Special Ride &
Event Calendar
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The ranch is open all year round, rain or shine. An appointment or reservation is required, but we can often handle short notice requests for rides, so please call or text for availability 360-367-1201
Hourly rides available most days
Our calendar includes special ride events sponsored by riding clubs. The ranch is often available to rent and haul
horses for rider participation in these events.
Click here to see a complete list of WA prize rides with exact dates.
Please call to verify exact ride dates and ride availability
Additionally, we list many of the specialty rides sponsored by the ranch on our calendar. The ranch continues to be open for hourly rides and other specialty rides on most days.
Click here to view hourly trail rides and our wide variety of specialty rides.
Please feel free to call for reservations or email us for more information.
Note that warm waterproof lap robes are provided during increment weather.
Find additional rides and ride specials on our Facebook page
(360) 367 - 1201
click here to request information by email.
January
New Years Day Ride and Potluck (Jan 1st)
is an easy ride for novice or beginning riders. We usually join one of the local clubs
affiliated with Back Country Horseman of Washington for this ride. Riding time is between
two and four hours. After the ride we stay to talk with other riders and join in on a
potluck meal. This is an all day experience.
Each year the ride can be held in a different location. In recent years, it has been held
at Taylor Mountain (near Hobart) and Mudd Mountain (near Enumclaw). Both areas offer a
nice ride on fairly level trails and gravel roads through mixed second growth forest.
Please call or email for the specific details and location of
the current years ride.
Candy Cane Treat Rides
daily through mid January - the Candy Cane Treat Rides are
fun easy rides held on trails at the ranch. Candy canes and other holiday themed treats
can easily be collected from horseback. These rides are great entertainment for riders
of all ages.
Click here to get more Treat Ride information.
February
Sweetheart Treat Rides
daily during the month of February - the Sweetheart Treat Rides are
fun easy rides held on trails at the ranch. Hearts and other holiday themed treats
can easily be collected from horseback. These rides are great entertainment for riders
of all ages.
Click here to get more Treat Ride information.
Mossyrock Mountain Man Prize Ride (usually late February)
is an easy ride for beginning to intermediate riders. A muddy trail winds up a long
hillside to reveal amazing views above Lake Mayfield with a 360 degree view of the
surrounding snow covered mountains. Riding time is about three hours. After
the ride, we check to see if we have won a prize and eat a warm lunch prepared by the
Mossyrock Riders sponsoring the ride. This is an all day experience.
click here to go to the ride sponsors website for the exact ride date
March
Scatter Creek Orienteering Ride (usually early March)
is for advanced riders only with approval of ranch management. Ride time can be
over six hours. This is a sport ride using compass and map skills to locate stations
within a designated area.
The ride takes place on nice trails and gravel roads through second growth forest near
Rochester. But the length of the ride and the competitive nature of many of the other
participants requires horse handling skills. This is an all day experience.
click here to go to the ride sponsors website
Egg Hunt Treat Rides
daily during the month of March - the Egg Hunt
Treat Rides are fun easy rides held on trails at the ranch. Plastic eggs filled with
holiday themed treats can easily be collected from horseback. These rides are great
entertainment for riders of all ages.
Click here to get more Treat Ride information.
April
Egg Hunt Treat Rides
daily during the month of April - the Egg Hunt
Treat Rides are fun easy rides held on trails at the ranch. Plastic eggs filled with
holiday themed treats can easily be collected from horseback. These rides are great
entertainment for riders of all ages.
Click here to get more Treat Ride information.
Orienteering Ride (usually early April) Danville-Georgetown or Taylor Mtn
- for advanced riders only with approval of ranch management. Ride time can be
over six hours. This is a sport ride using compass and map skills to locate stations
within a designated area.
The ride takes place on beautiful trails winding through older second growth forests in
one of the parks near Maple Valley. But the length of the ride and the competitive nature
of many of the other participants requires horse handling skills. This is an all day
experience.
click here to go to the ride sponsors website
Mossyrock Spring Prize Ride (usually late April)
is an easy ride for beginning to intermediate riders. The trail winds up a long
hillside to reveal amazing views above Lake Mayfield with a 360 degree view of the
surrounding snow covered mountains. And it ends beside the Tilton River through
moss covered trees. Riding time is between three and four hours. After the ride,
we check to see if we have won a prize and eat a warm lunch prepared by the
Mossyrock Riders sponsoring the ride. This is an all day experience.
click here to go to the ride sponsors website for the exact ride date
May
Charming Rides
~ make a themed charm bracelet or charm pin ~
daily during the month of May - the Charming
Rides are fun easy rides held on trails at the ranch. Riders enjoy a trail along
which they can easily collect charm pieces from horseback and put together a charm
bracelet (girls) or charm pin (boys) in a theme of their choosing. These rides
are great entertainment for riders of all ages, but especially for special occassions
such as birthdays, anniversaries, etc.
