Lets get practical - part 1
If you search google for horse riding in Argentina you will only find commercial web sites that refer to guided tours. This was very frustrating because Pam and I didn't want to pay - come on check my picture on the profile. Therefore, we were motivated to write this site to help others with as much information as we can give.
What you will need to know if you want to take such a trip.
Well remember everyone is different and all we offer is advice.
Do I need to speak Spanish?
Yes, If you go to Patagonia you should speak at least some basic Spanish, most of the people in Patagonia don't speak English. And it will make your trip that much more rewarding.
Do I need to fly there with 200Kg of equipments and pay overcharge on the plane?
You can buy saddles and tack in Argentina. Contrary to common belief Argentina is civilized and there are a lot of people riding horses there. As an example we got endurance saddles for 200USD each. Remember to get a light (no more than 10Kg) saddle.
Do I need a pack horse?
If you are not too heavy you can definitely go without a pack horse, all you have to do is pack light and plan on riding a little less to save those big boys health!!!
Do I need to be a very experienced rider?
I (Pierre) had no experience in horse riding. If you want to do it, you can. In fact horse riding (walk/trot and later on canter) is not that difficult. Taking care of a horse, including shoeing, finding good grassy spots, maintaining them in good health, etc. is the difficult part.
Do I need a lot of money?
Well much less that what you would pay for a 3 week guided, brainless, choiceless, tourist packed tour. We spent in tack and horses 1000USD each. And believe me we made a lot of mistakes that you might be able to avoid, maybe by reading this....
What you will need to know if you want to take such a trip.
Well remember everyone is different and all we offer is advice.
Do I need to speak Spanish?
Yes, If you go to Patagonia you should speak at least some basic Spanish, most of the people in Patagonia don't speak English. And it will make your trip that much more rewarding.
Do I need to fly there with 200Kg of equipments and pay overcharge on the plane?
You can buy saddles and tack in Argentina. Contrary to common belief Argentina is civilized and there are a lot of people riding horses there. As an example we got endurance saddles for 200USD each. Remember to get a light (no more than 10Kg) saddle.
Do I need a pack horse?
If you are not too heavy you can definitely go without a pack horse, all you have to do is pack light and plan on riding a little less to save those big boys health!!!
Do I need to be a very experienced rider?
I (Pierre) had no experience in horse riding. If you want to do it, you can. In fact horse riding (walk/trot and later on canter) is not that difficult. Taking care of a horse, including shoeing, finding good grassy spots, maintaining them in good health, etc. is the difficult part.
Do I need a lot of money?
Well much less that what you would pay for a 3 week guided, brainless, choiceless, tourist packed tour. We spent in tack and horses 1000USD each. And believe me we made a lot of mistakes that you might be able to avoid, maybe by reading this....
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