Our Wild Horse Round Up Ride is a once-a-year journey into the untamed north of Torres del Paine, where riders will join a real conservation effort to protect Patagonia’s legendary bagual horses.
There are few places left in the world where the horse is not just a companion, but a lifeline. In the remote valleys of southern Patagonia, baqueanos still work the land as their ancestors did, moving with the rhythm of the seasons among some of the most inhospitable and remote terrain in the world. This is where BlueGreen’s Wild Horse Round Up Ride takes you — into the rugged frontier where the gaucho spirit still thrives.
At the heart of this journey is Alicia Rivero, one of the very few female estancieras in Patagonia. Strong, warm and unyieldingly devoted to her land, Alicia has dedicated her life to preserving the wild bagual horses of Sierra Baguales. Once considered a nuisance, these untamed herds now form the soul of her conservation work. To ride with her is not just to join a riding vacation, but to step into a living story of resilience — of both people and horses — set against one of the most dramatic backdrops on earth.
Alongside Alicia, riders will work with Abdias ‘Puchi’, a renowned Patagonian horse whisperer whose quiet mastery reveals the deep connection between humans and horses. His practice of natural horsemanship is about respect, patience and communication — a striking counterpoint to the raw power of the wild herds. Watching him in action, and then saddling up to ride through the pampas yourself, is an experience that stays long after you’ve left Patagonia.
This is not a trip of passive observation. It is fast-paced riding across endless plains, long days in the saddle, fireside stories shared with baqueanos and the thrill of helping guide wild horses under the shadow of the Torres del Paine. It is a rare invitation to live the gaucho life, if only for a week — to feel the pulse of Patagonia through the hooves of a Criollo horse and the wisdom of those who have devoted their lives to this land.
After working with the wild horses of Sierra Baguales, the ride turns south into Torres del Paine itself. Crossing remote valleys and ranch lands, riders traverse the Park from east to west on long, exhilarating days in the saddle with panoramic views of the Paine Massif, encounters with local wildlife and nights in characterful estancias and lodges. The journey culminates at Grey Lake, where icebergs drift on the water and an optional boat trip offers an unforgettable close-up with Grey Glacier — the perfect finale to this once-in-a-lifetime Patagonian adventure.
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