Frequently Asked Questions
Q- Are the trails marked?
A- The main trails are well marked. The map included with your campsite fee will help you navigate the area without fear of getting lost. There are countless smaller unmarked trails that interconnect with the main trails for those people that like exploring. More trails will soon be marked and will then be added to our current trail system.
Q- Are there places to water the horses while on the trail?
A- Yes, and those places are marked on the map.
Q- Will my cell phone work there?
A- Cell service is sporadic. Some cell phones work well, some only in certain areas of the camp and others not at all. If you have to make an urgent call, you are welcome to use our land line. Take your phone while riding, many guests have gotten service up in the hills.
Q- Do you accept Credit Cards?
A- We accept E-transfers, cash and cheques, but not credit cards.
Q- Is there a place I can charge my phone?
A- Yes, we have an outside plug at the house. Remember to bring you own charger.
Q- Do you have any hook-ups?
A- No.
Q- Do the campsites have fire pits?
A- We have one communal fire pit in the social area.
Q- Do you have firewood available and how much do you charge for it?
A- Yes, we have firewood and we supply it free of charge. However, we ask that keep the fires reasonably small and to let them burn down before leaving the fire pit unattended.
Q- Can I bring my dog?
A- We are currently dog friendly. Please help us keep it that way by following a few rules. Dogs must be friendly and well behaved. They must be kept under control and not allowed to roam freely while on the property. Make sure your dog stays at your own campsite and does not mooch at other campsites. We have several cats, so if your dog is not cat friendly, it must be leashed at all times while on the property. If you bring your dog with you while riding, please make sure it does not chase wildlife or the range cattle.
Q- What sort of wildlife can I expect to see?
A- Deer and elk are the most common. Moose, black bears and cougars are known to be around, but they are seldom seen. Coyotes are often heard, but seldom seen either. Great Horned and Great Grey owls have been spotted and we heard, but never seen the Barn owls. If you are a bird watcher, you will enjoy watching the hummingbirds that come to the feeder we set out at the camp and keep your eyes open for the rare white headed woodpecker.
Q- Is it true that wild horses roam the area?
A- The wildies, as we call them, originally migrated up here from the Osoyoos Indian Band lands. They are stunningly beautiful. Unfortunately, hundreds were rounded up and sent for slaughter in 2014/15. There are still a few scattered herds in the area and quite the treat to encounter.
Q- Should I worry about the wild horses if we see them while out riding?
A- They are generally very cautious of people on horseback. They will usually hear you coming and all you will see is glimpses of them melting into the forest. What usually happens when you encounter a wild herd is the mares and foals disappear into the forest, while the stallion stays behind to make sure they all get away and then he follows them. None of our guests have had any problems with them at all.
Q- If my horse or dog gets injured, is there a vet available?
A- Yes and we have contact information for the vets posted in the Hut.
Q- Do you have many mosquitoes and flies and do I have to bring bug repellant?
A- We generally do not have a big insect problem here, but you never know what Mother Nature will do from year to year. Usually a few mosquitoes will show up in the early evening, especially earlier in the season. Although we usually use fly masks on our horses, flies are not a big problem either. However, if you or your horse are particularly sensitive to bug bites, we suggest you bring some repellant just in case.
Q- Do we have to bring our own hay or can we buy it from you?
A- Bring your own hay. We generally feed round bales and do not have many small squares available. However, if you run out of hay, you could buy a whole bale from us.
Q- Do you offer guided rides?
A- We are happy to ride with our guests and show them our beautiful trails. If you would like us to ride with you, please let us know ahead of time, so we can be sure to be available.
Q- Do you have horses available for guests to rent?
A- No, you must bring your own horse.
Q- How many miles of trails do you have?
A- The map you see below currently shows about 25 miles of main trails. There are many, many, smaller trails that interconnect the main trails that are not shown. More trails will be marked and added to our current trail system when time allows. The map that is included in your daily rate is labeled with all the trail names and numbers.
