Rancho La Querencia means "favorite place". It is an oasis in the Rio Grande Valley south of Albuquerque. Herds of Holsteiner horses graze in the lush pastures, the same horses you see grazing in big green pastures along the North and Baltic Seas half a world away. The horses, breeding, and training are direct from Europe; the blue sky, huge cottonwoods, and purple mountain ranges are New Mexico at its best.

During the last 27 years the large farm has produced numerous Hunter, Jumper, Dressage and Eventing Champions. Columbus (deceased), the flagship stallion of RLQ, is ranked FIRST on the 2004 USEF Leading Stallions in Eventing! In 2005 he was ranked third. Among his Champion offspring are: Cabochon, Castille, Castolon, Courchevel, Chamonix, Cimarron, Capoeira, Corcel, Mackinaw, Glorieta, Esmeralda, Cadillac, Christophe, Jolie, Nova, Hortensia, Crusoe, Jesimbria, Loretta, Crescent, Jass and many more.

ALL OF OUR HORSES ARE RAISED IN BIG PASTURES AND HAVE GALLOPED ON HARD GROUND SINCE BIRTH. THIS IS WHAT PRODUCES LONG-LASTING SOUNDNESS. NEVER BUY HORSES WHICH HAVE BEEN RAISED IN SMALL PADDOCKS, PENS, OR STALLS. THEY WILL NEVER STAY SOUND.

At Rancho La Querencia, special care is taken when starting young horses. You will love riding these horses who are always in self-carriage, round, forward, and so light in hand. Come and try them!

SPORTHORSES

• OAXACA: 1999, 16.1/2h bay mare by Columbus out of Laguna by Laredo. Oaxaca has good dressage basics and shows talent over fences. Her disposition is excellent with an unsurpassed work ethic. In training. MMB
  Price: $22,000.00
  
  
• CHIRICAHUA, 16.1h, 1998 chestnut gelding by Chardonay (GP Jumper producer) out of Dichosa, by Columbus out of Miss Clay Tip (also a GP Jumper producer). He is a very talented, enthusiastic, and energetic jumper. In training. Great amateur prospect! Price: $23,000.00.
  
  
• MACARIA, 4/97, 16.1h, 1997 gray mare by Columbus/Laredo/Macbeth, A055. She has charismatic Holsteiner expression and is a powerful mover. She is the first to come to the pasture fence to greet you. Macaria is in training, an outstanding dressage and amateur jumper prospect. MMB, bonits: 43. Price: $18,000.00.
  
  
• NOBLE PRINCE: foaled 5/5/02, 16.1h, bay gelding by Noble Champion OLD (winner of 17 European GP) out of Landina by Landor S/ Corofino (HOL). Nick-named "Navajo", this youngster is in training and shows great intelligence and willingness to work. He is an excellent modern type and has very good balance and movement. He will finish in the 16.1h range. Price: $20,000.00.
  
  
• SARAH: foaled 3/25/02, 16.1h bay filly by Ladamo out of Marlina by Columbus/Lesanto/Lord, stem 162. Sarah is very beautiful, has lovely gaits, and a willing attitude. She is in training. Price: $20,000.00.
  
  
• TOPAZ, foaled 6/23, dark bay filly by Rushing River by Riverman out of Boobanu's Rascal xx/ Sun Power xx. Topaz is stunning, huge eyes and a dish face coupled with great athleticism. Started under saddle. This gorgeous filly will make an outstanding hunter. Price: $20,000.00
  
  

• ULTIMA (ULTIMATE): foaled 6/8/04, bay filly, MMP, by Rushing River (Riverman/ Celebrio/ Cor de la Bryere). Beautiful, doe-eyed, fabulous mover out of Premium Mare, Esmeralda, by Lesanto/ Columbus. Hang on! Price: $17,000.00.
  
  
• ANIMAS (SPIRITS): foaled 5/18/04, bay colt by Acord III, out of Lamonta by Linaro/Raimond. Animas is a very hardy, handsome, and athletic colt with very good movement and character. He shows exceptional jumping talent, of course, but could also excel as a dressage horse. His trot is ground covering at its best! Foal score: 7+7. Started undersaddle. Price: $17,500.00.