Get 10% off this month when you book Above The Barn!
Get 10% off this month when you book Above The Barn!
Winston Churchill
Schedule a horseback riding lesson or animal experience at Big Hat Ranch. Whether you are brand new to the world of horses or an advanced rider, we offer lessons in Western and English riding of all levels. Lessons in horsemanship are available to those wanting to learn more about caring for horses, feeding, safety, and more. We also offer animal experience visits for visitors wanting to feed treats, pet, groom, and learn more about the donkeys and horses.
Perfect for birthdays, graduation, date nights, weddings, anniversaries, or just because!
May be redeemed towards lessons, merchandise, photography sessions, and more!
Welcome to Big Hat Ranch MS! All VISITORS MUST SIGN A LIABILITY WAIVER UPON ARRIVAL. Big Hat Ranch MS, LLC is not responsible for any accident or injury to persons, animals, or property. Enter at your own risk. All persons under 18 year old must wear safety helmet.
*** WARNING: Under Mississippi law, an equine or livestock activity sponsor or an equine or livestock professional is not liable for an injury to or the death of a participant in equine activities or livestock shows resulting from the inherent risks of equine activities or livestock shows, pursuant to this chapter.
Persons under 18 year of age must be accompanied by a legal guardian or assigned adult. Please notify us in advance and in writing at: booking@bighatranchms.com
Pre-paid lesson fees, gift cards, merchandise, and lessons packages are non-refundable. Individual lessons can be rescheduled up to 24 hours in advance, depending on availability. Lessons rescheduled less than the time period indicated will be credited up to 50% of the original value. Group lessons must be rescheduled 3 business days in advance to receive up to 50% credit of the original value. Lessons canceled less than posted will forfeit any credit. Participants must follow posted rules. Big Hat Ranch MS, LLC reserves the right to refuse service to any person or animal. Any person not adhering to safety precautions and unsafe animals will be asked to vacate the premises immediately.
Our beginner horsemanship lessons are always the most fun!
A boarder and her horse after a bath.
Trail ride in Vancleave with some of the folks and horses from the boarding barn.
There is nothing like seeing a child form a bond with a horse.
A student learning ground work and horsemanship.
Visitors enjoy meeting and petting the baby horses.
A new student after her first horseback riding lesson at Big Hat Ranch.
Hanging out with the horses.
Trail ride at Big Foot Horse Camp.
A student warming up in the round pen before going to the riding arena.
A visitor learning and loving on Freckles, our lesson horse.
Denali, a resident horse, and his owner enjoying the arena.
Child horseback riding lessons student. Boarding Barn near Gulfport, MS.
Adult horseback riding lessons student. Boarding Barn near Gulfport, MS.
Horseback riding in the arena at the boarding facility near Ocean Springs, MS
Rescued baby horse named Doc, barn cat named cotton, & barn hand.
Child horseback riding lesson in the arena at the boarding facility near Ocean Springs, MS
Donkey hugs are AMAZING! The Equine Experience at Big Hat Ranch.
Freckles, the lesson horse and a student riding in the pasture.
Equine experience at Big Hat Ranch is a fun way to be close to and learn about horses and donkeys.
Pasture boarding for retired horses at Big Hat Ranch. A couple of pasture boarded horses and their owners.
A visitor and her first time riding on a horse.
The donkeys love meeting new people!. They are very curious and like to say "hi" to the visitors of Big Hat Ranch.
Some of our boarders getting ready to ride their horses in the pasture at Big Hat Ranch.
The pond in the boarding pasture at Big Hat Ranch makes a beautiful background for photos.
Horseback riding in the pasture at the horse boarding barn.
Trail ride at Blakeley State Park with some of the boarding barn folks and friends.
A boy is petting the donkeys and feeding them treats at our farm experience.
Freckles, our resident lesson and onsite lease horse, riding in the arena.
Freckles and a student, warming up in the round pen before heading to the arena.
Beautiful day for a trail ride in Mississippi with the boarders of Big Hat Ranch.
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