Friday, September 27, 2013

Diamond Belle Ranch Weekend Ride


A group of about 21 MVBCH and Ferry County Chapter members enjoyed 3 days of horse camping over the weekend of August 23rd at the Diamond Belle Ranch. The ranch and Walker Lake are located north of Wauconda (between Tonasket and Republic), and Steve and Cher McKinney of Tonasket were our hosts. We set up our camp sites in a large circle, wagon train style, near the beautiful old lodge on the site and hi-lined our horses in the trees. We had access to the lodge, and some folks even rented rooms for the nights to enjoy the extra comfort and luxury. We even had use of the well-equipped lodge kitchen for our pot luck meals and our “camp breakfast” on Sunday morning!

Diamond Belle is a private ranch with a lake for fishing, and we are very appreciative to have been able to enjoy this beautiful area of open grassy hills and trees for our rides. Thanks so much to Steve and Cher for “making this happen” for our 2 BCH chapters. Another “Diamond Belle Ranch Weekend” in 2014 is in view!
NOTE: We regret that Steve Kinney had an unfortunate accident over the weekend while leading the group and had the need for medical care on Sunday. Betty Ruff earns a very special “thank you” for driving the McKinney’s fifth wheel to their home after the ride on Sunday, and then returning to their home the next day to help Cher unload. (Thanks to Betty Wagoner for story, and Julie Johnson and Betty for photos) 
Ready to ride!

Saturday's ride out


Riding the hills
   

Betty Wagoner and Dick explore the old homestead


Tom & Fran White, Ann Port, Julie Hensley

Highlined horses waiting for their riders

Wayne Cornwall at Walker Lake

Sunday pot luck breakfast

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