Howdy, from Lost Creek Ranch!!! If you have a love for horses and nature this is the place to be. We are located in a secluded valley, surrounded by whispering pines and an abundance of wildlife. Bordered by the famous Lost Creek trout stream, eagles soar above the ranch making you feel like you’ve stepped into a little piece of heaven. We offer lessons, training, and leasing. Here at Lost Creek you will experience lots of TLC for the horses and family. We have hours of beautiful trails to ride on along with picnic and camp sites, making every night a good night for a camp fire. Lost Creek Ranch offers a large outdoor lighted arena, round pen, large paddocks and stalls. Shelter is provided in all of our turn out areas. Our annual CAMP CONFIDENCE residential kids camps starts the second week in June, with ongoing sessions through out the summer. It’s always a favorite among the kids and parents! The children stay in our bunkhouse and have their own horse for the week they’re here. At the end of every camp session we put on a horse show for family and friends to show what we have accomplished together.

We are currently in the process of establishing a 501(c) non-profit organization. Visit our Sponsor a Horse or Child page for more information on this wonderful opportunity to help horses and children who could benefit from your gift of kindness. Many of our kids' lesson and camp horses were either rescued, given to us in hopes of providing them a more fulfilling life, or else given to us simply because they were no longer wanted. Some are seniors who require special diets and/or supplements and more frequent dental care. Others have certain medical, joint and/or hoof issues that also require specialized diets, supplements and frequent appointments with the farrier. Your donations and sponsorships help us meet all their individual needs. Thank you very much to everyone who has donated in the past!

Why Sponsor or Lease a Horse?
We, at Lost Creek Ranch believe that everyone deserves a second chance, including our equine friends.They deserve to live out their life with good care, happiness and dignity. Many of the horses we take in are just not wanted anymore because of age or a health problem. But they all have shown us that they have so much more to give. A lot of them had given their best years to others, now they deserve to have someone give back to them, the unconditional love that they deserve. When they come here they are promised a good quality life, with good care, lots of love, attention and of course, treats! We always try to find the "job" that they enjoy. And when they do you can see the pride in their eyes.

Please help us continue our journey with these wonderful animals. They can touch so many lives in so many ways! They are truly "teachers". Please consider leasing, sponsoring or even making a one time donation. Our goal for the 2010 year is to raise enough money to put up an indoor arena to continue our programs throughout the year. It not only benefits the horses, but also the kids and adult that come through our programs. It has been proven time and time again that horses are extremely therapeutic and the lessons you will learn with them will carry over into everyday life. They teach you so much more than just riding skills. Patience, self esteem, self confidence, goal setting, responsibilty, inner reflection are just a few. They have so much to offer and give.

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Special Updates:

Equi-Size Clinic - June 12th & 13th
Saddle Fittings Friday, June 11th by appointment

Join us for a 2 day clinic with Stevie Hartman, an Equine Physical Therapist & Master Saddle Fitter. Stevie travels across the U.S. teaching owners how to be their horse's own Physical Therapist. Learn how to understand your horse's state of wellness, improve your horse's balance, stimulate circulation, provide pain relief, relieve back pain and much more! Visit our Lessons, Clinics, Etc. page for more information!

 

Lost Creek Ranch 2010 Calendars

$20 each and 100% of your donation goes directly to the rescue and senior horses at Lost Creek Ranch. 13 month calendar goes through January 2011 and is perfect for the horse and animal lovers in your life! Contact Lynette at lostcreek@wildblue.net or Ruth at ruth@happilyeverafterphoto.com or use the Buy Now button below to pay online through PayPal.

The saddles shops below also have our calendars in stock:

Pleasant Hills Saddle Shop
20750 Rogers Drive, MN 55374
1-800-756-6724

Pleasant Hills Saddle Shop
16450 Kenrick Avenue
Lakeville, MN
1-888-449-4471

Schatzlein's Saddle Shop
413 West Lake Street
Minneapolis, MN
612-825-2450

 

DONATE NOW!
Any amount appreciated! $5 will buy a wormer, $10 will buy a vaccination, $20 will buy a bag of senoir feed, $30 a trim, etc... Or become a partner and donate monthly, quarterly, or yearly.

