We are open year round. Lynette's specialty is building strong, confident riders and respectful, willing horses. Would you like more information? We
encourage you to contact us if you have any questions or would like
more information about us and our services. You can reach us at: Lost
Creek Ranch
N5011 490th Street • Ellsworth, WI 54011
Phone: (715) 273-6070 • Email: lostcreek@wildblue.net
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.
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Fall/ Winter Day Camps
Day Camp Dates: Lost
Creek Ranch Day Camps run throughout the school year on days off. $55/
day or 2 days/ $99. 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (early drop off and late pick
up available).
Day
Campers who are beginning riders will learn to safely handle a horse on
the ground. How to groom, saddle and the basics of riding. Advanced
riders will work in their own group on to polish their riding and
communication with the horse. Every day camper gets at least 3 hours of
riding every day! Bring a bag lunch. Non riding activities include
horse games, learning horse anatomy,, crafts and more!
Lost
Creek Ranch Day Camp welcomes riders of all abilities and experience
levels. We have well schooled lesson horses that will teach your
children everything they need to know. For advanced riders we have more
challenging horses that are trained in western riding and English
(including jumpers!).
Fall/Winter Day Camp Dates: Oct. 20, 21, Nov. 23, 25. Dec. 26, 27, 28, 29, 30. Jan. 16, 20, 27.
Feb. 20, Mar. 12, 13, 14, 15, 16
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Clinic Series: Western Dressage
Western Dressage:
New and upcoming sport for all horses and riders of all abilities! Western
Dressage aims to train a more supple, responsive horse as the rider learns to
refine their aids.
Topics
covered include: Improving horse and rider communication, correct aids,
rider and horse balance in transitions and more. Riders of all
abilities welcome! Green horses welcome too!
*Clinic
schedule will include one on one instruction with Lynette Weldon as
well as group work and learning the dressage arena and movements.
Clinic participants will have the opportunity to ride a Western
Dressage Test at the end of the clinic.
Next Clinic Date: To be announced soon!
Thanks to all the riders who joined our recent Western Dressage clinics!
Lynette
Weldon also offers clinics focused on Horse and Rider, Colt Starting,
Behavior Problems and more. Host a clinic at your barn or at Lost Creek
Ranch.
Overnight accomadations for horses and
people available for clinics at Lost Creek Ranch.
Lessons
Beginning
riders learn to safely handle a horse on the ground, grooming, how to
saddle, form, posture, balance and communitcation. As riders advance
they work on higher level riding skills including transitions,
half halts, half pass, turn on the haunches/ forehand and the mechanics
behind these maneuvers. More advanced riders can choose to take lessons
in their chosen disapline or concentrate on showing Western or English
Pleasure, Huntseat, Reining, Trail, Horsemanship & Halter classes.
Beginning jumpers are encouraged and we have some wonderful safe
jumpers for you to learn on.
Lessons
are available by appointment for adults and children. Rates for Lynette are $45/hour for private and $35/hour for group
lessons. Adult group lessons are held on Wednesday and Sunday
afternoons.
Lynette Weldon (on her reining horse Whiskey) has over 20 years of riding and
training experience. Private one hour lesson: $45.
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Beginner Children Lessons
Beginner children's lessons with Carly are $30/hour (age 10 & under)
Carly loves to share her knowledge and talent with new
riders!
We also offer lesson packages (buy 5 lessons and get the
6th one free!)
*Students have the option to go to shows with us during show season!
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Want to register your child or get more information? Contact Lynette
Lost Creek Riding Academy
Taking new students for the Spring 2011 season
Academy riders are dedicated to becoming the best riders possible.
Lost
Creek Academy riders take weekly lessons with Lynette Weldon in their
chosen discipline always concentrating on a balanced, centered seat,
soft hands and clear communication with their horse. Academy riders
learn advanced skills that are required for sports like reining,
cutting, western pleasure, huntseat, jumping and more.