Click here to get more Charming Ride information.
South Seattle Saddle Club Prize Ride (usually early May)
is an easy ride along the Cedar River Walk/Bike Trail. Considering the disrespect
the walkers and bicyclist often give the horsemen, we haul straight to the Danville
Georgetown trailhead and have a luxurious ride through well maintained trails in
second growth forests. This is a great ride for beginners. Riding time is between
two and four hours, or whenever we get hungry.
After the ride, we haul over to the clubhouse and partake in the potluck and prizes.
This is an all day experience.
click here to go to the ride sponsors website
Lewic Co BCHW Prize Ride at Burnt Ridge (usually early May)
is a beautiful ride through deep old second growth forests near Onalaska. This is a
great ride if the ground is dry, but very difficult on the horses if it has been
wet weather. We will only ride this ride in better weather when the trail is good
for beginners. Riding time is about three hours.
After the ride, we check to see if we have won a prize and enjoy the great meal
provided by the club members. This is an all day experience.
click here to go to the ride sponsors website
Alpine Riders BCHW Prize Ride at Joe Watt (usually mid May)
is the first ride in eastern WA and the warmth and blooming of the spring flowers make
this ride very memorable. Near Thorp, the trail will wind through flower filled hillsides
and is a great ride for beginners. Riding time is three to four hours.
After the ride, we enjoy the company of the other ride participants and wait for the
prizes to be awarded while eating a lunch prepared fresh on the food wagon grill. This
is an all day experience.
also bring a lunch or plan on the additional purchase of lunch from the food wagon.
click here to go to the ride sponsors website
Roslyn Rider Prize Ride at Roslyn (Sun. of Memorial Day weekend)
is the another great ride on eastern WA trails winding through grassy slopes with lots of spring
flowers. There are some great views overlooking the town and valley below. This is a good ride
for beginners. Riding time is about three hours.
After the ride, we enjoy the company of the other ride participants and wait for the
prizes to be awarded while eating a lunch prepared fresh on the clubhouse grill. This
is an all day experience.
click here to go to the ride sponsors website
June
Patriotic Treat Rides
daily during the month of June - the Patriotic Treat
Rides are fun easy rides held on trails at the ranch. Red, White, and Blue themed
treats can easily be collected from horseback. These rides are great entertainment
for riders of all ages.
Click here to get more Treat Ride information.
EWQHA Prize Ride at Easton (usually early June)
is wonderful ride around Kachess Lake and Easton State Park. The trails wind through
a variety of forests from older second growth to old growth to clearcuts. Often the
meadows beneath the powerlines will surprise us with fresh wild strawberries. This
is a fun ride for beginners. Riding time is about three hours.
After the ride, we enjoy the company of the other ride participants and wait for the
prizes to be awarded while eating a lunch prepared fresh on the food wagon grill. This
is an all day experience.
click here to go to the ride sponsors website
Ellensburg Rodeo Posse Prize Ride at Cle Elum (usually mid June)
is a view filled ride on the ridges above the town. The trails wind through grassy meadows
beneath pine trees. Lots of wildflowers and occasional wildlife can also be found. This is
a good ride for beginners. Riding time is three to four hours.
After the ride, we enjoy the company of the other ride participants and wait for the
prizes to be awarded while eating a lunch prepared fresh on the food wagon grill. This
is an all day experience.
also bring a lunch or plan on the additional purchase of lunch from the food wagon.
click here to go to the ride sponsors website
Grays Harbor BCHW Prize Ride near Matlock (usually late June)
is an easy ride on trails that wind through a variety of forest types. This is a fun ride for
beginners. Riding time is about three hours.
After the ride, we enjoy the company of the other ride participants and wait for the
prizes to be awarded while eating a lunch prepared by ride sponsors. This
is an all day experience.
click here to go to the ride sponsors website
Treasure Hunt at Easton (late June or early July) is a great
ride on well groomed trails in Easton State Park. This ride is best suited for
advanced riders as the riding time can be four to five hours.
