Outten Ridin’ Ranch

06/15/2024

What great kids (and helpers and trainers!) we had for our first 2024 Kid’s Horsemanship Camp. Perfect weather. Perfect horses. Perfect kiddos. Tons of fun. Thanks for letting your two ponies join us Crystal/Circe! And shout out to the best camp helpers ever!

06/02/2024

Come Join us! Space for 5 more kiddos.

04/25/2024

Between surgeries and travel, this Spring has had us hopping and we neglected to do an official WELCOME HOME HEATH!! He is celebrating Spring in true Heath fashion. 😂🤣. Video compliments of his new mama.

04/18/2024

Big reveal for the T-shirts we purchased for the Ibe Tribe. So excited to gift these to those who loved and cared for Iberico.

04/16/2024

Happens. All. The. Time.

03/31/2024

Announcing our Summer Camp registration. Now open! Three camp dates: June 14, June 29, July 13. Information, fees and registration on our website:

https://anchoragehorseboarding.com/product/outten-ridin-ranch-summer-horse-camp/

03/18/2024

Pre-announcement for our 2024 Summer Kid Camps 🤠

01/23/2024

Sunday we sent an email to parents of students. Sharing here for those not on our email list but who have frequented the barn, attended kid’s camps or who feel the need to let their kiddos know.

Dear Parents,

It is with a heavy heart that we let you know one of our beloved horses crossed the Rainbow Bridge yesterday, January 20th.

Iberico was surrounded by loved ones and was laid to rest peacefully.

While this may be difficult to discuss with your child, you may want to let them know prior to returning for their next lesson.

A couple of things you can let them know. First, Iberico had a doctor. The vet did a great job providing medicine to try to help him. Iberico was struggling with an auto immune disorder. In the end, Iberico developed something very painful in his feet, called laminitis.

His horse friends are all sad and missing him. And it will feel different walking in with an empty stall.

Students are invited to write a memory, share a favorite picture, bring a card or carrot, draw a picture or anything they would like to share as a way to say see ya later to him - they will be shared with his owner as a way to say thank you for sharing him with all of us. This is open invitation without pressure and his bucket is hanging outside his stall with flowers and a memory box on a table in front of his stall should they want to leave something.

Please don’t hesitate to let us know if you have ideas on how we can support your child through this difficult loss.

With gratitude for the love Iberico shared so
freely with so many,

Ken and Bobbi Outten
Outten Ridin’ Ranch

01/22/2024

Tonight the ranch is grieving. It is extra quiet and there is no sweet IB nicker greeting us. It was a difficult evening last night and a painful reminder this morning of the hole that is left without Iberico. Each moment without him feels all the emptier.

Be patient with us while we grieve. While we work to honor a life that impacted us in a way which cannot be explained.

Our hearts and prayers go out to Julie - his faithful and loving owner. To his leaser and caretakers Victoria and Crystal and former love Heidi. To his faithful nurses and managers, Allie and Reese. To his weekly caretaker Valley. To his students and fan club - too large to list - with the longest standing and ever faithful Nancy with him to the end. And to my husband - Ken - who has spent six years faithfully caring for every aspect - all things IB -and all that is needed to provide the best home possible, day in and day out.

Tonight our hurting hearts honor IB and our herd grieves.

Rest in peace sweet IB.

01/22/2024

Due to frigid temperatures, lessons will be cancelled for this week and will resume when it is ten or warmer. We will follow up with emails to all student families

12/29/2023

Some great information shared by Our little Farm in Palmer: “…educational facts on cold weather and horses from our experts at AAEP.
Besides the obvious respiratory risks for both riders and horses in extreme cold and dry weather. Many of the sciences with our pets are the same for us, such as frostbite!”

12/28/2023

Our January newsletter, a little early perhaps, maybe we are getting off on a good foot! LOL

12/23/2023

12/15/2023

It was a cold winter’s night,
Not a creature was stirring,
I was cozy indoors,
With the cats sweetly purring.
And Ma in her kerchief
And I in my cap,
Had just settled down
To a long winter's nap -
When out in the back
There rose such a sight,
I sprang from my bed to take a picture, that’s right.
And, what to my wondering eyes should appear,
But half frozen humans and two tiny reindeer..."

12/07/2023

Due to requests last year, we have made gift certificates available in our shop. A great gift for the horse lover who would love some equestrian connection. Printed on beautiful paper and customized for the recipient. $50 - $250 available. 🤠🎅🏻🎄

Introducing ORR gift certificates. Due to requests last year, we have decided to make gift certificates available in our store. These gift certificates can be used for any merchandise, lesson bookings, or summer camps. These certificates will be printed on beautiful, quality paper with holiday decor...

12/02/2023

Our December Newsletter.

12/01/2023

When it’s too icy to ride for lessons you get to learn all sorts of cool things. And win prizes. And have hot cocoa. And Horses smell like spa day 😂. I love the creativity of the trainers!