7 Day Pampered Week Horse Riding and Ranch Vacation in Rossburn, Manitoba
9 Finger Ranch, Rossburn, Manitoba, Canada
Horse Riding in Canada
Live life to its fullest on 9 Finger Ranch! You will spend seven days and six nights discovering 9 Finger Ranch and the surroundings. Enjoy your stay in one of the cabins! Home-cooked meals, rides in various lengths, and one HI membership is included in the package.
Key Information
- Rider Weigh Limit: There is no limit per se, but 9 Finger Ranch reserves the right to limit ride lengths for the horse health if needed
- Horse Breed: Tennessee Walkers
- Horse Heigh: 14 to 16 hands
- Tack Type: Western
Meet the instructors
Val
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Highlights
- 6 rides in various lengths
- Working ranch, introduction to the cattle herd
- Ride on the 400+ ha on the ranch or within the Riding Mountain National Park
- Approximate daily riding time: You choose the length of the ride after the first day
- A quick “how to ride” lesson and how to take care of a horse
- The entrance fee to the Riding Mountain National Park
- Home-cooked meals
- All rides are guided
Styles
6 days with instruction
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
17:00
Check-out Time:
12:00
Facilities
- Barbeque facilities
- Dining area
- Fireplace
- Kitchen
- Lounge
- Terrace
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry
- Parking lot
- Tour assistance
- Wedding
Due to the CoVid-19 situation, only the cabins will be available for rental. Therefore, 9 Finger Ranch will not offer rent by bed or by room options. Depending on how the situation evolves, changes might be announced in the future.
The 9 Finger Ranch is a member of Hostelling International - Canada. All accommodations meet the quality standards established by HI-Canada for the comfort and safety of guests. The ranch is close to Riding Mountain National Park and is run as natural as possible. Perfect for small or large groups! The two cabins on the property can each sleep 10 people comfortably. The cabins are located on the ranch close to the main house.
Amenities available
Both cabins have one private room (one bunk bed) and one dorm (four bunk beds). They also have a shower room, a bathroom, a fully equipped kitchen, and a common room. Bedding is supplied.
Hostel highlights and facilities
- Campfire pit
- Common room
- Linen included
- Self-catering kitchen
- Winter access
- Barbecue facilities
- Patio
- Parking
- Laundry
- Lockers
- Tourist information
- Wi-Fi
- Backyard
- Board games
Program
Let the 9 Finger Ranch team spoil you. After checking in and settling in your cabin within the ranch house, you get a nice home-made meal delivered to your doorstep to take that travel weight off your shoulders. Enjoy the quietness of the country in the evening followed by a restful night.
Your cabin will be exclusively for you and your companions. Each cabin (for up to 10 people) has a fully equipped kitchen, bathroom facilities, two bedrooms with bunk beds, a living room, and a deck to enjoy the gorgeous sunsets and the peaceful view over the fields.
Included in the pampering are home-cooked meals, an unlimited supply of coffee and various teas, and of course, the horses.
Horseback riding
The next day, you will get to meet your horse for the length of your stay. The ranch team will show you how to take care of it and give you a quick “how to ride lesson” before taking you out on your very first ride: a one hour ride at the ranch.
After this introduction ride, you get to pick another five rides of various lengths depending on your interest and experience. Check out the various rides the ranch offers so you can get a taste before you are even here. All your rides will be exclusively for you and your companions and not mixed with other groups.
Activities
When not riding, you get to decide what you would like to do: stay on the ranch or not. Let 9 Finger Ranch know beforehand what your interests are and they will try to accommodate you. When special events are announced, they will share them with you.
The entrance fee to the Riding Mountain National Park is included when riding with 9 Finger Ranch. You are more than welcome to go back to the park on your own but please note that you will need to pay separate entrance fees.
Non-rider
Accompanying a rider and want to enjoy nature, the ranch life, the tranquility but without the riding? No problem, 9 Finger Ranch offer companions to stay for 550 CAD (in total 616 CAD with tax). Special: If there are three riders booked, all non-riders are reduced to 280 CAD (plus taxes) each!
Note
Regarding the Covid-19 situation: 9 Finger Ranch wants their guests to feel safe at the ranch while staying! The cabins are secluded and you do not need to share facilities with other guests. Further, the 9 Finger Ranch team does their best to minimize direct and close contact with guests as far as possible.
The cabins are properly cleaned after every guest and be blocked for 2 days before the next group can arrive. Please note that there will be no cleaning during your stay but a regular garbage pick-up will be done at a designated spot outside.
