Horseback Riding
Riding at The Home Ranch is a fully interactive experience. This is not a nose-to-tail place! We delight in our well-broken, quality horses and enjoy sharing our love of horses with you.
The Home Ranch is about horses and people. We are dedicated to seeing that you have a wonderful time with - and on - your horse. We’ve spent 25 years assembling a superb herd. We raise our own as well as buying a select few to meet specific needs in our program.
Our riding is suitable for everyone, and we encourage kids to ride. We’re eager to share our love of horses with our guests at every riding level from beginner to advanced. First-time riders, world champion cowboys, Olympic medalists and everyone in between have ridden The Home Ranch trails. Our wranglers and instructors specialize in helping beginners to gain confidence and have fun in a non-intimidating setting. Advanced riders appreciate the quality of our horses and enjoy our challenging classes and cattle-working activities.
At The Home Ranch you can ride with whomever you want. We generally divide our rides into groups of 6 or fewer, unless guests request larger group rides. Some of our lessons have only two to three riders. Keep in mind that rides are grouped by ability and desire, and that we adjust each ride to accommodate the least-confident rider.
A few words about safety: we do everything in our power to provide a safe and fun riding experience. Many have asked our position on wearing helmets. We think wearing a helmet is a personal choice and if you have any concerns we encourage you to get your own before your ranch vacation. Be sure to get a precise, professional fit from a qualified dealer. We recommend Stateline Tack or Dover Saddlery - you can locate stores online.
Beginning the summer of 2009 we will begin requiring cowboy boots to be warn while riding. This is not only for your saftey, but also for your comfort. We encourage you to bring your own, but will have boots that you may rent. We suggest boots that have a smooth sole and a stacked heel. If you have any questions please drop us a line in regards to this new policy.
