Horses help build confidence and grow in responsibilities!
Ready for Girls' Overnight Horseback Clinic-Camp!
We are looking forward to having you at our ranch. To get ready, please read this page carefully.
Overnight Dates
Girl's Overnight Clinic:
- Int-Advance July 9-13th
- Tuesday (early morning) to Saturday 3 p.m.
Girls' Teen Intern Leadership Clinic:
- Overnight July 9-13th
- June to early August
- More details go the Teen Intern Information.
What are the time Requirements?
Teen Summer Leadership Internship Program
Some pre-training before summer starts will be required. (April-June) if applicant lives out of area let ranch director know so we can schedule the pre-training.
Dates required:
- June 2 weeks (3 days per week) Dates on website:
- Overnights: July 9-13th (Tuesday-Saturday)
- After applicant approved - more details schedule will be provided.
Additional dates in summer may be asked for observing or training/other programs.
- Help with throughout summer with barn chores, horse care & lessons (June-August)
Student Forms & Packing List
In order to finalize your registration, please complete the following forms. Please email all forms to M&M Ranch. DO NOT SEND Photo copies (ex: taking picture from your phone). We will not be able to accept these; we can only accept forms by emails that have been scanned. Recommend PDF File.
Your registration is not complete until we receive all forms & complete payment:
Student Forms & Packing List
PLEASE SEND ALL FORMS combine all to 1 PDF
- M&M Ranch Overnight Camp Policy/Medical- Using Ranch Horses
- Liability Form
- Medical Information-fill out online
Student's Packing List, Reminders -(July 9-13th)
You will receive email with times for drop off and pick up.
Riding & Training Information
Horsemanship & Training:
Lots of Horsemanship: We teach Western Horsemanship with different riding skills from basic to advance. This clinic is hands-on & tailored to meet each student’s level of comfort, experience & abilities. Individualized and taught by qualified instructors! We limit the number of students to preserve this individualized approach.Some examples of what we teach.
- Horseback Games- Barrels, Pole Bending, Sorting Drill Work
- Advance proper riding skills, safety, balance, softness
- Advance horsemanship, riding, training, and groundwork
- Advance Riding: Correct leads, side-passes, problem-solving
- Advance training: learn how horses think, groundwork and much more.
- Safety, proper handling with the horses, haltering, safety tying
- Tacking/untacking, learn parts of the saddle
- Horse care- grooming/bathing, hoof care, feeding, basic first aid
Spend lot time with their horses: Mornings are spent with the horses and experienced Wrangler’s at the barn, arenas, trails, ground training etc. One additional Evening Riding!
- Swimming is only for Girls' Overnight Clinic!
Intermediate-Advance Clinics:
Some examples of what we teach.
- Horseback Games- Barrels, Pole Bending, Sorting Drill Work
- Advance proper riding skills, safety, balance, softness
- Advance horsemanship, riding, training, and groundwork
- Advance Riding: Correct leads, side-passes, problem-solving
- Advance training: learn how horses think, groundwork and much more.
Riding areas vary: Arenas, Pasture, trail ride, bare-back, round pen work etc.
Other Ranch Activities
- Horse Training Videos Students will be able to learn more about the basics of training a horse.
- Trail Rides Students enjoy beautiful scenery with a trail ride around the ranch.
- Field Trips- Varies each clinic.
- To the local veterinarian or horse rehab and learn about some general health care.
- Waterpark- Girls will enjoy cooling off at Local Park.
- Some outings will include stops for snacks, and a meal.
- If weather doesn’t permit water activities- another activity will be planned
- Additional Evening Activities Movies, games & one additional Riding!
- Campfire Weather permitting, the students will enjoy the night stars with a campfire & s’mores.
- Art Projects Fun & creative art projects.
- Bunkhouse- Students will enjoy a rest period in our A/C bunkhouse in the afternoon when time allows.
Horse Forms & Prepare Your Horse-packing list.
Horse Forms- Preparation Bring Your Horse
PLEASE READ over list ahead of time to prepare yourself for the clinic.
Horse Forms & Packing List for your Horse
PLEASE SEND ALL Horse FORMS combine all to 1 PDF
- M&M Ranch Overnight Camp Policy/Medical -Bringing Your Horse
- Online Horse Enrollment- Due by May 1st
Packing List for your Horse
PLEASE READ over list ahead of time to prepare yourself for the clinic.
