Nancy seeks to establish a new paradigm for equine management and rider education by continually questioning traditional dogma and reassessing it in light of a more horse-friendly approach. To do this, she provides riding experiences and workshops that explore and share revolutionary ideas. These clinics and workshops raise the consciousness and awareness level of horse owners and care givers.

The philosophies of Whole Horse Training honor the equine in mind, body and spirit. The constituents of whole horse care are: proper dental maintenance, hoof care, saddle fit, consideration for the physical being with an eye to complementary modalities and support for the emotional being. Extensive bodywork is seen as a necessity and includes chiropractic, acupuncture/acupressure, and a variety of energy work such as High Touch® Jin Shin, Reikei, kinesiology, and craniosacral. The final piece to this whole is a balanced and considerate rider.

The EquiMotion workshops and audio course reveal how riding can offer freedom and comfort to horses. Clinics and the DVD on Clicker Training offer nontraditional and enjoyable training experiences. Nancy believes that regular bodywork is a right and not a luxury for horses. To help make regular body work a reality for more horses, she offers workshops which introduce High Touch® Jin Shin to horse owners and a DVD on Equine Energy Balancing.

Stabling at Picabo Ranch

Stabling is available:
$10 for partial or full day stays
$15/night/horse.

The Wood River Inn, 877-542-0600 is on Main Street in Hailey, 25 minutes from the ranch. This inn is three years old. A room with 1 king size bed is $92/night; a room with 2 queen sized beds is $97/night.

The Airport Inn, 208-788-2477 is on the south end of Hailey, 25 minutes from the ranch. Rooms start at $78/night.

The High Country Motel and Cabins, 800-692-2050 are located in Bellevue. The motel is on the south end of town. It has 15 units. Motel rates start at $60/person/night; 2 people $68 then $8.00 each additional person. The cabins are on the north end of town and are newer. Cabin rates are $65/person/night; 2 people $75 then $8.00 each additional person.

Riverside RV Campground, 208-788-2020 is about 8 miles from the ranch along the Big Wood River. Tent spaces and RV hookups are available.

Camping at Picabo Ranch is bare bones and hookups. There is a meeting room with a kitchen and refrigerator, a toilet and the horse wash racks can be used for showers in a pinch. Bring your sense of humor.

Point of Rocks is about 1.5 miles from the barn. It is a no facility camping area operated by the Department of Fish & Wildlife.

PICABO RANCH is located in south central Idaho and is very near Silver Creek, the world famous trout stream and The Nature Conservancy's Silver Creek Preserve. The ranch is approximately 30 miles southeast of the Sun Valley ski resort. Neighboring towns are Bellevue, Hailey, Ketchum and Sun Valley. This area of Idaho is one of the finest destination resort areas in the United States. For more information visit the Sun Valley/Ketchum Chamber and Visitors Bureau at www.visitsunvalley.com.

DRIVING: From Hwy 20, go north on Gannett Rd about 1/4 mile. Then go east on North Picabo Rd about 1 mile to the driveway for the ranch, which will be on your left. Go north up the drive, wind right, then left up the hill, then right again to the large barn.
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FLYING: Three airports service the Sun Valley area. Friedman Airport is located in Hailey a mere twenty minutes from the ranch. Horizon and Alaska Air fly there and the fares tend to be expensive. Twin Falls airport is about 1-1/2 hours south. Boise airport is 2-3/4 hours away.

WEATHER: At just over 5,000 feet above sea level the air is thin and temperatures vary a great deal within the span of a day. Early mornings and evenings can be quite chilly even in mid-summer while mid-day can be hot. It's best to plan on layering your clothing for comfort. If you plan a hiking excursion into the mountains while visiting it's wise to have a lightweight rain jacket. Sudden storms are likely in the mountains. The climate is dry, technically it's high desert. You lose hydration simply by breathing so plan on drinking lots of water.