WELCOME TO
THE CRAZY A RANCH
Welcome to The Crazy A Ranch - Van, TX our goal is to provide our students, human and horses alike, with the experience and knowledge needed to succeed in and out of the arena.
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- We provide one-on-one attention to all of our private lessons.
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- Instruction and activities will be customized to the student's
experience, abilities and comfort level.
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- MORE than Traditional Horseback Riding.
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Our Lessons Include the Following Topics:
• ​​Safety & Equipment
• ​​Equine Etiquette
•â€‹ ​Horse Anatomy
• ​​Understanding Equine Behavior
• Responsible Horse Care
• Proper Horsemanship
• Western Riding / Specialty Events
• Navigating Obstacles
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- Do you need help with something not listed above? Please feel free to reach out to us and we will be happy to help!
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OUR SERVICES
HORSEBACK RIDING LESSONS
Schedule a time for one on one attention with one of our top of the line horseback riding instructors. Whether you're a beginner who has never even seen a horse or a skilled horseman/woman who just wants to tune up your skills before a big competition. We have a very diverse yet skilled lesson program with lesson plans fitting for most everyone. Whether you want leisurely riding or want to become a fierce competitor in the arena, come and check out what we have to offer.
- Lessons last 1-1.5 hours
- Bring your own horse or use one of ours
- $50 per rider
HORSE CARE WORKSHOPS
Never owned a horse but planning to purchase one soon?
Stay on the look out for our horse care workshops where we teach you everything you need to know to becoming a successful horse owner. Plus you will have us on hand in case of any emergency, 24/7.
GUIDED TRAIL RIDES
Want to ride but not looking to compete?
Join us for a guided trail ride!
We will hit the trails & explore the beauty of North East Texas by horseback!
Whether your a complete beginner or an experienced rider who's not got a horse to ride & just wants to hit the trails, our laid back and relaxing trail rides are only as instructional as you want them to be!
- 2-2.5 hours
- $90/ rider
-We will bring you a horse & helmet
-All you've got to do is bring long pants and closed toed shoes
ARENA RENTAL
Don't want instruction but want a safe & clean place to ride? Look no further!
By appointment only - Availability 7 days a week
Access to our arena, barrels & poles, 11 stalls, wash area, seating area, & use of arena lights available
$20/hr per rider - Unlimited horses - NEGATIVE COGGINS REQUIRED
BIRTHDAY PARTIES
We would love nothing more than to help you or a loved one celebrate a horse dream filled birthday celebration, join us here at the ranch for a birthday extravaganza or we can come to you & bring a horse or two for an at home celebration!
PHOTO-OP / PARADES
Want to participate in a small town parade or just need a horse for a
special photo shoot like engagement photos or graduation?
We have just the horse you need!
Want a specific color to go with your theme? We have (more than likely) got you covered!
SO MUCH MORE
The services listed above are some of our most popular services however we also offer the following!
- Overnight boarding
- Short-term boarding
- Vacation Care
- Tune-ups & Patterning
- Horse Rental
- Summer Camps
CONSIGNMENT SALES
The Crazy A Ranch Consignment Sales is the creation and vision of Talia Rowe & Athena Rowe, sisters with a passion for horses. Our program exists to help elevate equine sales through honesty, transparency, & trust. Our program packs trust and transparency for sellers and buyers which continues to bring our sales to entirely new audiences from Canada to Mexico, & all the way to Europe. Our consignment program offers an opportunity for our expert’s honest opinion of a horse’s strengths and weaknesses when buying and selling with The Crazy A Ranch Consignment Sales.
The Crazy A Ranch Consignment Sales is a first of its kind! It’s not just another consignment program. We are committed to positively impacting the horse sale industry when we list or sell. Here at The Crazy A Ranch our sole goal is to help connect people and horses in a positive way, whether your looking to sell & want your horse to find a wonderful home, or your looking to buy and want to avoid scammers & liars in the horse sale industry. The Crazy A Ranch Consignment Sales offers a place where the truth is public.
We all have a horror story about buying a horse when we were first getting started, the horse that was supposed to be 7 was 27 or the kid safe horse that was an NFR level bronc when you got him home & the “juice” wore off. We all have a horror story somewhere along the way, but here at The Crazy A Ranch Consignment Sales we want to help you avoid your own horror story by providing not only information from the owners, but also our own honest opinion and evaluation of the horses we have listed.
With this goal in mind, we have continued to make great strides in bringing together iconic sales to a broader base of sellers and buyers on a clean and clear platform. It was only natural to create a place that shows the horses in the most user-friendly way possible.
We encourage all our buyers to perform a PPE, Vet Check, or X-Rays of any kind & are willing to work with shippers around the world. We also offer short-term boarding for horses who are waiting for the shipper to come, pick them up & take them home to you!
Whether you’re looking for your next rodeo partner, or are just wanting to find your forever companion, we specialize in finding the right fit for every person! All breeds & specialties are welcome in our program however we specialize in Barrel/Pole Horses, Trail Horses, & Family Horses.
ABOUT
THE CRAZY A RANCH
The Crazy A Ranch is dedicated to providing exceptional horse riding training and experiences. Our team is passionate about helping our students develop a strong bond with the horses and gain confidence in their riding abilities. We offer a range of programs and events to suit riders of all levels. Join us at the ranch and embark on a journey towards becoming a skilled and confident equestrian.
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OPERATING HOURS
KEEP
IN TOUCH
Although we offer services to the public we are a working ranch so, all services are by appointment only. We do not have "operating hours" due to our complex schedule. The best way to set up a service is to contact us via phone number
THE BEST WAY TO CONTACT US IS BY PHONE
ATHENA ROWE 903-368-3843
TALIA ROWE 661-805-9887
1360 FM 314 Van, Texas 75790
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Email: crazyaranchvan@gmail.com