The Muscular Dystrophy Association can be found at www.mdausa.org

Don and Debbie Dorn, Frank and Genny Ketron, and a few others started the Muscular Dystrophy Ride more than 20 years ago.  The idea started with Genny’s Kids.  Genny and Frank were clowns that would take a group and cheer up the kids while raising money for Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA).   The idea started with taking some friends and family on an annual sponsored trail ride.   Now the few have grown to encompass more than 50 riders, a band, a raffle, and a wonderful buffet.

A couple of years ago, a wonderfully strong and charismatic MDA poster child named Marc Duncan became a good friend, and so the Marc Duncan Trail Ride was born.   The first Saturday of every May, riders from all over gather to raise money along a 12-mile trail.    This year we will hold this event in October to avoid other event conflicts. Fund-raising starts the beginning of the year.    You don’t have to have any sponsors to ride, and can participate with a single donation.    For information on the ride you can contact us or call the MDA district office at (303)-691-3331, Kate McManaman or (303) 753-9680, Debra DeBonis.

Generally, the Triple D Ranch hosts 5 Horse Show and Gymkhanas a year, the second Saturday of the month June through September; plus Saturday October 31, which is also our Halloween Party!  Plan on the events starting at noon and usually run for a few hours. Everyone is welcome! 

It is a great chance for the younger or novice riders to show off everything they have learned.   This year, the youngest competitor was 4 years old.   The oldest competitor. . . . . . 75+ !    It is a wonderful family environment and is all about fun, learning good sportsmanship, healthy competition, and being around the animals we love so much. Bring your own lunch, and you are welcome to use the BBQ grill available, or join in forming a potluck for the next gathering!

The Ranch is also affiliated with the Aurora Horseman Association (AHA).  AHA also has 5 western/English shows and gymkhanas a year.  The events previously held at Cole Creek Arena, are NOW CHANGED held at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds, located off Quincy out beyond Gun Club Road, by the horse race track and Aurora reservoir. Plan for these events held every ^1st Saturday of the month beginning in May through September.   The shows generally begin at 8:00AM, and gymkhanas follow around 4:00PM. AHA is a club that you can join whether or not you have a horse.  Some of the people volunteer their time just to be around horses and the people that love them.  Many people boarding with us at the Triple D Ranch compete in the events and have a great time cheering for each other.

We have lessons available to help people learn more about the shows, the games of gymkhana, different events, and what it takes to prepare for them.

Jan - March

Feb 14 - 15

Feb 27 - Mar 1

Mar 21 - 22

Mar 27 - 29

Shelly Pohl, Farrier (Call Shelly for Appt 303-358-3018)

Barrel Race @ The Ranch – Larimar County Fairgrounds

   (www.milehibarrelhorse.com site for details)

VRHA Seminar @ Barnes Ranch @ Larkspur, CO

   (www.barnesranch.com site for details)

Barrel Race @ Douglas County Fairgrounds

   (www.milehibarrelhorse.com site for details)

VRHA Seminar @ Barnes Ranch @ Larkspur, CO

   (www.barnesranch.com site for details)

Apr 11 - 12

Apr 17 - 19

May - June

May

May

May 2

May 23 - 25

June 6

June 13

Barrel Race @ The Ranch – Larimar County Fairgrounds

   (www.milehibarrelhorse.com site for details)

VRHA Seminar @ Barnes Ranch @ Larkspur, CO

   (www.barnesranch.com site for details)

Shelly Pohl, Farrier (Call Shelly for Appt 303-358-3018)

Spring Shots/Worming

Muscular Dystrophy Ride (depart @ 7:00AM)

AHA Show (8:00AM) & Gymkhana (4:00PM)

Barrel Race (place to be determined)

   (www.milehibarrelhorse.com site for details)

AHA Show (8:00AM) & Gymkhana (4:00PM)

Triple D Ranch Show & Gymkhana (Starts at 12:00AM)

July - September

July 4

July 4

July 11

July 23-27

August 1

August 8

September

September 5

September 12

Shelly Pohl, Farrier (Call Shelly for Appt 303-358-3018)

Fourth of July Party Starts around 3 or 4pm
      (Bring own meat/drinks +1 something to share.)

AHA Show (8:00AM) & Gymkhana (4:00PM)

Triple D Ranch Show & Gymkhana (Starts at 12:00AM)

Horse Camp (CALL NOW, only 5 reservations open)

AHA Show (8:00AM) & Gymkhana (4:00PM)

Triple D Ranch Show Gymkhana (Starts at 12:00AM)

Fall Shots/Worming

AHA Show (8:00AM) & Gymkhana (4:00PM)

Triple D Ranch Fun Gymkhana (Starts at 12:00AM)

Oct - Dec

October 31

December (TBD)

Shelly Pohl, Farrier (Call Shelly for Appt 303-358-3018)

Triple D Ranch Show Gymkhana (Starts at 12:00AM) &

Halloween Party (bring your own lunch; BBQ grill avail.)

Christmas Caroling Horseback