South Timber Creek Ranch

08/07/2025

We had a 90 minute Trail Ride today and what an experience. Thankfully the couple that was on the ride was gracious and understanding. It was one of those rides that if it was going to happen it did.
So with the 90 min ride we ride outside the fence on the old railroad spur that goes thru our property. When we went thru the gate another horse decided to go thru with us. I guess he wanted to go on the ride as well. So now we have all the trail riders outside the fence PLUS a loose horse. So Jami jumped off her horse came to me to get an extra lead rope that I always carry to get Beau... the lose horse to lead him back to the gate and pasture. As she was focused on getting Beau, her horse Blaze decides to take advantage of the situation and thought the grass on the other side was greener. Literally!!! He slowly walked away from the other horses, casually walked across the gravel road and started munching on the grass on the other side. So, Kenzie and another helper Brayden walked their horses towards Blaze and of course he walked just out of their reach. The couple that was on the ride, were calm, easy going and very patient. Once Blaze was caught I took our riders and continued on with our ride. I knew the rest would catch up. Another helper Sally came with me and we continued with our ride.
NEXT came the rain. It was actually refreshing. It slowly rained, cooled everyone including the horses. Again our riders were very upbeat, and gracious with everything that happened on this ride.
The rest of the group caught up with us and they were excited as they as they all got to COWBOY!!!
All in all it was a great ride...
I am so THANKFUL for my customers today for staying calm, trusting our judgement and being patient in the potential chaos.
I am so THANKFUL to all my helpers and family who knew instantly what to do, did it without me having to ask or direction and most importantly everyone stayed calm, talked quietly to the horses and took care of everything.
I am so Thankful!!!!

08/04/2025

We have openings for a 90 minute trail ride on Wednesday August 6th at 10 am. The cost for this is $65 per person which includes the 90 minute ride plus a 15 to 20 minute lesson before the ride. If interested please text at 641 891 5513. We must have the following info before booking the ride. This is so we can match each rider with the correct horse and saddle. We will need the following info
1. Name
2. Age
3. Height
4. Weight
5. Medical condition such as depression anxiety autism and adhd
6. Riding experience
PLEASE TEXT TO 641 891 5513

08/04/2025

Had a great ride today with some friends I haven't seen in probably 20 years. Got to meet the children of a classmate of my son Jacob and what sweet little girls they are. Weather was perfect, horses were awesome and memories were fantastic. Jesus definitely blessed us today.

07/20/2025

We have two trail rides this week that we can add riders too.
Thursday July 24th at 5pm. Its a 90 min ride with or without a cowboy cookout. 90 min ride is $65. per person. If you would like the cowboy cookout it's and additional $12 per person.
Friday July 25th at 11:30. Its a 30 min ride and cost is $25 per person.
Rides include a 15 to 20 min riding lesson before the ride. We want all of our riders comfortable on their ride.
If interested in either of these rides or to set up a ride please text us at 641 891 5513. We will need to have the following info to set up your ride.
1. Name 2. Age 3. Height 4. Weight 5. Medical issues including any mental health 6. Riding experience.
Looking forward to hearing from you.

06/19/2025

DAY 4 HORSE CAMP
Last day of Horse Camp at South Timber Creek Ranch. We say goodbye to all of our friends today!!!! Many renewed old friendships and made new friends. Today the campers received their t shirts that had their Cowboy Code on the front and our rescue horses on the back. In addition the kiddos finished up their own cowboy hats. They made a design in perle beads that were glued to the front of their hats and then decorated the rest. On day one, we informed them that just like in the old west..... we had a jail too. Well today some of the campers wanted to check it out!!!!! It was hard to say goodbye but hopefully they will take a little of the spirit of the West with them!!!!

06/18/2025

DAY 2 HORSE CAMP
What a day!!!! It was HOT but everyone was a trooper with it AND then we had ice cream with toppings. It was yummy!!!! Kenzie showed the kiddos how to run barrels and then they got to run the barrels with our "stick horses " Our stick horses are noodles with stuff animals. They kids loved it. The campers have been making perle bead horses that they will be decorating their cowboy hats with.
Today we talked about our Cowboy Code and discussed how we respect ourselves others and animals. How we take care of animals and wijr before play.
Looking forward to tomorrow. Absolutely Love these Kiddos!!!!