When going for rides, your group will not be mixed with other people. It will only be you, your companions, and the guide. Further, the 9 Finger Ranch team is trying to minimize close contact as much as possible. Despite the circumstances, they are happy to welcome you at the ranch again – together they will all try to make the best out of the situation and make your vacations unforgettable.
Instructors
Val Labbe
Val, Ray’s wife, comes from Quebec and spent the summer of 2013 with 9 Finger Ranch to learn English and further her knowledge of horses. Fast forward four years and she’s not only fallen in love with Manitoba but also with Ray. She has her Western Riding Level 4 and will help you learn all you need to know about horseback riding. Val is an animal lover and keeps some goats on their property. She is currently working on becoming a Certified Licensed Guide and taking courses to eventually help Ilse with the admin side of the business.
Location
A member of Hostelling International, the 9 Finger Ranch is situated amidst rolling hills and lakes, offering a stunning view up to the Riding Mountain National Park. The most western entrance is only a 15 minutes’ drive away. The hostel is situated halfway between Winnipeg and Regina. (320-kilometre North West of Winnipeg, 300-kilometre East of Regina, and 150-kilometre North of Brandon). 9 Finger Ranch is 12-kilometre northeast of Rossburn. They are close to fly-fishing lakes, the Trans Canada Trail, lots of historic sites, and a renowned 9 hole golf course, just to name a few.
Distances
- Brandon, 150 kilometers
- Regina, 300 kilometers
- Riding Mountain National Park's western entrance - 15 minutes' drive
- Rossburn, 12 kilometers
- Winnepeg, 320 kilometers
Features
General
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Fireplace
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Lounge
- Multilingual staff
- Picnic area
- Terrace
Services
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Ironing / ironing board
- Tour assistance
- Wedding
- Wireless internet
Food
Food is grown in the garden or the pasture as nature intended it and procure additional items locally. Wholesome home-cooked meals are a promise to you. After a hearty breakfast (of course, you can also have a light version), lunch is kept simple, so that it can be to go as well, when going on trail rides. The main meal in the evening does end with a homemade dessert.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Whole food
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
- Golfing at a nearby resort
- Renting aquatic equipment and spend a day at the nearby Rossman Lake
- Visit Ukrainian Heritage sites and/or the National Historic site of the Inglis Elevators
Note: Additional cost will apply and pre-booking is needed for some items, for more information please send an inquiry.
What's included
- Up to 6 rides of various lengths
- 6 nights accommodation in one of the cabins (exclusively for you and your companions)
- Home-made meals: Adapting to the current situation, breakfast will be self-serve in your cabin while lunch and supper will be delivered to your doorstep
- Entrance fee to the National Park when riding with 9 Finger Ranch
- Annual HI membership for one person in your group (you get to choose who)
- Late check-out
- Taxes
What's not included
- Additional fee for an overnight tenting experience in RMNP (9 Finger Ranch can work that in as soon the national park fully reopens - just ask them)
- Cost of traveling to 9 Finger Ranch – best is by own car or renting a car in Winnipeg. 9 Finger Ranch cannot offer any transportation at the moment
- Off-ranch activities with additional entry, rental or other fees
- Overnights in the National Park
How to get there
Recommended Airports
YQR
Regina International Airport
279 km
Transfer not provided
YWG
Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport
265 km
Transfer not provided
Driving directions from East via Highway16
- From Winnipeg turn onto Highway 1 West. After Portage La Prairie turn onto Highway 16 (Yellowhead Highway).
- turn onto Highway 2.
- Turn onto Highway 45 in Russell.
- Follow it until town entrance to Rossburn.
- Turn left (North) onto Highway 264N
- Stay on it for 3.2 kilometers (2 miles).
- Turn right (East) onto pr 577.
- Stay on it for 6.4 kilometers (4 miles).
- Turn left (North) onto Road 141 W for 2.4 kilometers (1.5 miles)
- 9 Finger Ranch is on the right-hand side.
Driving directions from the East via Highway 16
- Turn onto Highway 21 North in Shoal Lake which brings you to Oakburn.
- Turn West onto Highway 45 bringing you to Rossburn.
- Turn right (North) onto 264N.
- Stay on it for 3.2 kilometers (2 miles).
- Turn right (East) onto pr 577
- Stay on it for 6.4 kilometers (4 miles).
- Turn left (North) onto Road 141 W for 2.4 kilometers (1.5 miles).
- 9 Finger Ranch is on the right-hand side.
Note: Once you are getting closer to finding us, keep in mind that you won’t see the ranch from the road. 9 Finger Ranch has a big rock with the business sign by the road. Follow the path straight through the trees (do not drive downhill as that leads to the barn). Go slow as there may be dogs and other guests. Please come to the house to register and they will point you to your lodging or activities from there.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 14% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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