"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 women long for a connection with horses
YET, IT’S ALSO TRUE – owning your own horse is expensive and challenging
Dunrovin Ranch Women’s 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, the camaraderie with other women, and the sense of accomplishment and joy that comes from following your dreams! Together we will
- Expand your horizons through learning - about horses, about Montana’s natural and cultural history, about friendships formed on the trails, and about yourself
- Watch you progress from a beginner to a confident horseback rider through a horsemanship program focused on safety and responsibility
- Help you get to know horses as individuals and develop a special bond with a small herd of beautiful Tennessee Walking Horses
- Explore off the beaten paths and experience the wonders of Montana’s back country trails
- Form new friendships with other women eager to share their love of horses, the outdoor, and spending time in the saddle on a good horse with good friends
- Indulge our fancy with special events and outings; give in to “flights of fantasy” just for the fun of it!
Equestrian Club Membership is available to women from near and far:
An Annual Membership allows local women to include horses in their daily lives – to enter into a long term horsemanship program to learn the ways of the horse and build a sound foundation in natural horsemanship through education, training, and experience – to develop strong bonds with a small herd of horses and a small group of like minded women.
A Seasonal Membership gives part time residents the opportunity to integrate into Montana in a special way – to spend quality time with horses and horsewomen and really get to know the area – from the back of a horse and in the company of a great group of women.
- Individualized horsemanship program with private lessons and instruction
- Weekly riding adventures and events in a variety of settings
- Average of 3 trail rides, lessons, or drill team practices offered per week
- Complete access to the horses during open ranch hours
- Ranch open to members an average of 5 days per week
- Equestrian Club Member prices on Special Adventures and ranch services
- Guest prices on Special Adventures and ranch accommodations for members’ friends, family, and guests
Annual Membership - 12 Month Contract - $350/month
Seasonal Membership - 4 Month Contract - $800/month
A Guest Membership welcomes visitors to join local women in deepening their involvement with horses – to immerse themselves in learning about horses, Montana’s back country, and the wonderful horsewomen of the Dunrovin Equestrian Club.
- Individualized horsemanship program with private lessons and instruction
- Daily part and full day riding adventures
- Club activities and riding adventures centered on interests and skills of guest riders with local club members joining in
- Complete access to horses on the ranch and other ranch amenities
- Equestrian Club Member prices on special adventures offered during the membership period
Guest Membership - 1 to 2 Week Contract - $625/person/week
Guest Membership (staying A La Carte at Dunrovin) - $500/guest/week
- 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 horsewomen 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 horsewomen and learn the ins and outs of trail riding from experienced women 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 horsewomen.
- Perhaps you simply want to declare to yourself and the world that I Ride!