After the ride, we enjoy the company of the other ride participants and wait for the
prizes to be awarded while eating a lunch prepared by ride sponsors. This
is an all day experience.
click here to go to the ride sponsors website
July
Patriotic Treat Rides
daily during the month of July - the Patriotic Treat
Rides are fun easy rides held on trails at the ranch. Red, White, and Blue themed
treats can easily be collected from horseback. These rides are great entertainment
for riders of all ages.
Click here to get more Treat Ride information.
Treasure Hunt at Easton (late June or early July) is a great
ride on well groomed trails in Easton State Park. This ride is best suited for
advanced riders as the riding time can be four to five hours.
After the ride, we enjoy the company of the other ride participants and wait for the
prizes to be awarded while eating a lunch prepared by ride sponsors. This
is an all day experience.
click here to go to the ride sponsors website
Pierce County BCHW Prize Ride (usually mid July) is a beautiful
ride through older second growth forests near Elbe. This is an excellent ride for beginning
riders if the weather is dry, intermediate if wet and muddy. There are also recent logging
areas where the bushes of wild berries are heavy with tantalizing fruit.Riding time is three
to four hours.
After the ride, we enjoy the company of the other ride participants and wait for the
prizes to be awarded while eating a lunch prepared by ride sponsors. This
is an all day experience.
click here to go to the ride sponsors website
Mt St Helens BCHW Fun Ride (usually late July) is a great ride on the
slopes of a mountain. Excellent ride for beginning to intermediate rider, the trails
are safe and offer amazing alpine views. Riding time is three to four hours.
After the ride, we enjoy the company of the other ride participants and wait for the
prizes to be awarded while eating a lunch prepared by ride sponsors. This
is an all day experience.
click here to go to the ride sponsors website
August
Charming Rides
~ make a themed charm bracelet or charm pin ~
daily during the month of August - the Charming
Rides are fun easy rides held on trails at the ranch. Riders enjoy a trail along
which they can easily collect charm pieces from horseback and put together a charm
bracelet (girls) or charm pin (boys) in a theme of their choosing. These rides
are great entertainment for riders of all ages, but especially for special occassions
such as birthdays, anniversaries, etc.
Click here to get more Charming Ride information.
Enumclaw Trailriders BCHW Prize Ride (usually early Aug) is a great
ride through old growth forests and along the White River in the National Forest. This is an
excellent ride for beginning riders. Riding time is about three hours.
After the ride, we enjoy the company of the other ride participants and wait for the
prizes to be awarded while eating a lunch prepared by the ride sponsors. This
is an all day experience.
click here to go to the ride sponsors website
C-Bs Charity Prize Ride at Easton (usually early Aug)
is wonderful ride around Kachess Lake and Easton State Park. The trails wind through
a variety of forests from older second growth to old growth to clearcuts. This
is a fun ride for beginners. Riding time is about three hours.
After the ride, we enjoy the company of the other ride participants and wait for the
prizes to be awarded while eating a lunch prepared by ride sponsors. This
is an all day experience.
click here to go to the ride sponsors website
Buckhorn Range BCHW Prize Ride near Sequim (usually late Aug)
is a ride with added attractions. Located at the new Layton Hill Horse Camp off of Chicken Coop
Road, new trails are slowly being carved out of a second growth forest on the hillsides
above the camp. The trails are excellent for beginning riders, but there is a long steep
hill for the horses to climb to get to the viewpoint that overlooks puget sound inlets.
Riding time is three to four hours.
This ride is a all day/two day experience with camp over. After the ride on Saturday, we
at lunch and enjoy the company of the other ride participants while waiting for the prizes
to be awarded. Saturday evening is a potluck and riders can continue socializing or try their
horsemanship skills on an obstacle course. On Sunday before returning to the ranch, we will
include a three to four hour exploration ride through the nearby Miller Penninsula State
Park where trails wander through towering Madronna trees.
click here to go to the ride sponsors website
September
Charming Rides
~ make a themed charm bracelet or charm pin ~
daily during the month of September - the Charming
Rides are fun easy rides held on trails at the ranch. Riders enjoy a trail along
which they can easily collect charm pieces from horseback and put together a charm
bracelet (girls) or charm pin (boys) in a theme of their choosing. These rides
are great entertainment for riders of all ages, but especially for special occassions
such as birthdays, anniversaries, etc.
