FAQs

FAQs

No cellphone, no exceptions. Please bring a camera if you want to take photos.

Most of the girls come from Alberta but we also get girls from across Canada, US, UK, Europe, Iceland, and Australia.

No we have a closed herd so we don’t allow you to bring your horse. We have a large herd of well-trained horses of many different breeds and sizes to choose from. We prefer to use saddles that we know fit our horses that way they do not come up sore from a bad saddle fit.

Yes, we welcome you to stay for as many weeks as you would like, the more time spent with horses the better your horsemanship becomes! Over the weekend you can help with ranch chores, walk n talk with the herd or just relax, catch up on sleep, read or play games. The horses need time off during the weekend, so we don’t ride.

We are 2 hours NW of Calgary, or 45 minutes west of Red Deer, 2 hours SW from the Edmonton International Airport, 10 miles south east of Rocky Mountain House, Alberta Canada.

We provide well-trained horses and western tack. You just need to bring your own gear. You will receive a Packing List once you are registered.

We welcome beginners and up, ages 12 – 17 (some exceptions apply).

Girls get at least three hours a day of horse time which includes catching, grooming, groundwork, saddling, riding, untacking, horse management lessons and connecting with their “own” horse for the week.

You stay in Rustic Cabins, 4 people/cabin and yes you can stay with your friend(s). About 75% of the girls do not bring a friend and it does not take long to make friends as everyone has a LOVE of horses in common. We let you pick your own cabin mates, and we consider this camp a “growth experience” so there are only the camp girls in each cabin. The evening counsellors stay in a cabin close by and they are on call to handle any problems that might occur.

Absolutely, we have a list of daily chores that you will do as a group. There are horse chores, meal chores and miscellaneous chores.

We cannot administer any kinds of medication whether prescription or non-prescription. Your child must be able to handle all medications on their own. We can keep medicine safe but the child must remember to come get it and take it.

No cellphone, no exceptions. Please bring a camera if you want to take photos.

Most of the girls come from Alberta but we also get girls from across Canada, US, UK, Europe, Iceland, and Australia.

No we have a closed herd so we don’t allow you to bring your horse. We have a large herd of well-trained horses of many different breeds and sizes to choose from. We prefer to use saddles that we know fit our horses that way they do not come up sore from a bad saddle fit.

Yes, we welcome you to stay for as many weeks as you would like, the more time spent with horses the better your horsemanship becomes! Over the weekend you can help with ranch chores, walk n talk with the herd or just relax, catch up on sleep, read or play games. The horses need time off during the weekend, so we don’t ride.

We are 2 hours NW of Calgary, or 45 minutes west of Red Deer, 2 hours SW from the Edmonton International Airport, 10 miles south east of Rocky Mountain House, Alberta Canada.

We provide well-trained horses and western tack. You just need to bring your own gear. You will receive a Packing List once you are registered.

We welcome beginners and up, ages 12 – 17 (some exceptions apply).

Girls get at least three hours a day of horse time which includes catching, grooming, groundwork, saddling, riding, untacking, horse management lessons and connecting with their “own” horse for the week.

You stay in Rustic Cabins, 4 people/cabin and yes you can stay with your friend(s). About 75% of the girls do not bring a friend and it does not take long to make friends as everyone has a LOVE of horses in common. We let you pick your own cabin mates, and we consider this camp a “growth experience” so there are only the camp girls in each cabin. The evening counsellors stay in a cabin close by and they are on call to handle any problems that might occur.

Absolutely, we have a list of daily chores that you will do as a group. There are horse chores, meal chores and miscellaneous chores.

Most camps:
Drop off: 10:30 am
, please come to the office on the deck to check in.
Pick up: 3:00pm On Friday afternoon you can watch your child as she shows you the skills that she gained during the week but please remain as an observer not an instructor. This is an excellent opportunity to take photos. Catching horses starts at 1:30 pm and we are finished by about 3:00 pm. Please do not let dogs out of your vehicle – this is a Big Safety issue. Thanks for your cooperation!

We cannot administer any kinds of medication whether prescription or non-prescription. Your child must be able to handle all medications on their own. We can keep medicine safe but the child must remember to come get it and take it.

Free Time Activities

Angela Hanscom, a pediatric occupational therapist writes “unstructured play on a daily basis gives children the time and opportunity to practice their social and interaction skills, use their imagination, and challenge their bodies.”

Our activities may include: campfires, campfire songs, a variety of games, a wagon ride to Thunder Lake, quiet time for reading or conversation with friends, a hike, games, crafts, movie night etc.

First Aid

Bear spent 15 years working as a fireman/fire chief so his medical training is excellent.

Diane and key staff members have First Aid and CPR. Our closest hospital is in Rocky Mountain House which is only 15 minutes away and it has a large number of doctors.

Refund Policy

Full payment needs to accompany the application, non-refundable, but you may find someone else to fill that spot if the child cannot attend (needs to be approved by Diane).

See Policy info on the website or contact us.