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"Wildheart Girls" - Be Inspired by Horses in Alberta! We are horse immersion! Experience the Western Way and stay the week in glamping cabins in our Old West Fort. We have provided 25 years of Expert, Safe, Fun, & lots of practical horse riding. Girls gain resiliency and confidence with the consistent horse activities - their self esteem rockets upward! We coach, encourage, and empower life skills through horsemanship. Horses make our program! There are 50 personable, well trained horses & 480 acres of fields and forests to ride on. Our campers and staff come from Canada & around the world. Enjoy campfires, songs and more! Eat fresh food and fruit from our gardens and enjoy the taste of "fresh picked". Ages 12 -16.
Wildhorse Ranch is one of the best horse camps in Canada. Our secluded camp attracts girls who have a passion for horses, who want to spend all day with horses! Savor everything about horses and engage in exceptional experiential, full day, horse programs. Small groups, excellent instruction, and we love being outside all day. Horses can help decrease stress levels and anxiety and increase emotional wellness. Girls practice superpowers and the 3 C’s – communication, cooperation and compromise. Plus they learn to set boundaries! Our Techno free policy allows room for lots of creativity, conversations and new friendships. Parents are amazed at the personal growth that occurs during the week. No pressure here. Horses are our Lifelong Passion!
Choose the right programs and sessions for your child; Wildhorse Ranch currently has 1 program available; 9 TBD.
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Coed Ages: 10 - 18+ Horseback Riding/Equestrian
$130 to $400
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Coed Ages: 11 - 18+ Horseback Riding/Equestrian
$100 to $250
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All Girls Ages: 12 - 17 Horseback Riding/Equestrian
$650 to $725
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Coed Ages: 10 - 18+ Adventure (multi)
$450
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Coed Ages: 12 - 18+ Wilderness Skills
$99
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Coed Ages: 12 - 18+ Sports-Instructional and Training
$99
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Coed Ages: 10 - 18+ Traditional (multi activity)
$10 to $100
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Coed Ages: 12 - 18+ Wilderness Out-tripping, Adventure (multi)
$99
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All Girls Ages: 11 - 16 Horseback Riding/Equestrian
$825
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All Girls Ages: 11 - 16 Horseback Riding/Equestrian
$1,200 to $1,325
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Registrations are now open for 2024. Spots are limited this year. We are only offering Two week long camps in July and One in August. Plus we have Two spring break camps. Call or email for a registration pkg. We have a no refund policy. We do offer a payment plan We like to do a phone interview before you sign your child up to make sure she is a good fit for our camp Please make sure that your child has stayed away successfully at a previous camp or with friends ( relatives do not count) that will ensure that she has a great time at our "horse immersion camp"! You can contact us through email or phone for a registration pkg or there is also a package on the website at: www.wildhorsecamp.com
Payment Options:
Deposit required with acceptance | Yes |
Credit card payment | Yes |
Maximum installments available | 3 |
Discounts
Discount if paid early | $200 |
Discount for 2nd child | $25 |
Discount for 3rd child | $25 |
Discount for 4th child | $25 |
Wildhorse Ranch isn’t just a camp, it’s a retreat. Parents call it magical. Programs are only for girls and women. It starts with girls developing a connection with their horse, which is very important in any equestrian program. Once they are comfortable, they begin riding and are given on-the-spot feedback so they can improve their horsemanship skills as they go. Horseback riding isn’t just about the physicality, it is also about how it helps riders mentally. It can be very healing and somewhat meditative and Wildhorse Ranch encourages this aspect of it by doing energy and groundwork with their students. Owner and Director Diane Baker and her partner Bear are well-respected in the riding community and riders come here just to learn from her. She is passionate about horses and how they can lead you to the path of ultimate fulfillment. There are over 50 horses at Wildhorse Ranch and many have been rescued and rehabilitated.
Three Things: Wildhorse Ranch
Hear the three things that Our Kids’ editors see when they look at Wildhorse Ranch
I started going to Wildhorse camp when I was 11, I had never been to an overnight camp alone before and I was very nervous but after just a few days Wildhorse started to feel like home. The next year ...
Read full reviewAcacia Australia, Alum
Experience real, let the magic of this place in and be forever changed
Thankful for our experiences at the ranch
Thanks Diane!! You are so sweet. It was so great to catch up ♥️ we both are so thankful for all of our experiences at the ranch and the friendships and memories that will last a lifetime ☺️ you are an incredible wo... Show More
Experience real, let the magic of this place in and be forever changed
I stayed at Wildhorse Mountain Ranch for 2 months and it was the most wonderful time. I was blessed with the opportunity to learn from both Diane and Bear about horsemanship, gardening and Canadian ranch life. Being in s... Show More
Wonderful things at this camp!
My daughter goes to this camp. She can be shy, and have some social anxiety, but when she comes here, she’s the happiest girl in the world. It’s such a wholesome, positive environment for children and adults. There’... Show More
Next year two weeks!
