Bar None Ranches
Equestrian summer camp offering riding lessons, trail rides, and horse care in a ranch setting.
▌ Editor's read Bar None Ranches' website loads successfully, presenting an established overnight horse camp for girls aged 9-17 in Trego, Montana. The camp has been operating for over 50 years, founded by Bob and Mary Ann DeSimone, and is now run by their daughter, Lisa DeSimone. The program focuses on daily riding, horse care, and outdoor activities like swimming and hiking. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory, and no state license number for Montana camps was found. Google reviews show a rating of 4.9 stars based on 30 reviews, with campers and parents consistently praising the quality of instruction, the caring staff, and the positive impact on their daughters' confidence and riding skills. Social media handles include @barnoneranches on Instagram and 'barnoneranches' on Facebook.
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Since 197650+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 8–18
Bar None Ranches is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. equestrian programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 1976 (50 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Equestrian
- Ages: 8–18
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 1000 Bar None Rd, Trego, MT 59934, USA
- Phone: (406) 882-4900
- Email: [email protected]
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Bar None Ranches
- What ages does Bar None Ranches accept?
- Bar None Ranches is open to children ages 8–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- What are Bar None Ranches's hours?
- Bar None Ranches runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Bar None Ranches?
- Bar None Ranches is operated by a private business, with 50 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Bar None Ranches provide lunch?
- Yes — Bar None Ranches includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
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