Horse Fun

Upon completion, your group will understand the basics of horse care & safety for all involved. Working around horses is not just an “in the saddle” opportunity. One must understand the basics of moving around the animals, grooming, assisting by leading, holding, ground work, tacking, and riding or driving. As a small group, you will learn the skill or task and then be given the time & assistance to develop it within your group. There is always plenty of time for hands on work at the Ranch! The staff at the Ranch understand the diversity in comfort levels with large animals and we will do our best to give you time to overcome those fears! We are aware, especially with youth groups, some kids don’t even have a dog! That’s OK. Each person in your group will be expected to help groom, pick a foot, tack your horse (saddle or harness), participate in bridling, head a horse while someone mounts, mount & ride, learn to guide, start, stop, the importance of cues, trot, learn & understand body position, dismount! Everyone participating in a youth or community education group will have the chance to drive our carriage horse! Each group will start with a Miniature Donkey Ice Breaker! Open to small groups!

Large groups will be accommodated with prior approval. Example: A Boy-scout Leader Group participated in a day long Equine Merit Badge Experience. The adults were split in to the groups and moved throughout four stations. Grooming! Tack & Equine Disciplines! Riding! Driving! They brought their own bagged lunches & we have bathroom facilities available!