Jr. Ranch Hand Program

Program Details:

Our Jr. Ranch Hand Program gives kids a hands on and in-depth look at how to care for horses. They will walk away from this program having a good grasp on responsibility, what a good work ethic looks like, team work skills, self awareness, and a sense of accomplishment. Kids will also have an hour riding lesson and get introduced to natural horsemanship.

Prerequisite For This Program:

•Be between the ages of 8 and 15.

•Must have attended one of our Horse Adventure Summer Camps in 2019 or 2020.

•Have taken at least 2 lessons with us in 2019 or 2020.

Example Of What Their Day Will Consist Of:

9am: Drop off time - Getting prepared for the day.

9:15am: Begin feeding the horses breakfast.

10am: Clean up after feeding - water the horses - restock grain bins - tidy up the barn.

11am: Muck horses paddocks.

Noon: Lunch - down time.

12:30pm: Odds and ends around the farm - evening food prep.

1pm: Riding lesson.

2pm: Pick up time.

Program Schedule:

•Fall 1A: Wednesday’s, September 16th - October 7th.

•Fall 1B: Thursday’s, September 17th - October 8th.

•Fall 2A: Wednesday’s, October 14th - November 4th.

•Fall 2B: Thursday’s, October 15th - November 5th.

*Each session is limited to 2 kids.

Program Cost:

$250 / $50 Deposit due to hold slot. Remaining $200 due first day.

What To Bring:

•Water bottle.

•Lunch (we have a fridge and microwave).

•Bag with a change of clothes.

•Must wear jeans, pants, or leggings. NO shorts.

•Muck boots (or boots / shoes that can get wet and dirty).

•Work/Garden Gloves.

•Wavier (you can print and fill out or fill one out at drop off on the first day).

•Riding Helmet (if you don’t have one we have several).

Windwalker Farms