Horse breeding, nature and cultural experience — brought together on 21'000 m² in the heart of Switzerland.
The “Yakari Ranch” project brings together horse breeding, farming and nature-based tourism to create a unique experience. At its heart is the new Swiss horse breed “Indios” — a horse for riding out in nature, with no sporting ambitions. The estate at Staad 2C in Düdingen covers 21'000 m².
Yakari Ranch is the only breeder of the new Swiss “Indios” breed to keep its own original studbook. The project pairs horse breeding with a cultural experience — the Yakari-Indios show — and offers authentic tipi stays in a setting close to nature.
Harmony between people, horse and nature comes before everything else. No competitive sport, no winners — only the genuine moment out in nature, a historical re-creation of the Native American way of life, and a true bond with the horse. Awards go to the horse, not to the rider.
Families with children, school classes and youth groups, horse lovers and leisure riders, nature-minded travellers, anyone interested in horse breeding and farming — and everyone looking for quiet and authenticity.
Leisure riding, trail riding and trekking on Indios horses — the new Swiss way of riding out in nature. No sporting ambitions, just the pleasure of the experience in the landscape.
A historical re-creation of the Native American way of life, offered as a unique experience for families, school classes and groups. Authentic, instructive and unforgettable.
Spend the night in a tipi — possibly with your horse — surrounded by nature. A one-of-a-kind experience far from mass tourism and everyday life, for families and the adventurous.
A dedicated training area with a safety rope (rodeo corner) allows people and horses to meet safely. Guided tours and insights into horse breeding.
Insights into the breeding of the new Swiss horse breed “Indios”. On-farm insemination station for fresh and frozen semen. DUO assessment of every breeding animal.
Bringing together horse lovers, farming and horse breeding is what makes Yakari Ranch unique. Guided visits show daily life on the estate in Düdingen.
The company behind Yakari Ranch and the organisation keeping the original studbook for the “Indios” breed in Switzerland. Founded and registered on 16 April 2025 in Courtepin.
The breeding programme for the “Indios” breed comprises five genealogical sections (AAG-Txx, HPT, BCP, A.N.A.C.R.Ha.I, F.N.) and is registered with the Federal Office for Agriculture.
Funded principally by Haflinger-Pentagon Sàrl-GmbH itself. The allocation of company shares is still to be determined. Investment and operating plans are being drawn up.
The on-farm inseminator permit is currently being applied for (selected horses with trait assessment). Further permits will be identified as the project progresses.
Interested in the project, in a partnership, or in buying an Indios horse? We would be glad to hear from you.
Yakari Ranch is the Swiss Horse Ranch project. For the “Indios” breed itself — breeding goals, DUO assessment, breeding programme — visit our dedicated breed website.
Breed website indios.ch →