The Lost
Creek Riding Academy is open to riders of all ages and skill levels who
have a passion for riding and a willingness to learn.
Academy riders are encouraged to show to build their skill level and confidence.
Want to enroll your child in the Lost Creek Ranch Riding Academy?
Contact Lynette Weldon: lostcreek@wildblue.net
715-273-6070
Working Student Program
Accepting applications for the 2011 Spring/ Summer season
Lost
Creek Ranch in Ellsworth, WI is a horse ranch with an active riding
school program as well as camps, children programs and the training of
young and rescue horses.
The working student program is run in a
relaxed, friendly, family atmosphere, with strong emphasis on basic
horsemanship, correct riding,
barn management, teamwork, leadership and organizational skills.
The students are exposed to every aspect of running an equine business.
Gain hands-on experience in:
Safe
horse handling, groundwork, grooming, equine nutrition, general
medical care and more. Many of the horses students work with are
rescues and have special needs.
This a physical job that also
includes daily chores such as feeding, watering, cleaning stalls and
general maintenance of fencing and shelters.
The Fun Stuff
Working
students learn to ride and have the opportunity to learn to train and
show. For every 10 hours worked students receive a group lesson taught
by Lynette Weldon.
download Working Student PDF here
download Working Student Application here
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Summer Training Specials
Lynette
Weldon specializes in creating strong, confident riders and respectful,
willing horses. Lost Creek Ranch was founded on her strong
belief that the horses needs come first- that horses are not just
tools. Her number one priority in training is communication between
horse and rider. When your horse is in training with Lynette so are
you. Weekly lessons for the rider/ owner are always included. Lynette's
training results in a soft, responsive horse and creates a willing
partner building the horse and riders self confidence.
$550 per month plus board. Includes weekly riding lesson for you to learn with your horse.
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Training Spotlight
Andrea & Teddy
"Lost Creek Ranch restored my love of horses,"
After
losing confidence in her riding ability Andrea sought out a "bomb
proof" horse. What she got was Teddy: a smart but pushy horse who
spooked at hay bales, birds, grass and multiple times left Andrea on
the ground.
"I remember going inside the house, crying, embarassed, and telling my
husband that I was just too old to ride. As a mom of three kids,
I was terrified of getting hurt. I was also diagnosed with a
progressive neuromuscular disease in February of 2010 making me feel
like it was just time to give up and the diagnosis was a "sign."
In addition to the spooking and bucking, Teddy had other naughty habits
such as stepping on people's feet and biteing. Even my daughter
who loves horses was scared to go near Teddy."
Andrea
was referred to Lynette by her farrier. Andrea was reluctant but felt
like this was her last chance. After a few training sessions at her
home Andrea decided to send Teddy to Lost Creek Ranch where in addition
to Teddy getting trained Andrea could take lessons on him and learn to
work with Teddy.
"I didn't really enjoy
the first few riding lessons - relearning was difficult and I again
felt embarassed. Lynette was always very supportive,
acknowledging my fears and reassuring me that we would work through
everything together. Watching Lynette work with Teddy was awe
inspiring. She picked up on his anxiety and eagerness to please
and taught me about so many of his cues such as which way he turned his
ears or the subtle look in his eyes. Things that I had never even
thought of. Plus, it became clear the relationship that Teddy
developed with Lynette. He watched her, everywhere she went,
listened to her and was attached to her.
I remember thinking, "that's what I want."
Eventually
one thing clicked, then another and another. Lynette saw a
strength in me and in Teddy that I truely believed didn't exist.
She showed me how Teddy was trusting me. Lessons became enjoyable
and then something I couldn't wait for. Teddy was excited to see
me too and the bad behaviors were gone and if they came back, I was
confident that I would know how to deal with them.
Lost Creek Ranch became
a place of healing for
me. It restored my love for horses - something I had longed for
since childhood. It gave me confidence that I didn't know
existed. I fell in love with Teddy. Teddy and I now have
gone on many trail rides together and participated in two horse
shows. Every time I am with him, I feel a connection to him and
he to me. Lynette was a gift to us from up above and was our
healer."
