Meet The Chef – Tammy Holroyd
March 29th, 2012
Tammy, a Red Seal Certified Chef and graduate from the Culinary Management Programme at Fanshawe College, Ontario is passionate about food! She loves to create dishes using locally sourced, fresh seasonal ingredients to offer the best possible natural flavours in her dishes. Yummy desserts are her signature! In her free time, Tammy also cooks and bakes for families in need; something that is very close to her heart. We are looking forward to welcoming her to the ranch in May, and to tasting those yummy desserts!!
Meet The Wranglers
March 26th, 2012
For 2012, we are delighted to welcome Steve back to the ranch and to welcome Kelly to the team!
Steve Scott
Originally from the UK, Steve has over 50 years horseback riding experience. A true horse lover he has owned and cared for his own horses both in the UK and here in Canada and has worked with horses for many years, including several seasons Wrangling at other great Guest Ranches in BC. This will be Steve’s third season at the ranch. He loves to spend time with the guests and despite his terrible singing and questionable song choice out on the trail, guests really appreciate his gentle nature when handling and caring for our horses as well as his willingness and ability to share his knowledge and experience of with them. After the days ride, Steve can usually be found watching an old classic western movie.
Kelly Goddard
Joining the team in 2012 is Kelly who was born and raised in Mississauga, Ontario. Kelly has been riding since childhood and is a Graduate of the Agriculture/Equine programme at Kemptville College, University of Guelph. Kelly is an experienced trail guide and horsewoman with a passion for Western riding and country living. After spending last summer travelling around Europe, she now knows that horses and the ranch way of life is her true calling. Kelly can’t wait to spend the summer in BC doing what she loves!
We look forward to welcoming Steve back to the ranch in April and to Kelly joining the team in May.
Special Offers for May
March 9th, 2012
Spring has sprung and it’s the perfect time to book your Spring ranch vacation. We open on 1st May and have some great offers throughout May.
Mother’s Day Weekend Celebration – $475 per person
Friday 11th – Sunday 13th May
Arrive Friday after 4pm for Dinner. Enjoy a variety of trail rides on Saturday and Sunday morning. Take advantage of the facilities and activities at the ranch throughout your stay and enjoy a special Mother’s day lunch prepared by our resident Chef on Sunday. Depart Sunday after lunch. Rate includes 2 nights accommodation, riding on Saturday (morning & afternoon) and Sunday morning, all meals, snacks and non-alcoholic drinks at the ranch, use of all ranch facilities during your stay.
May Long Weekend – $745 per person
Friday 18th May – Monday 21st May
Arrive Friday after 4pm for Dinner. Enjoy full days of riding on Saturday and Sunday and take one last morning ride on Monday. Relax and enjoy the facilities and activities at the ranch throughout your stay. Depart Monday after lunch. Rate includes 3 nights accommodation, riding on Saturday & Sunday (morning & afternoon) and Monday morning, all meals, snacks and non-alcoholic drinks at the ranch, use of all ranch facilities during your stay.
Click here for details of these and other holiday specials throughout the season
All-Inclusive Riding Packages
Valid throughout May & June 2012
3 nights (2 days riding) $695 per person
5 nights (4 days riding) $1,135 per person
7 nights (6 days riding) $1,575 per person
All-inclusive packages include accommodation, all horseback riding, all meals, drinks and non-alcoholic beverages at the ranch. Other packages are available. Click here for further information on our all-inclusive packages.
Get Hands On With Your Horse With Our Total Immersion Experience
February 26th, 2012
Many of our guests want to experience more than the trail rides and we are happy to be able to offer a total immersion experience for those who want to get a more hands on experience with their horse. This experience is open to all guests at the ranch.
The experience starts on your first morning when we will introduce you to the horse we have assigned you for your stay. We’ll tell you all about him as you catch, feed and groom him. We’ll explain the tack (saddle, bridle, etc.) that we use and how to tack up your horse so you can get him ready for the days ride. After the rides, you will then untack and groom your horse before turning him out to the pasture with his buddies.
On the first day, this will be done under the full supervision of the Wranglers, but once you get the hang of it, then you’ll be on your own taking care of your own horse for the duration of your stay.
For those guests who just want to experience the trail rides, we are of course very happy to take care of your horse for you.
Contact us for more information on this unique experience and how you can get hands on with your horse!
Your Chance to Be Wrangler For A Day
February 22nd, 2012
New for 2012, we are offering one lucky guest each day the opportunity to be a Wrangler for the day. Working alongside the Tod Mountain Ranch team, you will get the opportunity to live the life of a Wrangler and take part in all the different aspects of the job.
Your day will start with gathering the horses in the morning, checking the herd for injuries or lost shoes and doctoring any injuries or wounds – all before breakfast!
After breakfast, you’ll assist with the daily barn chores followed by catching, grooming and saddling the horses needed for the days ride. Then at the end of the day, you get to untack and groom the horses again before turn out.
After a day in the saddle, there are still more chores to do! Filling water troughs, picking up poop, checking and fixing fence, harrowing pastures are all routine jobs that need to be done before the barn is closed for the day.
If being a Wrangler is your dream job, even for just one day, then let us know and we will be sure to put you on the roster! Click here for more information on this unique experience
