7 Days Pampered Ranch Vacation in Manitoba, Canada
9 Finger Ranch, Rossburn, Manitoba, Canada
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Horse Riding in Canada
Treat yourself to a great deal! During your stay, you get to pick up to six rides in various lengths depending on your interest and experience. Check out the various rides 9 Finger Ranch offers so you can get a taste before you are even here. Spend your days at the 9 Finger Ranch and discover them and its surroundings! You will be included in the family as much or as little as you like during your stay without having to do the dishes. They are offering you a stay in a private room in the main Ranch house. Join 9 Finger Ranch for one or all three of the home-cooked meals, a daily planning session, town errands when needed, gardening, relaxing, or whatever else you might do that day. You have access to an unlimited supply of coffee and various teas. Let 9 Finger Ranch spoil you!
Key Information
- Rider Weigh Limit: There is no limit per say but reserve 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 over 3000 square km Riding Mountain National Park
- Approximate daily riding time: You choose the length of ride after the first day of introduction
- 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
Facilities
- Hot tub / Jacuzzi
- Barbeque facilities
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Lounge
- Multilingual staff
- Picnic area
- Terrace
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Ironing / ironing board
- Laundry
- Parking lot
- Wireless internet
All accommodations meet the quality standards established by HI-Canada for the comfort and safety of the guests. The ranch is close to Riding Mountain National Park and is run as natural as possible. The perfect option to get a taste of the life on a ranch. As part of the package, you will be assigned one of the 2 available rooms in the ranch house.
Amenities available
The East Room has a bunk bed (double bottom, single top) and a single bed and the West Room has the bunk bed (double bottom, single top). These rooms offer a great opportunity to connect with 9 Finger Ranch while also giving you your own space. You will have access to the TV in the common room and hi-speed Internet access in your room. The two rooms share a bathroom.
Program
Meet your ride
On the first day of your stay, 9 Finger Ranch House will match you up with one of the horses. This will be your horse for the stay! They will show you how to take care of it and give you a quick “how to ride” lesson (all depending on your past experience with horses) before taking you out on your very first ride: a one hour ride at the ranch.
Activities
When not riding, you get to decide what you would like to do: stay on the ranch or not. Let them know beforehand what your interests are and they will try to accommodate you. When special events are announced, they will share them with you. If you do not have your own vehicle and 9 Finger Ranch will arrange your pick up, one day of touring in the area is included in the transportation fee. 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.
Last day
On your last day, a special BBQ will be held in the park (weather permitting) to finish off the week on a great note. Reminisce about your week, all the things you learnt and saw and maybe plan your next holiday with 9 Finger Ranch.
Note: When planning your experience in the park, please remember to add two extra hours to the planned riding time for preparation and transportation. When choosing outdoor activities, please note that 9 Finger Ranch is not responsible for cancellations due to bad weather. Should 9 Finger Ranch cancel your ride, they will refund your deposit. Some activities are not available year-round. Some activities may require additional costs such as entry fees or licenses.
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
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)
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.
If you do not have your own vehicle and 9 Finger Ranch arranged your pick up, one day of touring in their area is included in the transportation fee. 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.
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
- 6 rides
- The entrance fee to the Riding Mountain National Park
- One year membership with Hostelling International (value 26.25 CAD, cannot be substituted)
- Camping fee ((if applicable) are included in the package fees)
- One or all 3 of the home-cooked meals
- 6 nights' accommodation
- Coffee and various teas
- Taxes
What's not included
- Additional fee for an overnight tenting experience in RMNP
- Cost of transportation from airport, bus or train station
- Off-ranch activities with additional entry, rental, or other fees
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 25% 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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