| Frank Forque started riding bareback, and under saddle with Flo Pitcher. Frank is a natural who is a pleasure to work with. His fine AQHA colt "Denali" was born on Pitcher Ranch |
| Current Menu: Green Horse training with Flo Pitcher. You get 30 HONEST hours of work. Includes a written log of work accomplished with your horse. $1000. Owner provides all feed, or can be billed for boarding expenses. Call for available space. $500 deposit required. Horses with a problem are welcome. |
| Learn to properly handle your horses guns! Here's Larissa holding a "44"! |
| Hey....does she have horsey ears?? Thanks Deana, Vetlona and Elina! You all have great natural balance! |
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Pitcher Ranch
| Amy Hobbs riding AQHA Poco bareback! Poco was trained for 30 hours with Flo Pitcher |
| Monica Rode riding bareback! |
| AQHA WFR San Cloud (AKA SKY) trained under saddle for 30 hours by Flo Pitcher Owned by Dawna Young. Purchased from Pitcher Ranch |
| Keven Kleweno riding under saddle. |
| Colleen Forque riding AQHA Pacific Red Cloud under saddle. Both started by Flo Pitcher. This mare is a Beautiful Pitcher Ranch raised horse. |
| HAPPY CLIENTS |
| Harley riding bareback. |
| Julie Fogarty riding AQHA " yo Laico Otoe". This mare was put under saddle for 90 hours and raised from a yearling by Flo Pitcher. |
Flo Pitcher
| Wanna have fun? Own a horse you ride already? You might want to take advantage of our "Ranch Rider" program. For $50 per month, or $15 per day you can utilize the Ranch arenas (when available) and our private trail system. The fee is charged per rider so you may bring and use more than one horse. Before you proceed, We ask you check in, and out when using this program whenever possible. You may bring your recreational trailer or motorhome and camp also. (no power or bathroom is provided, however there is a fresh water pump available. for this reason no tent camping is allowed at this time. Check out is at 12:00 Noon the following day. We ask you bring a safe, suitable container for your fire (if your having one), and clean up manure and debris from your riders and horses around the barn and arenas (you don't have to on the trails). Please Ask if you do not see a wheel barrow and rake. Please take refuse such as cans and paper with you when you leave. Fishing is allowed. Please leave your personal dogs at home. folks boarding horses upon the ranch are allowed to temporary camp for no charge, dogs upon approval. Questions? email Flo @ flora.v.matnet.com or call 907-373-1457 Talk to Flo to schedule your guided ranch ride or riding lesson during your visit ( if preferred). The rate for guided riding is $50 per hour. You do not have to have a guide to ride. This is a place you can ride your horse for many miles that are free from motorized competition in the enjoyment of trails. (Motorized vehicles are not allowed within the Wild Life Refuge adjoining Pitcher Ranch during the warm months). |
| A safe fire will be contained in a receptacle such as seen here. Please use on gravel, or bring a non flammable base to sit it upon. |
| The Rainbow trout fishing is good on the ranch. |
| Fun trails to explore on the ranch, and in the wildlife refuge. |
| Meet our Herd! |
Rhonda, learning to dialog with
"Uncle Splash".
"Uncle Splash".
| Gracie Frye and AQHA "Texas Banker" after a 30 hour tune up with Flo. Tex has a remarkable talent for tolerating hand guns. |
We may have been the first to supply a
written work log, but we are no longer the
only! We are happy that other trainers are
finding this to be a good practice. It makes
us proud to see that the 477 is having a
positive influence in the Alaska Horse
Industry.
Adult Beginner Horse riding lessons with Flo Pitcher.
$50 per hour. First reserved on calender is first served.
All lessons begin with bare back riding. Helmets are
provided (required). Please note these popular classes
are primarily for learning basic horsemanship. A whole
lot of learning happens while your are generally having
a whole lot of fun.
* Students who home school may be able to get credit,
depending on their situation. If you are a
correspondence student, you may be eligible for a hefty
discount.
written work log, but we are no longer the
only! We are happy that other trainers are
finding this to be a good practice. It makes
us proud to see that the 477 is having a
positive influence in the Alaska Horse
Industry.
Adult Beginner Horse riding lessons with Flo Pitcher.
$50 per hour. First reserved on calender is first served.
All lessons begin with bare back riding. Helmets are
provided (required). Please note these popular classes
are primarily for learning basic horsemanship. A whole
lot of learning happens while your are generally having
a whole lot of fun.
* Students who home school may be able to get credit,
depending on their situation. If you are a
correspondence student, you may be eligible for a hefty
discount.
Stallion Services. Please visit our stallion
pages for information.
Boarding Services. Please visit our boarding
page for information.
pages for information.
Boarding Services. Please visit our boarding
page for information.
Photo by Tammy
| Julianna practicing the "get down" |
| Vetlona riding bareback at the canter |
Photo by Joyce Martin