Rancho Sol Y Sombra

04/17/2026

Welcome to Midwest Horse Fair 2026! Come see our beautiful Peruvian Horse Demo this weekend at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison Wisconsin!

04/06/2026

Lazy spring day. Everybody enjoyed a good nap! Got to spend some quality time with my sweet stallion, JS Carmelo. I could have sat in the hay all day with him. The sun was warm!

03/31/2026

This handsome 3 yr old gelding is looking for a new address. Smart, Friendly, and nicely Gaited. DM me for more info on him.

09/23/2025

Hazy day on the hill for the mares 💖

04/30/2025

The amazing personality of these horses is heartwarming!

04/03/2025

Looking forward to seeing you all next week at the 2025 Midwest Horse Fair, April 9, 10, & 11, 2025! We are again in Pavilion 2! See you there!

04/03/2025

JS Gitano gave some lovely ladies their first Peruvian smooth ride! Smiles abounded! Julio even got on and went for a quick ride. He gave nice kisses to my granddaughter even tho the vet was there to do rounds for Coggins and vaccinations. Such a good boy he is!!

03/17/2024

Come see us April 19-21, 2024! Barn 2

Today's Breed and Discipline spotlight is on The Peruvian Horse represented at by the North Star Gaited Horse Club.

This National Horse of Peru is one of the last remaining naturally gaited horses. Their history traces back to the Spanish explorers and the Conquistadors who brought horses into the New World and because of the isolated geographic location of Peru, very little crossbreeding with outside blood occurred. Hence, the Peruvian Horse has preserved its genetic lineage.

No artificial devices or special training aids are necessary to enable the horse to perform its specialty, a natural four-beat footfall of medium speed that provides one of the smoothest rides in the world. Additionally, they are known to be intelligent, well-mannered, and eager to please, and yet maintain a spirited presence and arrogance.

This breed comes in all the basic colors, boasting a long, luxurious mane and tail. They range in size from 14.1 to 15.1 hands with the average being about 14.2. They have gained in popularity in the United States, and are used for show, pleasure, trail, endurance, and parade riding.

At , you can see this beautiful horse for yourself in Pavilion Two at the Midwest Horse Fair, April 19-21!

More information: https://midwesthorsefair.com/roster/horses/breed-disciplines/peruvian-horse

For more on all Breed and Disciplines: https://midwesthorsefair.com/roster/the-horses/breed-disciplines

See you there! 🐴

11/07/2023

Come see us perform April 19-21, 2024!

09/10/2023

Fall herd reduction sale. Broodmares, colts, fillies, various ages. NAPHA registered breeding program. PM for more info!