Summer Camps

We offer a fun-filled, week long adventure on horseback for horse/pony enthusiasts from 5 years old to 18 years old, every week during July and August. 

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🐴 2026 Horse & Pony Camps – Now Open!

Our 2026 camps offer campers a fun, safe, and hands-on horse experience. Perfect for beginners or returning riders, kids will learn riding skills, horse care, and teamwork—all while making new friends and enjoying the outdoors.

Camp Fees (plus tax):

  • Ages 5–7: $630

  • Ages 8–18: $750

📅 Spaces are limited—reserve your spot today for a summer full of horses and adventure!

 

In loving memory of Jesse Kinley, this scholarship offers a child the opportunity to experience a week of summer horse camp at Bar JO Ranch.

We invite our community to nominate a child who could benefit from time with horses — a child who may need connection, confidence, joy, or a place to just be a kid.

How to Nominate

To submit a nomination, please email:

📧 info@barjo.ca

Include:

  • The child’s first name and age

  • Parent or guardian contact information

  • A short note sharing why you believe this child would benefit from a week at horse camp

Nominations are kept confidential and reviewed with care.

Deadline

🗓 All nominations must be received by May 1, 2026

The selected family will be contacted directly.

 
 

COME RIDE OUR BRAND

Nestled in the breathtaking foothills of the Rocky Mountains, just 20 minutes west of Cochrane, AB, Bar JO Ranch is your destination for unforgettable equine adventures. Our scenic valleys, winding trails, and well-trained horses provide the perfect setting for a safe, fun, and enriching experience for riders of all ages.

At Bar JO Ranch, we believe in the power of horses to inspire confidence, build balance, and teach valuable communication skills. Our camps and programs are designed to create lasting memories, foster friendships, and develop a lifelong love for riding.

Operated by the same family behind Griffin Valley Ranch—a trusted name in trail riding and summer camps for over 40 years—Bar JO Ranch continues the tradition of exceptional horsemanship and outdoor adventure.

Join us for an unforgettable ride!

We offer a variety of programs, including:

✅ Summer, Spring & Fall Horse Camps
✅ Children & Adult Trail Rides
✅ Guides & Scouts Lessons + Trail Rides
✅ Stampede Pony Rides
✅ Traditional Wedding Horse Services
✅ Special Equine Events & Activities

🌟 Spots are limited—secure your child’s place at camp today! 🌟

Ready to ride? Contact us now to book your adventure!