We offer riding programs for riders ages 2 through adults. Find the program below that is best for you and your interest.
Pony Partner Class
Pony Partner Classes are designed with our youngest riders in mind. These 45 minute classes cover the basic horsemanship skills of grooming, leading, preparing and (hand-led) riding for the kids. Adults and children learn together in a fun environment. Adults and Children are required to wear closed toed shoes and long pants. Classes are held indoors and outdoors (weather permitting). Includes 1 child (age 2-6) and 1 adult (age 18+) Spring & Fall Sessions meet once a week for 3 weeks.
Horse Club
Have a child who wants to ride and learn more about horses? Sign them up for Horse Club. Kids ages 8 and up will be picked up and dropped off at the Rustad Rec Center in West Fargo and bused to the ranch once a week for 4 weeks. You can also bring your child directly to the Ranch. Each week the kids will have the opportunity to learn how to communicate with a horse both on the ground and in the saddle. They will also take part in a horse related lesson. The kids will be working towards passing the different Horsemanship Levels. After passing a level they will receive a Rosette Ribbon. Snacks and water will be provided during horse club and on the bus ride back to West Fargo. On the 4th week the kids will be demonstrating their riding for family. Spring and Fall Sessions meet once a week for 4 weeks 9:00 AM – Noon or 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM each week The bus leaves from Rustad Rec Center a half hour before Horse Club starts and return a half hour after Horse Club ends.
Drill Team Weekly Riding
Rusty K Ranch offers a drill team weekly riding for Levels 4, 5 and 6. During these six weekly riding sessions the riders will learn an equestrian drill team routine that will be performed on the last day. An equestrian drill team is a group of horses and riders performing choreographed maneuvers to music. Drill team is fun for both the horses and riders as they continue to work on more advanced riding skills while learning a fun group routine. The bus will pick up and drop off at the Rustad Rec Center in West Fargo. The cost of busing is included in the program fee. You can also bring your kids directly to the Ranch. Spring and Fall sessions meet once a week for 6 weeks.