Riding Practise
For those who know how to ride AND/OR those who own their own horse and tack who want to practise.
We can do dry work or drills in the arena, work cows that need to be brought in and sorted, hit some trails to work on obstacles or maybe you don’t care and you just need some riding accountability in a fun group .
This is 8 weeks of riding for those who want to carve out some time to escape, brush up on some skills, learn new ones or test your skills with a spicier horse. Tell Kari what your goal is and she’ll get you there!
As always, basic horsemanship foundation is needed and constantly referred to. The goal is to let go of stress, and focus on the beauty of connecting with yourself and your horse outside in the beautiful spring weather. Coffee mugs are welcome!
Jay on TyWe will keep a very flexible structure to meet the needs of each within the group.
Morning practise – we usually scoop daytime adult riders so after warming up in the arena we choosing our practice plan or destination. Our trail system has various terrain as we ride along to check for new calves and foals, spring flowers, and enjoying other various wildlife and nature as we ride over 500 acres. So you can breath deep and relax as we help each other open gates, hold horses, and change paces as well as views!
Evening practise – This time slot is popular with the youth, so we work on dry work, drills, and gymkhana events in the arena. Need practise for upcoming Gymkhana’s? Look for the Thursday evening time.
Riding tips and instruction will be given, but these ‘practise groups’ are kept casual and fun. If beginner lessons are needed please review the ‘Ranch Rider‘ classes.
Haul-ins are welcome.
Cost: $450 for 8 weeks
Total time : 1.5 hrs
Must have your own helmet, wear long pants, riding/cowboy boots and appropriate layers for the weather.
NOTE: In addition to sending us a registration please email HorsePlayRanchAdventures@gmail.com to book an evaluation if you have never been in a class with us before.
HorsePlay is based out of Big Rock Farms, a 120 year old family run ranch just SW of Okotoks.
For more information on location go to the Venue page.
There are no upcoming dates for this event.
Venue: Location
Venue Phone: 587.394.7674
Address:
Description:
HorsePlay! at Big Rock Ranch (est. 1885), is a 140+ yr old family owned ranch located just 12 minutes SW of the town of Okotoks, AB.
Note: In Google Maps, you can just type in Big Rock Ranch or HorsePlay! Ranch Adventures.
DIRECTIONS
From Okotoks:
- Take highway 7 heading west towards Diamond Valley. You’ll see the Big Rock Erratic and then take the next turn South (left) on 64th street.
- Look for the ‘HorsePlay / Big Rock Ranch’ sign on the West (right) side of the road. (If you go past the 434th Ave intersection you’ve gone too far.)
- Drive straight past several white farm buildings and park by the white building with the HorsePlay sign in the window.
From Calgary: Follow the signs to Okotoks and Diamond Valley. You can either drive through Okotoks or go via Aldersyde to get to highway 7. Then follow the Okotoks instructions listed above.
From High River:
- Take highway 543 heading west towards Hartell and Longview.
- Turn North (right) on 64th street.
- Go past 434th Ave and take the first turn West (left) into a wide driveway. There is a big ‘HorsePlay / Big Rock Ranch’ sign.
- Drive straight past several white farm buildings and park by the white building with the HorsePlay sign in the window.
From Black Diamond/Turner Valley:
- Take highway 22 heading South towards Longview.
- Turn East onto 434th Ave (heading towards the MD dump).
- Turn North (left) on 64th street and then take the first turn left again into a wide driveway. (There is a big ‘HorsePlay / Big Rock Ranch’ sign.)
- Drive straight past several white farm buildings and park by the white building with the HorsePlay sign in the window.