Horseback Riding Vacation at Double E Guest Ranch, New Mexico.

Double E Ranch is the home of your hosts, Debbie and Alan Eggleston

Debbie and Alan Eggleston are living their life-long dream of owning their own working cattle ranch! Debbie, a former Admin Assistant, and Alan, a recently retired Airline Pilot, have both had a long-standing passion for Cowboys, Horses, and the Old West. They are now lucky enough to be living their dreams at the Double E Ranch in Gila, NM! With 30 years riding experience, Alan is an expert horseman, a patient instructor. They've been sharing this spectacular New Mexico ranching lifestyle with folks like you since 1997 when they opened their doors for guest ranching.

You're invited to participate in the daily ranch activities and ride for the Double E Brand. You'll begin your visit as guests but most guests usually leave the Ranch as friends! Why not join them for the experience of your lifetime!

Mark Rinsler

Mark Rinsler has a warm and easy going nature and is eager to share the history of the land and the Old West, especially while riding out on horseback with Guests at Double E Ranch . "Mark makes the land come alive"! Why not sign up for one of Mark's nature and wildlife rides and experience a gentler version of New Mexico's "wild west"!

Mark has 25 years of western horsemanship riding experience and is eager to share it.

Lucy Acosta is responsible for all the cooking at Double E Ranch. She's creative with food, both Mexican and American dishes and makes sure your meals are on time and plentiful. Always smiling, it's a pleasure to see her in the kitchen every day! Remember to let her know if you have any food issues. She will do her best to accommodate you.

Ellie Carpenter

Ellie Carpenter has come west for the summer to Intern at Double E Ranch from the horse country of Massachusetts. She has been riding both western and english since she was three years old, and enjoys working with project horses.

At home she competes with her Quarter Horse "Wiley" at hunter/jumper shows, rides in her school program, and works at a local barn.

We're excited to welcome Ellie. She has much to offer Double E Ranch program. We think you'll agree!

	Double E Ranch Dogs: "Jammer" and "Precious" Both "Jammer" and "Precious" are Catahoula dogs, bred for hunting wild hogs in the southeast. Ranchers found they work well for gathering cattle in the rugged, brushy southwest. When these dogs find cattle, they will bark and circle the cows, keeping them bunched till human help arrives. We lost booth "Jammer" and "Precious" in 2009. "Jammer" was 16; "Precious" was 12. There isn't a day we don't miss them.

	"Tilley" "Tilley" is also a Catahoula. These dogs are loyal, friendly, protective, loving and eager to please. We love our Catahoula dogs!

	"Shadow" "Shadow" is our goofy Australian Shepherd and follows Debbie everywhere she goes. She loves going to the arena to watch guests Team Pen. She also lives for a ride in the "Ranger"!