Click here to get more Charming Ride information.
Tahoma BCHW Prize Ride (usually early Sept) is an excellent ride
on well maintained trails through older second growth forests along the Cedar River in
the Maple Valley area. This is an excellent ride for beginning riders. Riding time is
about three hours.
After the ride, we enjoy the company of the other ride participants and wait for the
prizes to be awarded while eating a lunch prepared by the ride sponsors. This ride often
has some nice items offered in a silent auction too. This is an all day experience.
click here to go to the ride sponsors website
Meridian Riders Prize Ride (always the Sun after
Tahoma Ride above) is a great ride through old growth forests and along the
White River in the National Forest. This is an excellent ride for beginning riders.
Riding time is about three hours.
After the ride, we enjoy the company of the other ride participants and wait for the
prizes to be awarded while eating a lunch prepared by the ride sponsors. This
is an all day experience.
click here to go to the ride sponsors website
Willapa Hills BCHW Prize Ride (usually late Sept)
is a great ride through second growth forests between Raymond and Chehalis.
This is an excellent ride for beginning riders. Riding time is about three hours.
After the ride, we enjoy the company of the other ride participants and wait for the
prizes to be awarded while eating a lunch prepared by the ride sponsors. This is an
all day experience.
click here to go to the ride sponsors website
October
Silver Ridge Ranch Charity Prize Ride at Easton (1st Sat of Oct)
is wonderful ride around Kachess Lake and Easton State Park. The trails wind through
a variety of forests from older second growth to old growth to clearcuts. This
is a fun ride for beginners. Riding time is about three hours.
After the ride, we enjoy the company of the other ride participants and wait for the
prizes to be awarded while eating a lunch prepared by ride sponsors. This
is an all day experience.
click here to go to the ride sponsors website
Glamp Weekend
- this ride is also a two day experience with overnight stay
at the campground or the resort. Contact us for more details.
Trick n Treat Rides
daily during the month of October - the Trick n Treat
Rides are fun easy rides held on trails at the ranch. Holiday themed treats
can easily be collected from horseback. These rides are great entertainment
for riders of all ages and not scary for young children.
Click here to get more Treat Ride information.
Silver Spurs Halloween Fun Ride (usually late Oct)
is a great ride through second growth forests near Belfair.
This is an excellent ride for beginning riders. Riding time is about three hours.
After the ride, we enjoy the company of the other ride participants and wait for the
prizes to be awarded while eating lunch. Note that there is also a costume contest;
costume for horse and rider is optional. This is an all day experience.
click here to go to the ride sponsors website
BCHW Wine Ride (last Sat of Oct) is a fun ride
through the wine grape orchards in Zillah Washington. The trail leads from
winery to winery offering wine tasting at each. Only riders that are at least
21 years of age are eligible to ride in this event.
Note that this ride is the same weekend as the ride above, we will attend whichever
has the greater interest.
This is a two day experience. Only persons available all weekend and interested
in a sleepover should consider this ride. This will be a fun ride for beginners.
Riding time is two to three hours on Saturday and will include several stops.
After the wine ride on Saturday, there is a horse and rider costume contest. We will
relax and enjoy the company of the other ride participants and enjoy a steak dinner.
We will camp Saturday night and ride again on Sunday before returning to the ranch.
Costume for horse and rider is optional.
click here to go to the ride sponsors website
November
Trick n Treat Rides
daily through mid November - the Trick n Treat
Rides are fun easy rides held on trails at the ranch. Holiday themed treats
can easily be collected from horseback. These rides are great entertainment
for riders of all ages and not scary for young children.
Click here to get more Treat Ride information.
Turkey Trot Ride (Sat after Thanksgiving) is an easy ride
for novice or beginning riders. Traditionally this ride was held out of the City Hall
Salloon in Cumberland, but in recent years the location has changed several times.
We will partake in any organized gathering for this date or pick a nice local trail to
provide you with a nice ride on fairly level trails. Riding time will be about three
hours and will include the opportunity to bring a packed lunch or stop somewhere after
the ride and have a meal. This is an all day experience.
Please call or email for the specific details and location of
the current years ride.
December
Candy Cane Treat Rides
daily during the month of December - the Candy Cane Treat Rides are
fun easy rides held on trails at the ranch. Candy canes and other holiday themed treats
can easily be collected from horseback. These rides are great entertainment for riders
of all ages.
Click here to get more Treat Ride information.