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What is the Riata Ranch Experience?
In the program, people learn basic horsemanship, proper equitation, foundational trick riding, and basic trick roping. Using these components, the program develops:
- western heritage and culture
- goal setting
- leadership and mentoring
- physical strength/agility
- etiquette and social skills
- confidence
- work ethic
- self-discipline
- poise and public speaking
- relationship building
- values
- grit
Riata Ranch International is a mentorship and empowerment program which utilizes horses to build character and confidence. The program provides instruction to all people interested in learning about horses, ranch life style and leadership skills. Through intentional, focused training, Riata Ranch International presents a variety of opportunities for people to better themselves through horsemanship
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Trail Rides & Lessons
Springtime Trail Rides Friday thru Sunday April 1st thru May 31st.
Times: 10:00 AM 1:00 PM 3:00 PM
Riding Parties from 1 -5 people
Summertime Trail Rides Wednesday thru Sunday June 1st – August 31st
8:00 AM 10:00AM
Springtime Private Lessons Wednesday thru Sunday April 1st – May 31st
Times: 9:00 AM 11:00 AM 1:00 PM 4:00PM
Riding Parties from 1-5 people
Summertime Privates Lessons Wednesday – Thru Sunday Saturday June 1st – August 31st
Times: 8:00 AM 10:00 AM 6:00PM
Private Lessons
Private Lessons:
We offer beginning to advanced lessons. Private lessons are offered Tuesday thru Friday and are $65 for adults and $55 for children 12 and under. Lessons are 90 minutes and horses, and equipment are provided.
Group Lessons are offered for Junior riders 18 years and under.
Beginner Riders: 10:00 – Noon $50 per lesson
Includes basics education on horsemanship, and general information on parts of the horse, saddle and other equipment used to care for and riding horses.
Intermediate Riders (Rookie Team) 9:00 – Noon $50 per lesson
Includes chores and advanced horsemanship and horse care. An emphasis is also put on mentorship and leadership skills.
Western Performance Training for Advanced Riders:
This level focuses on building grit, leadership and mentorship. We use advanced horsemanship skills including western reining, rodeo events (pole bending, barrel racing) and trick riding and trick roping skills. For full time members on this team there is no charge, however, each team member is asked to raise $3,000 per year ($250 per month) to help cover their cost of being on the performance team.
For those riders who qualify for this western performance team and are not full-time members, it’s $250 per month. This will require a resume to be considered to join this team if you didn’t go through the Riata program.
Western Performance Lessons for those who want to just come and learn for 1 – 4 days it’s $250 per session which is 2 hours. There are two 2 sessions per day if you book both sessions in the day it’s $250 for the first session and $150 for the second session. Horses and equipment are provided, and we teach basics to advanced skills.
Ranch Immersion Experience
Ranch Immersion Packages: $150 for adults $120 for children 12 and under
This a full ranch experience including feeding, care and riding and exploring all of the offerings at the ranch. It’s perfect for families or groups up to 6 people. The experience lasts 3 hours and is offered 9:00 – Noon with an option to have charcuterie and we can add Riata Ranch Wines for additional cost of $25 per person.