Las Artes: Endurance Riding in the Pampa

Breathtaking rides through Argentina's Pampas Endurance Training & Competition Program


About Las Artes

Las Artes is a typical farm of Argentina´s Pampa, 70 acres in size, located near the city of Mercedes, Buenos Aires, only 100 km away from downtown. Its house, dated 1870, is a typical representation of the smaller estancias of Argentina.

Las Artes trains Arabian horses focusing specifically on Endurance races. These are long distance races on courses of natural terrain, which require an excellent health condition of the competing horse.

Las Artes shares the passion for horses of their guests. They know that for most riders the maximum joy is not only to sit on a great horse, but also to canter freely through natural terrain.

That is how Las Artes’ proposal was born, offering the opportunity to those who wish to ride on an excellent horse and to have the chance to make an active ride. You get to ride the horses they train for competition! A great sensation of freedom. A great way of getting to know the fascinating Endurance sport and the world of Arabian horses.

Endurance Training & Competition Program 

If you like riding and are ready for a different type of experience come and join this program. You will be part of the LAS ARTES ENDURANCE COUNTRY CLUB COMPETITION TEAM and participate in a comprehensive training clinic and participate in an actual 40 km Endurance race in Argentina.

Day 1 – Monday – Transfer to Las Artes – meeting your hosts, ntroduction to Endurance Riding and Rules, first ride. Stay at Las Artes.

Day 2 – Tuesday – After breakfast, assignment and first contact with the horse you are going to race. Adaptation on the farm and first ride of 15 km. to get to know your horse. Endurance is a lot of trot, so be prepared!!! Lunch, time to relax, and a second ride, of aprox. 27 km. You will learn to use a heart rate monitor and understand how to interpret the measurements. Stay at Las Artes.

Day 3 – Wednesday – Las Artes veterinarian will check every horse with you and give the final approval of the horse for the race. Unless you are an expert in horse health you will probably learn a lot. Lunch. And a 2-3 hour ride in the afternoon getting to know some interesting sites of the pampas. Stay at Las Artes.

Day 4 – Thursday – Very slow ride in the morning and preparation of the horse and tackle for the race. This includes complete bathing of the horse and general make up so can present a beautiful horse to the race. In the afternoon a ride on horses not assigned to the race can be made, either to check some specific paces or strategies for the race. Stay at Las Artes.

Day 5 – Friday – Horses departure for the race and the group short after. Meeting at the racing venue round noon. Generally this day is the First Vet Check before competition, the technical Meeting with all competitors and the showing of course of the race. You will also do a short recognition ride. Stay at a local hotel.

Day 6 – Saturday - Racing Day! The 40 km race starts generally between 10 and 11. You will be finished around 3 pm, and ready for rest! In the afternoon the medal ceremony takes place with a dinner/snack for the competitors. Transfer back to Las Artes.



País: Argentina
Región: Pampa
Atracción especial: posibilidad de participar en una concurso de raid con caballos
Nivel jinete: bueno
Fechas: según concursos