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Ranch Camp
Camp Mason’s Diamond M Ranch camp is the best
place for campers and the horses they love. At Ranch camp children who have finished 7th - 9th grade spend two whole weeks building the special bond that forms between horse
and rider. Ranch campers learn all the basics of western style horsemanship –
there’s plenty of advanced skills and learning to keep everyone challenged! Our
well-trained and experienced staff know our horses intimately, and ensure that
every ranch camper has a safe, comfortable, yet challenging experience
regardless of the skills they bring with them.
Ranch campers are with their horse for half of each day, tacking, trail riding, lesson riding, grooming, assisting in minor vet care, learning horse anatomy and breed specialties, feeding, cleaning stalls, and helping to maintain the barn and all the equipment. During the other half of the day campers can choose to join in activities with traditional camp, or remain at the barns helping out as needed. Ranch campers also share in the responsibility of early morning feedings. Our campers take pride and share in the responsibility of caring for a herd of horses!
Our Neckerchief Program gives ranch campers a
goal to strive for. Studying and passing your neckerchief test is a source of
pride, and recognized as a significant achievement by the entire camp. On the
closing day of each session the ranch campers stage a rodeo at the Upper Barn,
displaying their newfound skills and celebrating their achievements. Parents
are encouraged to stay and watch the rodeo, a great way to see what’s special
about our Ranch Program and the staff members who work hard to make it
exceptional.
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