As a student at Purdue University and an employee of the ranch, Rosebud Ranch was the getaway from home and school. You have an unique attractive trail riding that you can’t get anywhere in northwestern Indiana. While not just enjoying the scenery, the atmosphere at Rosebud is an enjoyable fulfilling experience within itself. You should never have a dull time at Rosebud Ranch whether it’s with the exciting staff , meeting other new boarders, or using the beautiful indoor/outdoor facilities.
Tim Hammer,
Scottsburg, Indiana
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Just Some of What We Offer
Indoor Boarding - Large Stall Size
Each stall is a minimum of 12’ x 12’ to provide plenty of room for the horse’s comfort.
Indoor Boarding - Premium stall Bedding/Cushioned Stall Mats
Stall flooring has been designed to prevent slippage and is cleaned on a daily basis.
Indoor Boarding - Automatic Stall Water Bowls
To keep the horse hydrated at all times, automated water bowls have been installed in each stall.
Boarding - Feed Selectioin
An assortment of feed options based on the nutritional requirements of your horse will be discussed when you board your horse.
Boarding - Lockers
You are given your own locker when you board your horse at Rosebud. This provides our horse owners with privacy and a safe place to store their bridles, grooming equipment, tack, brushes, gloves, jabs, etc.
Boarding - Daily Turnout Service
Exercise is as important to your horse’s overall health as is its feed regimen. That’s why we use all-grass turnouts for your horse’s daily exercise routine.
Indoor Arena - Easy Access
The indoor arena offers two ways into and out of the arena for easy access.
Indoor Arena - Maintenance
The indoor arena includes an overhead water system to keep the dust down and is watered each day. The arena also offers excellent footing which is very good for the legs of your horse.
Indoor Arena - Lighting
There are no dark corners at Rosebud Ranch, which helps prevent the horse getting “spooked”. The light fixtures in the indoor arena are spaced evenly end-to-end and are evenly lighted.
Indoor Arena - Wall Incline
To help prevent stirrups getting caught, the wall around the indoor arena is at an incline.
Outdoor Arena - Large Size
The outdoor arena includes 60,000 square-feet of solid footing.
The Ranch at a Glance
Rosebud Ranch is a many faceted equestrian facility. We’ve captured a few of the many amenities we have to offer listed below.
Stable
At the heart of Rosebud Ranch is the horse stable. Everything from the ceiling to the floor, and everything in-between, has been carefully considered to assure your horse is in a stable and healthy environment
- CONSTANT MONITORING – The stable has been designed to assure constant monitoring of the entire stable and horses to assure your horse’s safety and protection. Each horse is checked twice a day to make sure they are okay and to give them a little extra love and attention.
- AIR FLOW – The stable has been laid out so there is a steady stream of fresh air constantly flowing throughout from door to door.
- STALL CEILING FANS – Each stall comes complete with its own ceiling fan to assure the comfort of the horse.
- LARGE STALL SIZE – Each stall is a minimum of 12’ x 12’ to provide plenty of room for the horse’s comfort.
- PREMIUM STALL BEDDING/CUSHIONED STALL MATS – Stall flooring has been designed to prevent slippage and is cleaned on a daily basis.
- CLIMATE CONTROLLED – Each stall is heated in the fall/winter months and has fresh air flowing throughout in the spring/summer months.
- AUTOMATIC STALL WATER BOWLS – To keep the horse hydrated at all times, automated water bowls have been installed in each stall.
- FEED SELECTION – An assortment of feed options based on the nutritional requirements of your horse will be discussed when you board your horse.
- WASH RACK – A large, two-shower wash rack is located in the stable, and has been designed for the owner to tie the lead line to the horse’s bridle and may be tethered to either side. The showers offer plenty of space to wash the horse from “end-to-end”. The showers offer hot water and plenty of shelving to easily accommodate soaps and grooming equipment. Outdoor showers will be available in the Summer of 2010. (We even have showers for people, too, should you like to get freshened up after a brisk ride.)
- WASHERS/DRYERS – For your convenience, washers and dryers are available in the stall area should you wish to clean horse blankets or other gear.
- LOCKERS – You are given your own locker when you board your horse at Rosebud. This provides our horse owners with privacy and a safe place to store their bridles, grooming equipment, tack, brushes, gloves, jabs, etc.
- DAILY TURNOUT SERVICE – Exercise is as important to your horse’s overall health as is its feed regimen. That’s why we use all-grass turnouts for your horse’s daily exercise routine.
Whether for riding lessons or local, regional or national shows and events, Rosebud Ranch offers both indoor and outdoor arenas that are meticulously maintained and include state-of-the-art amenities.
Indoor Arena
- LARGE SIZE – Rosebud Ranch boasts a 20,000 square-foot indoor, heated riding arena with plenty of head room to accommodate even the most ambitious jumps.
- EASY ACCESS – The indoor arena offers two ways into and out of the arena for easy access.
- MAINTENANCE – The indoor arena includes an overhead water system to keep the dust down and is watered each day. The arena also offers excellent footing which is very good for the legs of your horse.
- LIGHTING – There are no dark corners at Rosebud Ranch, which helps prevent the horse getting “spooked”. The light fixtures in the indoor arena are spaced evenly end-to-end and are evenly lighted.
- WALL INCLINE - To help prevent stirrups getting caught, the wall around the indoor arena are at an incline.
Outdoor Arena
- LARGE SIZE – The outdoor arena includes 60,000 square-feet of solid footing.
- MAINTENANCE – The outdoor arena is maintained on a daily basis.
- FENCING – Fencing will be added to the outdoor arena in Summer 2010.
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Riding Trails
Rosebud Ranch offers over 150 acres of breathtaking riding trails that includes several different levels of incline, steep hills, water, obstacles and access to roads with minimal traffic. If you are feeling adventurous, there’s no better way to experience the beauty and tranquility of Rosebud Ranch.
The Lodge
Above the barn, with a scenic view of the indoor riding stable, is a 3,000 square-foot entertainment lodge complete with a fully-equipped kitchen, coffee machines, a 60” flat panel television, fireplace, bar, and gaming room with a pool and foosball table. If you’re looking for a place to relax, catch the score, warm up in front of a roaring fire, play a quick game of pool, or to simply chuckle at one of Art’s many endearing stories, the lodge is an ideal way to end your day at Rosebud Ranch.
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