Dunrovin Ranch is THE PLACE TO BE for kid’s from 3 to 17 years old. With special age appropriate programs, Dunrovin connects kids with horses, fishing, arts and crafts, and outdoor recreation of all kinds.


Pony Sessions

Pony sessions give youngsters a chance to ride our one of our three ponies. Cool Dude, a moderately sized Pony of America, is perfect for older children while Bonnie & Clyde, our two miniature Shetlands, are sized for even the youngest buckaroos. Pony sessions can be 30 minutes to an hour in length.

Spring and Fall Pony Club

There’s no separating kids and ponies! During the school year in both the spring and autumn, Dunrovin offers a six week pony club for kids who really want to learn about how to ride and care for a pony or a horse. The program stresses safety, responsibility, and independence. Each weekly session is for one hour. Kids are grouped by age: preschool 3 to 5 year olds; early grade school 6 to 9 year olds; and upper grade school 10 to 12 year olds. Our Shetland Ponies partner with the preschoolers; and our Pony of America or one of our gentle Tennessee Walking Horses are matched with the grade schoolers.  All activities are conducted out of doors. Enrollment is limited. The last session includes an opportunity for club members to “show and tell” their accomplishments for friends and family.

Spring Session – Week of April 16, 2012 – Week of May 30, 2012 (7 weeks)
Tuesday,, or Wednesday – 4:00pm to 5:00pm or 5:00pm to 6:00pm

Autumn Session – Week of September 10, 2012 – Week of October 16, 2012 (6 weeks)
Tuesday or Wednesday – 4:00pm to 5:00pm or 5:00pm to 6:00pm

Summer Day Camps at Dunrovin

Summer day camps combine horsemanship training with lots of other fun outdoor activities such as arts and crafts, dancing, swimming, fishing, and canoeing. Camps start at 9AM and run until 5PM each day of the week. Before and after camp childcare is also available. Each camp is divided into two groups dependent on age: grade schoolers 6 – 9 years old; and middle schoolers 10 – 12 years old. Safety, responsibility, respect, education, and FUN are emphasized.  

All activities are conducted out of doors. Campers bring their own lunch, snacks, water bottles, and appropriate clothing for each day’s activities. The final day of each camp includes a “show and tell” afternoon picnic for friends and family. Enrollment is limited.



June Day Camp – June 18, 2012 – June 22, 2012
Monday - Friday – 9:00am to 5:00pm

August Day Camp – August 27, 2012 – August 31, 2012
Monday - Friday – 9:00am to 5:00pm


Lewis and Clark Adventure Camp

Dunrovin Ranch was mistakenly thought to be the location of the famous Travelers Rest where Lewis and Clark camped in both 1805 and 1806 during their expedition to the Pacific Ocean (we have a plaque on a fence post that is a National Historical Marker). We are great fans of Lewis and Clark as we feel that they exemplified exploration at its best – travel to learn, respect the local cultures, share leadership, and take good care of each member of the team.

Our Lewis and Clark Adventure Camp gets kids from ages 8 to 14 involved all aspects of the Lewis and Clark expedition – horseback riding, canoeing, archery, target shooting, hiking the Lewis and Clark Trail, camp fires and cooking, and learning the traditions of the local Native Americans. All activities are conducted out of doors. Campers bring their own lunch, snacks, water bottles, and appropriate clothing for each day’s activities. Enrollment is limited.

July Lewis and Clark Adventure Camp – July 9, 2012 – July 13, 2012
Monday - Friday – 9:00am to 5:00pm

August Lewis and Clark Adventure Camp– August 13, 2012 – August 17, 2012
Monday - Friday – 9:00am to 5:00pm


Dunrovin Ranch Apprenticeship for Working and Leadership Skills (DRAWLS)

The DRAWLS program gives young teens an opportunity to learn valuable leadership and work skills for future employment or college. Centered on ranch and horse activities with adult mentoring, the program emphasizes teamwork and individual responsibility. Through experiences with horses and adult mentors, participants not only learn horsemanship, but important team building, employee, and leadership skills.

Participants are given their own DRAWLS portfolio in which they work with adult instructors and mentors to set personal goals for achievements in horsemanship, work habits, and leadership skills. Both participants and instructors evaluate their performance relative to established goals to monitor their progress and enable them to progress to high levels. An adult mentor is appointed to work together with each child to help them develop the horsemanship skills to become a competent rider, good employee work ethics and habits to position themselves for employment, and the leadership skills needed to fulfill their full potential. The children are given group and individual horsemanship lessons and learning opportunities and are offered a variety of work opportunities commensurate with their interests and abilities. Work can range from routine ranch manual labor, to mentoring younger children attending summer camp, to helping on guided rides. Dunrovin works with local employers to identify employment opportunities and will write letters of recommendation for university admittance and scholarships.

DRAWLS participants and their mentors are asked to volunteer to host the Headless Horseman Haunt Dunrovin Halloween festival to raise money for disadvantaged kids at risk to participate in the DRAWLS program.

DRAWLS Spring After School Session

DRAWLS Summers Sesions
DRAWLS Autumn After School Session