Living in rural Manitoba has its perks. There are a lot of farms around, most devoted to grain or cows or chickens. But there are also a few ranches.
The two nearest horse ranches are Horseback River Trails, located in Otterburne, and the Misty River Ranch, just outside Île-des-Chênes. Both ranches provide full days of fun summer camps and lessons for children.
Other nearby ranches include Aurora Farm outside St. Norbert, Lea Bank Equestrian Centre near Brunkild, St. Andrews Stables in Stoney Mountain, and Birds Hill Park Ranch in, you guessed it, Birds Hill Park.
At these equestrian camps, children and youth learn horsemanship skills and horse management, teaching young riders about grooming, saddling one’s horse, horse-to-rider communication, and riding techniques. Camps may also include crafts and games.
Advanced campers can also attend specific camps to learn dressage (a French word which means “training”), hunter/jumper skills, and jumping fences.
