Ranch Kids: unplugged

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A hands-on ranch experience that builds confidence, responsibility, and unforgettable memories.

Quick Snapshot

Price: $149 per participating child (includes one supervising adult per child)
Additional Participating Child : $129
Additional Supervising Adult: $25
Duration: Approximately 2 hours
Ages: Children ages 5–13
Location: Outdoors on our working ranch
Waiver Required
By reservation only
(Applicable Texas sales tax will be added at checkout.)

The Experience

Ranch Kids: Unplugged is a structured, confidence-building, hands-on ranch program created especially for children ages 5–13 who are curious about animals and eager to experience what real ranch life looks like — whether they live in the city or the country.

This is more than meeting animals — it’s learning by doing. Young ranchers don’t just observe; they actively participate in guided, age-appropriate ranch activities. Children spend meaningful time working with our miniature Highland and Highland-cross cattle and may also gain exposure to goats and/or pigs depending on ranch operations, safety considerations, and animal temperament.

• Participants learn how to safely wash and groom cattle, 
• properly blow dry and brush their coats,
•  understand calm animal approach and body language,
• practice beginner-level haltering and introductory leading skills. 

Along the way, children are introduced to daily ranch routines and basic livestock care responsibilities in a supportive, step-by-step environment.

The pace is intentional, structured, and child-focused. Each child is given space to build confidence at their own comfort level while asking questions, trying new tasks, and connecting with the animals in a safe, encouraging setting. There are plenty of opportunities for photos, conversation, and moments parents will remember long after the day is over.

This experience feels empowering, meaningful, and genuinely special — the kind of ranch memory kids talk about for weeks afterward.

Why Parents Choose Ranch Kids: Unplugged

Longer and more immersive than a simple Meet & Greet
Structured, guided participation rather than passive observation
Designed to build confidence, responsibility, and animal awareness
Beginner-friendly for both city and country kids
Small-group environment with intentional instruction
Each child receives an official Ranch Kids: Unplugged Certificate and a Branded Jr. Grooming Kit

What’s Included

Children may participate in and observe:

Guided, hands-on grooming of miniature Highland and Highland-cross cattle
Instruction on safe washing, blow drying, and brushing techniques
Introduction to calm livestock approach and animal body language
Beginner-level haltering and introductory leading practice
Supervised feeding time with age-appropriate instruction and safety guidance
Exposure to additional ranch livestock such as goats and/or pigs when appropriate
Introduction to daily ranch routines and responsibilities
Photo opportunities throughout the experience
An official Ranch Kids: Unplugged Certificate awarded at the end
A Branded Jr. Grooming Kit to take home (brush, show rag, care card, ranch tag)

The Ranch Kids: Unplugged certificate and grooming kit are commemorative keepsakes and do not represent professional training, certification, or competency.

Exposure to goats and/or pigs may be included if it aligns with the day’s ranch operations and safety considerations.

Specific animals, activities, or tasks are not guaranteed and depend on animal behavior, weather conditions, safety considerations, and ranch operations on the day of the experience.

Make It a Full Ranch Day

The Mini Rancher Kids’ Adventure pairs beautifully with other guided ranch experiences, including:

• Mini-Moo Meet & Greet
• Mini Livestock Adventure
• Ranch Realities: The ENTIRE Ranch Experience

Many families choose to combine experiences to create a longer, customized ranch visit.

• This experience takes place entirely outdoors on a working ranch with uneven terrain and live animals. Closed-toe shoes are required. Weather-appropriate clothing is strongly encouraged.
• Children must remain under the direct supervision of a parent or legal guardian at all times. Chasing Dreams Ranch staff do not provide child supervision.
• Livestock are animals with natural behaviors and can be unpredictable. While every reasonable safety measure is taken, participation in all activities is voluntary and at the guest’s discretion.
• Animal interaction time may vary based on animal temperament, weather, and ranch operations.
• Experiences begin promptly at the scheduled start time. Late arrivals may result in reduced participation time and do not extend the session.
• All guests must complete a liability waiver prior to participation. A photo and media release is included as part of the waiver.

This experience is educational and observational in nature. Participation does not grant, imply, or substitute for professional training, certification, licensure, or competency in livestock handling, animal care, or ranch activities.

All livestock handling demonstrations, care discussions, and ranch activities at Chasing Dreams Ranch are provided for educational and observational purposes only and reflect how we manage our own animals.

Chasing Dreams Ranch is not a veterinary facility, and we are not licensed veterinarians or veterinary technicians. This experience does not provide veterinary advice, medical instruction, diagnosis, treatment, or professional livestock certification.

Participation does not grant, imply, or substitute for professional training, certification, or competency in animal handling, livestock care, or ranch activities. Parents and guardians are responsible for determining what activities are appropriate for their child and for supervising their child at all times.

WARNING:
Under Texas law (Chapter 75A, Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code), an agritourism entity is not liable for injury to or death of a participant in an agritourism activity conducted at this agritourism location if the injury or death results from the inherent risks of agritourism activities.

Inherent risks include, but are not limited to, risks associated with land, equipment, weather, and animals, as well as the potential for a participant to act in a negligent manner that may contribute to injury or death.

By booking this experience or entering Chasing Dreams Ranch, participants and supervising adults acknowledge and accept these inherent risks.

Because children don’t just meet animals here — they grow in confidence, responsibility, and connection while creating memories that last far beyond the ranch.