Horseback Riding - Bring your own or Hire through us!
You may bring your own horses to stay complimentary
in our 2 acre turnout. - We provide water.
and you are responsible for feeding your own horses -
Bring your own hay and feed.
No charge for all of your horses.
Hundreds or miles of riding trails are right outside your
Casita front door! Bring your horses, no need for a guidel
Or you may hire horses from Debbie at nearby Equine
Escapes- Debbie will bring the horses right to you here at
Casita de Chuparosa and will guide you.
EQUINE ESCAPES is New Mexico's only guided horseback
trail riding business that offers rides in various locations.
Info from Debbie's website below-
We offer rides by the hour, 1/2 day, and full day. Rides
are arranged by appointment only. All rides are private
rides. You will ride with your guide and go where you
want. Small groups of 3 or less. Larger groups possible
with 1 week advance notice. Trailer outings are subject
to 3 riders or less. The trailer holds four horses and all
gear.Able riders may trot or canter. Some hill climbing
and descending is involved. Overnight rides are possible
during the summer months.
We tailor rides that appeal to the photographer, rock
hound,amateur archaeologist, or fisherman.
We ride through the arroyos, hills and mesas of the high
desert from the village of Chili, New Mexico. Views
include the Espanola Valley, Rio Chama Valley, and the
Sangre de Cristo mountains. Longer rides include the
mountain terrain of the Jemez, the high mountain
stream of the Rio del Oso, and overlooks of the
Abiquiu area, home to legendary artist, Georgia O'Keeffe.
We also offer other locations to ride from including the
Valle Caldera Nat. Preserve, Copper Canyon; of City
Slickers fame, Rio Chama Wilderness Area, San Pedro
Parks Wilderness Area, Portions of the Continental
Divide Trail, Santa Barbara Canyon and any other
location accessible by truck/trailer
If you have a special location you would like to explore,
let us know and we'll find out if it's accessible. We trailer
in to these locations for an additional fee depending
upon mileage and time.
Some of the north's most spectacular scenery is accessible
only by horseback.You can explore water-carved winding
arroyos, window rocks, Anasazi ruins, 200 year old cabins
in an abandoned settlement, and wondrous rock
formations.
Nearby attractions include Ojo Caliente Hot Springs,
(not a bad idea after a hard ride!) Abiquiu, town of Georgia
O'Keefe fame; the Rio Chama or Canjilon Lakes, favorite
of local anglers; Abiquiu lake, great for swimming, and
locals pueblos; Okay Owingeh and Santa Clara pueblos.
Also noteworthy are several hiking trails and the ruins
of Poshuouinge.
We only accept intermediate or advanced riders. No novices
please. You may be asked to state your riding experience in
detail. No children under 12. Some horses are gaited. All
saddles are outfitted with water bottle holders and gear
bags. We use both western and endurance saddles. Riders,
including adults, must be at least 5 feet in height. There is a
weight limit of 220 lbs. Riders from lower altitudes may
experience altitude sickness. Please read our FAQ page.
Riders may bring their own lunch and/or snacks. I can
pick up a pack lunch for your convenience at
the local Subway or Quiznos, the local deli, or other ready-
made lunches of your choosing for the cost of the lunch plus
$5.00. Please give one day's notice.
A little about me: I have been riding since my early teens,
I am now in my late 40's. I started this busines because
several of my friends said that I knew a lot of good places
to ride and I should share this knowledge with the horse-
people public. What a better way to share my love of
horses and the outdoors at the same time with those who
also appreciate it! I learned about our trails here through
training for endurance riding. I have competed in several
endurance events and actively participate in trail work
with the Back Country Horsemen, a volunteer group who
works closely with the Forest Service, BLM, and County
and State agencies to clear, maintain, and build trails for
the equestrian and hiking communities.
I enjoy sharing all I know about our great state and the
local scenery with you during our ride.
I can arrange for services such as shoeing or a veterinary
visit. I can recommend places to dine, lodge, sightsee, areas
of cultural or historical interest, fishing hot spots and any
other places you might care to explore.
Come and see us soon!
Your host and guide,
Debbie Spickermann
Casita de Chuparosa Website - copyright 2006
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