Wild Horse Horsemen's Association News

We have now held all of our Gymkhanas of 2009 at the stables. For the results of the Gymkhanas this season, click here.

The Wild Horse Horsemen's Association held their 2009 Gymkhana Awards Dinner on Saturday, October 24th.  For a report on the awards and dinner, click here.

The first Gymkhana of 2010 will be on Saturday of Memorial Day weekend at the arena.

Horses for Sale...

We are currently accepting sealed bids on two of our string horses that will be sold on June 15th. For more information, click on these links: Dolly    Tanner

Here are several documents that relate to use of R Horses...

To view the R-Wild Horse Ranch Stable Rules and Etiquette, click here.

To view a description of the "Trail Cards", click here.

To view the "Trail Card Regulations". click here.

To view a form that must be signed by all riders concerning Stable Procedures, click here.

Do you love R-horses?

Join us in the

Junior Wrangler and Sidekick Program

The Junior Wrangler and Sidekick Program of the R-Wild Horse Ranch is committed to providing an opportunity for the R-Ranch youth and adults to learn the basics of horsemanship and related barn and ranch maintenance, in a safe and supportive environment.  Starting from the ground up, instruction will be offered to allow progressive learning of skills so each participant can eventually contribute to the proper care of R-horses and assisting R-wranglers.

Level 1:  Junior Wranglers and Sidekicks will . . .                        

learn barn rules and etiquette, and natural horse temperament, and will perform basic barn chores such as cleaning the water trough, sweep the barn alleys and ranch horse tack room, and removing manure from the stalls and the tie line.

Level 2:  Junior Wranglers and Sidekicks will . . .

learn proper names of the parts of a horse, and  safely halter, lead, and tie a horse. They will also learn the parts of a saddle and bridle, and will assist in keeping them clean.

Level 3:  Junior Wranglers and Sidekicks will . . .

catch, bridle and saddle horses, groom and bathe horses, and check exterior fences for safety. Some activities at this level will only be performed by adults or with direct adult supervision.

Level 4:  Junior Wranglers and Sidekicks will . . .

learn basic health and nutrition of the horse, and perform basic wound care. Level 4 Jr. Wranglers will also participate in a leadership role and helping with R-Ranch functions. As in level 3, some activities will only be performed by adults or with direct adult supervision.

Junior Wranglers and Sidekicks will receive instruction, pass a brief written test, and complete a specified number of hours assisting with barn chores and horse care before progressing to the next level. All activities and individual participation occur at the discretion of barn staff. 

To become a Junior Wrangler or Sidekick, please complete the application form and return it to the ranch.

To view our Junior Wrangler / Sidekick Mission Statement, click here.