Western Pleasure Guest Ranch

Located on 1100 acres of summer pastures with tall pines and breathtaking views of the Selkirk and Cabinet mountain ranges is the Western Pleasure Guest Ranch. A fourth generation cattle ranch that has been operating on the same land since 1940. The ranch is located in Idaho's scenic Panhandle region, about 16 miles northeast of Sandpoint, Idaho. Roley and Janice Schoonover, and her parents, ranchers Jim and Virginia Wood, have transformed this historic ranch into one of Idaho's quality guest ranches. Your hosts Roley and Janice, share their love for their family ranch along with the rich history, beauty and traditions of the area. Western Pleasure is for folks who appreciate sincere, real country hospitality, while enjoying beautiful handcrafted log accommodation.

Whether you visit the ranch in the summer or winter the scenic Panhandle will take your breath away. Just a short driving distance from the ranch you will discover one of the largest fresh water lakes in the United States "Lake Pend Oreille" Golfers will find several excellent courses nearby. If winter fun is more to your liking, then you will love "Schweitzer Mountain Resort", one of the best ski areas in the Northwest.

Once again it is the time of year to start making plans for Youth Horsemanship Camp!

This program is designed for kids age 10 - 16, kids will be involved in hands on experiences with their horse. The program starts on Sunday evening and is concluded on Thursday evening, with a horse show, complete with trophies and ribbons. They will be responsible for there own horse and equipment. They learn horse husbandry skills and equipment care. Every morning they will help catch and saddle their own horse.

Stunning views and fresh, mountain air pervade your senses. Imagine a comfortable, rustic vacation that takes you and your family back to nature, to a time when things were simpler. When you're looking for a fantastic family guest ranch vacation or a ranch that you can visit as a single or a couple, look no further than Western Pleasure Guest Ranch!

You're never too old for camp!

Enjoy 5 days and nights at the Western Pleasure Guest Ranch, staying in one of the lodges 6 cozy guest rooms. Treat yourself to three scrumptious meals per day, prepared by own Chef.