Summer Camps!
Don't miss this rare opportunity to enjoy a week of horseback riding on a ranch!
Sign up now, space is limited!
You have been waiting for the heat to break, now it is time!
School schedule has become normal, life has settled into a routine, and FINALLY the 100+ degree days appear to be over. It is time to sign up for riding lessons!
Develop leadership and communication skills while having a wonderful time riding horseback or driving wagon and meeting new friends!
New classes forming now - make this fall a fresh start, fulfill that childhood dream!
Summer Horse Camp - Registration Open!
*Camp1 May30-June1
$300/camper
830am - 12:30p
*Camp1 is 3 days and Includes an invitation for the camper to ride in our wagon for the Memorial Day Parade in Hempstead, Tx on May 29th (weather and unforeseen circumstances may effect the parade, not guaranteed)
Camp2 June 5-8
8am to 12noon, $350
Camp2 has 1 spot available
Camp3 June 19-22
$350 per camper
8am to 12p
EveCamp July 10-13
$240
6p to 8p
For all camps, $100 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your spot. Prior to May 1st if you need to switch weeks and there is space, that's available.
Camp is open to kids 8 years old thru 16 years old. No experience necessary. Camp includes daily riding lessons, various mounted activities such as laser tag, cattle sorting, relay games, scavenger hunts, obstacles, and much more!
To reserve your spot, please message me with your rider's name, camp week desired, age, height, weight, riding experience, and any special needs and send the 100 deposit by cash, check, or zelle transfer to [email protected]
Our camps generally sell out each year, so send in your deposit!
Summer Camp - Registration Open now!
*Camp1 May30-June1
$300/camper
8am - 12 noon
*Camp1 is 3 days and Includes an invitation for the camper to ride in our wagon for the Memorial Day Parade in Hempstead, Tx on May 29th (weather and unforeseen circumstances may effect the parade, not guaranteed)
Camp2 June 5-8
8am to 12noon
$350 per camper
Camp3 June 19-22
$350 per camper
830am to 1230p
EveCamp July 10-13
$240
6p to 8p
For all camps, $100 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your spot. Prior to May 1st if you need to switch weeks and there is space, that's available.
Camp is open to kids 8 years old thru 18 years old. No experience necessary. Camp includes daily riding lessons, various mounted activities such as laser tag, cattle sorting, relay games, scavenger hunts, obstacles, and much more!
To reserve your spot, please message me with your rider's name, camp week desired, age, height, weight, riding experience, and any special needs and send the 100 deposit by cash, check, or zelle transfer to [email protected]
Our camps generally sell out each year, so get your deposit in quickly!
Houston Rodeo starts tomorrow... You can see cowboys, cowgirls, cattle, and horses and even horse drawn wagons! It is fun to watch the professionals compete in the big stadium!!
When you are ready to stop watching, mount up, and start riding - we'll be here!
Come for a one-time Ranch Ride, a Cowboy Experience, or start a new journey in our horsemanship school - we teach riding and driving!
Bring your family and friends for an unforgettable ranch and riding experience! Make special memories and take home lots of pictures to remember it. Most Saturdays we have an available ride at high Noon - a cowboy's favorite time of day!
Book your adventure now, while we still have space available!!!
Dickens on the Strand Parade in Galveston, Texas. We carried Moody Gardens mascot, Baby Shark, and their team thru 3 parades! Ace and Cash, 2 Belgian geldings, did fantastic and enjoyed the bagpipe marching band directly in front of us!
Looking for something fun and educational? This Saturday at the Fanthorp Inn - We will be driving the Stagecoach from 11am to 3pm.
Come take a ride?
Yesterday was Stagecoach Day at the Fanthorp Inn!
Our Belgians - Prince & Diamond, Ace & Cash - did a fabulous job! We had so much fun serving and helping keep Texas history alive!
If you missed us - join us on May 14th or June 11th 11am to 3pm!
Come Ride With Us - in the Stagecoach!
You saw the rodeo - now it is your turn!
We have openings for riding and driving lessons!!
Join our riding or driving program and learn what it means to be a horseman. Discover how to communicate with horses safely and effectively; develop balanced riding; understand the things a horse needs to be healthy, happy, and safe; learn how to drive a cart, carriage or wagon; learn how to select and fit a saddle; learn basic first aid for horses; discover horse psychology and instincts; ride in a variety of different spaces varying from our oversized arena, riding ring, round pen, obstacle course, barrels, jump course, cross the creek, thru pond, up the berm, and thru the trees. Our 47 acres provides more than just arena riding for our students!
