River Ranch Educational Charities offers horseback riding, horsemanship basics, and fantastic events!
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As a 501(c)3 non-profit, River Ranch offers general services and events as fundraising efforts in order to provide free and discounted services to at-risk and marginalized communities.
Close to 200 men came out from the community for this year's Father's Day event hosted by River Ranch and the Park & Rec Dept. They enjoyed horseback riding, archery, games, and a delicious lunch. We were honored to show these great men a wonderful time! Happy Father's Day 🤎
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Pictures by: RR Staff and Robert Weingarten
🎉 Join us for Juneteenth in Joppy! River Ranch's Free June Community Event will be held Off-site as we once again partner with Joppy Momma’s Farm to commemorate this important historic holiday!
Come enjoy our free hand-led horse and pony rides + lots of other activities including exhibitions, entertainment, food, games, music, and family. This event is free and open to everyone!
• Event: Juneteenth National Independence Day
• Date: Wednesday, June 19th
• Time: 11:00am-4:00pm
• Location: 4818 Fellows Ln, Dallas, TX 75216 (Only a few minutes from the River Ranch location. No activities will be available onsite at River Ranch.)
ℹ️ The Historic Freedman’s Town of Joppy/Joppee is one of the older Freedman communities in Dallas County dating back to the 1860s and 1870s. The community was settled by freed slaves. ▫️Let Freedom ring…
We look forward to seeing you there! 🐎
Shoutout to US Bank for choosing River Ranch as the destination for their top achievers' reward trip! Our team had a blast hosting the group for several days of activities including horseback ridin', slingin' arrows in archery, lassoing skills in roping, and chowin' down on some delicious BBQ. Hats off to a company that knows how to mix business with pleasure in the best way possible!
We are thankful for US Bank's support! Their business assists our charity in serving at-risk and marginalized communities.
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Pictures by: RR Staff and Robert Weingarten
Lumin Montessori brought their students out to River Ranch for an educational field trip day! The youth learned the basics of horsemanship including ground rules for handling a horse safely, horse parts, saddle parts, hoof care, and how to properly prepare and tack a horse. Then they rotated through the horseback riding instruction and obstacle practice stations. What a great day for everyone!
River Ranch is feeling blessed to have so many men in pursuit of their highest potential gathered here today! Great work Bishop Wells and all the other community leaders that are here uplifting and supporting each other.
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Yee-haw, folks! River Ranch was buzzing with love and compassion as we welcomed back one of our favorite groups, Lighthouse for New Hope. Together, we shared in the power of community, connection, and healing with our beloved horses and ponies. Lighthouse for New Hope provides vital grief support for those who have experienced loss, and we are honored to play a part in their journey and fundraising efforts. Keep those boots on, because next year's Lighthouse Round Up at River Ranch is going to be one for the books! Stay tuned for more heartwarming moments and unforgettable connections...
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Photos by: Robert Weingarten
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Thank you to all the two and four legged soldiers that served and gave their lives to protect our freedom and democracy.
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“In the midst of World War II, the Coast Guard Beach Patrol diligently safeguarded over 3,700 miles of coastline, enlisting the service of approximately 24,000 men. These patrols, mounted on horseback, operated in pairs, maintaining a distance of around 100 feet from each other while effectively patrolling a 2-mile expanse. Known as "Sand Pounders," these skilled individuals adeptly traversed challenging landscapes with remarkable speed and efficiency.” (Circa 1945.) ~ Via Animal Heart
River Ranch was thrilled to welcome back A Voice,LLC this past Saturday for their 'Get Away In May Summer Event'. The event brought together families and clients from within the IDD communities for a day of equine activities and celebration. It was heartwarming to see so many sweet souls and supportive families come together again for this special occasion. We are grateful for the opportunity to host this event and look forward to seeing A Voice and their community back at River Ranch soon!
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Pictures taken by RR and A Voice Staff, A-List photography, and Robert Weingarten
River Ranch played host to an amazing group of junior high students for a fantastic Horsemanship Field Trip. These young cowboys and cowgirls truly hoofed it as they trotted around, engaging with our majestic horses and soaking up all the equine knowledge.
