WEekend Horse Rides
Ride with the largest horse herd of any council in the Boy Scouts of America throughout the year at Butte Creek Horse Ranch.
Saddle Up with Family & Friends
Weekend Rides
Safe, Half-Day or Full-Day Horse Rides Available
The largest herd of horses of any council in the BSA is now open for half-day or full-day rides.
Head Wrangler Scott DePaolo invites you to join us at Butte Creek Scout Ranch for this unique experience!
About the Rides
To ensure that you have the best experience possible please come prepared:
- Half-day rides are for “Webelos 2,” aged youth, 10 and older. Full-day rides are for Troop-aged Scouts, 11 and older.
- ½ day AM ride : 9:00AM – 12:00PM
- ½ day PM ride : 1:00PM – 4:00PM
- To register for a Full-day ride, you must choose an AM and PM ride in the reservation system.
- Bring a roster of all the adults and youth with your group to turn into the ranger.
- Review the Riding Guide.
- Make sure to wear sturdy pants (jeans) and closed-toed shoes.
- Lunch is NOT provided.
- Please plan on being at the barn 10 mins before your start time to make sure the ride starts on time
- In-Council Cost: $60 half-day ride, $120 full-day ride. $15/$30 discount for 2023 Fall rides if registered by 9/30/2023.
- Out-of-Council Cost: $80 half-day ride, $160 full-day ride. $15/$30 discount for 2023 Fall rides if registered by 9/30/2023.
- Non BSA Groups, Please call 503-225-5759 to find out additional details required to reserve horse rides
Click the “Horses” tab on the Butte Creek Camp Reservation page.
Event Contact
Deanne Molenkamp– (503) 225-5759
Lead Member Services Specialist
Refund Policy: Preparation for the horse rides include, shoeing the horses, veterinarian rotations, training schedules for horses and volunteer wranglers. There are NO refunds within two weeks of your riding day. Prior to two weeks we will refund up to 50% of the fee.
Registration closes two-weeks before ride date.
For Scouts Ages 6-9
Lil’ Buckaroo Horsemanship Program
Two-hour classes from October through December that teach the history and nature of horses; how to be around horses safely, horse care and grooming; basic riding skills; and cowboy gear. Classes are done in the fully covered arena at Butte Creek. For Cub Scouts ages 6-9.
Registration closes two-weeks before ride date.
Saturday AM: 10:00AM – 12:00PM
Saturday PM: 2:00PM – 4:00PM
Sunday AM: 10:00AM – 12:00PM
Click the “Horses” tab on the Butte Creek Camp Reservation page.
Refund Policy: Preparation for the horse rides include, shoeing the horses, veterinarian rotations, training schedules for horses and volunteer wranglers. There are NO refunds within two weeks of your riding day. Prior to two weeks we will refund up to 50% of the fee.
Registration closes two-weeks before ride date.
What Parents Say about Horse Rides at
Butte Creek Scout Ranch
I wanted to send a huge THANK YOU to everyone working (volunteering!) at the horse ranch this morning. We had a wonderful time and I am truly grateful for all the accommodations for my son James. Scouting at its best. And during a pandemic!
Brian, Brennen and especially Ken-who literally went the extra mile, probably more, walking alongside and constantly adjusting stirrups-were phenomenal in ensuring we had a positive experience. They were patient and encouraging and their willingness to step up, to make it work-to do hot, sweaty, unexpected work-did not go unnoticed. True gentlemen. I can’t thank them enough.
I’m sure this put extra work on the remaining wranglers with the rest of the group too. Kyza thoroughly enjoyed herself with them so all around it was a successful adventure for us. My appreciation goes out to you all! Great job Butte Creek!
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