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What a fantastic 'vacation/education' this would be!  Of all the  
places I've been I think  Argentina may be my favorite - and the  
Rural will likely be amazing. The gaucho art - silver/leather - is  
exquisite.

highly recommended!!!

Steph


> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Sky Carrithers
> Subject: Equine Immersion Course in Patagonia
>
> Dear friends and horse people,
>
>        I would like to introduce this years Equine Immersion Course  
> which I am putting on in January of 2008. I invite you all to visit  
> www.ranquilco.com for a detailed description and pictures. I kindly  
> ask you to please forward it on to any people you know that may  
> like to come to our estancia in Patagonia for 3 weeks of horse  
> centered fun and a complete immersion in a culture and life style  
> that lives by, and depends on horses.
>
>        We are fortunate, once again, to be joined by Alejandro  
> Solanet for a 10 day clinic.  His colt starting and training  
> techniques are a combination of mastery and magic. He will also be  
> available for professional horse shoeing classes and instruction in  
> the traditional rawhide leather work of the Argentine gauchos. Ale  
> makes it all very fun and bases his techniques on serious study and  
> the cumulative experience of the Solanet lineage with horses.  (The  
> Solanet family is credited with establishing the Criollo breed of  
> horses.)
>
>        This year´s Immersion will be bolstered by the presence of  
> two veterinarians, Darlene and Theresa, who will be participating  
> in the Immersion as well as presenting a wealth of horse-based  
> veterinerian knowledge.
>
>       One of the highlights of the course is a 4-5 day horse  
> packing trip into the Andean Cordillera where the Patagonian steppe  
> landscape of the estancia transitions into its high mountain  
> crossings, volcanoes, glacial lakes and bubbling freshwater springs  
> all along the border of Chile.
>
>       Ideally one would have some previous horse experience,  
> however the course is open to all levels of riders as we have well  
> trained horses and are able to accomodate all skill levels. We  
> intend to provide the most fun, flexible, and interesting  
> experience for the variety of guests involved this coming season.
>
>        At the conclusion of our course guests may stay on at the  
> estancia, or attend the "Rural" (Provincial Fair) in nearby Junin  
> de Los Andes. I will have a couple of Quarter horse stud colts to  
> show this year (if all goes well). The Rural is a great experience;  
> very fun with all of the estancieros bringing all of their prized  
> animals to compete in games and competitions. Also, it is a rare  
> opportunity to find and purchase some of the finest examples of the  
> traditional gaucho tack, local Mapuche weavings, and hand made  
> knives from the many booths and vendors throughout the week.
>
>       I thank you all (in advance) for any interest you might  
> generate, and am looking forwarding to making this first course  
> entirely run by myself, as successful as possible.
>
> Sky
>
>
> Alixandra Sky Carrithers
> Estancia Ranquilco
> El Huecu S/N
> Provincia Neuquen 8349
> Argentina
> Cel: o11 54 02942 469207


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