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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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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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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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We Take Pride in Exceeding Standards!
When choosing a summer camp for your child, remember that Rawhide Ranch offers an amazing outdoor adventure experience your child will remember forever. We aim to give your child the highest quality camping experience by exceeding industry-accepted and government-recognized standards. … Continue reading
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Tagged best california camp, camp, Certified Horsemanship Association, government standards, horse camp, Horses, rawhide, Rawhide Ranch Bonsall, safety, summer, value, WAIC, western association of independent camps, western riding camp, youth camp
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Retro Rawhide: A Flashback
Our special Valentine’s Day story about 1967’s Summer of Love got us thinking about Rawhide’s earlier days. As you may know, Rawhide Ranch was established in 1963, so we have a long history! We’d like to take a look at … Continue reading
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Tagged 1967's Summer of Love, best california camp, california horse camp, campers, Clarence Chown, horse camp, Horse Palace, Horses, Rawhide Bank, rawhide ranch, summer camp, The Rawhide Vocational College, University, Valentine's Day, western riding camp
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What I Learned at Rawhide
During our Winter WonderCamp, Hayley M. from our Leadership-in-Training (LIT) Program spoke with some of our campers and staff to find out how Rawhide Ranch has impacted their lives. Here’s what they said they learned: Ashley, Counselor in Training: “. … Continue reading
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Tagged best california camp, california horse camp, Counselor, Girl Scout Camp, horse camp, Horseback Riding, Horses, human resource, lessons learned, rawhide ranch, vaulting, Winter Wonder Camp
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Meet Dart and Chico, Our Mother/Son Dynamic Duo
At Rawhide Ranch, we’re uniquely blessed with a family line of horses, led by our special mother/son team! Bonanza Dart, daughter of sire Ricky Bonanza and dam Chocolate Kisses, stumbled into the world in 1982 and quickly became a beloved … Continue reading
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Tagged American Quarter Horses, camp programs, horse breed, Horses, rawhide ranch, rodeos, summer camp
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Creating Esteemed Leaders at Rawhide Ranch
If you loved Rawhide Ranch’s camp programs as a child and you want to give back to the program—or if you just plain love children and camp life—becoming a leader-in-training at Rawhide Ranch might be for you! Rawhide Ranch’s 2011 … Continue reading
Posted in Outdoor Education, Rawhide Ranch, Safety and Tips, Summer Camp, Uncategorized
Tagged certified CPR trainging, deadline, esteem building, horse, Horses, Leadership, LIT program, rawhide ranch, summer camp
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Seven Common Horse Myths
Are horses smart or stupid? How do horses talk? What is horseback riding really like? Keep reading to learn the truth about seven common horse myths. Myth #1— Horses Are Mean Like people, horses have different personalities. Horses raised with … Continue reading
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Tagged American Camp, American Horse Camp, bareback, best california camp, California Camp, california horse camp, Certified Horsemanship Association, hooves, horse camp, horse fears, horse myths, horse truths, horseback, Horseback Riding, Horses, horses southern california, Rawhide Ranch San Diego, San Diego Camp, san diego horse camp, southern california camp, southern california horses, United States Camp, United States Horse Camp
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Horseback Riding and Protective Gear: A Match Made in Heaven
Safety is of the utmost concern when riding a horse. However, some riders aren’t wearing the proper protective gear. It is important your helmet is Equestrian certified. If it is not, you could be setting yourself up for a serious … Continue reading
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Tagged Brain Injuries, Equestrian Safety, Horses, ranch education program, rawhide ranch, Riding Helmets, Riding Injury Prevention, san diego horse camp, Troxel
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