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The World’s Smallest Horse

Believe it or not, there’s a breed of horse out there that’s shorter than you are!  Rising up to just 28­–­34 inches at the withers (not quite three feet), the Falabella miniature horse is one of the world’s smallest breeds.  … Continue reading

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How Well Do You Know Horses?

We hope you’ve learned a lot about horses from your fun-filled time with us at Rawhide Ranch.  How much have you learned from our horse science, horseback riding, and vaulting lessons?  Check your horse knowledge against these fun facts! Horses … Continue reading

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What Color Is Your Favorite Horse?

You may have wondered this question yourself, because we get asked it a lot: What colors are our horses? American Quarter Horses like the ones we have at Rawhide Ranch typically come in 13 color patterns, as you can see … Continue reading

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Stand Up, Sit Down, Sleep, Sleep, Sleep!

Horses rely on their legs for just about everything—they even sleep standing up!  So when you see a horse lying down, there’s a good reason for it. These long-legged critters were made for standing.  The way horses breathe and circulate … Continue reading

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Horse How-Tos

Welcome to Rawhide Ranch, the last of the Old West!  If you’re new here or returning for summer camp, you might want to brush up on some horse how-tos.  Ranch etiquette is important when you’re working with horses, for your … Continue reading

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A Horse By Any Other Name…

If you had a horse, what would you name it?  Something simple, like Bill, or something wild, like Tornado? Naming a horse is an important decision.  A horse’s everyday stable name should be easy to say, for giving commands during … Continue reading

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What’s This “Rawhide Ranch” Place All About?

Are you new to Rawhide Ranch, or maybe you’re considering us for summer camp?  Let us tell you what we’re all about with Rawhide 101! Rawhide Ranch stretches across 37 acres in the quiet farming and ranching community of Bonsall, … Continue reading

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Earn Rewards for “Horseplay” With TEAM CHA

Hey, young horse lovers aged 15 and under: We want to tell you about TEAM CHA, a rewarding membership program made just for you!  TEAM CHA is the youth membership offered by the Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA), a respected horsemanship … Continue reading

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Ranch Animals: Horses, Goats, Sheep . . . Dogs?

Do you have a family dog at home?  If you do, you might have a little bit of ranch life happening every day in your living room! Dogs such as the German Shepherd, the Border Collie, and our personal favorite, … Continue reading

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Find Your Inner Stunt Rider With Horse Vaulting!

If you’ve been to Rawhide Ranch lately, you know equestrian vaulting, or gymnastics on horseback, is one of our ranch hands’ favorite events!  If you love gymnastics, you’ll love performing moves like handstands and backbends on a moving horse.  New … Continue reading

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