Copper Moon Ranch

10/16/2024

We hope to see you this Saturday! Walk in pony rides are from 10-12:00. Have a larger group (4-6 riders) that you want to ensure all ride at the same time? We still have 9:00 and 9:20 time slots available for group reservation.

09/26/2024

📢 They're back- our mini-riding lessons! Our Halloween themed event is fun for first timers and for people with a little more experience. From 10-12:00, just show up to get a ride. Visit with the other horses and barn cats, and spend some time playing yard games surrounded by beautiful ranch scenery.

⭐️ NEW ⭐️ Have a group that wants to ride together? Reserve one of our early time slots (9:00, 9:20, or 9:40) to skip the line and get your whole crew riding together. The cost for a 15 minute ride slot is $120 and accommodates up to 6 riders at once. Email [email protected] to snag your spot.

07/31/2024

Young riders ages 5-7! We have a bi-weekly program for you starting in mid- August 🤩🥳

"Short Stirrups" lessons are for our youngest aspiring riders. These half hour lessons are focused on safety and fun, and your child will ride each week of this session in addition to learning a few ground skills such as brushing and leading. These half hour lessons will be happening SUNDAYS, August 11, 25, September 8, and 22 at 12:00, 12:45, and 1:30.

The cost for this lesson session (4 rides) is $200, and space is extremely limited. Text or email Kali to sign up- (515) 421-0368 or [email protected]

07/26/2024

Our second Summer Session of riding lessons begins on Monday! 5 weeks of teaching "The Whole Horse-" herdsmanship, groundwork, and of course, plenty of western riding each week. On the agenda for our upcoming session is:

Leg wrapping 101
Wound management and care
No-hands riding challenges
Mini jumping course
Ranch riding patterns
Lateral and lead change practice (for advanced riders)
And of course- barrel racing and pole bending practice before our show on August 25.

Our previous session's students learned about safe trailer loading, showmanship, assembling and fitting bridles correctly, and competed against each other in a ranch pattern for a prize, all while advancing their individual riding skills at their own pace.

We have many amazing lesson horses who are ready to take you on your horsemanship journey- no prior experience required! Lessons are available for ages 5+. Text Kali for more info at (515) 421-0368.

07/13/2024

SCAMMER ALERT. Someone is falsely advertising a horse, saying they are at our place, and asking to be pre-paid before visiting the non-existent horse. I would *never* ask anyone to pre-pay before trialing a horse. If you are being sent to COPPER MOON RANCH at 8409 G24 Hwy, Norwalk (or Indianola) Iowa, by anyone besides myself, you are being scammed. We had one gal show up to our place earlier today, very confused, realizing she'd been scammed by a false profile on FB.

I do not have any boarders selling their horses currently, and the one pinto mare I have posted is already pending. I am unsure of whether or not this scammer is using my horse's photos are not, so I've included her picture just in case.

Please message me if you have any info on who might be behind this.

03/06/2024

Our Spring session of weekly riding lessons begins on Monday, March 18! We have limited spots available for small group lessons for first time through advanced riders ages 8 and over. Our instructors and lesson horses are ready to help elevate your western riding, barrel racing, and horsemanship skills to the next level.

To learn about our philosophy, pricing, and lesson setup, check out our website and shoot Kali (head instructor) a text at (515) 421-0368

https://www.coppermoonia.com/lessons-training

Have a horse crazy little kid looking for lessons? Stay tuned, our “Short Stirrups” program for riders ages 5-7 will have finalized dates for later this Spring posted very soon! (We also have a horse camp for this age group March 13 & 14- more info on the website!)

02/17/2024

This afternoon! Show up any time between 1:30-3:30. Our front room is heated, but bring your warm coats for the riding portion. See you soon 💘🐴💕🐎

02/07/2024

💓 We look forward to seeing y’all for our much requested Valentine’s horse rides 🐴💘🩵🐎

10/25/2023

See you all this Sunday for our Halloween Mini Rides!

10/06/2023

New Event! Enjoy a special date night at Copper Moon Ranch.

Come enjoy an evening of horses and fine food!

10/05/2023

It’s that time of year! 🐴🍁🍂🌽👻 We’ll have activities for the kiddos while they wait, and cute barn kitties to cuddle. First-time rider friendly.

06/22/2023

We hope to see you there! ❤️🤍💙

05/30/2023

Looking for an exciting, outdoorsy adventure for your children ages 5-13? Check out our Summer Horse Camps! 🌻🐎

Camps are offered on select weeks from June- August, and are loads of fun for campers with and without prior riding experience. Participants will ride horses every day, practice horse care taking & bonding skills, as well as daily games and crafts.

Follow the link below to see more info and sign up 👇👇

03/29/2023

NEXT Saturday, join us for Springtime pony rides at Copper Moon Ranch, located just South of Norwalk on G24 Hwy!

Easter eggs filled with yummy treats will be hidden around the indoor arena for kiddos to find. Also enjoy barn tours and cat snuggles 💕

No reservation required, just arrive any time between 1:30-3:30pm on Saturday, April 8. First come first served.

Feel free to drop any questions below 👇

10/09/2022

Join us for some Fall fun!

09/29/2022

Hey students!

Remember when a bunch of us worked on figure 8's in lessons over Labor Day week? I finished up a blog post on the topic for our students (and equine enthusiasts in general) to show a progression of skills on the figure 8 pattern, and ways that you can utilize this simple exercise when riding on your own time.

I hope this helps your horsemanship journey. -Kali

This post is a summary of what the students of Copper Moon Ranch practiced for their lessons during Labor Day week, 2022. It's a familiar ...

09/25/2022

Hey everyone!

You may have noticed that we have not posted any times for the “Grumpy Pumpkin” this year. We are taking a break from the pumpkin patch this year.

Thank you for all of the smiles and support last year. We hope to do it again in the future!

09/23/2022

The barn cats need a good grooming, too!

08/31/2022

A few snapshots from one of last night’s group lessons. This group worked on helping their horses keep impulsion while softening to the rein aids. Every horse and rider combo pictured is at a different point in their horsemanship journeys, but all of these riders got their horses to a better, softer spot during their rides than when they first hopped on them. This was SO fun to see, great job, riders 🙂

05/24/2022

Mondays are fun days when horses are involved!

05/06/2022

For the younger riders looking to experience all things horsey, our One-Day Camps are fast approaching. We'd love to have you join us!

05/06/2022

For the first time ever, we are hosting (very highly requested) horse camps!

02/03/2022

Perfect for the kiddo who LOVES horses- join us next weekend for Valentine’s Pony Rides 💕

10/22/2021

Get your Grump on! Bring the fam to The Grumpy Pumpkin Patch this weekend for Pony Rides, Face Painting, Pumpkins and more.

Event Page: https://fb.me/e/2lywSFv9x

10/13/2021

Bring the family this Saturday night, October 16 for a FREE family bonfire. We'll provide the hot chocolate, coffee, s'mores and more! Bring your own lawn chair and anything else you might want to grill or drink and let's have a great time at The Grumpy Pumpkin Patch! 6:30 - 9 PM