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May Special - Includes: a two night stay at the lodge for 2 people, with breakfast each morning and a 2 hour trail ride for only $200!!! 

                                                                         We run specials all year long!!!!

                                                                        

 

HORSEBACK RIDING: Guided rides into over 700 acres of rolling timberland laced with winding trails. Catch a glimpse of whitetail deer and small forest animals along the ride. Rides for beginner and experienced riders. Riding horses of many different sizes and colors. Age 18 + - $25/hour. Age 9-17 - $20/hour (each additional hour $15).

                                                                           

                                                                                                      -Riding discount for overnight guests
                                                                                                               - 1 to 4 hour rides available
                                                                                                     - Picnic rides add $10 per person
                                 Frequent rider card special: 12 hours for $180 (Can be used by multiple riders during year)
                                                                                                   Arena riding available at the same rates

FAT LITTLE PONY RIDES: Saddled ponies/horses are led in an arena.   Adults can lead, walk along or just watch. Pony parties also available at the ranch. Rides: $6/Parties $49. Special Event Parties $10/person: Includes cup-cakes, party sign, horse drawn wagon and pony ride, and 3 games and prizes.

HORSE DRAWN WAGON RIDES: Wagons drawn by mammoth horses take you into the wooded trails for spectacular views. Day or night rides available. $7/person.  ($25 minimum).

JINGLE BELL SLEIGH RIDES: Crunching hoofs take you on a winter wonderland ride. Grandpa's old sleigh blankets & Grandma's old quilts keep you warm and cozy during the ride. Return to steaming mugs of frothy hot cocoa. $9/person, Kids 3 & under free ($75 minimum) Dinner rides with sleigh $25/person!

Boarding: Horse and pony boarding available in our barns and pastures.  $130-$250/month. $15/Day for Travelers. (Must have negative coggins papers.)   Arenas, round pen,  miles of sandy trails,  boarder social events!  Pasture or stall boarding available. 

Riding Program available - horses boarded for free June, July, & August.  Call for details

WESTERN/ENGLISH RIDING LESSONS: Horse or pony. Learn to ride, groom, saddle and safety tips. $35/Hr. (5 lesson package $150).  Special group rates available.


Equine Group Education Programs


 OUTBACK  PARTY's: Customize your groups event and make a memory.  Wagon rides into scenic woodlands,  trail rides,  arena rides, educational programs, family reunions, birthday parties,  team building programs, lodging, brunch, picnics open all year!  


GIRL & BOY SCOUTS:  Multiple equine learning stations are set up for earning horse lovers badge. Feeding, grooming, safety, tack and riding are taught. Horseback riding followed by lots of  fun activities..

Rates:
  -  Trail Rides - $15/ hr scout rates only

2 hour horse education program -$15/person (min. of 6)Learn about breeds, markings, colors, confirmation, saddling,                                              learning stations, how to lead a horse.  BYO lunch!

3 Hour day camp
  -  $30/ Person (includes 1 meal) 1 hour of riding and many equine activities

6 Hour day camp                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 -$45/person (includes 1 meal) 2 hours of riding and many equine activities


 Overnight Camp
  -  $65/ Person (minimum of 6)
  -  $99/ Person two nights (minimum of 6)
  -  Includes 3 meals and many equine activities
  -  $100 holds event 50% deposit due prior to arrival and the balance on or before arrival date

Overnight camp BYO tent 

-$65/person with a 2 night minimum

-Bring your own craft and the rest is same as above



These equestrian based badge opportunities can be combined with other badge possibilties including nature items (leaves/identify trees), mapping or bird watching (there are over 100 species of birds in the 2200 acres of timberland behind the ranch.  During your stay we can also provide a formal dining education session where the scouts learn how to properly set a table, serve food, present appealing meals etc.  This formal meal can be part of the program if the scouts are staying overnight at the ranch house.  

We also offer community service opportunities through our therapeutic riding outreach programs!!! 

HORSE CAMP: Day or overnight camp. Adopt a horse for 3 or 5 days. Fun team and individual activities, awards and trophies, games, crafts, . Day camp - 5 days 9:00-3:00 includes lunch $300 (or $75/ day). Overnight Camp - includes meals & stay in the lodge for $100/ night. Age 9-17.

SPECIAL NEEDS CAMP ALSO AVAILABLE:

Outback Equestrian Olympics: Horse soccer, goat/ tying,  barrel racing, cross country obstacle course, roping, volleyball, instruction in  western/english riding styles.Camps will be split into two groups  beginners and  advanced.   Each group will be able to excel at there own riding level!!! Includes a T-shirt and as always, a ton a horse-n-around fun!                                                        

2012 CAMP DATES: July 16-20th   August 6-10   

 

Camp Package Info

Camp Agenda     Camp Agenda Part 2       Liability Forms      What To Bring                  What Not To Bring

SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS:  2-1/2 hour programs, B.Y.O. Lunch.  $7.50/ person
- open all year

OUTBACK COMMUNITY OUTREACH CENTER:  (O.C.O.C)
Special Needs riding for youth and adults
- Frequent rider programs available
- Therapeutic Riding Sessions
- Volunteer opportunities
- NARHA Certified Instructors

SPECIAL EVENTS:
- OCOC Ride-a-thon: May 7th(9 AM - 5 PM)
- October Harvest Festival

 Easter Egg Hunt -April 7 Noon/ $5/child, adults free 

-Festival of the lakes-Memorial Weekend 2012

 


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OUTBACK LODGE AND STABLES BED AND BREAKFAST
12600 Buchanan ~ Stanwood, Michigan (MI) 49346
Toll Free: 1-866-OB LODGE (1-866-625-6343)  Phone: 231-972-7255
Fax: 231-972-4299

Email: outbacklodge@centurytel.net ~ Website: www.outback-lodge.com

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