I can remember well how much I enjoyed being able to walk across the street to help tend cows on a Dairy Farm in Graffenhausen, Germany.  I was between 9 & 11 years old, 40 years ago when my "Air Force" dad was stationed there.  How time flies.  But, you never forget those childhood memories that help mold you into the person you become.  I like to think of it as the same way you would imprint a newborn colt.  I feel I was born with a huge imprint in my heart for animals from the day I was born.  Can't help it or change it and I wouldn't want to.  I was surely Blessed wherever we lived to be able to help out on farms, ranches or stables.  It was a wonderful experience I'll never forget.  And now I get to pay that experience forward to your family.  Sorry I have to charge you, but I got a big feed bill.  ~^~^~"@_@"

I am scheduling after school age appropriate farm and ranch lessons that will give your child a hands on learning experience that they can use throughout their life.

Horseback Riding Lessons:  Private and group rates available.

Cowgirl Cheri's Critter Club:

Each week your child will be able to learn about all and help care for at least 3 of these different types of animals:  Ponies, Horses, Donkeys, Llama, Sheep, Goats, Pigs, Chickens, Ducks, Rabbits, Turkeys and Geese.  They will also get a hand led pony or horse ride if they like.

Farmers in Training:

More hands on learning of how to care for animals, tend to tack and gardening/farming.  Not limited to feeding, grooming, hoof trims, saddling and seasonal vaccinating, worming, sheep shearing, cow or goat milking etc.

Dairy Lessons: 

Learn how to milk a cow or goat.  Pasteurize [or not].  Prepare for cheese, yogurts, etc.

"The Farmyard F&R" lesson for adults wanting to learn how to raise and process yer own food and fiber products.  This is a back to basics approach to living off the land.  Beginner and Intermediate classes.  Check back for special workshops you can sign up for- TBA.

GROUP LESSONS: $35 + tax for 1 hr.  Cash discount available. 

Gift Certificates Available:  $25 each and get a Free General Admission Pass good during Drop In/Open Hours

*DEPOSIT POLICY: Deposits are non-refundable. The Farmyard does work in temperatures of 40*-60* with no rain, 60+* in light to Moderate rains, 90+* in the shade. Due to rain below 60* or heavy rain above 60* we can work or reschedule your event within sixty days or you can use your deposit at The Farmyard during our drop in times.  (Except for occasional closed dates & Weather permitting).  Cancellations outside of this deposit policy will forfeit your deposit.  You are welcome to reschedule your event for any reason with an additional deposit.

The Farmyard reserves the right to substitute an animal if necessary.

THE FARMYARD follows TEXAS STATE LAWS and has weight limits on all our Equine not to exceed 20% of their body weight.  To exceed this weight limit is considered animal abuse.  Please reserve a pony or horse that can accommodate your guests.  My larger ponies can carry up to 100#.  My horses can carry up to 225#.  With the exception of our newest additions, I have had all my riding ponies and horses for 10-28 years.  We love them very much and enjoy sharing them with your family and friends.  Sorry, they are not for sale, but most always available to bring smiles and fond memories to you and yours.  From the bottom of our hearts, Thank you for your business!  Cowgirl Cheri, family & friends

Thank you for yer interest in

The "best little" Farmyard in Texas!!!

Happy Trails, Tall Tales & Tickly Tails,

Cowgirl Cheri
 

This page was last updated on 11/10/2010