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About Barking Horse Farm

Horseback ride in Costa Rica on healthy, happy, Parelli trained horses. Day rides and multi-day treks from the mountains to the beach and Parelli workshops throughout the year.

Easter Games

Posted on April 14, 2012 by Barking Horse Farm

On Easter Sunday we set up an obstacle course in the Arena. Volunteers and guests from Germany, Austria, France, Belgium, Holland, Australia, and the USA took part in the event.  Here are some the pictures from the day. The “DJ” … Continue reading →

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Kerri April Trek to the Beach

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Barking Horse Farm

We just got back from the trek to the beach with Kerri April. This turned out to be a women’s trip with 15 women! I will let the participants tell you about it in their own words. “This was the … Continue reading →

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4* Nita Jo Rush workshop & Trek

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Barking Horse Farm

We want to thank Nita Jo for her energetic, detailed, organized and articulate methods of teaching. She was a great help to all her students (including us and our horses) along the way. It was a very special trip with … Continue reading →

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The Cabalgata in Acosta

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Barking Horse Farm

March is the middle of what Costa Ricans consider their summer. The days are hot and dry. All through out the country side the rural towns hold a fund raising event they call “Cabalgatas”. These are group trail rides that … Continue reading →

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4* Parelli Instructor Nita Jo Rush, Feb 17- 25, 2012

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Barking Horse Farm

Come let me be your ”user-friendly” guide to new and deeper understandings of horses and Parelli, of horseplay and riding, of “love, language, and leadership.” Let ‘s go together on both the mind-bending horse-man-ship journey and the adventure of the … Continue reading →

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Check Out our Article in the Savvy Times!

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Barking Horse Farm

Parelli Article

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The Cabalgata for Mari Cruz Belen

Posted on April 17, 2011 by Barking Horse Farm

The horses and their riders from Barking Horse Farm and Establo San Rafael show their support for Mari Cruz Belen, the Special Olympic’s Cyclist from Puriscal, by joining in a Cabalgata. Continue reading →

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New Photos of Jan Trek and David Lichman Workshop

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Barking Horse Farm

This was a great trip because we rode with all very accomplished Parelli riders. We ended the trip with a two day workshop with David Lichman. We are currently putting together the trek and workshop schedule for 2012. We are … Continue reading →

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Riding Beau Bridleless

Posted on March 12, 2011 by Barking Horse Farm

We are having a great time riding Beau with out reins in the ring. He stops with only the leg commands and stays relaxed and calm in all the gaits. This is great for a right brain introvert that he … Continue reading →

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Photos from our most recent Costa Rica trek to the beach and the David Lichman Parelli Horsemanship Workshop.

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Barking Horse Farm

Barking Horse Farm and Establo San Rafael combined horses to take a large group (11 horses in all!) On this trip our riders were all high level Parelli students and horse owners. It was a real treat to see the … Continue reading →

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