Our Local Horse Whisperer Pat Lawrie, provider of the “Free Spirit Play Park” in San Antonio Tlaycapan has a giant, patient, understanding, and generous spirit. Her play park was designed to prepare riders to remain calm when a horse gets spooked.

When suddenly a snake, bird or dog emerges from the bushes, any horse may panic at the noise. To train both animal and rider, Pat’s play park is a place for horses to walk through tunnels, swinging barrels, and over road blocks like tires. Get your horse to do a 360 turn about in a tight spot, or walk across a bridge with confidence. Practice double parking, backing up and walking across crunchy bottles. A fun place for all!

Jose Manual, the local quappo vaquero or cowboy on staff keeps all these beautiful animals well fed and groomed. Jose also acts in the annual passion play as a soldier. Horse lovers board and train horses at the play park. Cobre is Copper and his coat shimmers and glistens in the sun.

Part timers at Lakeside also lease well trained horses to ride the cobblestone streets of Ajijic. For only 6,000 pesos per month, you can stable your stallion. Your trusted steed will be groomed and fed three times a day. Call 333-442-6244 or email: doglandia22@yahoo.com

Susan is an amazing woman who believes in healing the body and the spirit. Horses have a special connection to a riders need. Kids with difficult disabilities get relief while riding trained horses. Susan keeps her spirit happy with weekly gal pal rides. Need a break from the ordinary? Stop by this special spot just on the outskirts of San Antonio just before you enter La Floresta.