Horses have carried us through history and have been our partners along the way. It's only natural that they accompany us in our journey of self discovery. EquiYoga borrows asanas (poses) and breathing techniques from yoga and translates them into the saddle. Begin this program on the mat, creating a foundation of breath and learning the asanas. Bring awareness to your balance and strength, on the mat and in the saddle. By adding the equine element to yoga, the equestrian will learn to adjust to new situations with breath and suppleness, reevaluate the body cues to keep clear communication, and build a deeper connection to your horse. This discovery can be utilized to enhance your riding and your yoga practice. 

Save a horse, ride a rescue!

Our hosts in New Mexico do great work rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming rescue horses. The herd encompasses a wide variety of breeds, ages, and backgrounds, and all have been carefully rehabilitated over time and trained using natural horsemanship methods for their current jobs as trail partners. 

Intermediate - Advanced

Riders need to be comfortable at a walk, posting trot, and strong canter on trail and within a group, as well as mount/dismount the horse unassisted. Riders must be to be physically fit enough to be in the saddle 3-4 hours a day.

Choose between Western or Endurance saddles. The terrain is scenic but rugged and often rocky, with both slow, technical sections of trail as well as wide, open stretches for long trots or canters.  

Riders lodge in a charming guesthouse nestled on a juniper and pine ridge overlooking the valley, decorated in a rustic and eclectic southwest style, and designed with environmental sustainability in mind (composting toilets). Enjoy reading nooks, hammocks, hot tub (all year), swimming pool (summer only), and bicycles available for further exploration. 

New Mexican cuisine is wholly unique, rich with local ingredients, slow cooked meats, and spiced with roasted green and red chilis. Enjoy European-style breakfast, lunches of light salads or soups, and family-style dinners with occasional visits to local restaurants.  Dietary restrictions, allergies, vegetarians, vegans, and gluten-free can all be accommodated with advanced notice.