Questions, answered.

At Rancho Baile de la Luna a one-hour trail ride is $1,200 MXN, an hour and a half is $1,400 MXN, and two hours is $1,600 MXN, per rider. Groups are one to four riders, and single riders are welcome. That is deliberately simpler and less expensive than the all-day deluxe tours most operators sell.

No. Most of our guests are beginners. We match each rider with a horse that fits their comfort level, give basic instruction before heading out, and keep the pace easy. Horses like Holly and Capitán have carried hundreds of first-time riders.

Yes. Rides go out with at most four guests, always guided, usually by Roberto, our caballerango with more than 30 years of experience, and Chris or Jeff, or both, usually ride along too. The horses are calm, well cared for, and know every trail. Guests consistently mention feeling safe in their reviews.

The same honesty applies to age. Trail rides are for riders 12 and up, or 10 for a child who is mature and has had enough lessons to control a horse on their own, since we do not put two riders on one horse. Younger children are welcome for a lesson or a pony ride in the arena.

Regular trail rides are one hour, an hour and a half, or two hours. We also run occasional signature rides, a breakfast ride to Nirvana and a lunch ride, that take a long morning or half a day. We deliberately keep rides short and honest instead of pushing all-day packages.

Yes, with one honest limit. For trail rides we ask that riders be 12 or older, or 10 if the child is mature and has had enough riding lessons to control a horse on their own. Out on the trail a child needs to be able to handle their own horse, and we would rather say so than put a young rider somewhere they are not ready for.

Younger children are still very welcome. They can take a lesson or have a pony ride in the arena, where we are right beside them the whole time. Roberto teaches children's lessons on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons and has a real gift with young riders: patient, safe, and encouraging. Tell us your child's age when you write and we will tell you honestly what fits.

Closed-toe shoes, preferably with a small heel, long pants, sunscreen, and a hat that will not blow away. We mean that last part. A hat that takes off at a trot is a hat you will be walking back for. Leave dangly jewelry at home. Mornings and evenings can be cool in the high desert, so layers work well. We handle everything else.

Message us on WhatsApp at +1 909 240 4981, which is the fastest way, or use the contact form and we will get back to you, usually the same day. A day or two of notice is plenty for most rides. US guests who do not use WhatsApp can text the same number.

Yes. We will take a single rider, which many ranches will not. Our groups are one to four riders, never a busload, so riding alone here does not mean tagging along with strangers. It means the trail, the guide, and the campo to yourself.

Every season has its argument, but the rainy season, June through September, is spectacular: the high desert turns deep green, wild sunflowers grow taller than a rider, and the trails to the river and the Presa de los Torres are at their best. Winter brings crisp golden light and cool mornings. Rain usually falls as brief afternoon showers, so morning rides run year round.

Yes, and it is the first thing we would want you to ask. Every horse here has a name, a personality, and a place in the family. They live on the land, not in a booking system. We keep groups small and the pace easy so no horse is overworked, we rotate who goes out, and Sundays the whole herd rests. We match each horse to the rider in front of us rather than the other way around, and we lead by listening to the horse, never by force. Older horses are not sold off when they slow down. They stay.

For trail rides, 12, or 10 for a child who is mature and has had enough lessons to control a horse on their own. We do not put two riders on one horse, so out on the trail every rider needs to be able to handle their own.

There is no minimum for the arena. Small children can have a pony ride or a lesson with us walking alongside, which is usually the happier introduction anyway. Write to us with your child's age and we will tell you honestly what fits.

The Fire Horse day series and the six-day Four Agreements retreat are women-only. The one-day Spirit Horse Journey, the two-day immersive, private sessions, Reiki, and constellations are open to everyone, and men are genuinely welcome there. Trail rides, lessons, and leasing are open to all.

The September Four Agreements retreat includes four full days of guided horse experiences, five nights of lodging, all meals (five breakfasts, four lunches, five dinners), daily transport between hotel and ranch, airport transfers, an afternoon at the hot springs, dinner in San Miguel de Allende, and your choice of a horseback ride, Reiki, or massage. Price is $2,750 to $3,550 USD depending on room and timing, capped at eight women.

No, and this trips people up, so here it is plainly: retreats and Spirit Horse Journeys run only on set dates, announced in advance. Trail rides, lessons, and private sessions can be scheduled around you. If no date is posted for the journey you want, join the waitlist and you will hear first.

No. The retreats and Spirit Horse Journeys are ground-based: you work beside the horses on foot, not from the saddle. No riding and no horse experience is needed, ever.

Many guests come away calmer. Horses are large, honest, present animals, and simply being near one, on the ground, breathing, slowing down, tends to settle a busy nervous system. This is not a medical treatment or a clinical claim, it is presence and attention, held by an experienced facilitator.

We call it equine wisdom work, not therapy. It is adult, ground-based, and non-clinical, held by trained facilitators. It complements psychotherapy well for guests who are already in it, but it does not replace it.

Adult lessons are with Amy Spencer, usually Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings: one-hour private sessions in Western, English, or Dressage, with a focus on groundwork, biomechanics, and centered riding. Kids' lessons are with Roberto, usually Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Other times can sometimes be arranged, and we can sometimes take two riders together, so ask about availability. Message us and we will find your first slot.

Rancho Baile de la Luna is at San Miguelito 10, El Fresno, in Atotonilco, about 20 minutes outside San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico. We are minutes from the Santuario de Atotonilco, the UNESCO World Heritage site, and the La Gruta and Escondido hot springs.

About 20 minutes by car, in Atotonilco. Most guests come by taxi or Uber; tell us when you book and we will send you the exact pin so the driver goes straight there.

If you would rather not explain the way to anyone, we work with two trusted private drivers who know exactly how to find us. They charge 600 pesos round trip. Just ask and we will put you in touch.