Riding with us is an experience not to be missed, whatever your ability. Our horses are ridden "gaucho style," in a relaxed manner with loose reins - intuitive, easy to pick up, and full of character. Every horse in our herd has its own personality, and part of what makes riding at Los Potreros so special is the bond that forms between horse and rider over the course of a stay. We're proud that "The World's Best Riding" (Real Travel) and "The Most Inspiring Horse Rides Around the World" (The Huffington Post) are among the many accolades we've received for this riding holiday in Argentina.

A horse for Every Rider

Our herd reflects generations of careful breeding suited to this landscape and way of life. Alongside our purebred criollo lines, we're incredibly proud of our homebred Quarter Horse x Peruvian Paso crosses - a combination that brings together the calm, sure-footed versatility of the Quarter Horse with the smooth gait and elegance of the Peruvian Paso, resulting in horses that are as comfortable as they are capable across our varied terrain.

We're also home to a number of mestizos, our hardy mixed-breed horses whose versatility and steady temperament make them invaluable, particularly out working cattle in the campo. Bred for resilience and adaptability rather than any single trait, our mestizos embody the practical, all-round horsemanship that has always defined life on the estancia.

Trail riding takes you through a striking range of landscapes - rocky outcrops, open hillsides, hidden valleys, tumbling waterfalls, and wooded paths leading to swimming holes and spectacular viewpoints. Wherever your ride takes you, you'll be matched with a horse suited to your ability and the terrain ahead.

Due to the demanding nature of our terrain and the breeds of horse we work with, we have a strict riding weight limit of 90kg/14 stone/200lbs across all horseback activities. 

This limit applies consistently across every ride, in the interest of both horse welfare and rider safety.

"Horses that were responsive, sure-footed, and a true joy to ride."

Cattle Work: Riding with Our Gauchos

As a working cattle estancia, our horses and horsemanship are put to real use every day, and our guests are welcome to be part of it. Riding out alongside the gauchos to help with the daily work of the ganado is one of the most authentic ways to experience life here: bringing in the young horses to protect them from the elusive puma, rounding up stray cattle, moving the herd into the corrals for counting or vaccinating, or taking salt out across the campo.

This is horsemanship in its native environment, and it's often the part of a stay that guests remember most. Watching - or joining in with - our gauchos at work offers a rare, hands-on window into the traditions that have shaped this land for generations.

Work alongside the gauchos

As a working cattle estancia, there is often the chance for our guests to ride out alongside the gauchos and help them with their daily tasks. Bringing in the young horses to protect them from the elusive puma, rounding up stray cattle, moving the herd into the corrals for counting or vaccinating, or taking salt out to the herd are just some of the day-to-day estancia activities in which guests can be involved. No-one has ever been left unimpressed by the horsemanship and skills of the gaucho in their native environment.

An Added Bonus for Advanced Riders: Our Peruvian Pasos

For our most experienced riders, we're proud to offer something extra: short gaiting rides on our pedigree line Peruvian Paso horses. Bred for their bloodlines and celebrated across the Americas for their achievements, these horses carry high levels of brio - the spirited, nervous energy that is prized in the breed and gives the Peruvian Paso its exceptional, smooth way of going.

This same brio means the breed is best suited to advanced and experienced riders, so a Peruvian Paso ride isn't a guaranteed part of every stay. It's offered as a special bonus experience for those with the skill to enjoy these exceptional horses at their best.