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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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Tagged best california camp, california horse camp, camp counselor, Falabella, horse camp, Horseback Riding, rawhide ranch, Rawhide Ranch Blog, Rawhide Ranch Bonsall, Rawhide Ranch California, San Diego, Southern California, summer camp, Thoroughbred, western riding camp, world's smallest horse, youth horse camp
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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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Tagged best california camp, california horse camp, camp counselor, EZ Stock Farm, horse camp, horse facts, Horseback Riding, Horses, outdoor education san diego, rawhide ranch, Rawhide Ranch Blog, Rawhide Ranch Bonsall, Rawhide Ranch California, Rawhide Ranch Camp, rawhide ranch horse camp, San Diego, Southern California, summer camp, western riding camp, youth horse camp
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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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Tagged American Quarter Horses, best california camp, california horse camp, camp counselor, horse camp, Horseback Riding, rawhide ranch, Rawhide Ranch Blog, Rawhide Ranch Bonsall, Rawhide Ranch California, San Diego, Southern California, summer camp, western riding camp, youth horse camp
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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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Tagged california horse camp, camp counselor, horse camp, Horseback Riding, Horses, rawhide ranch, Rawhide Ranch Blog, Rawhide Ranch California, San Diego, Southern California, summer camp, western riding camp
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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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Tagged california horse camp, camp counselor, horse camp, Horseback Riding, rawhide ranch, Rawhide Ranch Blog, San Diego, Southern California, summer camp, western riding camp
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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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Tagged california horse camp, camp counselor, horse camp, Horseback Riding, rawhide ranch, Rawhide Ranch Blog, Rawhide Ranch Bonsall, Rawhide Ranch California, Rawhide Ranch Camp, San Diego, Southern California, summer camp, western riding camp
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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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Tagged American Old West, best california camp, bonsall, California, california horse camp, camp counselor, horse camp, Horseback Riding, ranch camp, rawhide ranch, Rawhide Ranch Blog, San Diego, San Diego County, san diego horse camp, Southern California, summer camp, western riding camp
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The Benefits of Horseback Riding
Few could describe the benefits of horseback riding better than Winston Churchill, who said, “No hour of life is wasted that is spent in the saddle” and “There’s something about the outside of a horse that’s good for the inside … Continue reading
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Tagged best california camp, california horse camp, camp counselor, Horseback Riding, Horses, rawhide ranch, Rawhide Ranch Blog, Rawhide Ranch California, San Diego, Southern California, summer camp, western riding camp, Winston Churchill, youth horse camp
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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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Tagged camp counselor, Girl Scout Camp, horse camp, Horseback Riding, outdoor education, rawhide ranch, Rawhide Ranch Blog, Rawhide Ranch Bonsall, San Diego, Southern California, summer camp, Sweet Shop, The Flag, vaulting, Vaulting Arena, vaulting lessons, vaulting on horseback, western riding camp
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Bring Your Curriculum to the Old West
Engage young people in your own self-led curriculum while immersing them in 37 acres of Western fun! Rawhide Ranch’s Teepee Village Program lets youth groups enjoy our real working ranch while learning the subjects you teach them. Our unforgettable change … Continue reading
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Tagged April, Boy/Girl Scouts, bunks, ceiling fans, electricity, floors, Horseback Riding, mattresses, May, October, self-led curriculum, September, six large teepees, Teepee Village Program, YMCA
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