This is the most authentic horseback riding Buenos Aires ranch tour , with real argentine cowboys (gauchos) going through the fields of the Estancia El ombu.
Historically, the gaucho, the saddle and horse, are inseparable companions that represent the life in the Pampas.
The horses:
At the Estancia there are almost seventy horses of the local argentine breed “Criollo”: very well known because of its longevity, intelligence and resistance.
Horses in the Pampas
They are very responsive in the horseback riding , bred on the estate, and trained by the local ranch gauchos .
The owner of the gaucho Estancia tour has been personally taking care of them for the last 22 years.
The amazing history of Gato and Mancha
Two of this breed rode the longest equestrian raid in history, when Gato and Mancha got to New York in 1928 after travelling 18,000 kilometres.
Gato and Mancha criollo horses
The ranch gauchos can choose for you the one that better suit your physical fitness and level of equitation skill: from beginner to Advanced ability levels in horseback riding in Buenos Aires ranch
The tack of the gauchos
The tack:
While in the horseback riding in Buenos Aires ranch almost all the tack it is a “gaucho of the pampas tack”, where there is no “seat” but it is one of the most comfortable saddle.
If you prefer there is also available some English tack as well.
Saddle of the gauchos
Groups at the horseback riding Buenos aires:
If your ability is from beginner to intermediate, you can join the standard group with some other people at the gaucho ranch.
If you consider yourself, being realistic about your ability, an advanced rider you will be provided a private ride in the ranch Buenos aires.
The gauchos style horseback ride
The trail:
According to your ability, you will walk, trot and canter while going the cross country in the fields of the gaucho ranch Buenos aires : grasslands, a marsh and crossing streams.
From your saddle you will have great views of the surroundings in the Estancia ranch near Buenos aires
There will be some ranch gauchos leading and guarding you while in the horseback riding in the whole Estancia trail.
Some riders in the Estancia
Length of the horseback riding buenos aires:
If you join the standard group, the horseback riding Buenos aires ranch tour will range from 30 to 40 minutes. And if you are an advanced rider, you can have an hour private horseback riding
If you book a private Real gauchos Tour Buenos Aires Areco Estancia ranch, you can choose to have two different one hour horseback rides
The fields for the horseback
The entire program of the horseback riding includes as well:
Transfer round trip from hotel Buenos Aires to gaucho town San Antonio de Areco and Estancia
Bilingual tour guide in town and Estancia. Tour guiding for about one hour and a half in gaucho town Areco
At the Buenos aires ranch Estancia El Ombu: empanadas, drinks, horseback riding , argentine asado lunch and gaucho folcloric music
Book your: Horseback ride near Buenos Aires Tour
For more information: Origins of gaucho criollo horse
Also in Spanish: Orígenes del caballo Criollo