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Enchantment Equitreks core mission, to rehabilitate and re-home rescue horses, is the focal point of their business and they want to share this experience with you. This working volunteer program offers riders age 15 and older the ability to develop their trail riding skills, learn to work with rescue horses, and immerse themselves in the Southwest culture. Each day will be spent working on the ranch, in the saddle, and engaging with clients. Down time can be spent at the pool or hot tub, hiking, biking, or joining a yoga class.
Depending on availability, volunteers will be accommodated in a private room in the guest house or in the main ranch house.
The role of a volunteer is to assist with the riding, care, and preparation of horses and clients. Enchantment Equitreks are a small, family operation and they want this to be a great experience for all involved. They hope that you feel like you’re staying with friends so it is important for you to be aware of their expectations.
This program is open to riders no younger than 15 years old. Enchantment Equitreks asks their volunteers to have some horseback riding experience at a novice level. A rider who is capable of mounting and dismounting unassisted, capable of applying basic aids, comfortable and in control at the walk, moderate length posting trots, and short canters.
Enchantment Equitreks understands that there are many different training methods out there. They do not prescribe to any one method. They have developed a program that works for their horses and trainers. They ask all volunteers to be open to their program, be willing to follow directions when working with horses, and be respectful to trainers, wranglers, staff, and clients. If at any time they feel like a volunteer has placed a horse or another person in a dangerous situation, Enchantment Equitreks will ask them to leave with no refunds.
When dealing with the welfare of animals, there are certain tasks that must be done at certain times. Failure to do this not only holds up staff and other volunteers, but it also affects the experience of the client and the amount of time you can spend in the saddle having fun. In the summer, you will ride very early in order to beat the heat of the day, which means some mornings will start as early as 5 a.m.
Enchantment Equitreks are well aware that everyone likes to have a good time and will happily join in with volunteers for a drink after work. On the other hand, they will not accept regular drunkenness and operate a zero tolerance policy on drug use and under age drinking. Enchantment Equitreks are also a smoking free facility.
As co-owner and outfitter of Enchantment Equitreks, Justyn has blended her passion for horses and yoga in our EquiYoga program. After practicing for 15 years, she received her teacher training at Indi Yoga Studio in 2017. Trained in a Vinyasa and Yin style that focuses function over form, Justyn leads classes focused on rider release and body awareness. Her classes embrace those new to yoga and practicing yogis. She will take you from mat, to saddle, to trail with sessions designed to create awareness of the asana and horsmanship connection.
This program will take place at Enchantment Equitreks, New Mexico, USA. Nestled in a mountain retreat, it is the destination for equestrians and horse enthusiasts. The 140-acre ranch is located at the southernmost point of the Rocky Mountains, 40 minutes east of Albuquerque and an hour south of Santa Fe.
New Mexican cuisine is wholly unique, rich with local ingredients, slow-cooked meats, and spiced with roasted green and red chili. The meals not only showcase this local flavor, but the ingredients are plucked straight from Enchantment Equitreks' gardens, local farms, and ranches.
Each morning, you will be greeted with a European-style breakfast set out in the guesthouse or patio. Lunches will often be picnics during the day's ride. The evenings will be filled with sit down, family-style dinners, relaxing next to a fire and gazing out at the stars.
If the ranch has clients, you will be joining them for meals. Breakfast is a European continental, lunches are often light salads and soups, dinners are family style that highlight New Mexican cuisine. If there are no clients, then meals will be similar and taken with your hosts. Enchantment Equitreks are able to accommodate many food restrictions and allergies for vegetarians, vegans, and gluten-free menus.
If there is an event during your stay, such as the rodeo, you are invited to go but entry fees (usually about 20 USD) are an additional cost. You are always welcome to join yoga classes at a 20% discount. There are extra activities, such as kayaking, you can add at your own cost.
Albuquerque International Sunport
34 km
Transfer included
Please book your flight to arrive at Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ). Transfer from and to the airport is included in the price. Enchantment Equitreks will pick you up and drop you off at the airport. They will personally meet you at the airport, just past security, with a sign that has your name on it.
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