One week programs
Wild2Ride One Week Intensives
Join us for week long intensive of personalized training with Joe Misner.
Montana Reins of Hope, featuring the Wild2Ride Academy
Welcome to our Week Intensives! Don't see a week that works for you? Give us a call and we can schedule one that meets your needs.
2021 Week Intensive Dates
August 23-27, 2021 or
September 20-24, 2021
8 a.m.-2 p.m. each day
Who should participate?
Anyone who is looking to improve their horsemanship skills or who want to learn about training wild mustangs. This program will be based on your individual goals. You can bring your own horse (depending on space available) or use one of ours.
What to bring:
If you have never worked with a wild mustang before, be prepared to have a life changing experience. There is something magical about being in the presence of an animal that has run wild all of his or her life and is now calm and trusting in the presence of people. If you have worked with mustangs before, then of course you know this already. You can expect to deepen your knowledge about mustang behavior and communication and sharpen your skills as a trainer or rider.
Day 1: Day 1 starts with getting to know you, assessing your skills, and reviewing your goals. After that, we will provide an orientation of the program and review safety practices. Depending on your goals, there may be a lecture and orientation to the mind of the mustang, the Wild2Ride philosophy and approach, and mustang behavior. Joe Misner will teach through working with mustangs of all levels and discussing his methods through demonstration. Depending on your level and goals, you may also be doing some hands-on work with the horses. After lecture, we set our intentions for the day and then Joe assigns horses for the day. Each day we break for some nourishment of our own around noon, and we end each day with reflections of what we learned that day. We encourage you to bring a notepad and pen to take notes and keep track of what you learned and any questions you want answered.
Day 2-5: You will continue to work on your goals each day, right up until the end.
The formal session time is 8:00-2:00, but we encourage you stay later for the full experience. We start at 8:00 and check in with the horses each morning, feed and water them and clean their stalls. We continue to work with the horses until about 3:30-4:00 and then begin to wind down for the day.
Where?
We are located in Missoula, MT
What about lodging and food?
If you are coming from out of town, we offer limited accommodations at our Ranch House during our advertised weeks (private room and bath- pictures available upon request). We can also recommend nearby Airbnb’s and hotels.
If you are staying at the Ranch House, breakfast, lunch and dinner are included (Monday-Thursday, Breakfast and Lunch on Friday) in your registration.
If you are staying elsewhere, all lunches are included in your registration.
All food is prepared with organic and locally sourced ingredients when possible. We can accommodate dietary requests.
How to register?
Download and complete the Week Intensive Application on our website. A $125 non-refundable deposit will hold your space.
Please mail a check to:
Montana Reins of Hope
5265 Mallard Way
Missoula, MT 59808
We can also accept Venmo, PayPal or Apple Pay. Please inquire.
Applications can be mailed at the address above or emailed to info@montanareinsofhope.com
Agenda
Monday-Friday
Begin the day at 8:00 a.m. and end at 2:00 p.m.
After that, you are welcome to watch Joe continue with his training of the mustangs, or unwind by taking a hike on the ranch or exploring the beautiful town of Missoula.
Costs
Registration for 5 days of individualized instruction (includes lunches during the advertised weeks): $775
Lodging at the ranch (Sunday night-Thursday night, all meals):
Montana Reins of Hope, featuring the Wild2Ride Academy
Welcome to our Week Intensives! Don't see a week that works for you? Give us a call and we can schedule one that meets your needs.
2021 Week Intensive Dates
August 23-27, 2021 or
September 20-24, 2021
8 a.m.-2 p.m. each day
Who should participate?
Anyone who is looking to improve their horsemanship skills or who want to learn about training wild mustangs. This program will be based on your individual goals. You can bring your own horse (depending on space available) or use one of ours.
What to bring:
- Gloves
- Helmet
- Sun hat
- Sunscreen
- Riding boots
- Water bottle
- Rain jacket
- Note pad and pen
If you have never worked with a wild mustang before, be prepared to have a life changing experience. There is something magical about being in the presence of an animal that has run wild all of his or her life and is now calm and trusting in the presence of people. If you have worked with mustangs before, then of course you know this already. You can expect to deepen your knowledge about mustang behavior and communication and sharpen your skills as a trainer or rider.
Day 1: Day 1 starts with getting to know you, assessing your skills, and reviewing your goals. After that, we will provide an orientation of the program and review safety practices. Depending on your goals, there may be a lecture and orientation to the mind of the mustang, the Wild2Ride philosophy and approach, and mustang behavior. Joe Misner will teach through working with mustangs of all levels and discussing his methods through demonstration. Depending on your level and goals, you may also be doing some hands-on work with the horses. After lecture, we set our intentions for the day and then Joe assigns horses for the day. Each day we break for some nourishment of our own around noon, and we end each day with reflections of what we learned that day. We encourage you to bring a notepad and pen to take notes and keep track of what you learned and any questions you want answered.
