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Weekend Ranch Programs

Welcome to Rockin’ E Ranch with The Stables at YMCA Camp Ernst, funded by the Jacob G. Schmidlapp Foundation. The ranch is equipped with a 28 stall barn, two riding arenas, a fluctuating herd of 30+ horses, and miles of trails! All of our ranch programs are led by our CHA certified directors and their team of knowledgeable and experienced wranglers.

Ranch Day (1 day)

Walking The Horse

This is the perfect opportunity to brush up on your skills before summer or it can be a great introduction into the Ranch Camp program. Groups will rotate between arena riding, trail riding, and ground training. Programs are one day and run from 9:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. on select weekend dates throughout the non-summer months.

HOMESCHOOLERS, GIRL SCOUTS, and other groups can schedule their own “Private” Ranch Day by contacting Emily by 859-586-6181 or email.

Dates & Rates

Junior Ranch Day (partial day)

Boy Trail

Campers enjoy all of the fun of ranch camp packed into just a portion of their day. Activities include barn rotations like ground and arena lessons and a craft or camp game!

Campers are dropped off and picked up at the ranch!

This program is offered select weekend dates throughout the non-summer months for campers ages 7-9.

Dates & Rates
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