Riders lessons available for ages 6y and up and under 240 pounds. Riding lessons are $60 for a one hour private riding lesson - held weekly, a minimum of 8 consecutive weeks.
Driving lessons are available for 8y and up. We have miniture (26") thru draft horses (18-3h) available for driving lessons. We have 2 wheel carts, 4 wheel surrey (carriage), and multiple wagons. Driving lessons are $100 per hour for private lessons. We encourage 2 hour blocks for maximum benefit in driving lessons.
All our riding and driving lesson students have access exclusive opportunities that are not available to the public including private seasonal camps, additional free instruction on ranch skills such as hay production or mending fences, and gatherings such as family bonfires. Join the Iron Horse ranch family and have the opportunity to develop life-long friendships.
Looking for a one-time adventure? We have you covered there too! Ranch rides, discovery rides, cowboys experience, and even props for staging western pictures... Make an appointment for a riding experience and make memories for a lifetime!
To begin your adventure in horsemanship, message, text, call or email - we are waiting to serve you!
The Wilcox's cow had a baby bull calf born today about 2:25pm! Isn't he cute!?!
Book your adventure today and see the wonders of ranch life!
Love horses?
We do too! We offer a variety of opportunities to explore and learn about the world of horsemanship! With horses from 26" to over 6' tall, we have a lot of horses for you to hug!
Join us for:
Riding lessons
Driving lessons
Ranch Rides
Discovery Rides
Charter a Wagon for your event!
Camps
Gift certificates make great Christmas gifts!
Ranch Ride Special Offer: (pick one - valid thru Oct 30th only!)
1. Bring 3 riders and get the 4th for free!
-Or-
2. Upgrade to a Cowboy Experience and get $10 off per rider!
Come and experience ranch life by riding horses around 47 acres, crossing the creek, across the hay pasture, try a few obstacles, climb a hill, and wade the horses thru the water. Don't forget to check out the antique wagon built in 1904, the chicken coop, trick pig, llamas, mini mule, giant Belgian horses, Angus cattle, and even the trained fish along your ride!
We even take pictures of your adventure and they're included at no additional cost to you! (See attached pictures of ranch rides - then imagine that it is you in the picture! It could be you!!! We are just a message away - What are you waiting for?)
At Iron Horse, there's a today pleasant surprise around every corner!
Book your Ranch Experience today and make a memory that will last forever!
For more information, click on the service tab above and select Ranch Ride (or one of the other services we provide).
2021 Summer Camps - Registration Now Open!
*no experience necessary, ages 8 to 16, daily riding instruction is given to all campers
Camp 1: May 31-June 4
Five Days $340
830am - 1230pm
Walk/trot only, no experience necessary.
*The last day we will have a horse show for the parents.
Camp 2: June 14-17
Four Days $300
830am - 1230p
Walk/trot only, no experience necessary.
Camp 3:
Advanced Camp
June 23 - 25
Three Day $250
8am - 1p (5 hrs/day)
Pre-requisite - must demonstrate the ability to lope/canter with good control prior to signing up for the camp.
All camps have a non-refundable $100 deposit to register. The remaining balance is due one week prior to camp starting. Deposit may be transferred (at minimum of 7days prior to the camp originally enrolled in) to a different week or to a riding lesson.
For all campers:
Jeans and boots are required (if you don't own boots we do have a few loaners, please ask!); bring snack/drink; bring your own helmet or wear one of ours.
To register, please email [email protected] with the following information:
A. The name(s) of your camper, age, height, weight, riding experience, and any special needs.
B. Which camp 1,2, or 3
C. For camp 3, include a video of your camper loping a horse under control.
D. Send your payment (deposit or payment in full) to Iron Horse Guest Ranch c/o Niki Henson 25896 Riley Rd Plantersville, Texas 77363.
Upon receipt of your email, I will hold one spot for 3 days so you have time to submit the deposit.
Payments (including the deposit) can be made by zelle transfer, check, or cash only. A free Iron Horse Guest Ranch tshirt will be offered to all campers who pre-register with full payment (not only deposit) by May 1st.
Note: In years past, we have held 4 to 5 weeks of camp and all sold out. So, if you want to have a camp spot, you will probably need to sign up quickly since only 3 weeks are offered this year.
We look forward to serving you -
Come Ride With Us!
