Bill Crabtree Quarter Horses and Training is dedicated to bringing you quality natural horsemanship and care for your equine partner
Welcome to BCQH located in Red lodge, Montana on Aspen Ridge ranch
Thank you for visiting our webpage! Bill Crabtree Quarter Horses and Training is operated out of the Aspen Ridge Ranch in Red Lodge Montana. Situated just below the Beartooth Mountains you wont find a more spectacular view while enjoying your horse! We offer everything from boarding and training to lessons and colt starting. Aspen Ridge Ranch facilities are top of the line with staff and clientele that will make you feel right at home!
Bill Crabtree has nearly 50 years of experience in the equine industry. His knowledge in everything from cutting horses to working with a colt on natural horsemanship is impeccable. We hope you will come down to Aspen Ridge Ranch to see us and take a tour of the facility!
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Phone
(406)698-5122
Location
4 Mane Trail
Red Lodge, MT
59068
Hours
M-Su 8am-5pm
Training
Here at BCQH we implement the Natural Horsemanship method. A method that focuses on teaching a horse with pressure and release. Horses are prey animals and do not learn when fear and pain are associated with training. This training is firm but fair and never forced onto the horse. Rather letting the horse figure out through pressure and release what the answer to your question is. Please feel free to contact us with any questions you have about training. We would love to set up a time for you to come and tour the facilities at Aspen Ridge Ranch.
lessons
We provide lessons for all ages and level of rider. From cutting training to ground work, we will have a program to fit your needs! Our provided lesson horses will make you feel confident while you get the feel of our natural horsemanship method. You can also use your own horse and start building a foundation and partnership with them! Please stop by Aspen Ridge or contact Bill Crabtree to get your introductory lesson scheduled with us!
We are located at the base of the beautiful Beartooth Mountains in Red Lodge. You will be hard pressed to find a more spectacular view horseback! The Aspen Ridge Ranch facilities provide 28 "soft stalls" for your horses comfort. All stalls have heated water's for our brisk Montana winters to ensure your horse always has fresh drinking water. Our 5 group turn out pastures also have heated waters, loafing shed and ponds that the horses love to cool off in on hot summer days. Spoiled is an understatement for horses staying with us! Some of our other amenities include: heated wash stall, riding trails, access to the public Palisades trail, 150'x300' outdoor arena, 100'x200' indoor arena, round pen, daily turn out and SO much more. Please contact us to set up a tour of Aspen Ridge or stop by during business hours!
BOARDING
Kristin Kessler Crabtree
Born and raised in Red Lodge, MT, Kristin spent most of her life in a ranch environment. She has always had an affinity for horses, old buildings and wild life.
Kristin works in many mediums including; acrylic, oil, water color, conte, graphite and charcoal. She is also a very accomplished sculptor having created many bronzes.
Horses have always been her main inspiration, as well as her Dad, sculptor Lisa Perry, high school art teacher Mike Kosorok and her husband Bill.
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