How we train our horses

How we train our horses

The Cabalgatas Canoa family has a huge love and respect for all animals, therefore the training methodology that we use aims to improve the understanding and communication between our horses and ourselves. Only non-violent training alongside positive reinforcement...
Barefoot horses at Cabalgatas Canoa

Barefoot horses at Cabalgatas Canoa

Nature knows best. Here at Cabalgatas Canoa we believe that a barefoot horse is a happy horse. What is a barefoot horse? The answer is pretty simple, a horse that does not have metal horse shoes. In Ecuador it is common to see horses without shoes. Sometimes our...
Our philosophy of horse care

Our philosophy of horse care

Modern thinking is that we can radically improve the performance of our horses far beyond what we normally see in standardised care routines by simply using a holistic and natural approach, by mimicking nature and providing them with a wholly horse friendly lifestyle....
The beauty of riding a horse on the beach

The beauty of riding a horse on the beach

Some days I feel like the luckiest person alive. It really is a blessing to have Canoa beach on our doorstep. It is the longest beach in Ecuador, with 17 kilometres of beautiful golden sand, how lucky is that! Every time you go for a horse ride on the beach, it is...