Indulge your senses in a 2 hour horse introduction and trail ride with Mac as he guides you through rolling Alberta Foothills on horseback.

 

You will start your experience with specific instructions on mounting, dismounting, leading and cues for your horse to ensure a smooth ride. Take a moment to ride in the arena to get the feel of your horse and settle into your saddle.

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Once on the trail, you can expect spectacular vistas of the Canadian Rocky Mountains and sprawling mountain meadows covered with wildflowers and wildlife. This horseback experience is for riders of all experience levels

 

Morning 10am and afternoon 2pm rides run year round (depending on weather) by appointment only.

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Phone 403-969-4444 or email: HomeplaceRanch1@gmail.com

 

Cost: $152/person

Alberta’s own horse whisperer and owner of Homeplace Ranch, Mac MaKenny, has a true sense of the compassion and awareness that is required to be a horse person. With years of experience under his belt coupled with a great deal of passion, he is a much sought after instructor both on the ground and in the saddle. If you are looking to better appreciate and understand horses while increasing your skill and awareness in communication and partnership with a horse, this is your opportunity.

 

Join Mac for a one-on-one or group lesson. You will learn horse communication, handling and cues, safe mounting and dismounting, horse control, trail etiquette and trail obstacle navigation. Maximum group size is 4 people.

 

Lessons run year round (weather permitting), by arrangement with Mac.

 

Phone: 403-969-4444 or email: HomeplaceRanch1@gmail.com

 

Cost: $160/lesson; or $300/2 lessons; or $600/4 lessons (+ 5% GST)

Have you always wanted to feel comfortable around and understand the  connection between human and horse? Well, wait no longer. Join Mac for a one-on-one opportunity to interact with the spirit of the horse and learn from a true cowboy, the gentle way to be with a horse.

 

During the program you will learn to catch your horse in a field and then safely secure, groom and lead it. You will become familiar with the different types of tack required to care for a horse and above all you will understand how to communicate with your horse through body language and intention. Note: There is no riding during this program.

 

This program is for everyone, from families wanting to expose their children to horses in a safe environment to adults who have always dreamed of experiencing a special connection with a horse. School groups, special event groups, travelers and corporate groups are welcome.

 

Classes run year round, and last approximately 1.5 hours.

 

Arrange directly with Mac at 403-969-4444, or email: HomeplaceRanch1@gmail.com

 

Cost: $50/person - $25/additional person (+ 5% GST )