Valley View Ranch Equestrian Camp for Girls
Valley View Ranch, 606 Valley View Ranch Rd, Cloudland, GA 30731
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Valley View Ranch Equestrian Camp for Girls focuses on horsemanship instruction in the riding rings, time in the saddle on trails, and the care and responsibility of having each camper’s very own horse. The program offers several riding options, including English and Hunt Seat riding, Western Stock Seat riding, Barrels and Gymkhana, trails, and vaulting. Campers also take part in eco-education, swimming, canoeing, crafts, pottery, archery, theater and dance, group games, Gymkhanas, horseshows, and an awards session.
• Ages: 8–17 years old
Since 1954, the stated purpose of Valley View Ranch has been to help each rancher have the full opportunity of horsemanship through instruction in the riding rings, time in the saddle on trails, and the care and responsibility of having her very own horse. Ranchers from 8–17 years of age are eligible, and enrollment is limited to 50. Each girl can spend as much time as she likes with her favorite ranch horse during her stay, or she can bring her own horse, and each girl participates in all riding programs offered, with special individual attention to improve skills. Riding lessons are assigned and planned according to individual ability, and other recreational interests are planned secondary to the riding programs. Campers are divided into cabins according to age.
Valley View Ranch operates as a year-round working ranch caring for the herd throughout the year. Trails wind through ancient Appalachian forests, crossing streams and passing stately trees and rock formations amongst wild turkey and deer. Three generations of horse lovers manage Valley View Ranch: it was founded by Jack and Olive Jones, and in 1970, after college and a lifetime of apprenticeship, their daughter Nancy took over and is now the owner and director. Janis’ daughter Chelsea serves as Assistant Director and Office Manager, and Barbara “Bo” Clark coordinates all the riding programs. Only women of high ideals, strength of personality, and integrity of character are chosen as counselors, almost all counselors have come to Valley View Ranch as campers and return year after year, one wrangler is assigned as the immediate counselor to a group of 5 girls, and there are at least 2 counselors in every bunkhouse.
Last updated April 23, 2026.
• Ages: 8–17 years old
Since 1954, the stated purpose of Valley View Ranch has been to help each rancher have the full opportunity of horsemanship through instruction in the riding rings, time in the saddle on trails, and the care and responsibility of having her very own horse. Ranchers from 8–17 years of age are eligible, and enrollment is limited to 50. Each girl can spend as much time as she likes with her favorite ranch horse during her stay, or she can bring her own horse, and each girl participates in all riding programs offered, with special individual attention to improve skills. Riding lessons are assigned and planned according to individual ability, and other recreational interests are planned secondary to the riding programs. Campers are divided into cabins according to age.
Valley View Ranch operates as a year-round working ranch caring for the herd throughout the year. Trails wind through ancient Appalachian forests, crossing streams and passing stately trees and rock formations amongst wild turkey and deer. Three generations of horse lovers manage Valley View Ranch: it was founded by Jack and Olive Jones, and in 1970, after college and a lifetime of apprenticeship, their daughter Nancy took over and is now the owner and director. Janis’ daughter Chelsea serves as Assistant Director and Office Manager, and Barbara “Bo” Clark coordinates all the riding programs. Only women of high ideals, strength of personality, and integrity of character are chosen as counselors, almost all counselors have come to Valley View Ranch as campers and return year after year, one wrangler is assigned as the immediate counselor to a group of 5 girls, and there are at least 2 counselors in every bunkhouse.
Last updated April 23, 2026.
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