Who We Are


ArmstrongEquine.com is the web site for Armstrong Equine Services. Dr. Joe B. Armstrong, owner, manages the facility and Josh is the Trainer at AES. WE are located in La Mesa, New Mexico, between Las Cruces and El Paso, Texas. Click here for Directions.



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Josh Armstrong La Union Ranch

Date: October 2-5, 2025

Saddle Up for the Ultimate Western Adventure!

Join us for a 4-day cattle drive across La Union Ranch, where you’ll experience the thrill of driving cattle across the open range like a true cowboy.

Experience the Best of the Wild West

* Ride horseback through the New Mexico desert

* Drive a herd of cattle alongside experienced ranch hands

* Enjoy hearty chuckwagon meals and sleep under the stars

* Take part in cattle sorting, dummy roping, and target shooting

* Relax around the campfire and gaze at the starry sky

Price: * $1,295

  • (844) 730-5658

This cattle drive is an opportunity for riders who want to participate in ranch work and who can trot two consecutive circles. (If you are interested in something for less experienced riders, or in an opportunity for more aggressive riders, please call.)

Embrace the spirit of the Old West and create memories that will last a lifetime on our cattle drive. Yeehaw!


Cattle Drive Adventure

Location: La Union Ranch, La Union, NM (33 miles from El Paso International Airport)

Space is limited to 24 riders for this unique adventure, so don’t miss your chance to experience the thrill of a lifetime. Round up your fellow adventurers and reserve your spots today! see schedule here

+1 (844) 730-5658 For Information



Few things are more enjoyable than an early morning stroll through the pasture. These are the 2023 Von Gus foals. I like them!


Armstrong Equine Service is a family owned & operated horse farm.

We provide quality equine services ranging from horse breeding, experienced horse trainers and quality Quarter horses for sale.

Our Services:

Horses training, boarding, breeding, temporary stays and/or sale.

Riding

Where do you want to ride? Get ready for your Adventure sign up here…

Our Facility:

Premiere breeding, boarding, training, and riding facility in the Southwest.



Horseman’s Handbook: by Joe B Armstrong “Trailer”Visit – horsemanshandbook.com
Courtesy of Spirit & Nature ProductionsKristin Dickerson & Peter Fleisher
Inverview with Joe B Armstrong about his new book – “Horseman’s Handbook” – Visit – horsemanshandbook.com
Courtesy of https://spiritandnatureproductions.com Spirit & Nature Productions – Kristin Dickerson & Peter Fleisher

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Stallions Standing at Armstrong Equine Services – Von Gus, (Cow) –  Platinum Pharaoh (Speed)

Von Gus

Von Gus (AQHA) Superior Genetics, Conformation, Size, Bone, Performance.

2018 2nd Place Versatility Ranch Horse Stallion

  • NRHA Money Earner
  • AQHA Points in 11 Different Categories

Line Breeding at its best!

Platinum Pharaoh: – tb:

Platinum Pharaoh – tb– Perfectly Balanced with Excellent Conformation

Sired by Grey Memo, Platinum Pharaoh has the size, speed and strength you’re looking for with a striking presence and pleasant personality.

  • 17 Hands
  • 1350 Pounds

Reining World Champions. Breed your Mare with our Stallions.

AES Pure Performance Stallions are proven producers. We have Champions in Free Style Reining, NRHA money earners and AQHA point earners, World Show Qualifiers; Cutting and Reining World Champions. Breed your Mare with our Stallions.

Armstrong Equine is proud to be the premier NM quarter horse breeders. Our horse farm offers horse training, showing, and experienced horse breeders, as well as fine New Mexico horses for sale. Please contact us to find out more about our horse breeders!

AES is always interested in standing excellent stallions. If you have an outstanding sire and would be interested in letting AES manage him, please contact Dr. Joe B. Armstrong to discuss. Contact him via email at jba@armstrongequine.com or by phone at 575.202.0080.


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