Horse Programs

The Ranch at CYO Camp Don Bosco horse program focuses on horsemanship and fun. Our primary season is our summer camp where we serve over 500 kids. Our off-season programs cater to smaller groups of kids. Our low pressure non-competitive program teaches children how to care for the horse they are assigned to and to become comfortable riding and working with them on the ground.

REGISTRATION FOR THE 2025/2026 SCHOOL YEAR OPENS JULY 15TH AT 10AM

Year Round Horse Programs:

  • Fridays:

    • 11:00am-12:00pm Preschool Ponies

    • 1:30-3:00pm Horse Club

  • Saturdays: Private & Group Lessons

  • Sundays: Horse Clubs & Private Lessons

Horse Clubs

Spend time at the corral with other horse loving kids. You’ll learn the ins and outs of horse care and ownership. We’ll be riding, doing ground lessons and having tons of fun at the corral. The last session ends with a game day and treats where parents are encouraged to see what the kids have learned.

New! Fridays 2025-2026
1:15pm-2:45pm grades K-5 $400 a month with optional walking group from Mosaic school.

Sundays Fall 2025 and Spring 2026
6 Sundays per session $600.
Session Options:

Pony Pals Club (Grades 1-2): 11:00am-12:30pm

Horse Around Club (Grades 3-9): 1pm-2:30pm

Horse Around Club (Grades 3-9) 3:00pm-4:30pm 

*Generous Scholarships available. We want to ensure that finances are not the reason a child can't experience horse club.

Group Lessons

1.5 hour group lessons ($100) are available on Saturdays.  These lessons focus on horsemanship and building a solid foundation for more advanced skills.  These lessons are limited to 3-4 youth.  Please email megan.raymond@seattlearch.org to register.

Grades 3-5 12:00pm-1:30pm group lessons

Grades 6-10 at 2:00-3:30pm

Private and Semi-Private Lessons

1 hour private ($100) and semi private ($75) lessons available. These lessons have a focus on western or english riding with an emphasis on building a solid relationship with their horse. Lessons are individually catered to meet the needs and goals of the students. The lessons are scheduled around our instructor’s availability. Please email megan.raymond@seattlearch.org for availability.

Preschool Pony Pals

Come have fun learning about all about ponies and riding. Children will be assigned a pony that will become a great friend and teacher for them. They’ll gain confidence and bond with their pony through brushing, riding and playing games.

Fridays 11am-12pm

  • 2.5-6 years old $200 per month

Volunteer Opportunities

We’re looking for volunteers interested in helping maintain our herd of horses. Some duties may include feeding, cleaning stalls, weeding, moving horses between pastures, and assisting with lessons.

Regular Weekly or Biweekly Volunteers:

Requirements:

  • Volunteers must complete a volunteer orientation prior to working with the horses (This is not required for one day work parties).

  • Volunteers must be in 9th grade and above.

  • Email Megan at megan.raymond@seattlearch.org for more information.