#felizcumpleaños Lucero aka ‘Potranco’ ~ 1 year old today!

And, in case you were wondering, ‘Potranco’ is not really a word. A female young horse is a potranca. A male young horse is a potrillo. But this year amongst the new births we had almost all potrancas.

We often get asked - “Do you rescue horses?” The reality is, we have, in fact, ‘rescued’ a number of horses, for various reasons. One horse, Luna, was a legit rescue, from near starvation, where she was basically abandoned. But the rest have been for a variety of less intense reasons - a friend who could no longer afford to keep his mare, so we took her in (Flicka). Or another friend whose mare was having problems walking and needed a change of terrain (Xochitl). In all we have actually taken in over a dozen horses for one reason or another, finding homes for some, and giving a home to the others.

But, when people ask that question my go to answer is, “No, we don’t rescue horses - we rescue young men.”

Did you know...? When you come for a ride, you not only have a great time, but you do good in the world as well! Your ride helps to support not just our horses, but also the goats, dogs, cats, our donkey Taquito, as well as the young men who work at the ranch.

The newest potranca at Horses by Jose

Hola amigos! Looking for a great way to spend your #MemorialDay weekend?

Come to Baja!

Este fin de semana es la increible "Fiesta en La Mision" - part rodeo, part folkloric dance competition, part kids carnival, giant fogata (bonfire), baile, y comida - you don't want to miss it! Better yet, the fiesta is free!

Need more info? We've got you covered!

People often ask us how long it takes us to train our horses. “These horses are so well trained - how do you do it?”

Well, we begin with patience and consistency. Slowly, poco a poco, getting them used to being handled, having a saddle, wearing a bit, as well as taking them out ‘for a ride’ (with no rider) so that they can begin to learn the terrain, get comfortable with the sights and smells and sounds they will one day encounter with a rider.

Feliz #diadelniño de nuestra niña nueva ~ bienvenidos al mundo potranca! 🐴 ❤️ 🤠

La Tapatía ~ born to Perla this morning! 🐴🇲🇽🤠

Hola amigos! We are still soaking in all the fun times from the cabalgata on Saturday! The next one will be in August - if you want to be first to reserve your spot for the next one send us a DM and we’ll put you on the cabalgata list!

¡Hola amigos! ¡Seguimos disfrutando de todos los momentos divertidos de la cabalgata del sábado! El próximo será en agosto - si quieres ser el primero en reservar tu lugar para el próximo envíanos un DM y te pondremos en la lista de cabalgata!

Everybody loves Taquito!

Forget fancy resorts and tourist traps. If you are looking for the soul of Baja California, the real taste of Mexico, you need to venture off the beaten path. And what better place to start than a tiny hole in the wall lonchería called Viva México, nestled in the heart of La Mision?

Hola amigos! We have an opportunity for those of you who might be wanting to go deeper with your horsemanship journey. It is a clinic Feb 24-28 (two full days and three half days) taught by Kerri Lake here in La Mision. (Clinic will be in English)

“Horsemanship demands truth. Nothing less. We can’t hide much from a horse. He sees through us with disarming candor and directness. But no matter what we reveal about ourselves - carelessness, impatience, self-centeredness - a horse will forgive it, let it go, and move on.”

Are you ready to experience that?

A couple of months ago someone dumped two very cute young dogs along the highway. The local community took them in - getting them fixed, getting their shots, and providing them food while hoping to find them a home. Their wandering area happened to be near the trails we pass by along our rides.

Super excited to be welcoming Kerri Lake here to Baja next month! Spaces are limited but there are still a few left. If you are interested let is know and we can send you more info! (Btw, you don’t have to have your own horse to be part of the clinic.)

“Begin With ‘Thank You’ is a 4.5 day program offering you tools and guidance to navigate your relationships with horses and humans with perpetually higher states of ease, connection and harmony. Through humor, clarity and loving engagements, you’ll feel changes in your perspectives, yourself and your relationships immediately.

Close your eyes and take a deep breath. Do you feel it? A sense of familiarity tinged with distance. It's the aroma of boundless expanses, something that resonates within you, yet remains elusive amidst the daily hustle of navigating traffic, toiling in front of screens, chauffeuring kids from one activity to another. This aroma, like a faint whisper, reminds you of something profound that stirs within.

It's the wildness, the liberation - that sense of feeling free, untethered, expansive. It's not about your 9 to 5 grind but about connecting with your authentic self, with what truly matters. As you immerse yourself in this vision, a rhythmic sound punctuates the moment – the symphony of hooves.

Hundreds of them.