{"id":7638,"date":"2010-10-15T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2010-10-15T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swoop-patagonia.com\/blog\/2010\/10\/15\/7638-what-are-the-criollo-horses-like-in-patagonia\/"},"modified":"2010-10-15T16:00:00","modified_gmt":"2010-10-15T16:00:00","slug":"7638-what-are-the-criollo-horses-like-in-patagonia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swoop-patagonia.com\/blog\/7638-what-are-the-criollo-horses-like-in-patagonia\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the Criollo horses like in Patagonia?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Criollo is the native horse of Argentina and Chile. They have adapted so well to their environment that they have become renowned for their endurance, hardiness and stamina.<\/em><\/p>\n

They have a strong, yet sensible nature and are very intelligent. Criollo horses are on average 14.3 hands high, and most range from 14.0 to 15.2 hands.\u00a0They are strong, fit, willing and sure footed, hardy horses. Locals take pride in their horses and as a consequence, they are well cared for and in good condition.<\/p>\n

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\u00a9\u00a0Jeremiah Thompson (Flickr)<\/p>\n

Horses for riding in Patagonia<\/a><\/strong> can be provided to suit both experienced riders<\/a><\/strong> and those who prefer a calmer ride. Riders are not responsible for grooming or tack and horses are constantly checked for injury, lameness and tiredness. If necessary horses will be changed. Most operators have a weight limit for riding their horses, which usually stands at around 210lbs (96kilos), but often this number is increased for the very experience rider<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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The riding<\/a><\/strong> is generally set at a moderate pace, but can be increased for the more experienced. However, the terrain and distance largely dictates the pace. With the freedom of the trails, their are plenty of opportunities to really get an experience of exciting canters<\/a><\/strong> (or gallops!) across the varied terrain<\/a><\/strong>. It\u2019s not pony trek style. However, when distances are short, walking is definitely an option!<\/p>\n

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The riding is Western style with comfortable saddles that won\u2019t leave you too achey after a long day\u2019s riding. The tack is Chilean and the stirrups consist of a closed leather cup which the foot cannot pass through. The horses respond to neck reining and are usually very willing to do as they are told!<\/p>\n

The horse riding opportunities<\/a><\/strong> in Patagonia broadly fall into the following categories:<\/p>\n

1. North:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The green\u00a0Cocham\u00f3 Valley<\/em>\u00a0in northern Chilean Patagonia is served by the major town of\u00a0Puerto Montt<\/em>, some 70 miles (2 hours) away.<\/p>\n

Also popular is the\u00a0Bariloche Lake District<\/em>\u00a0in Argentinian Patagonia which is served by the town of\u00a0Bariloche<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

2. Middle:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Situated in Argentinian Patagonia and named after its numerous glaciers,\u00a0Los Glaciares National Park<\/a><\/em><\/strong>\u00a0is a great destination for horse riding. This national park is served in the north by\u00a0El Chalt\u00e9n<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(which has very basic facilities including one ATM machine, a few shops and a restaurant) and in the south by\u00a0El Calafate<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

This region is also home to\u00a0Torres del Paine National Park<\/a><\/em><\/strong>\u00a0(probably the most famous park in Patagonia), and is served by the town of\u00a0Puerto Natales<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

3. South:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wild and remote, horse riding in southern Patagonia will take you stony beaches, cliffs and forests. The main city is\u00a0Ushuaia<\/em><\/a>, close to\u00a0Tierra del Fuego National park<\/a><\/em><\/strong>\u00a0and it is here that the wilderness of the terrain makes for some pretty adventurous horse riding.\u00a0T<\/a><\/span>i<\/a><\/strong><\/span>erra del Fuego National Park<\/a><\/strong><\/em>\u00a0is situated at the tip of Patagonia – the last point before Antarctica.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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