Lets see some photos of some horses, donkeys, and mules, and maybe some cows too

JZ, since you asked, here is a fast horse for you!

This is my baby "Cuervito".




And 3 years later, he still thinks he's a puppy:


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The wife's babies

Todos Santos, BCS - January 2015




La Ribera, BCS - January 2015

A few...

2006, El Berrendo junction (Valle Chico):




2009, near Gonzaga Bay:





2017, Santa Catarina Landing road:

Off the road to San Evaristo.

Quote: Originally posted by Maderita

This is my baby "Cuervito".

We had to hit the brakes to avoid hitting this guy.

at Santa Gertrudis

traffic in the middle of nowhere



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Near La Misión. Rodrigo riding "Mojave".

Another photo of "Mojave", this time exiting an an arroyo near Rancho Alamar in the Sierra de Juárez.


This is "Tajo" at his namesake Cañón El Tajo.

Yes, in the wilderness and ranches of the Sierra de Juárez, desert canyons, and in the coastal canyon areas. Always an adventure!

If you want more info about riding, I know of a few quality outfitters who guide north of Ensenada. There are less formal small group rides at the mountain ranches.
Perhaps after one or two shorter rides, you'd be interested in participating in a "cabalgata".

There is a "cabalgata" (group ride event) circuit in northern BC. Various ranches host events throughout the year. The day of horseback riding is often followed with a barbecue and fiesta. People trailer their horses to the events. There are usually 30 to 100+ riders. There are sometimes horses for rent, by prior arrangement.

https://www.facebook.com/AmigosHombresACaballo
http://amigoshombresacaballo.com/

Rancho La Pila cabalgata, coastal mesas and canyons.


Rancho El Topo cabalgata, Sierra de Juárez.


Sierra de Juárez, elevation 5,000'.


Trailering horses, 4WD to Rancho Alamar (east of Laguna Hanson/Parque Nacional) for a cabalgata event.


Bringing a string of horses from Laguna Salada to Cañón de Guadalupe hot springs.

Testing the waters with this before and after photo of my "Machito" mule. If I've uploaded this correctly, watch out, this is a thread I can really get into.

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Yay, it worked! Machito is one of our four mules. He was a sad little guy tied to a tourist wall. It took a year to get him off of the wall, finally able to give this guy the life he deserves.



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This is "Macho Morro". He knows his job well.

This is "Dani". She is our biggest mule, a sometimes naughty red head.





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This is our yearling "Roosevelt".



He's got a lot of growing and learning to do.

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I will end with some fun round up photos. This is my passion.













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Quote: Originally posted by David K

Thanks Paulina! Are these at San Gregorio?

Not land-based, but does a midshipman count? Found it while riding along the beach between San Felipe and Puertecitos (figured it would look good as a hood ornament on the bike).

Quote: Originally posted by BajaMama

Paulina, great photos!

Gracias!



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I'm going to reveal my ignorance here I'm still working on learning to identify donkeys vs. mules!!!

In my photo, do I have a donkey (left) and a mule (right), or two mules?



-- Geoff

Quote: Originally posted by geoffff

I'm going to reveal my ignorance here I'm still working on learning to identify donkeys vs. mules!!! In my photo, do I have a donkey (left) and a mule (right), or two mules? -- Geoff

Door of Faith Orphanage near La Mision

Bahia Asuncion

Proud caballero


Race!

Mules/donkeys

Quote: Originally posted by gueribo

Mulology: a mule is a cross between a donkey (burro) and a horse. Though mules are larger than donkeys, they will follow a donkey, perceiving the donkey as a mother. On a mule ride, there's typically a "bell mare" at the front--a donkey with a bell who leads the way. The mules are reluctant to separate from the donkey, and will follow behind. A mule with a donkey mother (instead of a horse mother) is called a hinny in the US, and are not as common, but in Baja hinnies are quite common, taking on more characteristics of the mother (donkey) and being better suited to desert forage. Up with mules! They are equine ATVs.

Recent off road trip. West of lareto not sure if this was a joke or get the f out of here. We choose to get the f out.

Riding in Sierra La Giganta!



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On Mike's Road

Four or five miles up from Highway 3




A few minutes later, the lone horse joined the others.





[Edited on 5-18-2021 by John M]

[Edited on 5-18-2021 by John M]