06/17/2025

Day 1 Horse Camp
Today was the 1st day of HORSE CAMP!!!! We saw allot of returning faces and got to meet allot if new faces!!!! Our theme this year is the COWBOY CODE!!!! We have our own song and now 4 tenets of how to be a cowboy!!!! The kids left with smiling faces!!!! Dirty Faces with the promise they can cime back tomorrow!!!! Lots of happy kids and parents!!!!

06/09/2025

05/28/2025

IF HORSES WERE IN HIGH SCHOOL

Quarter horses: Definitely jocks. Strutting around flexing those muscles and showing off their butts. Responsible for all the trophies in the glass case.

Paints: Quarter horses with too much make-up.

Thoroughbreds: Preppies. They are athletes never jocks, monogrammed blankets, leather halters, Nike eventer shoes and the latest custom trailer and tack.

Appaloosas: Stoners. the like to drop acid so they can watch their spots move.

Arabians: RAH! RAH! SIS MOOM BAH! GGGOOOOOOOO TEAM!( Need I say more?)

Shetland ponies: Punks. Spikey hairdos, snotty attitudes and any colour of the rainbow.

Friesians: Bikers. Big, buff, always black, cigs hanging out the corner of their mouths and a dangerous glint in their eye.

Morgans: Nerdy teachers pet running around doing everything from yearbook to decorating the gym and rattling the bikers, stoners and jocks.

Drafts (All breeds): No real clique they're just the big guys who sit in the back of the room and fart a lot.

Hackney ponies: Band geeks. Marching along with their heads and knees held high, even going to the bathroom.

Warmbloods: The school staff and faculty. Looking down their noses with righteous indignation and disgust.

Minis: Primary school students.

Donkeys: Would be the teachers with the ability 'to think' and remember what happened the day before. Less likely to step on your feet when dancing.

Saddlebreds: The ones riddled the teen angst, the artsy, drama club type?

Percheron: Cafeteria ladies.

Mustangs: The free spirits and the "rebels without a cause".

The PTA would be aged broodmares only.

Football team: Well the Budweiser Clydesdale's of course!!!!

05/11/2025

THERE IS LESS THAN ONE WEEK LEFT TO REGISTER FOR HORSE CAMP. DONT MISS OUT. MAY 15 IS THE LAAT DAY TO REGISTER

I so excited that we are having HORSE CAMP again this Summer. Last year's camp we had over 65 kids and we all had a super time!!! We will be running camp similar to last year's camp. We will have 6 centers and hours will be from 8:30 to 12:30.

So Here is the SCOOP!!!!
WHEN: June 16th thru June 19th. MONDAY -THURSDAY
WHERE: South Timber Creek Ranch 2645 290th Marshalltown Iowa
TIMES: Every day from 8:30 to 12:30.
CENTERS: Crafts, Education on animals on the ranch, Snacks, Games, Ranch Life AND of HORSE BACK RIDING!!!!!
COSTS: $150 per Camper
DEADLINE TO SIGN UP IS MAY 15. We need time to order T Shirts and get them printed for all the campers!!!
Don't delay... We only have a set number of openings!!!

Ways to Register:
1. Email us at [email protected] THIS IS THE BEST WAY AS WE NEED AN EMAIL TO SEND REGISTRATION FORMS.
2. Text us at 641 891 5513.
3. We will email you the registration form that you can 1. Email back. 2. Take a picture and text us. 3. Snail mail 4. Drop off at Ranch.
4. Payment: 1. Venmo at -maschmann Security number is 5513 2. Check 3. Cash.. drop off only.
5. You will get a verification email/text when your rider is registered.

We are equipped to work with special needs and /individuals with health issues.
In addition, camp is for riders 5 years old to 15 year Olds however, we do accept younger and/or older riders with special circumstances. Talk to us regarding your situation!!!!!
Look forward to seeing you at HORSE CAMP!!!!!