Category Archives: Events

Barrels and Poles Clinic Saturday April 6th, 2013 at D bar D Ranch  9:00-3:30 Barrels 4:00-5:00 Poles From beginner barrel racers, to the seasoned competitor, there is something for everyone at this clinic. Come join Lisa Shoemaker and Andrea Rautio on our barrel/poles clinic. Come brush up on exercises for you and your horse that will help set you up for a great run. Our primary focus will be on basics … Continue reading

D bar D will be hosting our first Michigan IBRA Barrel Racing 2 day event, please keep watching for more details on this upcoming event they will be posted as soon as they come available or visit: http://www.ibra.us/

Pumpkins, Horses, Ghosts, and more…..who will brave our Halloween Bash and show up at our door?? Kicking off the day’s event’s will be a Halloween Scavenger Hunt. Costume contest for Adults, Children,Horses and Dogs. Trick or Treating for the kids at the campsites. Chili Cook-Off or bring a dish to pass. Wagon Ride (or follow on horseback if you choose) Carved Pumpkin Contest Music and Dancing by the Campfire

LET’S DO IT AGAIN!!! The last two years we have watched as cowboy’s and cowgirl’s saddle up to help fight for a cure for cancer. With this disease touching each and everyone of us in one way or another we ride to find cure. Join us in helping bring hope closer to home benefiting,  Reed City Spectrum Health Cancer Center. Over the last two years you have helped “D bar … Continue reading

Saddle your horses up and get your best poker face on as we round up for our Third Annual Poker Ride. We will be riding ten miles while collecting your cards along the way. The cards cannot be opened until you return to the clubhouse. Extra cards will be available for purchase at check-in. Potluck and Dancing by the fire to follow.

Wether you are a beginner, moderate, or an advanced rider find out what you’ve got. We will be testing your skills as horse and rider on 10 seperate obstacles while out on the trails. Prizes will be awarded following this event.  Potluck dinner to follow around the campfire. All event locations and dates attached to the flyer below. 2013 MCTC Flyer  

Ride our beautiful wooded trails while trying to find all 10 clues. Can you solve the puzzle at the end of our Scavenger Hunt? Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 teams. Potluck dinner to follow in the evening around the campfire. This event is fun for all ages and levels of experience!

Dust off your saddles, break out your tack it’s time for another great year of camping, riding, event’s and friends at D bar D Ranch “Come Ride with Us” as we kick off Summer 2013, looking forward to the greatest year we’ve had yet! Campsites are available, trails are ready to be ridden and the campfires are waiting. You bring the sides we’ve got the pig!