Packing List for your Horse
Reminder: We do not provide tack & supplies: Please check list carefully of supplies you will need for your horse.
Reminder- Students will need.
Few Reminder Student will need for Overnight Clinic.
Student Will Need for Riding:
- Long pair of blue jeans.
- Dress according to the weather.
- Helmet ASTM/SEI certified (we do provide helmets)
- Riding boots
- Refillable Water Container (we provide cold filtered water)
Use your own personal helmet, or you can use one of ours.
**NO GUM ALLOWED**
No Plastic bottles.
No flavor drinks- water only.
Western Riding Boots - Sample Image
- Justin
- Ariat
Recommend 1/2 to 1 size larger
Boots with heels. (NO Fat Baby Boots)
The heel prevents your foot from slipping through the stirrup.
Western Helmets -ASTM certified riding helmet
- Troxel - Stateline
- Troxel Rebel - Schneider
- Troxel Spirit-Younger Options- X-Small + Size
Requirements:
- Riding boots – (boot with heel)
- Long Blue Jean
- We provide helmets.
- Students who continue lessons – we recommend purchasing your own helmet.
- Refillable Water Container
- Hydrate with water prior and during lesson.
- Electrolytes help. (add to water)
- Riding attire: Long blue jeans, boots with heal
Misc. and FAQ
Yes! First time lesson, schedule semi-private with your horse.
Contact us for more information.
Cancellation Policy:
If for some reason, (e.g., emergency), you need to cancel your child’s camp the following conditions apply:
Payment & Balance Due:
- The deposit is non-refundable. If you have an emergency and need to cancel your child’s camp session, please email us. We do not offer refunds for any reason.
- Any remaining balance for Overnight Clinic/Camp is due May 14, 2024. To make final payment go to our Payment Page
- If you have a balance due after the posted deadline the late fee of $150 for Overnight camps will be applied. To make final payment go to our Payment Page
- 1st Payment deposit-during enrollment.
- 2nd Payment ($350) due by April 14, 2024
- Final Payment due by May 14, 2024
Payment & Balance Due:
- Any remaining balance for Overnight Clinic/Camp is due May 14, 2024. To make final payment go to our Payment Page
- If you have a balance due after the posted deadline the late fee of $150 for Overnight camps will be applied. To make final payment go to our Payment Page
Groundwork lesson may include:
Some examples that students will learn as they advance in their level during Groundwork Lesson:
- Safely learn handling horses, safety ties, catch with halter (in stalls, pasture)
- Use of training tools- how to use.
- How to stay safe during groundwork.
- How to connect & communicate better with your horse when training.
- Movement Horse Positions: Disengage the hindquarter, backing up, moving shoulders, side passing,
- Trailer training- if horse has problems, then hour session will be required
- Desensitizing or Sensitizing
- Varied Exercises – Sending between fence, over obstacles, Surcingle, etc.
- Gaining horses respect of rider
Ask us for pricing for ground lessons.
Yes! We teach students from basic to advance groundwork training. If you have a horse and need help let us know.
Click here for more info.
Safety Horse Riding Information:
Horseback riding is a very physical outdoor recreational activity. For camper safety and the safety of others, participants must meet certain physical requirements to attend camp at M&M Ranch. Our camp is designed for our campers to ride in groups.
- Campers must be in good physical shape and not have any conditions that may affect their ability to participate in all camp activities. These include but are not limited to items such as arthritis, excessive weight, back or neck pain, decreased motor skills or other physical issues that may contribute to a difficulty balancing, staying seated, holding the reins or controlling a horse.
- Campers must be able to mount and dismount a horse without assistance (Instructors will help younger campers). Campers must be able to meet the rigors of riding, including dismounting the horse without stirrups.
- Campers must have the ability to independently remain seated and balanced on a horse in motion while simultaneously directing a horse's travel and speed for at least 1-2 hours.
- Campers must be able to withstand summer exposure to the outdoors, including hot, cold and or wet weather for a period of at least 2 hours.
For the safety of all campers, we do not offer services for special needs riders. We recommend that you visit R.O.C.K. - Ride On Center for Kids which specializes in special needs riders. We are not set up to have one on one instruction with riders who have special physical or emotional limitations.
Can I bring my horse?
Yes, we do! Contact us for more information.