We accept cash or checks here at the ranch, or you may pay online through the security of PayPal with your credit card, bank account, PayPal acount, etc.

 

LCR Open House Enjoyed a Wonderful Crowd!

Sunday, June 6th was a fun day at Lost Creek Ranch. We enjoyed a large attendance at our Open House, met many new people and were pleased to introduce the special horses that makes LCR such a therapeutic, safe and revitalizing place to escape to. Guests were able to meet the staff and volunteers, ask questions, visit with the horses, as well as gather information about our Camp Confidence residential kids camp and all the other services we provide. Kids enjoyed pony & lead line rides, face painting, bobbing for apples & carrots, horse grooming, treating the horses, snacks, drawings, and more. We were thrilled to make so many new friends and hope to see all of you in the future. Please keep in touch, and check back often for upcoming events at the ranch including our Fall Open House. We would also like to thank all of our guests who made donations, large and small. We greatly appreciate your generousity. THANK YOU!
* *Check back soon for photos of the Open House. Or go to Facebook to see photos now along with videos, miscellaneous info, and fun chats between the group members. Consider joining the Lost Creek Ranch group while you are there!

 

Article from Pierce County Herald:
Cow Belle: Building Pride and Self-Confidence
Ina Murray, columnist - 05/05/2010

Ever since our daughters got their first horses, I too have enjoyed the “horse world,” however vicariously, for almost 50 years. I still do, since two of the daughters have horses. But I didn’t know that a horse ranch exists less than five miles from my home. It is the Lost Creek Ranch just off Hwy. 72. I had seen the sign there all these years when I drive that road, but just thought it was the name of a farm. Last week, I had the opportunity to visit there, while daughter Beth made a feed delivery, and was amazed to learn what that ranch has to offer. The owner, Lynette Weldon, does more than entertain horse lovers. Her herd of about 20 or more are treated with Tender Loving Care, and although many of them have been rescued from sad situations, they all are now fit and healthy. The rare thing is that Lynette not only rescues these animals, but gives them a reason for living. And the children who come for lessons and camps reap the benefits. Her patience has resulted in wonderful riding lessons and trail horses. Camp Confidence classes and camps begin the second week in June, and ongoing sessions throughout the summer. The child owns a horse for a week while there and, at the end of the session, a horse show is held for family and friends. The children are housed in a bunkhouse, where they stay under the care of a staff person. “Safety is our first priority,” Lynette said, “and our small size classes let us operate on a 3 to 1 ratio. Many such camps have way too many students for each staff member.” Her goal is to build self-confidence along with good skills both handling and riding horses. Weldon and her staff are certified responders to emergencies and licensed by the health department, with special training to deal with disabled children and adults. In spite of all the hard work and patience required, Lynette Weldon said, “I love my job. I truly believe I am doing what God wants me to do.” When you have an opportunity, drive down that wooded road, and visit this beautiful horse farm. You can also visit via her web-site: www.lostcreekranch.info. There are also photos of the many horses that are used for classes and trail rides.

 

2nd Annual Fundraising Garage Sale A Huge Success!!
Thank you to everyone who donated, volunteered, sent out good wishes, and shopped our garage sale! It was a huge success and I feel very blessed to have so many people who believe in our programs! We raised $2000! Thank you again!

Sincerely,
Lynette and the "Herd"

**Special thanks Lost Creek's Board of Directors Kelly Hamilton, Ruth Harper and Kendra Ellis for all of their countless hours of hard work, dedication and unconditional love. I could not do it without you!

 

1st Annual Bowl-A-Thon Fundraiser Was Fun for All

Thank you to everyone who participated in our Bowl-A-Thon Fundraiser. It was a good time with great people. As with all of our fundraiser, proceeds raised will benefit the rescue and senior horses used in our youth programs and to expand the programs we offer. Lost Creek Ranch helps rescue and rehabilitate horses and then gives them a purpose in our youth programs while helping kids learn how to build bonds, increase self confidence, self esteem, and learn skills that will carry over into their everyday life.

 

Proprietor: Lynette Weldon
N5011 490th Street
Ellsworth, WI 54011
715-273-6070