Andrea & Teddy can now enjoy showing, arena work and trail rides with confidence
Mustang Mare
"Several years ago, I found myself gazing into the
eyes of an unbroke, 3 year old Mustang mare. Although I had grown up on horses,
I was not prepared to train a Mustang myself. I had heard Mustangs were
different from other horses and I must admit I was intimidated by the thought. I
hired Lynnette Weldon of Lost Creek Ranch to train my Mustang mare. When the
training was finished, Lynnette called and asked if I would stop in and take the
mare for a ride in her arena. I hesitated, I stalled, I made an excuse…I must
admit, I was still intimidated. Oh the Mustang stories I’d heard !
About a week after Lynnette called, I tried to lay
my fears aside and I headed out to the Ranch. Lynnette was great at explaining
everything she had done with the mare while she demonstrated her training
methods and allowed me to try them out myself so I would know in the future how
to handle my horse. Lynnette was also great at explaining how the process of
training was coming along during the actual training. I called her several
times, and she was able to tell me exactly the progress she and my mare were
making.
I was still a bit tentative about getting in the saddle, but I did
and my Mustang mare handled beautifully ! She was so calm and serene, and she
did everything I asked her to do. I was extremely impressed with Lynnette’s
ability to work not only with my horse, but also with me throughout the training
process.
Although I wasn’t able to keep this mare, she did
become the companion of a 15 year old girl who rode her in 4-H shows for several
years.
I would highly recommend Lynnette as a horse trainer
and I would definitely use her again if needed. Lynnette truly has a
gift with both horses and children."
Stephanie Julian
Odanah, WI
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Trail Rides
Join us at Lost Creek Ranch for a ride through our beautiful scenic
trails for a guided trail ride. Start with a short intro into riding
before hitting the trails. Finish with some refreshments upon return and
learn more about all our beautiful rescue horses and available
programs. Trail riders will be given a reusable, eco-friendly Lost
Creek Ranch water bottle as a souvenir.
Reservations are required (weekends in the fall book up early!)
(Offered for adults only. Must be 18 or over, and sign a waiver.)
$75/ person
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Saddle Up for a Half Day Ranch Excursion
includes light catered lunch & Wine Tasting
Perfect day in the country for couples and girls weekends!
This
is not your ordinary horse ranch! It is apparent as soon as you drive
into Lost Creek Ranch that you are somewhere special. Located in a
secluded valley, surrounded by whispering pines and an abundance of
wildlife Lost Creek Ranch may only be a short drive from the city but
you'll feel like you have stepped into another world.
Your
experience will begin with a tour of the ranch where you will meet many
of the horses and hear their stories. Then you'll move into the arena
where you will be matched with your horse and learn how to safely
handle a horse on the ground, grooming and how to saddle before your
group riding lesson. In your lesson the basics of form, balance and
communication will be emphasized with one on one instruction.
$200/ person
Private Retreats
Private retreats are customized for your family, group or business. Call to discuss rates.
Pony Parties
For birthdays, girl scout troops, or any organization! Create memories that will last forever.
$35 per child. Includes horseback riding, games on horseback, and a keepsake.
Customized packages are also available.
School Horses Available for Leasing
Leasing is a great way to learn how to take care of and ride a horse.
It's a great way to help support the horses that need to be sponsered
and also a way to have a "horse of your own!" Full, partial and monthly
packages including lessons while leasing available. Starting at just
$75 a month. Visit the Leasing page to learn more about this wonderful opportunity and to find a leasing package that is right for you!
Gift Certificates
Gift certificates are available for the holiday season or any special occasion.
We
can accept many forms of online payments- PayPal, credit cards, or
other types of payments - through Paypal. Never used PayPal before? It
is a convenient, easy and SAFE way to pay online. Just go to www.paypal.com for more information and instructions on how to use this great service.
