River Ranch-Texas Horse Park

08/22/2024

River Ranch recently hosted another wonderful Cowboy Combo group! For his 50th birthday, Mr. Morris and friends saddled up for a day filled with fun and adventure. The birthday crew rotated through three exhilarating stations including archery, a horseback riding group lesson, and then ended the birthday celebration with a relaxing trail ride in the beautiful Trinity Forest. Hats off to Mrs. Morris for planning this wonderful day for her husband. We can't wait to host more memorable celebrations at the ranch!
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08/20/2024

Our August free community event was a little hotter, but still a sweet day! We hope all of our guests had a fantastic time and made some wonderful memories. We wish everyone a smooth back-to-school transition. We'll see you all again soon!

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Pictures by: Robert Weingarten

08/14/2024

Happy Retirement to Darryl Wright!! Thank you for celebrating this very special occasion at River Ranch. We hope your day was filled with laughter, good company, and unforgettable memories. Let's tip our hats and raise a toast to Darryl as he rides off into the sunset of retirement. Here's to the exciting new adventures that await him on the trail. Yee-haw!
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Pictures by Robert Weingarten

08/02/2024

⛳️🏌️We had a fantastic turnout for the 35th Annual Memphis Open Charity Golf Tournament! A huge shoutout from River Ranch to all the amazing participants. We are so grateful to have been selected as the beneficiary of this long-standing event that supports nonprofits aiding low-income and at-risk youth. We’re blessed to confirm that thousands of dollars were raised to help River Ranch continue providing free and discounted charity services and free community events. Let's tee up for a great cause again next year! 🏌️‍♂️🎉👏🏇🏼

Special thanks go to Mark Cline​, Lenny, Oscar, Ian and ​their amazing team at Memphis! 🙏🏽
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​📸 Great pictures ​from Robert Weingarten and George Pecoraro.

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07/23/2024

River Ranch had over 250 smiling faces come out for our free July community event! We were blessed with kids from Nexus Recovery Center, Cornerstone Church, In The City For Good, Dallas Police Department youth program, and of course lots of families and friends from the surrounding communities! And we can't forget to give another big Thank You to Professor Lorraine Tady and .ler.doodles for an amazing art station!
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Photos by RR Staff and Robert Weingarten

07/17/2024

🎊 FREE COMMUNITY EVENT - It’s time for River Ranch’s July Free 3rd Thursday Community Event. Join us for some healing fun with horses, ponies, and more! Great for all ages! Friends & family are welcome 🌻
River Ranch is also excited to once again partner with Lorraine Tady, Visual Arts Professor in the UTD Arts & Humanities Dept. Plan on a fun & creative drawing station! Here's what Prof. has to say about Drawing - **Drawing can move mountains... "when you draw, you can make anything happen in your drawing—your dreams, your monsters, your beauty. You draw it—in front of your eyes—it magically appears. Sketch it and begin to see it. Trust yourself. Come draw with us!” (with .ler.doodles

• What: July Jubilee ~ Free activities include hand-led horse rides and pony rides, barnyard petting zoo, bounce houses, and interactive field day games.
• When: Thursday, July 18, 2024, from 11:30am-3:30pm
• Where: River Ranch at Texas Horse Park 811 Pemberton Hill Rd. Dallas, TX 75217
Follow the cones and arrows to Park. Activities held inside the large, covered River Ranch Arena Building #8 to your FAR RIGHT. (Don't go to the left. Those buildings belong to a different organization.)
ℹ️: For more info, go to: https://riverranch.org/free-3rd-thursday-community-events/
➡️: RSVP not required but appreciated at [email protected]
All visitors must wear completely enclosed shoes. Guests can bring snacks and drinks. Picnic tables available for seating. If you can't make it this time, our next Free 3rd Thursday (F3T) will be on Thursday, August 15.
Find out more about Professor Tady at: http://lorrainetady.blogspot.com/2015/08/a-suggestion-to-continue-to-draw-from.html?m=1

07/15/2024

🎊 FREE COMMUNITY EVENT - It’s time for River Ranch’s July Free 3rd Thursday Community Event. Join us for some healing fun with horses!
• What: July Jubilee ~ Free activities include hand-led horse rides and pony rides, barnyard petting zoo, bounce houses, and interactive field day games.
• When: Thursday, July 18, 2024, from 11:30am-3:30pm
• Where: River Ranch at Texas Horse Park 811 Pemberton Hill Rd. Dallas, TX 75217
Follow the cones and arrows to Park. Activities held inside the large, covered River Ranch Arena Building #8 to your FAR RIGHT. (Don't go to the left. Those buildings belong to a different organization.)
ℹ️: For more info, go to: https://riverranch.org/free-3rd-thursday-community-events/
➡️ RSVP not required, but appreciated at [email protected]
All visitors must wear completely enclosed shoes. Guests can bring snacks and drinks. Picnic tables available for seating. If you can't make it this time, our next Free 3rd Thursday (F3T) will be on Thursday, August 15.
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Free 3rd Thursday Community Events FREE 3RD THURSDAY COMMUNITY EVENTS RIVER RANCH EDUCATIONAL CHARITIES IS PROUD TO GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY BY OFFERING THE ACTIVITIES LISTED BELOW FREE OF CHARGE ON THE 3RD THURSDAY OF MOST MONTHS. RIVER RANCH OFFERS SOME OF OUR FREE COMMUNITY EVENTS ON OTHER DAYS...

07/13/2024

We’re excited for this fun and unique community adventure! Come join us today, 7/13, at 5:00pm. We'll be waiting for you!

07/10/2024

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07/01/2024

Thank you to the American Cancer Society's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion team for selecting River Ranch as the venue for celebrating the prestigious recognition of being named to Forbes America's Best Employers for Diversity. It was a pleasure hosting your fantastic team at the ranch, where they enjoyed some horseback riding, archery, and barbeque. Your team's commitment to diversity and inclusion is commendable, and we are honored to have been a part of your celebration. Thank you for choosing River Ranch, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future!
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06/24/2024

We’re excited to share that River Ranch recently hosted the first of multiple field trip groups from Texas Native Health. It was a wonderful opportunity for us to introduce the youth to the fundamentals of horsemanship and riding. Our team takes great pride in not only teaching these skills but also in being part of communities that are rediscovering their deep-rooted connection to horses. We look forward to the next group from Texas Native Health, and we are excited to provide them with another memorable day of learning and riding!
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06/20/2024

☀️ Happy Summer Solstice🐴🌻 It’s officially the first day of summer! This ancient celebration was named after a mare goddess who personified fertility, sovereignty, and agriculture. She was portrayed as a woman riding a mare. It is a time to give thanks for the sun's gift of warmth and light.

The summer solstice is a reminder that you have the ability to rise above challenges, to grow, and to shine brightly in your own unique way.

“Everything good, everything magical happens between the months of June and August." ~ J. Han

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06/17/2024

C​lose 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

06/15/2024

🎉 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! 🐎

06/12/2024

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

06/10/2024

Lumin ​M​ontessori 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!

06/08/2024

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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06/05/2024

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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05/27/2024

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

05/24/2024

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

05/22/2024

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.
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📸: Staff and Robert Weingarten

05/17/2024

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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05/15/2024

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! 🐎

05/14/2024

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

05/07/2024

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
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• 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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