Come On Out for a Trail Ride or Lesson!
The beautiful San Felipe spring weather is perfect for trail riding or lessons, so head out to see us at the San Felipe Equestrian Center!
Author: HorsesInBaja
The Horses Got Fly Masks for Christmas!
Happy New Year! Hopefully everyone had a nice holiday, good break and fun Christmas and New Year’s celebration! Out at the equestrian center, the holidays were relaxed. The horses all got their Christmas treat – new fly masks! And not just any fly masks either… Definitely a fun look – New Year equestrian fashion trend[…]
We Have New Horses!
In 2014 Xena and Lightning (now named Anchor) arrived from All the Pretty Horses, a rehabilitation center for neglected horses in Primo Tapia, Baja. Below is a photo of Diego and Violet. this mother and son combo were rescued by a loving woman in one of the south compos. They were brought to us in[…]
Horse Buddies
Social creatures as they are, horses love the company of their buddies, and Lucky and Hallie are no different. We’ll often happen upon them in the paddock (or the hitching post) having a snuggle. So here are a few photos of the horsey BFFs: Stay tuned, in the next couple of days the San Felipe[…]
Getting the Horses Back Into Shape: Lunging!
The hot, humid days of summer, paired with all the time spent working on the barn, along with various trips meant that the horses got a bit of a summer break. However, now that the fall/winter season is here, Baja is blessed with cooler, sunny, fresh-yet-still-warm weather, that is perfect for riding days. So now[…]
The Horses Are Happy to Graze!
The grass brought on from San Felipe’s past few rains is still sticking around, and Hallie and Lucky are thrilled to get to graze on the stuff! Happy horses! 🙂
Baja Barn Building – Roof Is On!
The ongoing barn-building project has moved to the next level – now the roof is on! Definitely gives things a different feel to have the roof over our heads! Now work is going on the framing and preparing to put on the siding. Bit by bit, this barn is being raised! Plus the shade provided[…]
Dealing With Flies at a Baja Barn
Just like anywhere else, fly control is an aspect of horse-keeping in Baja. Depending on the weather and the day, flies can be almost non-existent, or can show up in droves (especially on the hottest days, they seem to like to find shelter in the shade around the horse shelters. Hmm.) We use several techniques[…]
Loaded Up on Hay!
If you’ve ever wondered what 52 bales of hay looks like, here you go: We just got half our shipment of hay brought in, and soon it’ll be 100 bales as the other half arrives. Now we have a hay fort! Great quality hay, and the horses have given their *Yum* stamp of approval. We’re[…]
Green Grass After the Rain!
All the rain and storms over the past few weeks soaked the desert, and now we’ve got a little surprise springing up all around us: Grass! It’s definitely a change from the tan tones of San Felipe desert! The horsies have been enjoying little walks out to nibble on the fresh green shoots as well![…]