Where Mustangs, Youth, And God’s Grace Meet
Upcoming Events
October 19: Harvest Barn Dance Fall Fundraiser
For more info and to RSVP, click HERE
Calendar
Cancellations
All activities are running as scheduled at this time.
Not going to make your activity? Let us know with our Absence Form!
Weather Conditions that may affect lessons
*If driving is dangerous we will be closed*
Spring & Fall
Closed: Severe Thunderstorms
Barn Lesson; Warm weather by discretion; Heavy rain
Summer
Camp Kids
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97* - 100* = Walk for short amounts of time
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90*-97*= Minimal trotting with lots of breaks
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Under 90* = Ride like usual
JUMP Kids
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Walk during any temperature
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95*-100* = Minimal trotting with lots of breaks
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Under 95* = Ride like usual
Winter
Closed: Freezing rain; Snow; Wind 20+ MPH
Barn Lessons: Wind 15+ MPH; Heavy rain
FAQ
Please read this list of Frequently Asked Questions about our programs:
FAQ
Group Lessons
WOYR’s Group Lessons are ideal for beginning riders with little to no experience. These reduced-price lessons are for children who might not be able to participate in weekly lessons in another environment. They are intended to be an introduction to basic horse safety and rudimental riding skills.
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Who: Youth ages 8-14 years
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What: 1 hour of basic horse safety, groundwork, horse handling, basic riding, or farm experience per week designed for beginning riders.
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When: Typically our lessons run from September-November and April-June
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Suggested donation: $80 per 8-week session
To see how you can get Registered, click here!
JR. JUMPERS
WOYR’s Jr. JUMPers lessons offer an opportunity for younger kids with little to no horse experience who would like to try out horse handling, riding, and farm life. These sessions are geared for children who would eventually like to be enrolled in our JUMP youth program.
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Who: Kids ages 6-9 years
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What: Weekly 1-hour horse handling/riding sessions and activities
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When: September-November and April-June
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Suggested donation: $24 per 8-week session
To see how you can get Registered, click here!
Summer Camps
Give your kids a summer to remember!
Have your kids always wanted a chance to play with horses and learn some riding basics? If so, Wild Ones Youth Ranch’s Summer Horse Camps are a perfect way to introduce boys and girls to the joys of horseback riding. These day camp sessions are designed for children of all riding abilities.
We have camps for ages 3-7 (Buckaroos) and ages 8-14 (Day Camps).
2025 Summer Camp dates will be posted in May!! To see how you can get Registered, click here!
Jump
(join up mentorship program)
Wild Ones’ JUMP program (Join-Up Mentorship Program) provides the opportunity for youth ages 6-18 to work with Christian mentors who model the attitude of serving God and others through our wonderful horses.
Please click HERE for more information.
scholarships
Here at Wild Ones Youth Ranch, it is our desire that every child who dreams of interacting with horses in any way can have the opportunity to do just that, no matter his or her circumstance.
To learn more and apply for a scholarship, follow this link: Scholarship Application.
If you would like to fund a scholarship, click here!
Group Openings
Want to schedule a unique group activity? Click here to let us know what you had in mind! A few guidelines to remember:
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Wild Ones books group events for 2-hour blocks of time, subject to staff and resource availability. Please note that weekends or weeknights after 6 PM are best for these requests .
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To request an invite, please contact us at least 1 month before the desired date. Keep in mind that June through August is our camp season and available dates will be very limited during this time period. Please have back-up dates at hand in case your requested day is not open.
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Groups interested in riding must have a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 8 participants. (Participants are defined as any person actually riding in the session. Supervising adults are not included in this total) Minimum age for riders is 7 years old.
Tours
Wild Ones offers educational tours on the history of Kiger mustangs, local Native American traditions and history and identification of regional flora and fauna. If you are interested in learning more, please contact us!
