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Imagine sending your child to camp in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains on horseback. Happy Trails,
Bar JO Ranch

At Bar JO Ranch, formerly Griffin Valley Ranch, we have over 320 acres of beautiful forest, valleys and streams. We are excited to announce our relocation, just south of Griffin Valley Ranch. Bar JO Ranch continues to be run by the same family that operated Griffin Valley Ranch trail riding and summer camps since 2009. We offer the following western experiences:

•Summer Horse Camps for children aged 5-16
•2 Day Spring Horse Camps
•Girl Guide Lessons and Trail Rides
•Stampede Pony Rides
•Private Pony Rides
•Traditional Indian Wedding Horse
•Other Equine Activities and Special Events

Grab your boots and hat and let us show you a truly Western Experience!

10/21/2026

Create Magical Winter Memories! 🐴❄️

Experience the beauty of winter at Bar JO Ranch with a private horse-drawn wagon ride through the Alberta foothills! Gather your family and friends, enjoy the fresh winter air, and warm up around our wood stove.

Private Wagon Rides: 45 minutes | $325 + GST | Up to 10 adults

🎄 Hosting an Event? We bring our horses and wagon to you! Perfect for Christmas parties, corporate gatherings and community events.

Mobile Wagon Rides: 2 hours | $1,700 + GST

Book Your Winter Adventure Today!

🌐 www.barjo.ca/services/wagon-rides/

09/13/2026

🐴 POV: You’re the groom, and this is your ride to the wedding! 🇮🇳
Getting the Baraat horse ready and taking a little ride around Conrich Estates before the wedding celebrations begin.
Always a pretty cool view from up here! 👌🐎

09/09/2026

🐴 WEEKEND HORSE CAMP – SEPTEMBER 19–20! 🐴

Looking for an unforgettable weekend adventure? Join us at Bar JO Ranch for two full days of horses, riding, arena activities and trail adventures!

🤠 Up to 4 hours of saddle time each day
🐎 Riding in both the arena and out on our trails
🚌 Bus transportation included
📍 Convenient stops in Calgary & Cochrane
💰 $300 + GST

Perfect for young riders looking to spend the weekend in the saddle and make some great memories!

Spaces are limited — register today!

👉 REGISTER NOW – https://barjo.ca/services/weekend-2-day-horse-camps/

📍 Bar JO Ranch – 273041 Beaupre Creek Road, Rocky View, AB

08/13/2026

🐴 LAST-MINUTE SUMMER CAMP SPOTS! 🌿

We’ve had a few spots open up for our final two weeks of summer camp at Bar JO Ranch! ☀️

📅 August 17–21
📅 August 24–28
🐴Ages 5-18

A full week of horses, riding, hands-on learning, new friendships and plenty of outdoor fun in the beautiful foothills west of Cochrane!

Spots are limited and these are our last two weeks of summer camp — once they’re gone, summer camp is done for 2026!

📞 403-561-4488
🌐 www.barjo.ca

07/26/2026

We have some very polite 4 year old geldings at the ranch.

07/14/2026

🐴 LAST CHANCE TO JOIN US THIS SUMMER! 🤠

We still have availability for our August 3–7 Horse Riding Camp at Bar JO Ranch!

Spend the week riding horses, learning western horsemanship, exploring the ranch, and making memories with new friends. 🌲🐎

🚌 Bus transportation available from Calgary & Cochrane

Spots are limited — don’t miss out on an unforgettable week at the ranch!

👇 REGISTER NOW!
https://barjo.ca/services/8-18-aged-horse-riding-camp/ #

07/13/2026

🤠🐴 Thank You, Calgary! 🐴🤠
A huge thank you to all the organizations that invited Bar JO Ranch to your Calgary Stampede 2026 breakfasts and events. We loved sharing our ponies and being part of your celebrations!
From all of us at Bar JO Ranch, thank you for an amazing Stampede. See you next year! ❤️🐎

07/07/2026

A huge thank you to We Campers Outdoor & Sports Daycare Centre for inviting Bar JO Ranch to be part of your Calgary Stampede Breakfast! 🤠🐴
Our pony wranglers had a wonderful morning meeting so many smiling faces and sharing the joy of our ponies with your families. Thank you for your warm hospitality, friendly atmosphere, and the absolutely delicious pancake breakfast! 🥞❤️
We truly appreciate being included in your celebration and look forward to seeing you again at future events. Thanks for making it such a fantastic Stampede morning!

07/05/2026

🐴🤠 What a fantastic day at the Calgary Winter Club for Stampede! 🤠🐴
Rusty, Ranger, Duchess, Molly, and Dillon loved meeting so many wonderful families and helping create some unforgettable Stampede memories.
A huge thank you to everyone who came by for a ride, said hello, and spent part of their day with us. Seeing so many smiling faces is what makes these events so special!
From all of us at Bar JO Ranch, Happy Stampede! 🌾❤️

Address

273041 Beaupre Creek Road
Cochrane, AB
T4C1B3

Telephone

+14035614488

Website

http://www.barjo.ca/

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