HOME BASE
The Ranch
In 2026 WINDRIDE moved to Xiaozhongdian in Shangri-La, at the foot of Bigu Tianchi.
On an open stretch of grassland we built a ranch out of timber, black steel, rammed earth and Tibetan rugs — somewhere to sleep, to eat, and to stare into the fire.
01 · THE GATE
The Gate
A heavy timber gate, the club’s name carved above it. Push it open and the grassland is on the other side.
02 · THE PADDOCK
The Paddock
Our own paddock inside a ring of timber rails, with mountains all around. Beginners take their first lesson here; the horses sunbathe, roll and rest.
03 · THE STABLES
The Stables
A long, airy steel-framed stable where every horse has its own stall and hay. Each morning starts here: feed, grooming, checking every hoof.
04 · THE TACK ROOM
The Tack Room
Saddles, bridles, saddle blankets and helmets live here. Every piece of tack is checked before every ride. That’s the rule.
05 · THE CLUBHOUSE
The Clubhouse
A two-storey timber house with the WINDRIDE horse on its wall. Climb the outside stair to a deck that looks over the whole ranch.
06 · FIRESIDE
The Fireside Lounge
Floor-to-ceiling glass, a cast-iron stove and a few wooden chairs. Come back from the ride, warm up, drink something hot and watch the mountains.
07 · THE PORCH
The Porch
Afternoon sun pours in through the gap in the mountains. A small table, two chairs — made for doing nothing at all.
08 · THE TABLE
Kitchen & Table
An open kitchen and a long wooden table, tack and maps on the walls. Xinghe, one of our founders, spent seven years as a chef. You’ll eat well.
09 · STAY
Stay the Night
Rammed-earth walls, an arched roof and a wall of glass. Lie in bed and the paddock is right outside.
10 · THE FLAG
Our Flag
One name, in Tibetan and in Chinese. When the wind picks up it cracks above the ranch — that’s what WINDRIDE means.
Come Stay a While