Schedule a Session

How and when do I schedule my children for a GGYR Session?

For questions about scheduling, please contact Jenifer at scheduling@ggyr.org.

In order to be on the premises, we will need a signed waiver on file. We require that you complete and sign your waiver in the presence of a GGYR volunteer. We will provide you with a waiver when you arrive at the ranch. Please plan to arrive no later than 9:15 on your first visit.

If you are planning on bringing any children other than your own, they must have a current waiver on file or you must present OUR notarized Power of Attorney to be able to sign for them. NOTE: please print out OUR Power of Attorney, linked above. Substitute documents are not acceptable. Thank you for your cooperation.

Please note, only legal guardians may sign waivers for minors. Grandparents or any other relatives do not qualify as legal guardians unless they have been granted Power of Attorney.

What does a session include? You may watch this video to familiarize yourself with the typical ranch experience.

How often can I expect my child to be scheduled at Galloping Grace? If there is availability in our schedule, we’d love to schedule every child twice a month. In addition to this, if we have cancellations and/or a low sign up rate, parents can check the schedule availability for the weeks in between their children’s original sessions.

What happens if something comes up and we cannot make it to a session? We would appreciate a call at least 3 days in advance to allow us enough time to give another child from our waiting list an opportunity to adjust their schedule for that appointment. However, we understand unexpected schedule changes do occur last minute. If this is the case, please call 991-1885 (Max) or 228-7194 (Michelle) as soon as possible.

Do I need to stay on the property during my child’s session? Yes. Though parents are free to rest at the picnic tables, rest in the park area or stay in their car in the parking lot, we require that parents stay on the property during their child’s session.

Though we request that you be on the property during your child’s sessions, we understand that you may be out of sight from the arena area if you have gone to wait in your car in the parking lot. In this circumstance, we ask that you please let the session facilitators know so we can locate you quickly in case of an emergency. It is also helpful to let your child know where you are as well.

Where do I park when I come to the ranch? For the safety of the children and horses, we request that parents and visitors follow the signs and park in designated areas.

Does Galloping Grace offer formal riding lessons? Galloping Grace Youth Ranch aims to offer mentorship, ranch-style activities, healthy friendships and horse rehabilitation involvement free of charge to youth in our community. Our riding lessons are a conduit towards these goals. Although we aspire to help your child become a safe rider who understands and cares for horses, our main goal is not to produce “accomplished” riders. If this is your hope, we would recommend scheduling your child for riding lessons at a traditional stable.

What should my child wear to lessons? Due to the unpredictable weather on the ranch, we recommend paying close attention to the clothes your child wears to his/her session. Layers are a good idea for rapid weather changes.

Required Attire:

Long Pants
Sturdy shoes with closed toes and closed heels or riding boots

Remember:

Water
Sunscreen

Here are a few additional suggestions for HOT weather:

Short sleeves
Hat (for sun protection – we supply helmets)
Chapstick
Snack

Here are a few additional suggestions for COLD weather:

Several layers of clothes (as the weather moderates you can help them shed layers)
Warm Coat
Gloves
Knit Cap
Warm socks
Canister of a warm drink

Contact Max Wade with any questions at maxwade@ggyr.org or (505) 991-1885