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Welcome to Tara, the horse farm for mindfulness & communication
Welcome to the Tara Ranch! Between the ocean and the desert lies the horse and animal farm ‘Granja Tara’ on the west coast of Fuerteventura, close to the beautiful beaches of El Cotillo.
Every animal on our farm has its own story, which we will be happy to tell you over a coffee.
Surrounded by nature, you are welcome to take part in a horse ride or one of our half-day programmes on offer, or, true to the motto ‘a home without animals is like heaven without stars’, you can spend your holiday with us. Either way, you will have a fantastic time at Tara Ranch. We offer comfortable accommodation, with or without an activity programme. Take a look at our small houses and accommodations to find a cosy spot!
Excursions on horseback
The horse and animal welfare farm Tara in El Roque is our center for the encounter between animals and humans. Here we offer mindfulness with our horses and courses for “Mindful – Trust Training” with our animals. We ride out here once a day – along the spectacular cliffs of El Cotillo or romantically into the sunset in the evening. The rides last around 2 hours and are suitable for individuals as well as couples and families. In the mixed groups, we make sure that beginners and more experienced riders have fun in equal measure. And our horses too, of course! For advanced riders, we are also happy to arrange personalized VIP rides with individual routes, depending on experience.
Mindfulness with horses
Mindfulness course: Arrive in the here and now
In this 2-hour course, you create a space for presence – an island beyond right and wrong. Consciously experiencing the present moment creates a deep connection to yourself and to others, supported by encounters with horses. Without judgement, you perceive what is present within you and open up to your own feelings and needs. Individual life situations, questions and problems can be addressed. This creates a path to greater clarity, inner peace and authentic connection.
Your Holiday Home at the Stables
Our small farm is an oasis by the sea!
The typical Canarian house has been lovingly restored by us and is very cosy. The beach and the fishing village are a 10 minute walk away.
The location and the sea view, the peace and quiet and the many animals on the finca make for a great holiday feeling.
The house with its 2 bedrooms offers space for 4 people and all windows offer great views of the sea. The terrace and the large garden invite you to barbecue or just relax.
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The animals are our stars
Hello, I am Apache.
Until recently, I was the boss of the herd. Now I am in well-deserved retirement and leave the leadership to the newcomers. My best friend is little Mozart, who even happens to look like me, only a size smaller. I even share my food with him. Every now and then I get carried away and run across our paddock at a gallop with my colleagues, so no one can see my age. I am happy to get lots of cuddles and treats.
Pachi
Hello, my name is Helia.
As Honey’s mum, I enjoy being a pensioner on the farm. I like to be left alone and let the sun shine on my back. From time to time I like to go for walks with Apache and get spoiled with treats. As a Haflinger, I have my own mind, especially when it comes to my food, I don’t know any fun and don’t like to share with others.
Helia
Hello, I am Honey.
I live together with my friend Diva and my friend Guajiro on a pasture. I am very cuddly and love attention of any kind, petting and treats anyway. Sometimes I don’t feel like working and prefer to stay with my friends, but then I show it. I am also very good at other things. For example, I know how to roll under the fence to get an extra portion of food or two. Fortunately, no one can be angry with me, because I’m so cute.
Honey
Hello, I am Guajiro.
Together with my Hafis girls I keep Fanny on her toes. We are masters at running away and like to say hello to the others. I would do almost anything for food and treats, so you always have to keep a close eye on your fingers with me. I am happy when I am allowed on outings, sometimes you have to slow me down a bit in my energy. I have very comfortable gaits, so the girls who know me sometimes ride me bareback. In winter I look like a polar bear and get a lot of fluffy fur.
Guajiro
Hello, I’m Mozart, Apache’s best friend.
I may be small and cute, but I’m a real fox. I like to break out sometimes and create a bit of a mood, but I only let myself be caught after I’ve eaten a good portion of muesli. You might not be able to tell by looking at me, but I am very athletic and can jump quite well. I am also very patient and like to work when I feel like it.
Mozart
Hello, we are Lotti and Lili, the two donkey ladies on the farm.
We haven’t been here that long and are still a bit shy sometimes. In the meantime, however, we know that the people here bring us food and usually a few treats as well. Out of sheer curiosity, we run after the people and sometimes look at what they have in their pockets, because it could be edible.
Lotti & Lili
Hello, I am Rey.
I get on well with everyone on the farm. Mainly I want to eat and lots of cuddles. I am very patient, so I am the children’s pony. I let myself be groomed for hours and enjoy the attention and carry the little ones around the yard afterwards. You can even harness me to the carriage, because I am quite strong.
Rey
Hello, I am Kaifax and I am still relatively new here.
I came here together with my friend Guajira. I still find it a bit difficult to share with my colleagues, as we didn’t always have enough food where we were before. That’s why I can’t take a joke at feeding times and sometimes forget that I am a small Shetty and defend my food like a big one. With my humans I am sweet and cuddly.
