There is a particular kind of excitement that comes with welcoming new horses to the estancia. Each one arrives with their own history, their own quirks, and before too long their own place in the daily rhythm of life here. This season, we're delighted to introduce three horses who have already begun settling into that rhythm beautifully.
Baloo
Named after the beloved bear from The Jungle Book, Baloo lives up to his namesake in every way. He is a lovely, kind horse with a calm and dependable nature sweet, gentle, and always willing. Out working with cattle in the campo, he is exactly the sort of partner you want by your side on a long day: steady, sensible, and unflappable.
But like Baloo the bear, there's more to him than his easy-going charm suggests. Ask a little more of him, and he'll happily oblige, with just the right amount of spice and energy to keep things interesting. Reliable, kind-hearted, and full of character, he's already become a firm favourite around the estancia the sort of horse everyone finds an excuse to visit.
Borges
Our wise mestizo carries a name that could belong to no one else: Jorge Luis Borges, the celebrated Argentine writer. And somehow, it fits perfectly. There's something thoughtful in his eyes, something almost knowing in his expression, and he moves through the world with a quiet confidence that's hard not to admire.
Kind, willing, and full of good energy, Borges has a calming presence that guests and staff alike have come to rely on. He's the kind of horse who makes everything feel a little more settled simply by being there a trusted companion, and quickly becoming a favourite wherever he goes.
Mandarina
If Baloo is easy-going and Borges is contemplative, Mandarina is pure fire. Our vibrant Criollo cattle horse takes her name from her striking mandarin-orange coat, and with her bold cara blanca marking, she is genuinely impossible to overlook.
She's quick, agile, and always ready for a day's work with cattle the kind of horse who brings both athleticism and heart to everything she does. Eager to please and full of personality, Mandarina combines dependability with a spark that makes her utterly unforgettable. We have a feeling she's going to win over a great many hearts this season.
Three very different horses, three very different personalities and yet each one embodies exactly what we look for here at Estancia Los Potreros: quality, sure-footedness, and above all, a generous temperament that makes every ride a pleasure. Over the coming months, Baloo, Borges, and Mandarina will become familiar faces on the mountain trails, carrying guests through hidden valleys and along high ridges, and adding their own character to the rhythm of life in the Sierras.
We can't wait for you to meet them.