Three Way ISD
📸: Staff and Robert Weingarten
Way to go Patricia! ¡Felicitaciones, you did it! We love helping clients overcome their fears and accomplish their goals. At River Ranch, we understand the transformative power of horses. Our horsemanship program helps clients overcome their fears, build confidence, and achieve their goals. Horses are intuitive animals that mirror human emotions, providing a safe and nurturing space for personal growth. Our experienced instructors use this connection to help clients develop the skills they need to succeed in all areas of their lives. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, or simply looking to improve your self-esteem, our equine facilitated program can help you break through your barriers and discover your true potential. Come experience the healing power of horses and take the first step towards a brighter future.
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We had such an amazing group of senior citizens that came from Italy to see what Texas is truly about with our "Taste of Texas" experience... Horses, barns, cowboys, and cowgirls! They loved us, and our horses really loved them!! Thank you to everyone who came with to experience our educational horsemanship program and see our beautiful horses and what we do on a day-to-day basis to make River Ranch function properly! 🐎
We had a wonderful Cinco de Mayo free community event! River Ranch and Pleasant Grove Unidos give thanks to all of the vendors, performers, volunteers, staff, and guests that made it such a fantastic day! We look forward to seeing everyone next year on May 3, 2025.
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Photos by: RR Staff and Robert Weingarten
Join us for our Free May 11th Community Event with River Ranch and Pleasant Grove Unidos! You get another chance to celebrate Cinco de Mayo + Mother’s Day weekend!! See details below/detalles a continuación: (In English y Español)
Check out our event page: Festival de Cinco de Mayo en el Rancho
ℹ️ INFO
• What: Cinco de Mayo en El Rancho ~ Free activities include hand-led horse and pony rides, mini petting zoo, bounce houses, arts & crafts, and more!
• When: Saturday, 05/11/24, 12:00pm-4:00pm
• Where: River Ranch at Texas Horse Park 811 Pemberton Hill Rd. Bldg. #8 Dallas, TX 75217.
All activities will be held inside of the large River Ranch Arena Building at the Far Right of the Texas Horse Park complex. All guests will need to complete a Waiver upon arrival and wear enclosed shoes to enter the arena activities and event areas.
• To sign up as a vendor please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/2CmXYfLv8bWt5dfX6
• The Cinco de Mayo Festival is supported in part by the City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture.
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¡Únase a nosotros en nuestro evento comunitario gratuito con River Ranch y Pleasant Grove Unidos! Detalles a continuación:
• Qué: Cinco de Mayo en El Rancho ~ Las actividades gratuitas incluyen paseos a caballo y pony guiados a mano, mini zoológico de mascotas, casas inflables, artes y manualidades, ¡y más!
• Cuándo: Sábado, 05/11/24,12:00pm-4:00pm
• Dónde: River Ranch en Texas Horse Park 811 Pemberton Hill Rd. Bldg. #8 Dallas, TX 75217.
Todas las actividades se llevarán a cabo dentro del gran edificio River Ranch Arena en el extremo derecho del complejo. Todos los invitados deberán completar una exención a su llegada y usar zapatos cerrados para ingresar al área de actividades de la arena. Habrá vendedores de comida, bebidas, y mercadería.
Comuníquese con nosotros para ser proveedor, patrocinador, o voluntario.
Para participar en el evento, River Ranch requiere firmar una exención.
Más información: [email protected] o 214-799-1828.
Para participar como proveedor por favor llene esta forma:
https://forms.gle/2CmXYfLv8bWt5dfX6
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Thank you to Christman Company for having your employee picnic day at River Ranch for the 3rd year in a row! We enjoy having your great group of folks spend the day at the ranch. We'll see you again next year!
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Pics by RR Staff and Robert Weingarten
~ “A horse’s intuition is a gift. It is a gift that holds you accountable. It challenges you to show up as the best version of yourself. ”♥️🐴 🎁
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Horses know.
From the second you step into the stall, they know what kind of day you’ve had.
They can sense your stress.
They can sense your exhaustion.
They can feel your sense of urgency.
They can sense your tension.
But, they can also sense your relaxation.
They can sense your enthusiasm.
They can sense your presence.
They can sense your joy.
They can sense things about you that you might not even be aware of yourself.
A horse’s intuition is a gift.
It is a gift that holds you accountable.
It challenges you to show up as the best version of yourself.
When you give your horse your best self, you help them give their best to you.
