Saturday Ranch Hands and Saturday Barn Buddies are scheduled online to reserve your horse. Just click the button, pick your date and pay!
Adults, Barn Buddies, and Home School Ranch Hands are scheduled by contacting us first. Once you have set your dates with us, you can make payment here or on our "Other Payment" page. Payment is the only way your space is reserved and it is possible you may get bumped out of your spot if you do not make payment in a timely manner.
All classes are prepaid, and non refundable. We are happy to reschedule if necessary, if given enough notice so we can fill your spot.
PLEASE NOTE THAT RIDING IS NOT THE FOCUS OF THESE EXPERIENCES. We do ride, but it is not what this is all about. We do NOT ride every session.
Ages 9 and up* (Ages are a guideline only. Under age 9 on a case by case basis)
$75 per session
If your child is 180 pounds or more please contact us before signing up online to make sure we have the right horse available for them. If you do not contact us first and your child appears to be near that weight we will weigh them. If they are over 180 pounds. and you did not call first, and we do not have a horse for them, we will send them home with no refund. So please contact us first! This is for their safety and the well being of our horses.
This program promotes responsibility and teaches independence.
Students are supervised and instructed in all aspects of horsemanship from the ground up. Participants are expected to demonstrate independence, follow directions and complete basic tasks relating to what they have been instructed.
Assessment will be made at the first class whether this program or Barn Buddies is a better fit for your child to be the most successful.
A four hour, hands on horse experience. Available one, two or three times a month, and includes horsemanship class, some riding, basic lessons, education, chores. This is horse ownership in every aspect. Take care of, enjoy, and appreciate everything your horse needs the days you are here. A typical day might start with grooming, personal time with horse, chores, tacking up and riding, participate in various horsemanship classes, education pertaining to your needs and the needs of your horse, and lessons. PLEASE NOTE THAT RIDING IS NOT THE FOCUS OF THIS EXPERIENCE. We do ride, but it is not what this is all about. We do NOT ride every session. Ranch Hands is a year- round program.
* Under age 9 is on a case by case basis
**Participants will be assessed the first session to determine whether Ranch Hands OR Barn Buddies is the best fit for them to be most successful.
Ages 9 and up*
$65 per session/ 3 hour session
Weekday schedule during normal school hours, call for availability.
This program promotes responsibility and teaches independence.
Students are supervised and instructed in all aspects of horsemanship from the ground up. Participants are expected to demonstrate independence, follow directions and complete basic tasks relating to what they have been instructed.
Assessment will be made at the first class whether this program or Barn Buddies is a better fit for your child to be the most successful.
A three hour, hands on horse experience. Available one, two or three times a month, and includes horsemanship class, riding, lessons, education, chores. This is horse ownership in every aspect. Take care of, enjoy, and appreciate everything your horse needs the days you are here. A typical day might start with grooming, personal time with horse, chores, tacking up and riding, participate in various horsemanship classes, education pertaining to your needs and the needs of your horse, and lessons. Ranch Hands is a year- round program.
PLEASE NOTE THAT RIDING IS NOT THE FOCUS OF THIS EXPERIENCE. We do ride, but it is not what this is all about. We do NOT ride every session
Home School Ranch Hands is scheduled by contacting us first in order to make sure there is a spot for you. Once you have set your dates with us, you can make payment here or on our payment page to confirm your time. Payment is the only way to reserve your horse and it is possible that you will get bumped if you do not make payment in a timely fashion.
Two Hour Session $60
Saturdays 9:00-11:00
ages 6+
Two hour, smaller class session has a weekly focus on one component of the regular Ranch Hand session; whether it's a ride, or lessons and chores, or education and chores. Each session will focus on one of those items. PLEASE NOTE THAT RIDING IS NOT THE FOCUS OF THIS EXPERIENCE. We do ride, but it is not what this is all about. We do NOT ride every session
Two Hours $60
Contact us for availability
Adults are a very laid back, teach as we go scenario. We will do whatever you need. Most adults learn the basics in a short amount of time, and move into a self structured horse time. Please keep in mind these are geriatric horses and you can not run them or trail ride a long ways.
Please contact us to see what days are available.
Prices Vary
This can look any way you would like. Clean stalls, brush horses, get a basic lesson in the round pen or go on a short trail ride. Usually a two hour session. This is NOT just a trail ride experience. We can take up to 6 riders or less depending on weights.
Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy it in the covered shelter next to the corral and watch the kids and grandma ride. Or tell us what you are looking for and we can see what works.
ages 7+
Offered Monday, Tuesday, and Friday
Pick and choose days according to your schedule!
Ranch Hands: 9:00-3:00
$125 per day
This program is available July-August 2023.
Students are supervised and instructed in all aspects of horsemanship from the ground up. A six hour, hands on horse experience. Ranch Hands is available Monday, Tuesday, and Friday and includes horsemanship class, riding, lessons, education, chores. This is horse "ownership" in every aspect. Take care of, enjoy, and appreciate everything your horse needs the days you are here. Participate in various horsemanship classes, education pertaining to your needs and the needs of your horse, and lessons and trail riding.
Monday, Tuesday and Friday
July 3rd, 4th, 7th
July 10th, 11th, 14th
July 17th, 18th, 21st
July 24th, 25th, 28th
August 7th, 8th, 11th
August 14th, 15th and 18th
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