteer!

NMEA is hosting 5* event rider Jennie Brannigan for a 2 day jumping clinic at the Boca Negra Horseman's Complex, May 16th and 17th. Learn more about Jennie here.

03/07/2026

Don’t forget Jennie Brannigan is coming May 16th and 17th. Please try to get your entries in before April 13th to help with scheduling. We have a limited number of stalls for horses needing to overnight. Priority given to those from out of town.
The signup form for the clinic is below.
We will have a Boca workday May 2nd to get the course looking its best! Come volunteer!

NMEA is hosting 5* event rider Jennie Brannigan for a 2 day jumping clinic at the Boca Negra Horseman's Complex, May 16th and 17th. Learn more about Jennie here.

01/25/2026

Happy January,
Voting on the remaining capital outlay funds will be occurring soon and it would be great to reach out to local legislators to remind them of the importance of Boca, and that no money has been allocated towards the upkeep of this facility.

You can find your legislators here: https://www.nmlegis.gov/members/find_my_legislator.

Below is a sample email you can send advocating for their support of Boca Negra:

Subject: Strong Support for the Boca Negra Horseman's Complex

The Honorable [Legislator's Full Name],
My name is [Your Name] and I am a constituent residing at [Your Address or Town, State, ZIP code]. I am writing to express my strong support for the improvement of New Mexico's only public all-discipline equestrian facility at the Boca Negra Horsemen's Complex located on the West Mesa in Albuquerque (SD 23/HD 29). As a dedicated equestrian and resident of your district, the improvement of this facility is personally important to me. Access to equestrian facilities provides significant benefits to our community:
Outdoor Recreation Economy: Nationwide, equestrian sports contribute $177 billon to local economies. Improving New Mexico's only public all-discipline equestrian facility will enhance the ability of New Mexico to host rodeos, 3-day events, breed-specific horseshows, and other livestock events. Boca Negra is used by equestrians from across the state from a variety of disciplines.
Physical and Mental Well-being: Equestrian and livestock activities offer valuable outdoor recreation opportunities that promote a healthy lifestyle for many residents, including youth and can help bridge the rural/urban divide.
Community Benefits: The Boca Negra Horseman's Complex provides many benefits to the surrounding community by protecting open lands and providing infrastructure for hiking, dog walking, dog shows, wildlife habitat, and connectivity to the West Mesa Trails system.
Emergency Response: In times of natural disasters like fires or floods, equestrian facilities are essential for the safe evacuation and housing of large animals.
Mitigating the Effects of a Potential Expo NM Closure: If Expo NM redevelopment plans involve eliminating livestock facilities, the state must invest in offsetting that loss to the equestrian and livestock community and improving the Boca Negra Horseman's Complex presents an excellent opportunity.
I urge you to support allocating capital outlay funding to the improvement of the Boca Negra Horseman's Complex. It is vital that we ensure these public lands remain protected, properly funded, and accessible for all user groups, including equestrians, for current and future generations.
Thank you for your time and for considering my views on this important matter. I would be grateful for your response and hope to see your leadership in safeguarding our open spaces.
Sincerely,
[Your Full Name]
[Your Phone Number]
[Your Email Address]

Thank you all!