Great horse back riding experience. Beautiful surrounding nature. My daughter when asked if she liked it answered : "next year I would like two weeks mom". No more needed to be said.
A 10/10 Experience!
I just wanted to let you know how much we appreciated your summer program. A 10/10 experience for Hannah! It is so wonderful to see these pictures of her BEAMING! She came away with so much confidence- "making 30 new be... Show More
Wonderful Experience
What a wonderful experience for our daughter. Her whole energy changed, maturity levels, responsibility, perspective and approach to life has a wonderful boost resulting from her time at camp. Highly recommend. This is a w... Show More
Growing Up with Confidence
Phoebe had such as great time at camp and will definitely be back next summer. She really grew up in the short days that she was away. I am so pleased with the care and love that she was shown by your excellent staff. She... Show More
Lots of Horse Time
My daughter has attended Wildhorse Ranch twice and had a fantastic time there each time. She has enjoyed how much time the girls have had with the horses, both riding and groundwork. As a parent, I have found communicati... Show More
Most Amazing Time
My daughter did a week camp here and LOVED it! She doesn't have much experience with horses and was so happy with experience she gained. She had been to a horse camp last summer and did not enjoy it anywhere near as much. ... Show More
Loves this Camp
This is a wonderful place where my daughter can experience the beauty of wilderness, friendship, horses and a sense of autonomy. She loves this camp! Well worth the investment.
Awesome Camp
My 12 year old daughter said it was an awesome camp- great food, very friendly staff had lots of fun and learned lots about horses. She had a great time with Poncho🐴. We just got back and she is already asking to retur... Show More
Forever in your Debt!
As parents of girls that visit your camps on a regular basis we are forever in your debt! You are the ones that provide a safe & enjoyable retreat for our girls that takes them to a place that they can forget about the tur... Show More
I cried letting Gus go
Man oh man missing camp already! not gunna lie I cried letting Gus go out in the front field this afternoon :( definitely a place to be! best of fun! amazing people! honestly worth the long drive every time
Love coming here every year
I have come here every summer since I was nine it's such a great opportunity for young girls like me who love horses to spend five days or more on a such a beautiful ranch with horses all day Diane and Bear have made it fe... Show More
Can't wait to come back!
Just got back from Wildhorse Mountain Ranch !!! Had an amazing week!! Missing Ghost already!! Can't wait to come back for spring break and two weeks in the summer!!! Thanks so much you guys for the wonderful experience!!
Missing you so much Already!
Missing you all so much already! What an awesome week, I love getting the chance to do nothing but ride, missing Spartan too :) he's just such a good boy!!! I'm already planning for next summer! Thank you so much for openi... Show More
Heaven on Earth
Words cannot describe this camp. Fun – an understatement, incredible – just not good enough. This camp was Heaven on Earth. I love my horse and I never want to leave.
Unforgettable Experience
You guys and your ranch bring so much peace to me, and I am sure I can speak for the other girls as well. Thank you again for a truly unforgettable experience and you can count on seeing me out and riding with you again!
Never a Dull Moment
I would just like to thank you for everything you guys do, every time I come out I always have so much fun it's never a dull moment, the horses are all amazing and the food is good to of course haha I really appreciate eve... Show More
I am truly passionate about sharing my insight and knowledge from my thirty plus years of working with horses, women, and girls. My mission has always been to inspire them to walk the path of ultimate fulfillment, and to reach for their highest potential by creating soul-aligned connections, investing in themselves, and doing what they love because it always pays o... Read more
Summer camp staff are passionate about connecting to horses and teaching practical horsemanship skills. The staff girls come from different parts of the world and bring a unique international flair to our camp. These girls are usually in a gap year at university and bring diverse skills and knowledge that adds to camp Fun! We believe Practice makes Progress and its time spent with the horses: on the ground and in the saddle that make a successful, connected rider. We have an all girls staff and ratio is 4:1. We are a small camp so the campers get to know each other and the staff on a "personal level". There are great conversations around the campfire and during mealtimes.
Box 7 Site 9, RR#3, Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, Canada
Sports facilities
Landscape
More details about property: Wildhorse Ranch borders on wild land so we often see deer, coyotes, foxes, moose, and lots of bird life. We are an outdoor based camp where we love being in nature! We let you experience and feel The Spirit of the Old West, when life happened at a slower pace and technology did not rule the world. Come feel the difference! Lets Live! Campers enjoy our large fire-pit area and have great conversations at the campfire while roasting marshmallows! Our trail rides go through unique areas like: The Dragon Forest, The Park, The Horseshoe Forest, and The Enchanted Forest and we often walk through the Fairy Forest & pick up unique craft sticks that have dropped off the trees.
