This camp is absolutely amazing. Every time I go, I hate to leave. I cannot get enough of Rawhide Ranch. They taught me how to ride, vault, and care for all kinds of animals. There are such unique experiences at this camp, and the people there are awesome. Lifelong friends can result from just one week at Rawhide, and most counselors are funny and caring. Different activities leave no time to be bored. Also, campers can work their way up to higher ranks in riding, vaulting, and the stock farm, creating a more challenging and fun environment for those willing to work for it. Of course there are rules, but they are necessary for the safe environment at Rawhide. Everything is so authentic, and I wish I could stay all summer.
Rawhide Ranch is sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much fun!!! I had a great time there especially the games you do after dinner. The horses are well taken care of and the classes are interesting and awesome. The food was ok but I wish it was a buffet.Everything about Rawhide Ranch is cool and I recommend you go there for the best time ever!!
I hate this place! They are so mean and it is so expensive! It is really not worth your money! Go to a camp like raintree ranch, it is 20 times as good and half the price! My friend was on a horse and they didn't tell it didn't like mud so she went in mud and the horse reared and then they told her! HOW EVIL IS THAT?!
I had a good time at Rawhide Ranch, however, I found it a very unclean place with too many rules. I went their to get away from school, not be in class all over again! I believe it was WAY to expensive price to go for what the camp offered. I've been three times and I HATE where they make us sleep. The bunks are dirty, rickety, old, and vandalized. I also find the staff rude, especially Ben. The food at Rawhide is awful. For example, the garlic toast nobody ate the first night because it was so nasty was turned into the next day's pizza lunch! Gross! While I was eating, I also saw a huge rat climb up the walls of the dining area. That defiantly spoiled my appetite! Many of the rules at the camp were senseless and unneeded. Kids aren't even allowed to go see the horses except if they have a few minutes a day to ride them or they are picking up their****. I did like the experiences I came away with from Rawhide Ranch, but I probably won't be returning again any time soon.
The camp claims it is for horse lovers but it is so far from that. You don't get to take care of the horses just shovel their poo and you only ride for 30 min. You aren't allowed to even hang out NEAR the horses or pet them, it's ridiculous! That was the only reason why I wanted to go there, for the horses! The staff is also rude and unhelpful and the sleeping quarters are very poor. One year I had to sleep in the wagons and you can't see at night since there is no electricity and the beds are very rusty and unsanitary. The more updated areas (tepees) are better but they are for the boys. The camp is also much like school and there are ALOT of rules. The upside is that the food is great (very rustic and BBQ day is probably the only day I will eat hamburgers because they are so good) and the end of day games are a blast (Kangaroo court!).
I worked there for a summer and honestly, it felt like school, the kids are made to sit in "classes" for an entire morning or afternoon. Granted, we tried to make the classes fun but it was still very school like. I've worked at other camps and went to an awesome camp as a child and neither of them use the classroom setting and I personally had more fun both as camper and staff.
A perfect choice for new riders and experienced riders alike. Even experienced riders will have a great time at camp. News friends and horses! A perfect summer camp.