Kaifax
Hello, I’m Guajira and I’m the newest one here.
My best friend is little Kaifax. I came here with him from Tenerife. Finally I can eat as much as I want! Just like Kaifax, I don’t have any fun sharing food and I still have to learn a bit of manners. I’m already making great progress on the field and am always very happy when my humans occupy themselves with me and teach me new things. My big dream is to be allowed to go on the great rides with my colleagues on a regular basis.
Guajira
Hello, I am Babetta and I am one of the horses that have been with Fanny for a very long time.
I am an absolutely reliable horse, so I can carry beginners as well as advanced riders. I am especially happy when the girls take us for a ride in the mountains. I like it very much there, especially because I can show my Spanish temperament and we can gallop through the sand together. My favourite stable mates are Apache and Helia; we look at each other and also scratch each other’s backs. But I also get along well with everyone else on the farm.
Babetta
Hello, I am Ana and I stand together with my friend Casper on the paddock.
I am one thing above all, very clever and know exactly how to earn as many treats as possible. My favourite food is banana. I don’t like to be touched on the head, I didn’t have such good experiences in my previous life. I love our outings and I prefer to walk in front, after all I am the fastest. As a Spaniard, I have soft gaits as well as a bit of temperament and advanced riders have a lot of fun with me.
Anakena
Hello, I am Casper.
I stand together with Ana on the pasture, she is my friend and I am very unhappy when she goes for a walk alone and always wait impatiently for her return. Actually, I like all my colleagues very much, only Guajiro has my respect. My great passion is food, I’m not fussy about that either, the main thing is lots of it. When I’m out and about, I’m a little dreamer and only work as much as is really necessary, unless we’re going to the beach, which I love.
Casper
We are Gloria, Sylvia and Daisy and live freely on the farm.
We don’t know any boundaries and we are not shy either. We like to sit with you on the sofa and have our backs stroked. We hide our eggs all over the yard, but our favourite place is by the banana trees. We also like to welcome new guests to the Tiny Houses and see what they look like when the door opens.
Gloria, Sylvia & Daisy
Hello, we are Roxy, Flocke, Erika and Karlchen.
We all came to the farm from different circumstances. When you come to visit Tara, we greet you right at the gate. Most of the time we stay in our own area, but we also like to go for a walk around the farm and check if everything is ok, or if maybe some green needs to be cut back somewhere. We like to accompany the people who distribute the food in the evening, because there is always an extra portion for us on the way.
Roxy, Flocke, Erika & Karlchen
Hello, we are Eddie, Pünktchen and Babe.
We are Ibero pigs. I, Eddie, was the last one to join the group. At that time I was still so small that I could be held in my arms and was allowed to walk freely in the yard. Now, as an adult, I am probably too big for that. The three of us eat pretty much anything. Only coffee and citrus fruits, we don’t like. We also like to be petted, but we prefer to lie in the mud, let the sun shine on our bellies and doze.
Eddie, Pünktchen & Babe
Hello, I am Charly.
I found my place on the farm after one of the girls from the farm rescued my mum from the street. A few weeks later, my mum gave birth to many little surprises, one of which was me. Now I have a permanent job and together with Tutti I greet all the visitors and make sure that everything is in order. I also raised little Roca together with Tutti as foster parents.
Charlie
Hello, I am Tutti, a little bulldog.
I think I am the boss of everything. My favourite thing is to lie down on people’s feet, then they have to stroke me, but no one can resist my gaze anyway, I have perfected that over the years. I’m also allowed to go everywhere with Fanny and can go on so many outings. I like to meet new colleagues and am happy about every new member of the family, including Roca, whom I raised with my friend Charly.
Tutti
Hello, we are Gypsy, Roca and Mizu and some others.
I, Gypsy, can’t hear, but I have everything under control here on the farm and I don’t let anyone mess with me. I like to be stroked, but when it gets too busy I also like to retreat and enjoy my peace and quiet. I, Mizu, like to go exploring, but when I know that there is food, I am of course at home on time. I, Roca, am the new one. I was raised by Charly and Tutti, so I think I am a dog. I love to play with them, which can be quite wild, because I have so much energy, but I also like to cuddle with my humans, until I see something that arouses my curiosity, then I go exploring.
Gypsy, Roca, Mizu and gang
Animal impressions
Help animals with a sponsorship
Tara Animal Rescue Farm is mainly financed by our programme “Mindfulness with horses” and by the support of our sponsors – donations are invested in feeding the animals, the farrier and the vet!
Become a sponsor – we will be happy to inform you!
Our four-legged friends, and also the three-legged goat Flakes, say thank you very much.
Together we are never alone!
We are easy to find:
On the road to El Cotillo, leave El Roque on the right and Granja Tara is on the left, next to the old mill, which is easy to see. At the small crossroads, just before the end of the village, follow the natural path towards the mill. You can´t miss our sign.