Getaway and Play! A.P. Guest Ranch Susan and Andre Patry extend an invitation to you, a reader of Saddle Up magazine, to visit and enjoy our unique guest ranch. We are located between Merritt and Princeton, in the heart of BC’s ranching country and close to BC’s famous fruit belt and wine country. The rustic log lodge (1911) has intriguing western décor and hand-crafted furniture as well as all the amenities for comfort. Delicious and abundant homemade ranchstyle meals top up the ecstatic experiences. We also offer Bed & Bales to horsemen and welcome campers. Activities include: guided horseback riding; wagon and sleigh rides pulled by a Suffolk/Belgian team; browse Website: through our Western Treasures Gift Shop with displays of artistic artworks (by Andre) including glass-etchings, original plasmacut antique cross cut saws, horseshoe-nail jewelry; riding lessons – all ages; youth horsemanship camps; pack trips; BBQs, dinners and country/western dances; hiking and mountain biking trails; easy access to fishing lakes; special occasion events (weddings, reunions, meetings); lawn games for all ages AND abundant memorable experiences – including our 5 Star Hospitality for FREE!
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Jandana Ranch Inspiration, Education, Fun. Jandana Ranch, owned by Dave and Janice Jarvis, is nestled in the mountains 30 minutes northeast of Kamloops at beautiful Pinantan Lake. We pride ourselves in offering an affordable, peaceful holiday for individuals, couples and families. Our 500 acre facility overlooks beautiful Pinantan and the vistas beyond. We have four fully equipped guest cottages, a small campground and great accommodation for your horse as well. 45 horses reside here, living in a natural setting and roaming the hills in herds. Coyotes, bear, deer, moose and many 30 minutes from Kamloops at Pinantan Lake species of predatory birds are frequently seen Inspiration, Education, Fun as they live in harmony with our horses. At Learn to develop a partnership with horses as you could never imagine. Jandana Ranch we offer a different type of Our Natural Horsemanship principles are based on developing Trust, ranch experience. Many folks come to enjoy Compassion, Language and Leadership on the ground and in the saddle. All ages from pony riders to Baby Boomers and Beyond. the ranch, and its easy hospitality, in a setting Non-competitive. alive with wildlife, beautiful country, friendly animals and people. For people interested in Lake view Guest Cottages and Campground learning about the horse, we offer to increase Your Horse is Welcome! your knowledge in a way that is presented Horsemanship Camps, Art Workshops in very few places. Our philosophy focuses Dressage Naturally on safety and education allowing people Please go to our website for added information: of all ages to enter the wondrous world of www.jandanaranch.com horse psychology and to learn about Natural Visitors always welcome. Horsemanship. Prepare to be pleasantly Registration and enquiries: (250) 573-5800 surprised! Jandana provides a special BC email: info@jandanaranch.com Guest Ranch experience.
Jandana Ranch
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