March 2023 Newsletter

Horse Camp: A Treasure Tail

JRP Studios proudly announces the World Premiere of Horse Camp: a treasure tail. Return to the Black River Farm and Ranch for another great adventure with Lisa, Stacey, and all the BR girls! Every Horse Camp film focuses on one important lesson for young women. Horse Camp: A Treasure Tail, centers on mentorship - don't be afraid to ask for advice, and be there as a good example and mentor for those younger than you. 


The event takes place at The Redford Theater on 4/23/23. Prior to the show we will have photos with a professional and full backdrop, coffee, and refreshments. After the show there will be cake, coffee, and autograph signings. 

Click Here to buy your tickets

Check out the trailer for Horse Camp: A Treasure Tail

March Madness

March Madness is back for 2023!


It is time to see who is the best, and we are putting the BR boys to the test! Vote for your favorite horse, one of the new guys, or one of the classic old guys. Who is going to win?!


The competition will start on Thursday, March 16th, on our Instagram. Photos will be posted on our stories so you can vote on which horse should win.


We want the horses to feel all of the love so encourage all of your friends and family to vote!

Bracket

Click on the "Bracket" button to fill in your prediction for who you think is going to win! The bracket is a grid of all the horses in the tournament and the path they have to follow to the Final Four and the championship round.

Send your filled-in brackets to forms@blackriverfarmandranch.com for a chance to win some awesome BR swag! 

Registration Round Up

Family Weekend

Join us for our first Family Weekend from August 25th to 27th. Bring your whole family, however you define it, and enjoy an unforgettable weekend on the ranch. Do as much or as little as you like, spending quality time with your loved one and making new friends.

Click the link below for more information about activities, accommodations, and how to register!

Family Weekend Information

Camper Sessions

This has been our craziest registration season yet! At this time all our camper sessions are full and have waitlists. If you are still interested in attending BR this summer, please add yourself to the waitlist as you may have a chance at securing a spot in a session.

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Session 1: June 18 - 21 

Session 2: June 25 - July 1

Session 3: July 2 - July 15

Session 4: July 16 - 29

Session 5: July 30 - August 12

Session 6: August 12 - 19

Mother-Daughter Retreats

The 2023 Mother-Daughter Retreats are full at this time! The waitlists for each session is open so if you are still interested in attending the retreats, please take a moment to fil out the registration.

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MD1: June 15 - 17 (Thurs - Sat)

MD2: June 22 - 24 (Thurs - Sat)

MD3: August 19 - 21 (Sat - Mon)


MD Schedule
Click Here to Register for Camp

Hey Alumni!


Check back in the fall for the dates for Alumni Weekend in 2024!

If you are interested in getting your BR BFFs back together before then for a private retreat, reach out to events@blackriverfarmandranch.com to plan your fall adventure!

BR General Store

Clearance Sale

Get it while you can! Select items on sale up to 40%!


Items will be available for pickup at check-in or will ship on approximately May 1st.

Pre-Sale

Pre-Sale

Gear up for summer 2023! New merch will be available on our website for pre-order starting April 1st.


Pre-order ends May 1st. Items will be available for pickup at check-in or will ship on approximately June 15th.

Horse Talk

Reading Vital Signs

When evaluating a horse's health status, its vital signs should be taken, assessed, and recorded. Evaluation should occur when the horse is healthy to establish baseline measurements and monitor the overall health and when the horse appears sick to determine if there is a deviation.

Regularly taking vital signs can help you become comfortable with the tasks and desensitize your horse. Temperature, pulse, and respiration, or TPR, are three key vital signs that should be assessed. In addition, the horse's gums should be evaluated to assess dehydration and tissue blow flow.

The values listed are for adult horses at rest. Horses recently exercised would have higher values. Additionally, rate may vary based on the horse's size, with larger horses often having lower rates and smaller horses often having higher rates. Always assess the individual horse, establishing what that horse's averages are before illness is suspected.

Mabel's Labels

Mabel's Labels is Celebrating its 20th Birthday!


We’re celebrating with a SALE all month long!

From March 1st - 31st, we have labels, combo packs, limited edition labels, and much more, up to 50% off! This is the best time of the year to stock up on all the washable, durable labels at a big discount. Thanks for celebrating with us!


Click here to start shopping!

Reminders and Updates

Recruitment QR Code

WE'RE HIRING!

Are you or someone you know looking for a once in a lifetime summer experience? The BR is hiring for seasonal positions including counselors, riding instructors kitchen staff, housekeeping, and groundskeeping.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Feel free to contact our Staff Manager anytime!

Allie Hack

810.689.4299

BRstaff@blackriverfarmandranch.com


Important Dates

  • March 1st - Camper Health History form opens
  • March 10th - Next Autopayment Date for Camper Sessions and Mother Daughter
  • March 22nd - New Family Zoom
  • March 31st - Last day to receive a full refund on tuition and deposits when you cancel a session. For our full refund policy, click here.
  • May 1st - All Camper session forms and Mother Daughter tuition and forms are due.
  • June 1st - All Camper Session Tuition is due.


Reminders

  • The BR office hours are 9 am to 5 pm, Monday through Thursday.
  • If you want to host a private event or retreat in the fall at BR, please email events@blackriverfarmandranch.com or visit our website here.
  • Join our BR Parents Facebook group by scanning this QR Code:
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