About D&K Ranch
Our wonderful ranch is called D&K Ranch. These are the names that built all you will see here. Created from an empty plot of land with only a single shed. Dave is the D, or as he likes to say , the D is silent, however he is always in stealth mode fixing and tinkering. Kelly, is the K whose passion for this ranch turned a dream into reality
Since we made this place our home we have had the privilege to meet amazing people from around the world. We have had the pleasure of helping and caring for children in the foster system to interns from around the world looking for a glimpse of this lifestyle. Here, we welcome Wranglers into our family which is truly what they become through the course of a summer. Friends for a day turn into friends for life here at D&K Ranch.
One smiling face you will see often on the ranch is Jolene, our youngest daughter. Jolene is our head Wrangler who has worked with mustangs, untrained horses and horses that need a fresh start. Through working with the various horses, she continues to look for a better understanding of horses and ways that she can help them find trust and confidence in the individuals that ride them. Jolene strives to bridge the relationship between riders and horses to make each ride personal and fun.
D&K Ranch is located in the Finger Lakes National Forest. Similar to the Bureau of Land Management out west, this forest is horse - friendly government land of about 16,000 acres open to the public. This National Forest holds cows for personal ranchers, streams that go all the way down to each lake and a lot of history. We are lucky to have this land all around our Ranch in addition to our 30 acres of beautiful riding trails.
Rides at D&K Ranch will be customized to your comfort level and insure each rider is ready for the adventure. We look forward to sharing our favorite pastime with you!
Let’s Ride!
What people have said about us
See you soon!
My daughter and I recently had the opportunity to spend a few days at the D & K Ranch...everything about our stay there was more than we could have expected...the cabin was clean and comfortable, the horses we rode were matched up with us perfectly, our adventures were designed for us, our wrangler, Makalla was super, and the owner, Kelly made sure that we had everything we needed for our vacation to be one of the best ever! I'm already thinking about when I'll be returning...see you soon!
Mary
Can't Wait to return!
The memories my family and I cultivated during our (too short) stay will last a lifetime. My kids learned to feel very comfortable on horses and did multiple trail rides under the careful, knowledgeable, patient, and supportive guidance of Kelly and her crew.
The accommodations were best in class and every detail has been considered--simply awesome hospitality. We can't wait to return.
Suzorino
Smile from Ear to Ear!
Went with my boyfriend spur of the moment to get him some more experience on horses as I have my own but they are too green for his inexperience. The instructor was amazing! She paired him with a nice mellow gelding and helped him learn and become comfortable from the beginning. Being a more experienced rider myself; she allowed me to pick a horse of my choosing and we had a casual ride down a seasonal road and then through a pine forest. They had some cabins that where recently built that looked gorgeous with a nice view of the pasture yet privacy from one another between the pines and a huge bonfire pit. I would like to come back myself for a more advanced ride or overnight ride a long with bringing my boyfriend again for more experience on a horse he is comfortable with. It was the perfect balance for a beginner and a lifetime rider. I highly recommend this place regardless of experience level. Beautiful well taken care of horses, well knowledgeable team. My boyfriend was nervous to start as he has ridden only a few times and the instructor was so patient with him. By the middle of the ride he was nothing but all smiles. When we got back to camp I knew he had a great time, smile from ear to ear, a better confidence around horses and a memory that will last a lifetime. ❤️ Amber