Spring Horse Lover’s Weekend
May 11-13
Are you looking for a weekend adventure centered around a western atmosphere with qualified instructors to broaden your horsemanship skills? With many areas of horsemanship to choose from, these weekends are designed to have something for everyone, whether you are a beginner or a seasoned horseman. Both weekends will give you insights into riding and training skills and developing a deeper relationship with Christ. Come join our qualified staff for a weekend of scenic trail riding, practical ground classes, and valuable horsemanship instruction. Open fire cooking and hands-on cowboy experiences are all flavored with an ample portion of genuine western hospitality. Hope to see you there!
If you would like to bring your own horse, contact the Ranch to obtain the necessary forms and boarding cost.
Adult Costs:
RV Site: $125.00
Bunkhouse: $139.00 (Due to the replacement of Central Restrooms,
Bunkhouse units are limited. Please call before registering.)
Top Hand Quarters: $159.00
Youth cost:
Top Hand Quarters: $119.00
Bunkhouse: $109.00 (Due to the replacement of Central Restrooms,
Bunkhouse units are limited. Please call before registering.)
RV Site: $95.00
(age 8-12) must come with adult
- Bunkhouses are bunk style units with no linens provided and use our central restroom
- Top Hand Quarters have a bathroom in the room .
- All housing units are shared with others unless being housed as a couple or families.
Sample Horse Lover’s Weekend Schedule:
Friday
7:00 Check in and welcome
8:00 Message from the Mount (Rafter K)
9:00 Activity Sign-ups (Rafter K)
9:30 Snack
9:45 Hayride (Weather Permitting)
Saturday
8:00 Breakfast
9:00 Activity Block #1 (2 hr Trail, Class Set 1)
10:30 Activity Block #2 (Class Set 2)
11:30 Ground Options (See List)
12:30 Lunch
1:30 Activity Block #3 (2 hr Trail, Class Set 3)
2:30 Activity Block #4 (Class Set 4)
4:00 Message from the Mount
5:00 Ground Options (See List)
6:00 Supper
7:00 Activities in Town Hall (See List)
8:00 Campfire and singing (Ox Yoke)
9:00 Buckboard Store/Hayride
10:30 Silent Auction CLOSES!!!
Sunday
8:30 Ride out for BTR (Santa Fe) Breakfast and chapel on the trail.
Sample Activities and classes
Classes offered: Saturday
Trail rides: 9:30 & 1:30 = (2hrs each)
SET 1 ~ 9:00 am: Basic Riding, English Flatwork w/jumping, Training 101w/Matt Cox, Intro to Reining
SET 2 ~ 10:30 am: Intermediate/Advanced Riding, Drill Team Riding, Games on horses
SET 3 ~ 1:30 pm: English riding w/Jumping, Intermediate/Advanced Riding, Training 101 w/Matt C, Games on horses
SET 4 ~ 2:30 pm: Basic Riding, Drill Team Riding, Intro to Reining
Ground Options: Saturday
11:30 ~ Buckboard Store, Vaulting, Ground Training/Driving, Round Pen & First Ride Demo, Trailer Loading Demo
5:00 ~ Buckboard Store, Advanced Horse Care/Training Equipment, Show Grooming Tips, First Aid Class, Driving
7:00 ~ Rope Halter Tying, Leg Wrapping, Knot Tying, Bits, Roping
Fireside Options: All Day!!!
- Roping & Branding
- Cowboy Coffee & Hot Chocolate
- Singing
- Dutch Oven Treats!!!
