Pricing / Options / FAQ's
Reservations
first schedule an event with Wrangler Roger and then go to Payment page and pay for the event.Do you need a reservation? - Yes.
We coordinate events around feeding times to keep everyone safe, and around cleanup schedules to give you a more pleasant visit.
Max of 6 people at a time for Horse Ride & Petting Zoo
We have found that having more than 6 visitors meeting the animals tends to compromise safety. The Wrangler's attention is divided when there are more people. Kids tend to be less focused on following instructions when there are members of another family involved. Parents tend not to look after their kids as diligently when they are talking to their friends. Safety is our number one priority. Is this a hard and fast rule? No. I will make an exception for families with more than 4 children accompanied by mom and dad, and for large families with grandma/grandpa, etc. You might think it would be more fun to bring more people. However, I have found that the magical effect of personal interaction with our animals is elusive in multi-family groups. Its more fun and more intimate with a family unit. The 6 person limit is designed to keep everyone safe and to facilitate fun, healing, and memorable animal encounters.If you have a group larger than 6 I recommend planning to stay for two hours and have Lunch with the Herd. Half of your group can eat while the other half rides/pets. Then you can swap off. Or one group can ride for half an hour, you can eat together, then the second group can ride/pet for the remainder of the two hours.
Horse/Pony Rides and Petting Zoo
For groups of 1 to 6 people we charge $190 for an hour.So, if a party of 4 visitors, two of whom will ride the horse, stay for an hour we charge $190. If a party of 4 visitors all ride for five minutes each and pet the zoo for the remaining 40 minutes we charge $190. If a party of 3 visitors spends an hour riding and does not pet the zoo we charge $190. If a party of 6 visitors come with two kids who ride for 15 minutes each while the other four watch and take photos, and then all 6 visitors pet the zoo for half and hour we charge $190.
Little Tyke Visits Petting Zoo only - $100 for 30 minutes for up to 6 people. Petting Zoo and Mini-Horse Ride: (50 lbs max) - $190 for one hour. .
Lunch With The Herd
This is an add-on activity that can be attached to any of the other activities. Price is $40 per Adult, $30 per child, and $30 per Senior. Purchasing this add-on event adds one hour to your time at the Ranch. We call it lunch, but you can do this at any time of day.Various Horse Interactions
- for Adults and Teens.
For a private group session for up to 6 persons the price is $190 per hour. It is up to you how long you want to continue but the time must be coordinated in advance.
Generally, one hour is sufficient for a small group. For private groups over 6 persons we recommend you stay for two hours and have lunch with the herd.Scheduled Events
In 2024 we are trying something new. We have some scheduled events for which we will sell individual tickets. The price is $40 per adult, $30 per child and $30 per senior for each hour. See our calendar for specific details about scheduled events.Riders with Some Experience.
We don't allow one-day visitors to ride free rein. If you or your kids have taken some lessons, or just want an adrenaline rush, we can put you/them on a lunge line, but we do not allow one-day riders to control the horse. Only people taking lessons with us may control the horse while riding. Price is the same as shown above.Day Canoeing/Kayaking
Canoe only: $190 - Rental or TourBoth kayaks only: $190 (Rental only - no guide)
Canoe and one Kayak: $190 - Rental or Tour
Canoe and both kayaks: $190 - Rental or Tour
You can see that the price is the same no matter how many people come (up to 6 for tours and 7 for rentals). It is a group rate. We use as many boats as needed to accommodate your group (within weight limits).
Overnight Canoe/Kayak Rentals
Option 1 - 7 or fewer campers - no assistance needed1st overnight - $360,
subsequent overnights - $190 weekend/holiday, $100 weekday.
Camping Gear not included
Option 2 - Larger Group
Setup Assistance / Shuttle fee - $190 + $100 per extra shuttle
1st overnight - $360,
subsequent overnights - $190 weekend/holiday, $100 weekday.
