We are open year round. Lynette's specialty is building strong, confident riders and respectful, willing horses. Would you like more information? We
encourage you to contact us if you have any questions or would like
more information about us and our services. You can reach us at: Lost
Creek Ranch
N5011 490th Street • Ellsworth, WI 54011
Phone: (715) 273-6070 • Email: lostcreek@wildblue.net
We
accept cash or checks here at the ranch, or you may pay online through
the security of PayPal with your credit card, bank account, PayPal
acount, etc.
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Clinics by Lynette Weldon
Lynette's
clients often joke that she is "half horse" because of her inate abilty
to understand communication between horse and rider. It is this ability
that allows her to get to the heart of any difficulties the rider may
be experiencing and offer concrete advice and teach the rider the
skills neccessary to better work with their horse.
A natural
teacher Lynette instictively knows when a rider or horse needs to be
pushed and when they need to take a step back. Her talents have earned
her a loyal following of formerly timid riders who have gained the
confidence to take their horsemanship to the next level.
Clinics
can be specific to your groups interest such as western dressage,
groundwork (starting young horses or restarting older ones), balanced
seat/ equitation (western and English) or her most popular topic "Horse
and Rider Communication" which will allow each rider to work on their
horse and improve their riding and training skills at their own pace.
Host a Clinic:
To
be a clinic host you will need a minimum of 6 riders. Rates vary by
number of hours and number of days. Private and semi private lessons
also available before and after clinic rides. Contact the ranch for
dates available and your will be provided with flyers and
everything you need to get started. Lynette will travel to your
location (no travel fee for western WI and the greater Twin Cities
area).
*Host a clinic in March or April and get a free Lost Creek Ranch fleece jacket!*
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Clinic Series: Western Dressage
Western Dressage:
New and upcoming sport for all horses and riders of all abilities! Western
Dressage aims to train a more supple, responsive horse as the rider learns to
refine their aids.
Topics
covered include: Improving horse and rider communication, correct aids,
rider and horse balance in transitions and more. Riders of all
abilities welcome! Green horses welcome too!
*Clinic
schedule will include one on one instruction with Lynette Weldon as
well as group work and learning the dressage arena and movements.
Clinic participants will have the opportunity to ride a Western
Dressage Test at the end of the clinic.
Next Clinic Date: To be announced soon!
Thanks to all the riders who joined our recent Western Dressage clinics!
Lynette
Weldon also offers clinics focused on Horse and Rider, Colt Starting,
Behavior Problems and more. Host a clinic at your barn or at Lost Creek
Ranch.
Overnight accomadations for horses and
people available for clinics at Lost Creek Ranch.
Lessons
Beginning
riders learn to safely handle a horse on the ground, grooming, how to
saddle, form, posture, balance and communitcation. As riders advance
they work on higher level riding skills including transitions,
half halts, half pass, turn on the haunches/ forehand and the mechanics
behind these maneuvers. More advanced riders can choose to take lessons
in their chosen disapline or concentrate on showing Western or English
Pleasure, Huntseat, Reining, Trail, Horsemanship & Halter classes.
Beginning jumpers are encouraged and we have some wonderful safe
jumpers for you to learn on.
Lessons
are available by appointment for adults and children. Rates for Lynette are $45/hour for private and $35/hour for group
lessons. Adult group lessons are held on Wednesday and Sunday
afternoons.
Lynette Weldon (on her reining horse Whiskey) has over 20 years of riding and
training experience. Private one hour lesson: $45.
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Beginner Children Lessons
Beginner children's lessons with Carly are $30/hour (age 10 & under)
Carly loves to share her knowledge and talent with new
riders!
We also offer lesson packages (buy 5 lessons and get the
6th one free!)
*Students have the option to go to shows with us during show season!
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Winter/ Spring Day Camps
Day Camp Dates: Lost
Creek Ranch Day Camps run throughout the school year on days off. $55/
day or 2 days/ $99. 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (early drop off and late pick
up available).
Day
Campers who are beginning riders will learn to safely handle a horse on
the ground. How to groom, saddle and the basics of riding. Advanced
riders will work in their own group on to polish their riding and
communication with the horse. Every day camper gets at least 3 hours of
riding every day! Bring a bag lunch. Non riding activities include
horse games, learning horse anatomy,, crafts and more!
Lost
Creek Ranch Day Camp welcomes riders of all abilities and experience
levels. We have well schooled lesson horses that will teach your
children everything they need to know. For advanced riders we have more
challenging horses that are trained in western riding
and English
(including jumpers!).
Spring Break Day Camps. 12, 13, 14, 15, 16
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Want to register your child or get more information? Contact Lynette
