Horseback riding, Vacation Room Rental, Trick Riding Lessons, Horse Training, Hiking, and Life Skills from the Beauty of the Riata Ranch.
World class kayaking and river rafting. For nearly 65 years we have used our unique program to empower young women, develop leaders, and foster a lifelong love of horses and western living. We teach horse riding and trick roping to students of all ages, from beginners to rodeo stars. We also offer volunteer opportunities, attend community events, and offer internships for those interested in 501c3
management, marketing, community outreach, sports team management, and more. Contact us today to become a member or learn more!
06/16/2024
Coming this summer….
The Riata Ranch International Wild West Show!
We are so excited to share with you all the biggest event this summer. The Wild West Show. Where we will showcase the stunning Riata Ranch Cowboy Girls and other local talent, performing different riding routines and styles to old west style music and acts. This show pays homage to the classic American Cowboy, Classic Westerns that popularized the classic character and the Spanish influence!
Buy your tickets and come on up to Riata Ranch every Friday and Saturday in July to embark on the historic 30 year journey of the Classic Cowboy.
Tickets are on sale now at the Riata Ranch Website!
04/04/2024
Looking a for a unique experience and vacation stay while in Three Rivers and visiting Sequoia National Park ? Come check out our Riata Ranch International Airbnb Experience. Its more than just a place to stay...relax, swim, sleep, ride horses and drink award winning Riata Ranch Wines! Come Stay with us!
We have been a super host since 2014 and look forward to hosting you in the
beautiful Main Ranch House complete with kitchen and outdoor areas for barbecuing, eating and spending time with family friends all the while surrounded by breathtaking views of mountains, the river, horses and nature.
We look forward to hosting you.
01/27/2024
Due to unforeseen circumstances, we are going to have to cancel our Sweethearts Barn Dance. We apologize for the inconvenience.
If you purchased tickets please keep an eye on your email for more information and your refund status.
Thank you so much for your continued support of Riata Ranch International!
01/22/2024
Tickets are still available for our Sweethearts Barn Dance at Riata Ranch!
We will have a romantic catered dinner and live music for you to enjoy with your sweetheart!
Head to riataranchinternational.org today to get your tickets!
01/13/2024
Saturday at Riata Ranch International! We host classes for ages 8+ of varying skills.
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For over 60 years Riata Ranch International has been a leader in promoting the western lifestyle worldwide. When our late founder, Tommy Maier, started Riata Ranch in 1957 in Exeter, CA as a riding school, he had no idea the tremendous impact it would have on the global western image for generations to come. Thousands of girls crossed the railroad tracks into the ranch and began a unique journey filled with valuable life lessons and friendships that would last a lifetime.
It all starts with the firm, trademark Riata Girl handshake and a rake where girls young and old carefully rake a herringbone pattern in the dirt with pride on the ranch they love so much. After the grounds prepped, horses are gathered and saddled in a way that only Riata Girls can do it. Everything here is done by the numbers and backed up with life lessons and leadership principles. There’s your way and there’s the time tested Riata Ranch way. It’s special environment here, far away from crazy city life, where young people learn what they are made of and what they can be if they earn it. You see out here there are no trophies for last place, but rather an atta girl for failing forward and making the most of every opportunity.
In 1976, Tommy created the western performance team of 4 girls who trick roped, trick rode, and played in a band. They quickly rose to stardom as the “Riding and Roping Royalty of the West”, the Riata Ranch Cowboy Girls. To date, they have performed in 20 countries on 5 continents including for Queen Elizabeth II in 2012 for Her Royal Majesty’s 60th Diamond Jubilee at Windsor Castle in England.
After Tommy’s passing in 2002, longtime member Jennifer Welch Nicholson took the reins on his legacy. She assembled a board of directors and made Riata Ranch International, Inc a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. As Executive Director with very little money and huge dreams, she kept marching forward just as she had done since joining in 1974.
Our unique program empowers young women, develops leaders, and fosters a lifelong love of horses and western lifestyle values. teach leadership, horsemanship, trick riding, roman riding, whip cracking, trick roping, show production, ranch life and more to students of all ages, from beginners to accomplished performers.
We also offer volunteer opportunities, attend community events, and offer internships for those interested in 501c3 management, marketing, community outreach, sports team management, and more.
Contact us today to become a member or learn more!
