Public Trail Rides

Enjoy a customized ranch program for your scout group or a trail ride for your private group through our scenic property on one of our trusty camp horses. Rides are offered throughout Fall and Spring and limited number of rides during Winter. *Trail riders must be at least age 9 and weigh 200 pounds or less.

Rides are typically not offered from December to March due to weather.

We offer programs to fit everyone’s skill and comfort level. Scout-type barn programs include ground lessons (horsemanship), grooming, and arena lessons. Trail rides vary from 1+ hours and include time to mount/dismount and also include a brief instructional period in the arena before we hit the trails. Reservations and advance payments are required and should be scheduled with at least one week’s notice.

To make a reservation, please call the camp office at (859) 586-6181 or email Ranch Director Kristi Horton khorton@myy.org

ONE HOUR TRAIL RIDE $70Includes two riders.
*Additional riders $30/person
*Minimum of two riders
TWO HOUR TRAIL RIDE $125Includes three riders.
*Additional riders $35/person
*Minimum number of riders: 3
AGE 9 & UNDER SCOUT TROOP (No trail ride) $40 PER PERSONIncludes two hours of fun ranch programming.
*Minimum fee: $400. Maximum group size: 20 participants
AGE 9 & OLDER SCOUT TROOP (includes trail ride) $40 PER PERSONIncludes two hours of fun ranch programming.
*Minimum fee: $400. Maximum group size: 20 participants
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