🐴 Thank You for an Amazing 2026 Horse Camp Season! 🐴
Our 2026 summer horse camps have officially come to an end, and we want to send a huge thank you to all of the families who joined us this summer!
It was an incredible summer filled with horses, riding, new friendships, learning, laughter, and plenty of memories made here at Bar JO Ranch. We are so grateful that you chose to spend part of your summer with us and trusted our team with your children.
Whether this was your child’s first experience with horses or they have been riding with us for years, we loved watching our campers grow in confidence, horsemanship, and their connection with their horses.
🍂 One More Camp This Fall!
We still have one weekend horse camp available this fall!
📅 September 19–20, 2026
This two-day camp is a great opportunity for young riders to get back in the saddle, spend some extra time with the horses, and enjoy a weekend of riding and horse activities at the ranch.
Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out on our final camp of 2026!
🐎 Looking Ahead to 2027
Planning for our 2027 Horse & Pony Camps is already underway!
Our Early Bird Registration for 2027 camps will open November 1, 2026.
If your child joined us this summer and is already asking when they can come back, mark November 1st on your calendar! Early registration is the best way to secure your preferred camp dates before sessions begin to fill.
We look forward to welcoming many of our returning campers, along with lots of new faces, for another great year of horses, riding, friendship, and adventure.
Thank you again for making the 2026 camp season so special. We can’t wait to see you back at the ranch!
— The Bar JO Ranch Family
5-7 Aged Horse Riding Camp
Welcome to Pony Sense Day Camp!
At Bar JO Ranch, we invite young pony and horse lovers (ages 5 to 7) to join us for an unforgettable three or five-day horseback adventure! Our camp runs weekly throughout July and August, with newly added Spring Break Camps in March and April.
2026 Camp Fees $630.00 plus gst
Campers are transported daily from Calgary and Cochrane, with convenient pick-up and drop-off locations at:
- Central Memorial High School
- Norma Bush Hockey Arena
- Bearspaw Lifestyle Centre
- Cochrane High School
Self-transportation is allowed, but registration fees remain the same. Camp hours are 10am to 3pm.
Each weekly session emphasizes safety, fundamental riding skills, and common-sense pony and horse interaction. Campers will gain hands-on experience in:
- Proper techniques for tying, grooming, and saddling a pony and horse
- How to mount, steer, and stop a pony and horse safely
- Arena exercises
- Games on horseback
- Riding drills
- Groundwork activities
- Gymkhana races
- Mini assisted trail rides around the ranch
Horse camps offer children invaluable life lessons by fostering responsibility, empathy, and confidence. Caring for horses teaches patience and discipline, while horseback riding improves physical strength, coordination, and problem-solving skills. Additionally, our camp provides a fun, screen-free environment where kids can build friendships, develop teamwork, and enjoy the beauty of Alberta’s foothills.
Join us at Bar JO Ranch and create lasting memories in the great outdoors!
Our priority is to provide a safe, fun, and educational equestrian experience for young riders. We welcome any questions or concerns and encourage parents to reach out at any time.
Join us at Bar JO Ranch and create lasting memories in the great outdoors!