Horse Workshops

The M-Bar-C Ranch is operated by an all-volunteer organization with the exception of our resident horse trainer and riding instructor Kim Olmstead.  Kim brings to the M-Bar-C Ranch a broad range of expertise in equine care and management.  In order to defray these operating costs the M-Bar-C Ranch offers the following horse camps and workshops. 

Kid's Horse Camp

Our Horse Camps for Summer 2012 are now FULL

5 days of camp 10:00am - 2:00pm
Cost is $300.00 for each week of camp

Horse Day Camp Application for Enrollment

Horse Day Camp Daily Schedule and Activities

Please check our Calendar for the schedule of camps.

We offer the following camps: Basic Horsemanship, level 1, and Advanced Horsemanship, level 2.  Children will learn how to catch & halter a horse safely in a herd environment, lead through gates, & how to properly tie up, how to groom & tack up, ride bareback, Western & English style, trail ride, ride through an obstacle course, play games on horseback, and learn basic’s of Equine Behavior. Most of all, they will learn about horses, & horse safety, and have lots of fun!  Click the address below for the Horse Camp Registration form.  Please return your completed form and deposit to the Ranch to ensure your spot in this popular camp!

Adult Horse Skills Workshop

4 days Mondays & Wednesdays over 2 successive weeks

 9:00am-1:00pm

Workshop cost $160.00

Sign up today by calling us at The Ranch at 360-331-6019
Adult Horse Skills Workshop Enrollment Form

Please check our Calendar for the schedule of workshops.

We have had great success with our Adult Horse Skills Workshops.  This course is formulated for all adults who wish to participate in a basic horsemanship class and improve their confidence level and relationship with horses.  Conducted by our equine trainer Kim Olmstead, workshop participants learn basic horsemanship skills, such as equine behavior, grooming, saddling, how to bridle a horse and daily trail rides.  By the last session our Riders are ready for graduation day which includes a two hour trail ride and a stop for lunch.

Many of our Riders improve their physical fitness through our Horse Skills workshops and elect to stay on with us at the Ranch as volunteers, and assist with our Ranch Experience programs.