Camping Gear not included
Option 3 - Full Service Glamping.
setup/removal/shuttle fee = $250 + $100 per extra shuttle
1st overnight - $360,
subsequent overnights - $190 weekend/holiday, $100 weekday.
Camping Gear Included
Example1: If you rent the canoe and both kayaks for option 1 leaving at at 1 pm on Friday and return on Tuesday at 1 pm then your price would be:
Fri overnight - $360
Sat overnight - $190
Sun overnight - $100
Mon overnight - $100
Total: $750
Example2: If you rent the canoe and one kayak for option 1 leaving at 1 pm on Saturday and return on Wednesday at 1 pm then your price would be:
Sat overnight - $360
Sun overnight - $100
Mon overnight - $100
Tue overnight - $100
Total - $660
Example3: If you rent the canoe and no kayaks for option 2 leaving at 1 pm on Sun and return on Wed at 1 pm then your price would be:
Setup Assistance / Shuttle fee - $190
Sun overnight - $360
Mon overnight - $100
Tue overnight - $100
Total - $750
Example4: If you rent the canoe and 2 kayaks for option 3 leaving at 1 pm on Fri and return on Mon 10 days later at 1 pm then your price would be:
setup/removal/shuttle fee = $250
Fri overnight - $320
Sat overnight - $190
Sun overnight - $100
Mon overnight - $100
Tue overnight - $100
Wed overnight - $100
Thu overnight - $100
Fri overnight - $190
Sat overnight - $190
Sun overnight - $100
Total - $1,740
Camping Gear Rental Per Night Prices
4 person tent $TBAHammock - $TBA
Firewood - $TBA
Rope - $TBA
Lawn Chair $TBA
6 person tent $TBA
I will make a more comprehensive list soon.
Shopping Trip
For $10 per mile we will pick up food/supplies you order, and pay for online, from local establishments (like Chestnut Mountain or Walmart) and deliver it to the launch site. You paddle to launch site and pick it up. It is about 16 miles round trip from the ranch to Walmart, 7 miles RT to Chestnut Mountain, 2 miles RT to launch site. If we have what you need at the Ranch we will sell it to you for what we paid for it so you won't need to pay for a longer trip. We do not sell liquor. We can pick up lunch, bug spray and other stuff you realize you forgot to pack. We may not always be available for this so try to coordinate in advance if possible.Damage to Boats/Paddles/Equipment
Normal wear and tear is factored into the price. However, if you break or lose something we expect you to pay a reasonable amount to repair or replace it with similar equipment. Please don't get in the boats while they are on rocky ground and grind them along the rocks to get into the water. Step in the water and get in while the boat is floating. Your care of the equipment will help ensure this service remains available to others.How long have we been in business?
We started giving horseback rides for hire in early 2020. We halted operations while COVID played out, and Started up again in spring 2021.How did our pricing structure evolve?
I played around a bit with complex pricing structures that seemed to need tweaking every time there was a different set of circumstances, which was every customer. Some people have riding experience, some don't. Some people want us to lead the horse, some want to ride free rein. Some people are afraid to get on the horse, some want to go too fast. Some people want to go on a trail ride, which we don't do. Some want to ride forever and others are more interested in the small critters or grooming the horses. Sometimes the weather is wonderful and sometimes we need to use the indoor riding arena to get out of the rain. It was difficult to nail down a pricing plan to address all the variables. I found that trying to account for all the variables in a complex pricing structure was confusing to customers and to myself. I've settled on a simple pricing structure now that seems to make sense for a variety of possible experiences. We are flexible with what we offer and a time and number of visitor based pricing structure seems to make the most sense. It preserves flexibility and allows each visitor to tailor their experience to their own changing interests in real time. You don't need to make up your mind about what you want and we don't need to tell you exactly what you will be doing until after you arrive. Horseback riding, petting zoo, and boating are available to you and you get to decide which you want to do in the time you pay for.