Thank you to and for choosing River Ranch for your Client Appreciation Day!! Yee-haw to all the fabulous cowgirls that came out to celebrate Divi, and also enjoyed personal cowboy hat fittings, a delicious lunch, a fantastic horsemanship demonstration, and some bonding time with our family of animals. 💕
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Let us know if you’d like to have your company join us for a personalized Day at the Ranch!
🚨 River Ranch’s Free April Community Event has been cancelled for Thursday, April 18, due to rain and storms with the potential for severe weather during the event time.🐴 💦 🐴
Spring is (still) in the air! River Ranch has had more beautiful days filled with trail rides on the historic land we are so blessed to share with our clients! 💙
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What a fantastic Eclipse Day at the Ranch!! River Ranch was honored to welcome and host Lawton Academy of Arts & Sciences for a perfect day of activities and community + an amazing natural phenomenon!! Wow!! How special was that??! If we gave more effort to sharing more of these type experiences, we might be better off...
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Pictures by RR Staff, Robert Weingarten, and Lawton attendees.
We’re ready‼️😎☀️🌚
Who else is ready for Eclipse tomorrow?
We love welcoming new people! River Ranch had the privilege of taking out clients from Cuba on our beautiful and historical land! We would love to take you out on our lovely horses to show you the beautiful scenery! This was a bucket list accomplishment for this family, and we are beyond honored to have helped this family check this off their list!
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“Horses put courage in your heart and doctor the mind. They teach us patience, understanding, and forgiveness.”
~ Jon Eagle Sr., on teaching Sunkawakan Wicohan, the ways of the horse.
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~ Learn how to age a horse from this equine dentist. So fascinating! 🐴
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River Ranch had another amazing week full of fun trail rides! Come out and let us show you around the historical land on horseback! 🌞 🐎
🐴 Message us or Email to get your on!!
[email protected]
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Kids Birthday Party! 🥳 🎉 River Ranch had a successful day with kids' birthday parties. We had so much fun with the kids and their families! We had pony rides, horseback rides, and bounce houses just for the kids. The adults enjoyed playing horseshoes, corn hole, and of course, taking photos of this memorable day! We also do trail ride parties for adults. We have something for everyone to have a great memory of their special day. Book us for your next birthday party for any family member!
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We love welcoming other people in the horse community like Tiffany Erb and her lovely group! Thank you for coming out and sharing your experience!
🤎🐴 The power of the
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A Horse Can...
Teach a boy with anger problems how to live a gentler life.
Take a guy with a severe lack of patience and show him the how and why to slow down, that it will take as long as it takes.
Give him a safe place to vent when the world doesn't want to hear him.
Give a man a quiet way to grieve with a shoulder to cry on when the world tells him to toughen up.
Give a man a way to get away from the craziness of life.
Teach a man how to be so strong yet have the ability to control his power.
Allow a man a means to feed his family.
Provide an example of stoicism and what it means to stick with a job until it's done and dig in when life gets hard.
Pc Rachel Ann Photography
811 Pemberton Hill Rd. Bldg. #2
Dallas, TX
75217
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Yee-haw, folks! River Ranch was buzzing with love and compassion as we welcomed back one of our favorite groups, Lighthouse for New Hope. Together, we shared in the power of community, connection, and healing with our beloved horses and ponies. Lighthouse for New Hope provides vital grief support for those who have experienced loss, and we are honored to play a part in their journey and fundraising efforts. Keep those boots on, because next year's Lighthouse Round Up at River Ranch is going to be one for the books! Stay tuned for more heartwarming moments and unforgettable connections... #Community #Horses #GiveBack #Charity #RiverRanch #HealingWithHorses #Riding #RiverRanchEducationalCharities #Equine #CowboyUp #THP #operationcowboykindness : Photos by: Robert Weingarten and @lighthousefornewhope staff
River Ranch came out for the Joppa Juneteenth Festival at Joppa’s South-Central Park! There’s still a little more time left to join the fun! Thank you to JoppyMommas Farm for a great #Juneteenth Festival.
In honor of today being Texas's #ArmadilloDay, here's a video of our little oracle friend emerging on the #RiverRanch #THP trail in the #TrinityForest just a few days ago. Unlike his groundhog buddy, he seems to be foretelling an early spring... (Sound on.) #GroundhogDay2023
#HappyMonday from River Ranch, Ms. Thunderlicious & baby Sweet Tart! 😍❤️🥰 🎥: Kathy
Livin’ the life! 🥰🐴
