Caballo Lake a rest stop during their travels, and eagles are often seen in the area. Caballo Lake is named for the Caballo Mountains that border the lake to the northeast, east, and southeast, in which wild horses roamed; Caballo means "horse" in Spanish. The upper area of the lake is very shallow and in recent years has been blocked from the lower, deeper end of the lake. The water has a slightly brownish hue from a distance, due to the shallow waters (usually about at the deepest point). The beaches of Caballo are rocky when compared to Elephant Butte Reservoir, but
Ultramaraton Caballo Blanco completing each loop received vouchers for maize, beans, rice, flour and non-GMO seed corn for their families. It also included a children's edition, named "Corrida de Los Caballitos", in which participans were awarded clothes and school supplies. Ultramaraton Caballo Blanco The Ultra Caballo Blanco (also known as Copper Canyon Ultramarathon or CCUM) is a former 47-mile ultramarathon that took place in Urique, Mexico. It was first organized in 2003 by Micah True and after his death was continued by Norawas de Rarámuri. The event has continued, by Orlando Gastelo and the next edition is on March, 3rd the next year