"The emancipation of women may have begun not with the vote, nor in the cities where women marched and carried signs and protested, but rather when they mounted a good cow horse and realized how different and fine the view. From the back of a horse, the world looks wider."
Joyce Gibson Roach, Western author
IT’S TRUE – Montana is “higher, wider and handsomer” from the back of a horse
IT’S ALSO TRUE – many people, especially women, long for a connection with horses
ALAS, IT’S ALSO TRUE – owning your own horse can be expensive and challenging
Dunrovin Ranch Equestrian Club offers an alternative. We supply the horses, the tack, the trucks, the trailers, the know-how, the organization, and the support. You supply the spirit of adventure, the love of animals, the desire to learn, the courage to challenge yourself, and the sense of accomplishment and joy that comes from following your dreams! This one of a kind equestrian club provides opportunities for equestrians of all levels to participate and bond with our wonderful herd of horses—without all the time and financial responsibility of owning that horse.
Club members pay a monthly fee to participate in a wide range of horseback riding opportunities and activities - riding on the ranch, guided rides, unguided club trail rides, overnight riding adventures available only to club members, lessons, horsemanship clinics, horse shows, and some very special horseback trips. Each member is enrolled in an individualized horsemanship program to help them develop their skills.
The equestrian club emphasizes horsemanship, independence, and trail riding. Club members participate in a progressive horsemanship program whereby horse privileges are dependent on skill level. We hold your hand while you learn, then we set you free; as members’ abilities increase, so do their privileges.
Local riders can join the club for a full year; while temporary residents or visitors can join for specific limited periods. Equestrian Club Members receive a 10% discount on guided trail rides for their guests.
Options for Causal and Serious Riders Alike
Dunrovin offers two club membership options. A WORK to RIDE agreement may be negotiated on an individual basis to pay all or part of Equestrian Club Membership Contracts.
1) The Dunrovin Saddle Pal Program is an “à la carte” program designed for the casual rider who wants to ride on a regular basis and increase their riding skills, but is not so passionate that they want to make the more substantial commitment of being a full club partner. Members receive horsemanship training and significant discounts on all Dunrovin Ranch horse activities.
Saddle Pal Member Package
Membership (6 month min)............................................ $100/month
Lessons.............................................................. 1 free lesson/month
Lease Dunrovin horse (for unguided club activities)................ 125/day
Lease Dunrovin horse (for unguided club activities).............80/halfday
Discount on Dunrovin Horse Activities.................................... 40%
Family/friend discount on Dunrovin trail rides......................... 10%
2) The Dunrovin Partnership Program is an all-inclusive, year round program intended for those who want to include horses as a significant part of their lives, but who do not want to or can’t own their own horse. Members “partner” with Dunrovin Ranch and its horses, receive horsemanship training and have unlimited use of Dunrovin horses.
Partnership Member Package
Membership (12 month min)......................................... $375/month
Lessons............................................................ 1 free lesson/month
Personal Use of Dunrovin Horses............................................... $0
Additional Services (lessons, expeditions, etc)................ Base Price
Family/friend discount on Dunrovin trail rides........................ 10%
More Information – Printer Ready Document
Please open our print ready Equestrian Club Flyer for a more detailed description of the club options and costs. Visit the web site pages describing club’s Horsemanship Program and club Benefits. We would love to hear from you, so don’t hesitate to call Dunrovin Ranch for a site tour and to meet the horses. We will happily connect you with current club members so they can share their experiences at Dunrovin.
Is the Equestrian Club Right for You?
- Perhaps you have been thinking about getting involved with horses, but just don’t know where to begin.
- Perhaps you are thinking of owning a horse, but you’re not ready to take on the expense - or you can’t commit to the full-time responsibility of a horse – or you are daunted by all the things you need to consider.
- Perhaps you are an experienced horse person who understands all too well the requirements of horse ownership and simply wants quality horses to ride, interesting riding companions, and to spend more time in the saddle than in the barn!
- Perhaps you are looking to network with other horse people and learn the ins and outs of trail riding from experienced riders who know where to go, routinely drive Montana’s mountains roads pulling a horse trailer, and have all the equipment and skills to safely ride in the back country.
- Perhaps you lack the time or training necessary to keep a
horse fit physically, emotionally, and mentally for the rigors of mountain trail riding.
- Perhaps you are a visitor to Montana and want to go beyond the typical guest ranch experience – to really connect with horses, learn new skills, and enjoy the company of interesting and colorful local horsepeople.
- Perhaps you have dreamt since childhood of being with a horse, and simply want to declare to yourself and the world that I Ride!