Happy, Healthy, Naturally Trained Horses!
Our mission is to share our passion for horse trekking and Natural Horsemanship, and offer a safe, enjoyable and bonding experience for riders of all levels while exploring the Costa Rican countryside and experiencing its unique culture.Located near the mountain village of Santiago de Puriscal, an hour away from Juan Santa Maria International airport (SJO)heading west. Let us meet you at the airport and take you to this tropical paradise we call home. What a great way to start your vacation!
barkinghorsefarm@gmail.com
Costa Rica (011) 506-2416-1393
USA (001) 850-677-3780
Tag Archives: Riding
I Just updated the Jungle River Trek to the Beach Web Page!
Check out our new Jungle River Trek to the Beach Page! It has lots of new photos and an updated description of the daily itinerary. This is our trek for the confident and skilled rider. There are lots of technical … Continue reading
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Rainforest Trek to the Beach web page updated
I just updated our Rainforest Trek page with new descriptions and pictures! This was one of our first treks ( first completed in 2005!) and continues to be one of our favorites. We love passing through so many different ecosystems … Continue reading
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Tagged beaches, costa rica, costa rica vacations, Horseback, Horseback Riding, horses, natural horsemanship, nature, parelli, parelli natural horsemanship, Riding, rivers, trekking, treks, vacations, waterfalls
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Accommodations page update
Just updated the Barking Horse Farm accommodations page so if you are thinking of coming to visit us in sunny Costa Rica for a farm based riding vacation this winter, we have new pictures and information posted. Check it out! … Continue reading
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2013-2014 Volunteers Wanted!
Looking for an experience of a life time? Join the Barking Horse Farm Volunteer Team! – Learn the ways of Parelli Natural Horsemanship in the saddle and on the ground – Play with horses daily – Learn Spanish – Meet … Continue reading
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Join us in Costa Rica for a fun, cultural and adventurous Parelli Horseback Riding Workshop and Trek to the Beach!!
If you love Parelli and love riding with like minded people come and see a part of Costa Rica that tourists never see while riding friendly and responsive horses trained the Parelli way. You will have the chance to bond … Continue reading
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Tagged beaches, costa rica, Elizabeth Hawkins, guest ranch, horse farm, Horseback, Horseback Riding, horses, natural horsemanship, nature, parelli, parelli professionals, Parelli Workshops, Riding, rivers, san jose, Tours, trails, trekking, waterfalls
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Easter Games
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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4* Nita Jo Rush workshop & Trek
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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4* Parelli Instructor Nita Jo Rush, Feb 17- 25, 2012
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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Tagged beaches, costa rica, costa rica vacations, fun, horse farm, Horseback Riding, natural horsemanship, nature, Nita Jo Rush, parelli, parelli natural horsemanship, parelli professionals, Parelli Workshops, Riding, Tours, trekking
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New Photos of Jan Trek and David Lichman Workshop
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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Tagged costa rica, costa rica vacations, David Lichman, guest ranch, horse farm, Horseback Riding, natural horsemanship, parelli, parelli professionals, Parelli Workshops, Riding, trekking, treks, workshops
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Riding Beau Bridleless
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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