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The Ranch.

Western trail rides, riding lessons and day camps on 100-plus acres in Oakville, Ontario, since 1980

The Ranch
01 — About

The brief.

The Ranch is a western riding facility operating since 1980 at 2401 Burnhamthorpe Road West in Oakville, Ontario. It offers guided trail rides through tree-lined fields and forest, western riding lessons for children and adults, summer day camps, private and group party rides, horse boarding, and trail-riding memberships. Trail rides run seven days a week from May to October and on weekends and holidays from November to April, with groups capped at twelve riders at a walk-jog pace. Riders must be at least ten years old and under 250 pounds; helmets are provided. Lessons work toward Equine Canada Rider Levels, and the property also supplies horses for film and television work. The ranch is family-oriented and welcomes beginners alongside returning riders.

02 — Programs

7. ways in.

  1. 01

    Small Group One-Hour Trail Ride

    For: Beginners, families and casual riders age 10+ and under 250 lbs; all skill levels welcomeWhen: May-October seven days a week; November-April weekends and holidays

    A guided ride through tree-lined fields and forest, capped at twelve riders at a walk-jog pace. The 1.5-hour visit includes about 30 minutes of preparation, mounting and photos plus one hour on the trail, with chances to spot deer, coyotes, hawks and falcons. Helmets provided.

    $80 + HST per person, photos included

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  2. 02

    Private, Group and Party Rides

    For: Couples, families and groups of 2 to 12 wanting a custom experience

    Tailored trail-ride experiences for small private groups, parties and proposals, arranged around the group's size and occasion. Specialty group rides require seven days' cancellation notice rather than the standard 24 hours.

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  3. 03

    Adult Western Riding Lessons

    For: Adult beginners and returning ridersWhen: Year-round, seven days a week

    Forty-five-minute western horsemanship lessons held indoors, outdoors or on trail, addressing the rigidity and nervousness adults face when learning to ride. Students can work toward memberships or Equine Canada Rider Levels, starting with catching, grooming and safe ground handling. Helmets provided.

    Group 10-lesson package (6 riders) $850 + HST; semi-private $85 + HST/rider; private $90 + HST

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    Children's Riding Lessons

    For: Young riders building confidence and horsemanship skillsWhen: Year-round, seven days a week

    Character-building western riding instruction for children, covering ground handling, grooming and ridden skills with a focus on safety and confidence. Lessons can progress toward Equine Canada Rider Levels. Helmets provided at no charge.

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    Children's Horse Riding Day Camps

    For: Children and youth ages 10 to 16When: Summer

    A safe, educational and confidence-building summer day camp where young riders learn horsemanship, ground handling and riding skills in a hands-on barn setting.

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  6. 06

    Horse Boarding

    For: Horse owners seeking full-care boarding with trail access

    Premium-care boarding for privately owned horses, with access to the ranch's trail network through fields and forest.

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  7. 07

    Horse Riding Memberships

    For: Experienced riders wanting independent trail access

    Memberships that allow qualified riders to access the ranch's trails independently rather than booking individual guided rides.

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03 — Notable

Worth knowing.

  1. 01Operating as a western riding facility since 1980 in Oakville, OntarioSource ↗
  2. 02Trail rides are capped at 12 riders and held at a walk-jog pace; helmets providedSource ↗
  3. 03Riders must be at least 10 years old and weigh no more than 250 lbsSource ↗
  4. 04Lessons can progress toward nationally recognized Equine Canada Rider LevelsSource ↗
  5. 05The ranch also supplies horses for movie, film and TV productionsSource ↗
Today

Outside the door.

Air Quality
7
aqhi · high
UV Index
5.3
scale 0–11
Humidity
24%
relative
Wind
10 km/h
Northwest
Temp
+28°
H 28° · L 12°
Sun
05:40 / 20:54
15h 14m daylight
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POOR AIR QUALITY

AQHI 7 — sensitive groups stay indoors.

04 — Visit

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Address
2401 Burnhamthorpe Road West, Oakville, Ontario L7M 0P1
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AER’s guide to The Ranch · Compiled from ridetheranch.comLast verified 2026-06-01