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The Wild Horse Ranch Association
Onoway, Alberta,
Canada
Welcome to our Ranch
 The Wild Horse Ranch Association has been building improvements on a large, pristine piece of homestead land in Alberta, Canada. While most of the land still retains it's natural state, the land we are improving is fairly sophisticated in it's planning. We have a completely functional workshop for all repairs and maintenance, as well as a functional central Ranch house. We have a very large organic garden which is sub-irrigated through a berm system. We have a lot of infrastructure set up already for new members. The Wild Horse Ranch embraces the 'small footprint' ideas and 'ecological sustainability'. We also see the possibilities in technology to provide alternative ways of meeting our needs. We have a variety of skills available and we are willing to train members in trades such as carpentry, welding, machining and mechanics.
The Wild Horse Ranch is home to an adopted herd of horses from CFB Suffield. We train a few of the horses for show work to promote our Community and raise public awareness.
There is absolutely no charge or fee for individuals interested in joining our Ranch. All expenses are covered, but you are expected to help out with the day-to-day running of the Ranch.
There are a wide variety of opportunities available on our Ranch. Please feel free to visit our website at www.wildhorseranch.ca or to contact me if you have any questions.
  Status: Growing
Contact:
Pat Carson / Jacob Payne
RR1 Site 1 Box 48
Onoway, Alberta T0E 1V0 Canada
Phone: 780-967-4538
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Last Updated:6/18/2009
 
Visitors Accepted
 (Please call to arrange a visit)
Visitor Process: Please call ahead of time. We are very receptive to visitors, however it is best to call beforehand so that we are not out horseback riding or out somewhere on the Ranch. You can also e-mail us and send a phone number via e-mail and we will contact you
Population
Members(adults and children):
6
Non-member Residents:
6
Open to new members:
Yes
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Partial income sharing
(We sell goods under the Ranch name, and we all draw a small salary for personal use.)
Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt:
No Answer
(Prepaired to discuss wihin reason.)
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(varies from demands placed on group)
Join Fee:
No
(no fees)
Regular Fees:
No
(no dues)
Land and Buildings
Rural
(A small summer village is located close by.)
Area:
165 acres (66.8 hectares)
(Homestead 6500 acre Riding Area In pristean location on Reservation land)
Land Owned By:
Independent land trust (not controlled by the community)
Number of Residences:
2
(1 main log house, and 1 large ranch house with bunks.)
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
over 50%
Share Community Meals:
Nearly all meals
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
We all share a common diet
(We are not vegetarian)
Dietary Practice:
Omnivorous
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
(No heavy drinkers!)
Tobacco Use:
Prohibited
(We have a large stand of Timber, and a Log house. Absolutely no smoking on the Ranch.)
Social Factors
Common Spiritual Practices:
No
Which Spiritual Traditions(s):
Other
Educational Style(s):
Home schooling
(But public school is also an option)
 
 
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I spent only a few days out on the ranch with Pat. However, in that short time, Pat showed me how to fix my carburetor, gallop on a horse, and operate a back hoe. Pat is someone with a lot of knowledge, and even better, he is eager to share his knowledge. For anyone interested in self-sufficiency, Pat provides an atmosphere where learning skills that will help you your whole life is inevitable. I really valued my time there, and I hope that one day when I go visit, the Wild Horse Ranch will be a booming operation, helping people enjoy a simple life and appreciating the beautiful setting. (It's great that now there is a website! I hope it brings the multitudes ASAP.)
Rachel - Visited in Winter 2007 from Edmonton

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