Winter Riding Lessons

Join us & ride in comfort in our rented heated indoor arena near Baldwin, WI

*Come ride in comfort this winter! Lesson days are Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sunday afternoons. Private, semi private and group lessons for kids and adults*

contact Lynette to reserve your time: lostcreek@wildblue.net  715.273.6070

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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 an official 501(c) non-profit organization as of November 2009. 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!

Open Tuesday through Sunday. We welcome visators. If you would like to watch lessons or get a tour of the ranch call ahead and we will have someone ready to show you around and introduce you to the herd.

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What's Happening Now:

Fundraising: Winter is the time  when we plan for our spring and summer acitivities and when we see the greatest need in donations. To care for our herd of rescues and seniors our monthly winter hay bill is $1600. Our senior feed bill is $400/ month. It is $35 per horse to trim their feet (and much more for those in need of special shoes) every six weeks. How can you help? Can you sponsor a bag of feed or bales of hay? Can your group o club sponsor an at risk youth to attend Camp Confidence? 

Donations are tax deductable.

*Please contact us if you would like us to come give a presentation to your group about what we do here at Lost Creek Ranch.*

Focused Internships: Lost Creek Ranch offers a limited number of internships to individuals seeking to further their knowledge. Fall/ Winter Focused Internships include: Barn Management, Equine Nutrition, Colt Starting/ Training Green Horses, Riding Instructor 101 (learn teaching techniques for kids to adults). Ages 16 & up. 

Now is the time to Register for Camp Confidence: download PDF brochure here

Contact the ranch:   715.273.6070   lostcreek@wildblue.net

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Just for Fun:

Check out Dillengers Facebook page! Let's see how many friends can Dillenger get. Friend him now and he'll keep you updated on the herd happenings in his own unique way.

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Internships

Lost Creek Ranch welcomes new interns for the winter semester. Internships are open to anyone (16 & up) who wants a hands on learning experience. Lost Creek Ranch fall internships will focus on:

Barn Management

Equine Nutrition

Colt Starting/ Training Green Horses

Contact the ranch to set up your interview.  715-273-6070

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Working Student Program

This program is geared to students interested in learning all they can about horses and have a strong desire to improve their horsemanship and riding skills. Working students must have a strong work ethic and willingness to become a valued team member at Lost Creek Ranch.

Working students recieve lessons and riding time for the hours they work.  

Download the two PDF's below. Fill out the application and call the ranch to schedule an interview (if under 18 a parent must attend the interview with you).

(download info PDF here)

(download Working Student Application here)

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Special Updates:

Visit our Blog for the latest news and updates!

Thanks to everyone who came out Sunday June 12th for our Second Annual Charity Fun Show! We had beautiful weather and a great day filled with horses, old friends and new friends and lots of fun! Visit our show page and Blog soon for photos and if you have photos to share please email them to us: lostcreek@wildblue.net

Watch for updates on new programs including The Academy at Lost Creek Ranch, Little Buckaroos Preschool program, new lease/ lesson packages, Show Schedule & special camp sessions!

The Riding Academy at Lost Creek welcomes all riders have a passion for riding and a willingness to learn!

Visit our Blog for the latest news and updates!

 

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.

Your donation will help horses like Ava & Star who were saved from the kill pen and arrived at Lost Creek Ranch on October 13th, 2010. Check the Blog for updates on their progress and current photos.

Baby Star (above) after three months of nutrition, vet care and loving attention. Baby Star (below) after one year of care and training.

What a difference a year makes! Baby Star has started her under saddle training and one year after arriving at Lost Creek Ranch skinny and shaking she won first place in halter in her very first show!

Baby Star has a bright future thanks to your support. Send Baby Star's story to your friends and family- the more support we have the more horses we can rescue.

 

 

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