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Trail and Camping Facility

Just 14 miles SE of Sedalia! Horse trail riding facility with cabins, electric sites, covered stalls, wedding and event venue, and a boarding barn!

Von Holten Ranch is a family owned and operated equine trail riding facility. Come and enjoy a breath of fresh air and a return to a simpler time on this century ranch. Trails are well marked and include prairies, wooded hills and natural creek crossings. We pride ourselves in hosting top-notch events in multiple disciplines. Come make memories with family and friends that will last a lifetime.

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Amenities & Policies

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Trails

25 miles of trails
Each trail is color coded
Each trail has 10 themed items to locate
Perimeter fence
Creek crossings
mostly wooded
Shoes recommended
Map available in office
Camp host checks to ensure your return at night

Covered Arena

Covered 125′ x 200′ arena
North wall to block wind
Gravel pathway to get into arena when muddy
Bleachers in covered area
Magnesium chloride added yearly to reduce dust
Two round pens outside of covered arena for guest use
Multiple hitching posts nearby
Cattle working pens connected

Mountain Trail Course

30 natural obstacles
Multiple large bridges
Rock mazes
Multiple gates
Moguls
Backing stations
Step up and step downs
Spin box
1946 firetruck for photo purposes
Permanent course map with horsemanship tips per obstacle posted

Mounted Archery Course

Private Lessons Available (Von Holten Ranch provides equipment for first lesson)
Complete Line of Archery Equipment Available
Ground shooting
Stationary Shooting
Walk/Trot
Cantering
Hungarian Courses
Korean Courses
Cross Country Courses

Electric Camping Sites

40 electric sites with 20/30/50 amp hookups.
Each electric site has a 10′ x 85′ gravel parking area and a 20′ x 85′ grass section.
Each electric site has a private fire pit and a garbage barrel. One bundle of firewood free per night. Additional fire wood available to purchase.
Sites 1-22 are pull through sites.
Two night minimum during three day weekends.
All dogs must be on a leash at all times and held onto by a person or attached to a solid object. Barking must be kept to a minimum and you must clean up after your dog.

Cabins

We have four Cabins that each sleep two people.
Cabin #3 and Cabin #4 have a queen size bed.
Cabin #2 and Cabin #5 have two twin beds.
Each cabin has a mini-refrigerator, microwave, heating and air conditioning, rustic decor, fresh bedding, hitching post, a private fire pit and is located close to stalls and restroom. One bundle of firewood free per night. Additional fire wood available for purchase.
Two night minimum on weekends
Cabins have a $10 dog charge per visit.
Any damage will be charged to the customer.

Covered Stalls

We offer 10′ X 10′ covered stalls.
Water hydrants are at each barn. Bring your own buckets. Bucket straps and hanging buckets work.
Bedding is required (minimum of 1 bag per stall). Bedding, buckets, and bucket straps are available for purchase in the office.
Wheelbarrows and manure forks provided for use.
You must clean your own stall before departing. We will have volunteers available to clean your stall for a tip. This should be left in the office.
Every horse must be stalled; only one horse per stall.
No picket lines, portable pens, or tying to your trailer. You can tie to your trailer to saddle your horse.

Primitive Sites

Firewood provided, no electricity at primitive sites, tent campers welcome.

Reservation & Cancellation Policy

A 50% non-refundable deposit, or a designated amount for an event or clinic is required for all reservations. This must be done within 10 days of making your reservation or your reservation is considered cancelled. The remaining balance is due upon check-in.

Electric site camping and/or primitive (non-event) cancellations made at least 28 days prior to your intended arrival remain active and can be applied to a future reservation for up to one (1) year from the original planned arrival date. One time transfer only. If you cannot attend the date you transferred your deposit to, you forfeit your deposit.

Due to the limited number of cabins, reservations are nontransferable unless your cabin can be rented. Cancellations need to be made at least 28 days prior to your intended arrival. If your cabin was rented, your deposit can only be transferred once. If you cannot attend the date you transferred your deposit to, you forfeit your deposit.

Cancellations for Chix (Hix) in the Sticks, clinics, or any other event that has a limited number of participants are nonrefundable. Your deposit is not transferable to another participant that has already signed up or to another date.

All cancellations must be emailed to [email protected] Please include your name and the arrival and departure date of your reservation.

Rules and Rates

Negative coggins is required and will be checked.
Only walk horses through camp; no trotting or running horses through camp.
Place all trash in barrels. Do not throw cigarette butts on the ground while on the ranch.
Do not ride on the septic laterals or the septic tank lids.
No smoking in the shower house, office, or the cabins.
Quiet time is from 11 pm – 6 am; noise must always be kept to a respectable level.
Do not tie your horse to the cabin rails, the shower house porch rails, or the electric posts.
You must clean your own stall before departing. We will have volunteers available to clean your stall for a tip. This should be left in the office.
All dogs MUST be on a leash and held onto by a person or attached to a solid object. Dogs are not allowed on the trails, in the guest shower house or the office. You must clean up after your dog. No exotic animals.
Do not bring your own firewood. This is to keep invasive species and plant diseases to a minimum.
Every horse must be stalled; only one horse per stall. No picket lines, portable pens or tying you your trailer.
All vendors must be preapproved.
Have fun and enjoy your stay at Von Holten Ranch.

Rates

20/30/50 amp electric site — $27.00 per night + tax
Cabin — $65.00 per night + tax
Primitive camping — $15.00 per night + tax
10′ x 10′ covered stall — $10.00 per night + tax
Day Pass for non-campers — $9.46 per rider + tax = $10.00 total
Stall Bedding — $7.00 per bag + tax
Firewood Bundle — One bundle free per night (8 sticks), any additional bundles are $3.00 + tax.
Pet Charge (cabin rentals only) — $10.00 per visit (only dogs are allowed)

Policy for Disease Control

A minimum of 30 days needs to pass after being exposed to any sickness from another equine. Exposed is defined as being on the same property or facility if disease is spread through contact. Exposed is defined as being on the same property or neighboring property if disease is spread by noncontact.
A minimum of 90 days needs to pass after your equine has had a disease or sickness.
A negative coggins test is required. Equine without a current negative coggins will not be allowed onto the property.
No equine with nasal discharge, other than diagnosed allergies, will be allowed onto the property.
No equine with swollen glands in the head or neck will be allowed onto the property.

Boarding

Full care boarding available. $600 per month.

Includes:

A 12′ x 12′ indoor stall with a 12′ x 40′ outdoor run.
Turned out into larger area every other day
Hay (not alfalfa)
Grain — If you wish your equine to be fed a different hay or grain than what is provided, you must supply it.
Salt
Bedding
Mucking included
Automatic waterers