Horses of Hacienda Zuleta
Each morning the horses are released from their nighttime pasture. Some are pulled for trail riding, and some have the luxury of being taken to the mountain pasture. Either way, they need very little intervention, and easily go wherever they are asked. They are exceptionally well-mannered and well trained. It was the highlight of my morning to stand among them as they passed, hearing their nickers and the clip clop of their shoes along the cobblestone <3.
Horse-riding has been an integral part of Hacienda Zuleta for over a century. The ranch is home to 200 horses, 100 bred for polo and the rest for guests and farm-use.
The Zuletenos breed, a cross between Andalusian, Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse bred at Hacienda Zuleta, is also a wonderful dressage horse.
The horses are so well-mannered, obedient and eager-to-please, very responsive to the rider. Just a dream.
"Almost nothing can spook them," said José Ñoquez, local guide and master horseman, "They have a perfect disposition for trail-riding."
Riders can explore the stunning Andean countryside on a number of trails that climb to nearly 4000m above sea level.
Horses of Hacienda Zuleta
Each morning the horses are released from their nighttime pasture. Some are pulled for trail riding, and some have the luxury of being taken to the mountain pasture. Either way, they need very little intervention, and easily go wherever they are asked. They are exceptionally well-mannered and well trained. It was the highlight of my morning to stand among them as they passed, hearing their nickers and the clip clop of their shoes along the cobblestone <3.
Horse-riding has been an integral part of Hacienda Zuleta for over a century. The ranch is home to 200 horses, 100 bred for polo and the rest for guests and farm-use.
The Zuletenos breed, a cross between Andalusian, Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse bred at Hacienda Zuleta, is also a wonderful dressage horse.
The horses are so well-mannered, obedient and eager-to-please, very responsive to the rider. Just a dream.
"Almost nothing can spook them," said José Ñoquez, local guide and master horseman, "They have a perfect disposition for trail-riding."
Riders can explore the stunning Andean countryside on a number of trails that climb to nearly 4000m above sea level.