Sleeping Accommodations
Amenities
Washrooms Facilities
More details about accommodations: Girls stay in classic pine cabins, located in our Old West Fort. 3 or 4 girls/cabin. Bunk bed accommodations. No power or running water in the cabins. Outhouses and water close by.
Are meals provided? Yes.
Is Wildhorse Ranch technology free? Yes. We have a no cell phone policy. Phones interfere with the socializing and interactions that are a big part of being at camp. Camp is for developing face to face communication skills, enhancing confidence and increasing resiliency.
Offers children's birthday party packages: Yes
Birthday Party packages can be with or without horses. We can facilitate a Horse lovers party focused on games with and about horses! We have a large campfire area where you can cook food over the fire, picnic tables, rustic cabins if you want an overnight event and lots of natural areas to play games, go for a hike, look for bugs/toads/frogs and other fun stuff :) Contact us for details, Parties vary from 2 hours to a full day
Offers outdoor education program for schools or corporate groups: Yes
List of Possibilities for a Leadership and Skills Development/Outdoor Education Camps
Touch the Earth©:
• Experience hands on activities in a peaceful, natural setting
• Learn about animal tracks & signs on an interactive hike to Thunder Lake
• Practice patience while sitting in a talking circle and then use communication skills when its your turn to tell your story
• Let the earth seep into your soul as you sit in the grass and listen to Bear the storyteller
• Build your connection to the earth by participating in different activities involving our horse herd and the land.
Living History:
• Enhance tactile skills & senses by touching hides from beaver, coyote, buffalo, elk, rabbit and more
• Increase your understanding of how first nation people/mountain men survived by watching and listening to a demonstration about snares and traps
• Experience what it’s like to live as a community, sharing the events of the day around the Evening Campfire.
Learning Leadership Through Horsemanship:
• Before we start the horse program everyone goes through our “Safety Lesson”. This covers the basics of safe handling of horses on the ground and in the saddle.
• Experiential and educational, incorporating confidence building, self-empowerment and skills development.
• Practice communication, cooperation, connection and compromise – critical skills when working with horses and humans!
• Learning to read energy is an important life skill and dealing with horses helps you understand/see and practice how to move energy
• Explore new opportunities on the ground with a horse: by taking risks and trying things you wouldn’t ordinarily do, it will help increase self-esteem. Learning is a matter of trial and error.
Available for private rentals: Yes
Our facility has 10 cabins that sleep 4 each, 4 Cowboy tipi's, 3 Whelan Shelters, 20 2 man tents, a Cowboy Bunkhouse that has running water and power that sleeps 12 in bunk bed style dorms, big firepit area, access to bird watching on Thunder Lake, land based learning in our forests and fields, small meeting room, meditation area, Spirit Dancer Lodge, all rental is based on what you require so please contact us for specific details
May 9, 2024
Peppy is the Newest Addition to the Wildhorse Herd
Peppy arrived at Wildhorse Ranch last fall. This high energy Appaloosa x Quarter Horse loves to barrel race, play games and go on trails. ... Read More
January 7, 2022
U of Alberta Nursing - celebrating nursing student-athlete
Cara Park was honored by the U of Alberta Nursing faculty. Cara is a proud member of the U. of Alberta Panda’s Soccer team... Read More
January 7, 2022
Long time campers recently graduate with D.VM and MD
Twins, Kirsten and Hailey spent many years first as campers and then counsellors at our summer and winter horse camps. ... Read More
Stories of the Wildhorse Herd:
These two lovely geldings have been part of our herd for 3 years now, they are in their 20's and have been together for most of their lives so they are "attached to each other". Let me set the stage for today's story, they are always together, where one goes so goes the other. We have never had two horses share a food bowl but these two willingly share with each other all the time! I have been giving extra feed every day to 9 horses in the "pampered pony pen" - for a variety of reasons ( stories for another day), however we had our waterer freeze up so I had to turn most of them out back into the big herd... Mackie and Whisper were part of the extra feed group and I hated to put them back out but no water is not a good thing. However, today Mackie (who always whickers at me whenever I am out in the field or anywhere in the yard) left his friend Whisper and came up to the main gate and called me. I realized he really needed extra feed to I brought him up to the barn and gave him a bowl of his favorite foods and then I brought him a big pile of hay (plus a bucket of water). I thought Whisper would be OK out in the front field with the rest of the herd....
At feeding time we could not see Whisper so we went on a search and we found him standing in the forest, head down, all sad and despondent... he was standing where he last was with Mackie...
I caught him and brought him up to the barn, Mackie saw him coming and his head came up out of the hay and he gave his friend a big whinny of welcome! Whisper on the other hand gave a half grunt/whinny that was more like "where have you been, I've been worried sick because I could not find you! You could have let me know you were leaving..
Needless to say when I left them they were standing shoulder to shoulder, heads down enjoying the hay pile! Lesson learned: Next time I will take both of them!💖💖💖
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