We stand several American Holsteiner Horse Association-approved (or soon-to-be-licensed) stallions and house one of the industry’s best broodmare bands. We continually introduce the finest European bloodlines to our breeding program in an effort to create the ultimate equine athlete that is capable of reaching the highest levels of equestrian sport. Many buyers are unwilling to take a chance on br
eeding a champion, preferring to purchase a made horse for the here and now. Over a hundred years of genetic, conformation and performance studies, and ever-improving breeding methods, however, can ensure that a 2016 foal will be a top sport horse in 2024. Rancho Corazon utilizes these same systems and techniques to produce winners, year after year. In addition to breeding, Rancho Corazon specializes in the development of young horses. We recognize that horses should be allowed to be horses. Our foals are raised in large pastures: They grow up outside with their peers, thereby learning the instincts to survive and how to behave properly with other horses. We feed a specialized nutrition program that works with their environment and local resources. Consequently, Rancho Corazon horses have strong, correct bone growth that enables them to be healthy, hardy and sound throughout their lives. Our goal is to produce relaxed, happy, safe horses that are willing to work for the duration of their training and show careers. From birth, our foals are handled by a specialized team and are on a regular program for vaccinations, trimming and de-worming. When they are mature enough – physically and mentally — we take special care in starting the young horses under saddle. The training we provide is based upon on the proven foundations of dressage: forward, relaxed, light and balanced. As a result, Rancho Corazon horses are easy and pleasant to ride, but have the talent and work ethic to succeed. We continue the dream at our newest facility in Santa Fe - the mission of Rancho Corazon at HIPICO Santa Fe is to provide a full-service training facility for the Southwest, create top performance horses and riders, and support Rancho Corazon’s aspiration to transform sport horse breeding, training, and competition in the United States. “The heart of the horse is the cornerstone of our program. Elite, happy, sound, and confident horses are the basis of success,” says Guy McElvain, Rancho Corazon owner. “The systems of our training program at RC at HIPICO are proven methodologies for producing excellence in sport horse competitors.”
Grounded in the successful establishment of Rancho Corazon, Lemitar, RC at HIPICO Santa Fe will continue to apply its signature generational foundations of breeding, training and competition for the management of top sport horses. Employing the best of HIPICO Santa Fe’s facilities and a philosophy of excellence in equine care, Rancho Corazon at HIPICO Santa Fe boasts permanent stabling, turnouts, a treadmill, indoor arena and outdoor arenas, alongside paramount nutritional, veterinary and farrier management. Rancho Corazon is proud to announce that distinguished rider, Chenoa McElvain, will be offering instruction and training exclusively as Head Trainer at Rancho Corazon at HIPICO Santa Fe. McElvain’s goal-oriented, inventive style supports riders in pursuing their individual goals through empowerment and tools for strengthening the relationship between horse and rider.