Q- Are the trails marked?
A- The main trails are well marked. The map included with your campsite fee will help you navigate the area without fear of getting lost. There are countless smaller unmarked trails that interconnect with the main trails for those people that like exploring. More trails will soon be marked and will then be added to our current trail system.
Q- Are there places to water the horses while on the trail?
A- Yes, and those places are marked on the map.
Q- Will my cell phone work there?
A- Cell service is sporadic. Some cell phones work well, some only in certain areas of the camp and others not at all. If you have to make an urgent call, you are welcome to use our land line. Take your phone while riding, many guests have gotten service up in the hills.
Q- Do you accept Credit Cards?
A- We accept E-transfers, cash and cheques, but not credit cards.
Q- Is there a place I can charge my phone?
A- Yes, we have an outside plug at the house. Remember to bring you own charger.
Q- Do you have any hook-ups?
A- No.
Q- Do the campsites have fire pits?
A- We have one communal fire pit in the social area.
Q- Do you have firewood available and how much do you charge for it?
A- Yes, we have firewood and we supply it free of charge. However, we ask that keep the fires reasonably small and to let them burn down before leaving the fire pit unattended.
Q- Can I bring my dog?
A- We are currently dog friendly. Please help us keep it that way by following a few rules. Dogs must be friendly and well behaved. They must be kept under control and not allowed to roam freely while on the property. Make sure your dog stays at your own campsite and does not mooch at other campsites. We have several cats, so if your dog is not cat friendly, it must be leashed at all times while on the property. If you bring your dog with you while riding, please make sure it does not chase wildlife or the range cattle.
Q- What sort of wildlife can I expect to see?
A- Deer and elk are the most common. Moose, black bears and cougars are known to be around, but they are seldom seen. Coyotes are often heard, but seldom seen either. Great Horned and Great Grey owls have been spotted and we heard, but never seen the Barn owls. If you are a bird watcher, you will enjoy watching the hummingbirds that come to the feeder we set out at the camp and keep your eyes open for the rare white headed woodpecker.
Q- Is it true that wild horses roam the area?
A- The wildies, as we call them, originally migrated up here from the Osoyoos Indian Band lands. They are stunningly beautiful. Unfortunately, hundreds were rounded up and sent for slaughter in 2014/15. There are still a few scattered herds in the area and quite the treat to encounter.
Q- Should I worry about the wild horses if we see them while out riding?
A- They are generally very cautious of people on horseback. They will usually hear you coming and all you will see is glimpses of them melting into the forest. What usually happens when you encounter a wild herd is the mares and foals disappear into the forest, while the stallion stays behind to make sure they all get away and then he follows them. None of our guests have had any problems with them at all.
Q- If my horse or dog gets injured, is there a vet available?
A- Yes and we have contact information for the vets posted in the Hut.
Q- Do you have many mosquitoes and flies and do I have to bring bug repellant?
A- We generally do not have a big insect problem here, but you never know what Mother Nature will do from year to year. Usually a few mosquitoes will show up in the early evening, especially earlier in the season. Although we usually use fly masks on our horses, flies are not a big problem either. However, if you or your horse are particularly sensitive to bug bites, we suggest you bring some repellant just in case.
Q- Do we have to bring our own hay or can we buy it from you?
A- Bring your own hay. We generally feed round bales and do not have many small squares available. However, if you run out of hay, you could buy a whole bale from us.
Q- Do you offer guided rides?
A- We are happy to ride with our guests and show them our beautiful trails. If you would like us to ride with you, please let us know ahead of time, so we can be sure to be available.
Q- Do you have horses available for guests to rent?
A- No, you must bring your own horse.
Q- How many miles of trails do you have?
A- The map you see below currently shows about 25 miles of main trails. There are many, many, smaller trails that interconnect the main trails that are not shown. More trails will be marked and added to our current trail system when time allows. The map that is included in your daily rate is labeled with all the trail names and numbers.
