What We Offer

At DOUBLE C RANCH LLC, we offer a comprehensive range of equestrian services designed to cater to riders of all ages and skill levels. Our commitment to providing exceptional experiences and fostering a deep connection between riders and horses is at the heart of everything we do.

Come Join Us Today

We invite you to embark on a lifelong journey of horsemanship. We invite you to explore our lesson options, discover the joys of riding, and take the first step toward your equestrian dreams. Join us in the saddle and experience the magic of horseback riding.

Ready to ride with us? Contact us to book your lesson today!

Our Services

Half lease

Our half lease includes hacking the leased horse on 2 days per week. The lessor has to be enrolled in Double C Ranch LLC's riding program. If you are interested, please schedule an Introduction lesson by clicking on the button below.

Introduction lesson

We will clean and tack a horse together. After the horse is ready, I will give a lunge line lesson or watch the student ride. In this time we can see how experienced the student is and which horse will fit their learning experience.

Ultimate Horse Experience

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced rider, this 7-day program offers horsemanship in the morning, riding lessons in the evening, 2 trail rides, and a hack day. You'll have your own horse throughout the entire experience and stay in one of our comfortable guest bedrooms. #UltimateHorseExperience #BeginnerRiders

Spring/Summer/Fall/Winter Horse Camps

Camps run rain or shine.

The daily Double C Ranch LLC schedule balances busy and fun activities with free time to enjoy with friends. Whether it’s learning a new skill or engaging in friendly competition, we offer something for everyone to enjoy.

All of our Camps focus on approaching, leading, and caring for horses as well as having clear and correct communication with them. Campers will learn many basics and valuable skills:

Skills Campers Learn

Horse behavior and senses

Breeds, colors, and markings

Stable management

How to halter and lead

Parts of the horse

How to groom

Parts of the tack and riding equipment

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Basic management (types of feed, hay, supplements, watering)

How to tack your horse AND MANY MORE

Other fun activities

We do fun arts and crafts like making your own leather wristband and play games to help reinforce knowledge and concepts.
Please make sure that the Camper is packing swimwear to cool off in our lake (with a sandy beach).

The Western Campers will practice for our Playday and learn how to swing a rope. The Equestrian Campers will have a dressage and jumping introduction according to riding level with a friendly competition on the last day of camp.

Camp Dates

2024 Dates TBD

The start is every day from 9 am to 2:00 pm for every camp, every week there are options to bring your child earlier and pick them up later,.

Please contact Double C Ranch LLC for more information.

Training Horses

Our training philosophy centers on positive reinforcement, trust-building, and individualized attention for each horse. We understand that every horse is unique, and our approach is tailored to their temperament, abilities, and specific training needs.

The minimum for starting young horses is 3 months.

Fullboard

12x12 stalls

Air Conditioned tack room

Warm/cold water in wash rack

Miles of trails on property access to 250acres

Large bluestone outdoor riding arena with Sand as top layer

Second lighted outdoor arena with working equitation obstacles and round pen

14 well maintained pastures with automatic waterers (wooden fence with electric top)

Camp Dates:

2024 Dates TBD

The start is every day from 9 am to 4:00 pm for every camp, every week there are options to bring your child earlier and pick them up later, as well for 1 day and half-day participation.

Full-day ($100 per day) and half-day ($50 per day) options are available. A full day is from 9 am to 4:00 pm and a half-day is from 9 am to 12:30 pm or 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm. You can start the registration process for our Summer Camps here. Plesae do not hesitate to reach out to us, we are always happy to assist any way we can.

Please contact Double C Ranch LLC for more information.

Training Horses

Train Them

The minimum for starting young horses is 3 months.

What They Say About Us

Aja Mullinex

My daughter absolutely loves Christine who runs Double C Ranch LLC. The horses she has are all amazing and they are great with the kids. My daughter has extreme anxiety and this is helping her so much. She is in heaven when she is there. She is still learning and sometimes doesn't always remember something because it is so much to learn and remember but she knows all she has to do is ask and then Christine will help her and walk her through it. I couldn't be happier with my decision to let her take riding lessons and horsemanship here at this ranch and Christine and her horses.

Alyson Melish

Christine loves the kids and the horses. She helps them go at their own pace, while encouraging them to push themselves and learn new skills. My daughter loves the horse, Kat, and we see her learning with every lesson. We are lucky to have found her so close to Charlottesville.

Olivia Kaczmarskyj

My mare and I are the happiest we’ve ever been at a boarding facility :) Top notch care tailored to each horse, and well maintained fields with plenty of grass. I personally love the ring & ride-out opportunities for myself. Christine communicates excellently and I feel very comfortable leaving my horse in her care.