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Jayne, Jessica
& Mac MaKenny
Site 2, Box 6, RR 1
Priddis, Alberta, T0L 1W0
Toll Free: 1-877-931-3245
403-931-3245 (Phone/Fax)
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SETTLING IN
Arrive at the Homeplace anytime after
1 p.m. (we’ll
pick you up at the Calgary International Airport or other Calgary
locations). Upon arrival, grab a fishing rod for a walk along the
creek, have a game of horseshoes or just relax and settle in. Enjoy
an outdoor steak BBQ complete with trail beans and our special
ranch potatoes. (if you have special dietary preferences, please
advise us in advance.)
A TYPICAL DAY
A horse is assigned to you when you arrive. Our wranglers will spend
time showing you how to become comfortable and work with your mount.
If you wish you can come out in the morning to help feed and groom.
 The day starts off with a hearty ranch
breakfast of biscuits, bacon, eggs, pancakes hash browns and
coffee, then we saddle up for your choice of a half day or a
full day ride. Both our rides leave at 9:30 a.m., the half day
has you back at the lodge in time for a delicious homemade lunch.
The full day ride includes a stop along the trail for “Cowboy Cappuccino” boiled in a can over a campfire
and lunch, you’ll be back at the lodge around 3:30 p.m..
After a day in the saddle, relax in our outdoor hot tub or dangle
your feet in the creek during a hike. If you feel so inclined, you
can even help the wranglers with the ranch chores. (cleaning corrals,
fencing, moving hay bales)
OUR HORSES AND THE RIDE
 We raise 1/3 of our horses and that’s
important to us and our guests. We also bring in younger horses
and train them ourselves. That makes up about another 1/3 and
only the remainder do we purchase and those are always from people
we know and trust. Our horses are American Quarter Horses, Thoroughbreds
or mixed breeds. We like to know your riding experience so that
we may match you with a suitable mount. (i.e. balance of excitement
and safety)
 Our foothills and mountain area was
and remains cattle and horse country. Stock was wintered at the
home ranch and herded to high country pastures for the summer.
You’ll have a chance
to ride these areas and cross an Indian trail that was once used
by the Stoney Band.
Riding varies from mountain valleys to high foothills, crossing
numerous streams, mountain meadows and old Indian trails. This type
of terrain allows you the chance to periodically trot or canter if
desired. We have over 40 head of horses to satisfy the expert to
novice rider.
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