Mason Creek Ranch

A question we always get asked… What is it like owning a horse boarding facility?-

You never know when someone is going to show up at your house.

You never know when your phone is going to ring.

You never know when a text message is going to come through.

And you definitely never know when one of the animals is going to decide that today is the day they need your attention.

Running the Ranch isn’t a Monday-through-Friday, 9-to-5 kind of job.

There is no punching a clock.

There is no “I’ll deal with that tomorrow.”

There is no such thing as completely turning your phone off and forgetting about the ranch for the evening.

Because the ranch doesn’t stop just because you walked back into the house.

The horses still need fed.

The water tanks still need checked.

Someone might have a loose shoe.

Someone might have found a hole in the fence.

A horse might decide that the perfectly good stall door is actually an invitation to redecorate.

A calf might need attention.

The goats might be getting into something they absolutely shouldn’t be getting into.

Wilbur might have decided he needs a snack.

And somewhere, somehow, there is probably an animal creating a situation that nobody could have possibly predicted.

Then there are the people.

You never know when a boarder is going to call.

You never know when someone is going to stop by.

You never know when somebody will pull into the driveway and say, “Hey, do you have a minute?”

And at Mason Creek Ranch, “Do you have a minute?” can mean anything from a quick question about a horse to a situation that has you grabbing your boots and heading for the barn before you’ve even finished your coffee.

That is ranch life.

It can be exhausting.

It can be frustrating.

It can be expensive.

It can test your patience.

And sometimes, it can make you wonder why in the world you ever thought this was a good idea.

But then you walk into the barn.

A horse sticks its head over the stall door.

You hear the sound of chewing hay.

Somebody nickers when they see you.

An animal you’ve helped care for is healthy and happy.

A boarder tells you how much they love having their horse here.

And suddenly, you remember exactly why you do it.

Mason Creek Ranch isn’t just a place where horses stay.

It’s a place where people become family.

It’s a place where animals become personalities.

It’s a place where ordinary days turn into stories.

And there is almost always some kind of shenanigan happening somewhere.

That’s the thing about Mason Creek.

You never know.

You never know who is going to show up.

You never know who’s going to call.

You never know what is going to happen.

And you never know which animal is going to be the reason you don’t get any sleep that night.

But one thing is for sure—we are beyond blessed. Blessed with amazing boarders, countless animals, and a life that may be a little crazy, unpredictable, and full of shenanigans, but one we wouldn’t trade for anything! ❤️🤠

Happy 30th Birthday, Maddy! ❤️
We love you, we appreciate you, and Mason Creek Ranch wouldn’t be anything without you! -From all the animals and your husband 🤪❤️Maddy Mason

Here’s to 30! 🥂🐴🐮🐷🦘🐐

We loved having Dr.Patton and Jerry out at the ranch yesterday!