We see horses as partners and prioritize their well-being.
Our equine family
Most of the horses live free-range at Fazenda Desempenho.
Most of our herd lives in separate groups of males and females in pastures with ample access to water. They can interact with each other or with humans.
Some horses live in paddocks or a combination of stall and paddock. We do this for boarded horses and also for some of our horses that have not adapted well to herd life.
Every morning they are called for breakfast. This allows our handlers to check that everyone is OK and also to separate the horses that will participate in the day’s classes.
We teach our students how to clean, saddle, unsaddle, bathe and generally help with the horses under the supervision of our handlers.
This natural management in favor of the horse results in reliable and happy horses.
See the photos in the Horses and Management Album on Facebook