Come experience these unique horses - truly a piece of North American history. These are truly Wild Horses, not 'released' domesticated horses, they have never been domesticated. They are descendants of the horses that first returned to the North American Continent when they escaped from the Spanish explorers.
Join SpiriTravel for a once in a lifetime experience of walking with truly Wild Horses! Carlos Lopopolo, director of the New Mexico Horse Project has graciously arranged for SpiriTravel.com and Sanctuary of Souls to have a personalized, customized adventure at their Wild Horse Sanctuary and to come and experience these truly free and wild horses on their preserves.
The New Mexican Horse Project is dedicated to providing sanctuaries for these horses that are descended from the original Spanish Mustenos (Mustangs). These horses are not horses that have been released back into the wild, these horses have never been domesticated and have always run free. A free born horse is a unique animal compared to domesticated horses. Their energy and awareness is completely different.
We will be meeting at the 'Southern Preserve' in Escondida, New Mexico. It's about 70 miles from Albuquerque to Escondida, just north of Socorro, where we will spend time with the 'Southern herd'.
The Southern Preserve is situated on five square miles just east of the little town Escondida, with 20 miles of trail winding through the breathtakingly beautiful red hills of this northern Chihuahuan Desert site. You will be spending two days here, each day walking out with the horses. After time with the horses, gather around a fire and enjoy the spirit of this timeless place.
The New Mexican Horse Project has a 'Northern Preserve' at Campbell Ranch in the Sandia Mountains east of Albuquerque. This is a much larger preserve of 50 square miles. This offers the horses a preserve where they can live naturally and free. 1 full day during the Adventure is spent at the Northern Preserve. Contact SpiriTravel for details.
Tour Details
Duration
4 Days
Location
Northern Chihuahuan Desert or the Sandia Mountains
Season
May & September - Custom Dates for private groups of 4 or more
Tour Type
Fully Guided
Nearest City
Escondida, NM
Physical Condition Required
Fair
Destination(s)
New Mexico, United States
Guest Capacity
4-12
Accommodations
Fite Ranch B&B
This is a true old ranch and will give you a wonderful flavor of the True West along the Camino Real, close to the Quebradas Trail. It is located just a bit south of Socorro and is about a 20-minute drive to where you'll be meeting to go out to be with the horses.
Dining
Breakfast included and served at the ranch. Small restaurants in town, or you can cook your own meals at ranch.
Rates
$495.00 - $1,195.00per personCurrency Converter (Rates shown are in US Dollars. Rates and terms are subject to change.)
Additional Rate Info
$795 includes 'Sanctuary for Souls' Spiritual Retreat and all activities at the Wild Horse Preserves of NMHP.org with portions going to support their foundation's aims of providing a sanctuary for horses and educating the public on the plight of these wild horses.
$495 Horses Only Option - great for families, individuals or couples who want to only participate in the Wild Horse Encounter portions of the Adventure.
As a participant a portion of your fee also goes towards you becoming a member of the NMHP.org foundation in support of their efforts to save these descendants of America's original wild horses.
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Notes
Customizable dates for groups of four or more.
Reservation Policy
Half payment due upon reservation. Balance due 30 days prior to adventure dates.
Cancellation Policy
90+ days out: full refund minus $100 re booking fee which is applicable to any future SpiriTravel Eco Adventures. 60-90 days out: Half refund and other half applicable to any of SpiriTravel Eco Adventure. 0-60 days out: full credit applicable for future SpiriTravel Eco Adventures.
Note: if you or SpiriTravel.com finds a replacement to take your space, you will receive a full refund minus $100 handling fee at any time.
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