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PREMIER WESTERN TRAINING FACILITY IN THE SOUTHEAST

Large outdoor 150'x300' sand arena at Lone Wolf Ranch
Enjoy our new gazebo.

Why Choose Us?

 

At Lone Wolf Ranch, we pride ourselves on offering one of the largest private facilities in the Southeast dedicated to western horse training. Our expert team specializes in preparing horses and riders for success in reining, cowhorse events, and ranch riding competitions.

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Our large outdoor riding arena is 150' by 300' and has ideal footing for running and stopping. It has exceptional drainage and we almost never miss a day of riding despite rain. 

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Come relax ringside in our shaded 13'x16' gazebo.

OFFERING A FULL TRAIL COURSE

At Lone Wolf Ranch, we specialize in training our horses and clients to be proficient in all trail maneuvers. We frequently compete at ARHA (American Ranch Horse Association) and AQHA (American Quarter Horse Association) Shows, where we compete in Ranch Riding, Ranch Trail and Versatility Ranch Horse events. ​Our western trail course is 100' by 200' and is designed to challenge both the horse and rider to navigate various obstacles. We frequently modify our course, adding unique elements as we prepare for shows in all seasons. ​Our trail course contains two bridges, a gate, various natural wood jumps, multiple trees and shrubs, logs and poles, a drag sled, a roping dummy, and more.​

100'x200' Western Ranch Riding Trail Course Arena
Bridge and poles in western trail course
Roping dummy in western trail course
Mr. Skeleton, waiting for his class to go at the horse show
Natural log jump in western trail course arena
Raised logs in western trail course
Gate obstacle in western trail course

Below are descriptions of each of these events from the AQHA website.

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Ranch Riding

This class measures a horse’s ability to be a pleasure to ride while being used as a conveyance from performing one ranch task to another. The horse and rider are asked to perform a pattern that includes changes of gait, extension of gait, crossing logs and lead changes. All maneuvers should be performed as if the horse were being used on a ranch, and the horse should demonstrate a high level of training, relaxation and quality of movement in all gaits. 

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Ranch Trail

The horse and rider performing in a ranch trail class are asked to maneuver through six to nine obstacles that resemble the things that would be encountered during everyday riding on a ranch. The horse will be asked to walk, trot and lope during the pattern, and mandatory obstacles include riding over obstacles (such as logs), passing through a gate, backing, riding over a bridge, sidepassing and dragging (open and amateur only). The horse is judged on a natural ranch horse appearance, and credit is given for a horse that performs the pattern smoothly, with willingness and efficiency.   

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Versatility Ranch Horse 

This set of six classes is intended to show the versatility and ability of a ranch-type American Quarter Horse. This set of classes can be offered as a group to award a VRH all-around title, or the classes can be held individually. Divisions offered include open, cowboy, amateur, limited amateur, youth and limited youth. 

  • VRH Ranch Trail – This class demonstrates a horse’s ability to maneuver a set of six to nine obstacles resembling what the horse and rider would encounter during everyday ranch work. The horse and rider team is judged on correctness, efficiency and the quality of performance. The horse should maintain the natural appearance of a ranch horse at all times. 

  • VRH Ranch Riding  - This class measures a horse’s ability to be a pleasure to ride while being used as a conveyance from performing one ranch task to another. The horse and rider are asked to perform a pattern that includes changes of gait, extension of gait, crossing logs and lead changes. All maneuvers should be performed as if the horse were being used on a ranch, and the horse should demonstrate a high level of training, relaxation and quality of movement in all gaits. 

  •  VRH Ranch Reining – In this class, a horse is evaluated on its maneuverability as it performs a set pattern that includes circles, lead changes, spins and stops. 

  • VRH Ranch Cutting – A horse’s ability to separate and work a cow out of the herd is judged in VRH cutting. With the help of two turnback riders and two herd holders, an exhibitor will cut two cows out of a herd one at a time and demonstrate the horse’s ability to hold them. The rider is allowed to cue with the reins.

  • VRH Ranch Cow Work – The horse must demonstrate its natural ability to work a cow in a specified pattern that varies depending on division. Exhibitors in the open, amateur, cowboy and youth divisions are given three minutes to box the cow, turn it both directions on the fence and then rope it. Amateurs and youth are allowed to circle the cow both directions in lieu of roping. Limited-division riders will be asked to box the cow, drive it down the fence, box the cow at the other end of the arena and then drive the cow back up the fence to complete their pattern. 

  •  VRH Ranch Conformation – This class is intended to preserve the American Quarter Horse type by selecting a well-mannered individual in order based on their resemblance to the breed ideal. 

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https://www.aqha.com/-/ranch-classes-explained

COWTRAC SYSTEM

Expansive 100'x400' flag arena for training

In order to train well-rounded cowhorses, we utilize a state of the art CowTrac™ flag system in our large 100' x 400' flag arena. This pulley system with inflatable cow is excellent for training your a to work a cow, stop straight, improve roll backs and maintain proper position. 

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The inflatable cow, which is a unique design by CowTrac™ offers lifelike movement while being extremely light and weather resistant. The four (4) line "tail-drag" system keeps the tail from sliding by the head when the cow stops. The weighted nose and feet keep the cow stable during movement. 

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We frequently will start young horses and green riders on the CowTrac™ system as it:​​

  • Allows us to break down the learning into small sessions

  • Allows us to focus on the horse's position on the cow as well as the rider's body position and effectiveness

  • Offers a safe, predictable training environment

  • Extends usefulness of our live cows

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COWHORSE ARENA

We maintain our own cattle on-site
Student in a cowhorse lesson

Lone Wolf Ranch excels in training versatile and competitive cowhorses. With our own cattle on-site, we provide unparalleled training opportunities.

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Our 100x200' cow arena features top-notch footing and is meticulously maintained. We offer cowhorse lessons and clinics, utilizing live cattle for the most authentic training experience.

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100'x200' outdoor cowhorse pen

SPACIOUS
TURNOUTS

western horse in pasture

Our barn has 24 stalls, each with automatic water and fans. Stalls are frequently cleaned throughout the day to cut down on flies. We have multiple pastures and turnout areas, allowing for as much time in turnout for each horse as possible. ​

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