Copper Moon Ranch

11/26/2025

Looking to 'horse around' during Winter break? Come ride with us!
Riders will create a horse themed craft, have a full length riding lesson while playing mounted games, practice skills like grooming and saddling, and hang out with friends.

Only $100/rider. Email [email protected] to secure your spot today.

Copper Moon Ranch has a heated party room area for activities, and an indoor (unheated) arena for riding. Our location is 8409 G24 Hwy, Norwalk IA. No backroads Winter driving, we're on pavement.

10/22/2025

Our Halloween mini riding lessons are just a few days away!

10/08/2025

📣 LAST CALL for Short Stirrups lessons, starting this Friday! We have a 4:30 and 5:15 spot available. First timers are welcome! 📣

Our semi-private riding lessons are perfectly tailored to kiddos ages 5-7 who want to grow in confidence and learn riding fundamentals like steering, navigating riding obstacles, engaging their muscles for strong riding posture, and enjoying mounted games.

Dates for this mini session: Fridays October 10, 24, November 7 and 21. Half-hour lesson time slots are available for 4:30-5:00, 5:15-5:45, and 6:00-6:30. $200 for all four lesson dates.

Email [email protected] to sign up or to send us your questions.

10/03/2025

🎃 Fun for everyone! The horses and ponies will be dressed up for spooky season- maybe we can get some riders to match? 👻

09/30/2025

SHORT STIRRUPS lessons are back!

Our semi-private riding lessons are perfectly tailored to kiddos ages 5-7 who want to grow in confidence and learn riding fundamentals like steering, navigating riding obstacles, engaging their muscles for strong riding posture, and enjoying mounted games.

Dates for this mini session: Fridays October 10, 24, November 7 and 21. Half-hour lesson time slots are available for 4:30-5:00, 5:15-5:45, and 6:00-6:30. $200 for all four lesson dates.

Email [email protected] to sign up or to send us your questions.

08/12/2025

After 4 long years, the hats are back!

$30 each- camo, moss, grey, blue, pink, and black.

Text Kali to snag your favorite color before it's gone. (515) 421-0368.

07/29/2025

A quick July recap!

🥰 The tallest and shortest lesson horses made quite the duo in one of our group lessons.

☀️ Some of our more experienced lesson students had their lessons outdoors before the rain made everything mucky.

🍕During one of our scheduled break weeks, students gathered to pamper our hardworking lesson horses and share some pizza.

🏆 Our end-of-week horse camp horse show had quite the audience!

06/10/2025

😍 Got a horse crazy kiddo aged 5-7? We're offering one-time or package lessons on Fridays June 13, 20, and 27! No prior horsey expeiernece is required, and we cover all the basics from grooming, leading, safety, and riding with tons of fun mounted games to enhance learning.

Lesson time options:
4:30-5:00
5:15-5:45
6:00-6:30

$50/lesson or $125 for all 3 weeks!

Up to 2 riders/group 🐎

To reserve your spot or ask questions, email Kali at [email protected]

Lessons held at our all-weather riding facility at 8409 G24 Hwy, Norwalk IA 50125.

06/08/2025

She's a great little helper, but we're looking to add more to our team!

Copper Moon Ranch in Norwalk is looking to hire for two positions:

- Part time lesson assistant, helping students groom and tack horses in preparation for their lessons. At least one weekday evening required, and other hours available working events and horse care. Must be 16+ with a license and some horse experience. Starting pay $16/hr.

- Part time western riding instructor. Willing to train the right person who has both people and horse skills. Ideal candidate loves working with kids of all ages. Starting pay $20/hr with room to grow. Applicants must be age 18+. Flexible hours, but must be willing to work afternoons/evenings.

If you're interested, please email me (Kali) your questions and/or an informal resume at [email protected]

05/24/2025

Saddle up for adventure this Summer ☀️ Ride every day, meet new friends, spend time outdoors, and take home amazing craft creations. Camps for ages 5-7 and 8-13 in Norwalk, Iowa. No prior riding experience is required! Learn more here:

We offer the most hands-on horse camps around! Campers will ride every day, improving their confidence and skills through Riding lessons, horseback games, and an end-of-week horse show. Spend time outdoors, play group games, and enjoy crafts with horse and human friends. No prior horse experience is...

05/07/2025

Looking for a unique Mother's Day gift? Treat her to a morning of all things HORSE 🐎 Grooming, groundwork, riding indoors and outdoors, and special Mother's Day treats during our one-day adults-only horse camp 💕 THIS Saturday from 8:30-12:00 at 8409 G24 Hwy Norwalk, IA.

Sign up by clicking the link:

Prepare to be immersed in the Western Riding tradition! Participants will learn about all things horse: care, grooming, groundwork, riding, and roping practice. Be surrounded by beautiful views of the countryside while bonding with a horse. No prior Riding experience is required. Ages 18+ only.

04/25/2025

TOMORROW! And it's not too late to sign up. Spend the morning with us riding horses, grooming, saddling, learning groundwork and connection techniques, as well as a little roping practice.

Adults only, no prior experience required. 8409 G24 Hwy, Norwalk. Click the link below to get signed up for tomorrow's camp, or our other Summer dates: https://www.coppermoonia.com/spring-date-night-event