The journal.
Notes from Rancho Baile de la Luna: ranch life, the trails, the herd, and the countryside around San Miguel de Allende.
River crossings in the canyon, a ranch sorting clinic, a play day in the arena, and first-place finishes on Flynn and Kalypso at a working equitation show.
July brings lush trails, wildflowers that appear overnight, and fiesta season in the nearby pueblos. The greenest, most alive month at the ranch.
Rainy season turns the high desert lush and green, with towering wild sunflowers on the river trail and sweeping views at the Presa de los Torres.
How a $35 Shetland pony led Chris and Jeff from Moon Dance Ranch in Southern California to a new life and a ten-horse ranch outside San Miguel de Allende.
Roberto, our wrangler and guide, was born in San Miguel de Allende and brings more than three decades of horsemanship to every trail ride.
Six practical tips for first-time trail riders, from staying calm and using gentle cues to dressing right and riding as a team.
How to take an active role on your first trail ride: steering, setting the pace, staying aware of your surroundings, and asking with soft, clear cues.
Private, guided trail rides in the high desert outside San Miguel de Allende: well-matched horses, scenic trails, and stops at restaurants and hot springs.
A guide to eating in Atotonilco, from Santo's street food stand Si Hay to countryside restaurants like Coyote Flaco, Nirvana, and Lumbre at Finca La Devoción.
A guide to the area around the ranch: the Santuario de Atotonilco, thermal hot springs, local restaurants, folk art, and a Benedictine monastery.
Six simple horsemanship tips from life in the saddle, covering breathing, balance, clear cues, and finding the right horse for each rider.
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