Day 2-5: You will continue to work on your goals each day, right up until the end.
The formal session time is 8:00-2:00, but we encourage you stay later for the full experience. We start at 8:00 and check in with the horses each morning, feed and water them and clean their stalls. We continue to work with the horses until about 3:30-4:00 and then begin to wind down for the day.
Where?
We are located in Missoula, MT
What about lodging and food?
If you are coming from out of town, we offer limited accommodations at our Ranch House during our advertised weeks (private room and bath- pictures available upon request). We can also recommend nearby Airbnb’s and hotels.
If you are staying at the Ranch House, breakfast, lunch and dinner are included (Monday-Thursday, Breakfast and Lunch on Friday) in your registration.
If you are staying elsewhere, all lunches are included in your registration.
All food is prepared with organic and locally sourced ingredients when possible. We can accommodate dietary requests.
How to register?
Download and complete the Week Intensive Application on our website. A $125 non-refundable deposit will hold your space.
Please mail a check to:
Montana Reins of Hope
5265 Mallard Way
Missoula, MT 59808
We can also accept Venmo, PayPal or Apple Pay. Please inquire.
Applications can be mailed at the address above or emailed to info@montanareinsofhope.com
Agenda
Monday-Friday
Begin the day at 8:00 a.m. and end at 2:00 p.m.
After that, you are welcome to watch Joe continue with his training of the mustangs, or unwind by taking a hike on the ranch or exploring the beautiful town of Missoula.
Costs
Registration for 5 days of individualized instruction (includes lunches during the advertised weeks): $775
Lodging at the ranch (Sunday night-Thursday night, all meals):
- Private bedroom, private bath down the hall (2 available): $475
- Private bedroom, en-suite bath (1 available): $525
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2021 Youth Programs
Montana Reins of Hope
Junior Wild2Ride Mustang Camp
June 14-18, 2021
8:30-12:30 each day
Who should participate?
The Junior Wild2Ride program is for serious youth horse enthusiast. The youth should have some experience with horses. Participation in one of our previous youth equine leadership courses, or 4H, is helpful. For those with no horse experience, we suggest enrolling in our YMCA youth camp (July 26-30).
What to expect?
These will be full days of learning! Youth will participate in the daily caring of the horses, haltering, tying, leading, ground-work, and riding. Joe will expose them to proper hoof care, teach them how to interpret equine behavior and how to use the appropriate tack.
The Wild2Ride curriculum, focuses on establishing relationships with the horses, without the use of force, in which participants experience the power of a trusting relationship with a horse. The curriculum is built on the following 5 core concepts of leadership:
Calm
Confident
Caring
Clear
Consistent
In addition to learning about horsemanship, youth will learn valuable life skills. Woven into our curriculum are components that teach youth the power of effective communication, managing emotions, appropriate assertiveness, creative thinking, responsibility, and teamwork. Participants learn to develop life skills, including trust, focus, and self-awareness.
Participants will also experience a connection with nature away from digital and external influences.
Small group size allows for instructors to individualize learning, based on the skill level of each participant.
What to bring?
- Lunch/snacks (we have a fridge)
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Jacket
- Boots
- A helmet if you have one, otherwise we can provide one
Where?
We are located at 5400 Primrose Lane in Missoula, MT.
How to register?
Download and complete the Junior Wild2Ride Application on our website. A $125 non-refundable deposit will hold a space for your youth.
Please mail a check to:
Montana Reins of Hope
5265 Mallard Way
Missoula, MT 59808
Applications can be mailed at the address above or emailed to info@montanareinsofhope.com
Questions? Call Melinda at 406-360-8856
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YMCA Summer Camp
July 26-30, 2021
Please go to YMCAMissoula.org to register
Flagship After-School Program
Every Thursday in May (6, 13, 20, 27) and June 3
This is offered to students attending C.S. Porter school. Please contact the Flagship program to register
Horse Training
Have a horse that needs some training?
Expert mustang trainer Joe Misner accepts all equines for all levels of training at Mallard Ridge Ranch.
Joe specializes in wild horse training from the ground up using a Natural Horsemanship approach. All training is based on gentle “approach- retreat,” “pressure- release” techniques utilizing the horse’s natural instincts and individual abilities to develop the horse into the best it can be. Please call for availability
Expert mustang trainer Joe Misner accepts all equines for all levels of training at Mallard Ridge Ranch.
Joe specializes in wild horse training from the ground up using a Natural Horsemanship approach. All training is based on gentle “approach- retreat,” “pressure- release” techniques utilizing the horse’s natural instincts and individual abilities to develop the horse into the best it can be. Please call for availability
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Rates
Full, onsite training with board (new horses, minimum 90 days) $3000/90 days We offer the 4th consecutive month at a discounted rate of $750 Payment plans available with contract |
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