Von Holten Ranch

Von Holten Ranch Welcome! Just 14 miles SE of Sedalia! Horse trail riding facility with cabins, electric sites, cove
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Von Holten Ranch is a family owned and operated equine trail riding facility. Come and enjoy a breath of fresh air and a return to a simpler time on this century ranch. Trails are well marked and include prairies, wooded hills and natural creek crossings. We pride ourselves in hosting top-notch events in multiple disciplines. Come make memories with family and friends that will last a lifetime.

Life is good!  I have read recently that the number one indicator of longevity is based on meaningful connections to oth...
08/31/2025

Life is good!

I have read recently that the number one indicator of longevity is based on meaningful connections to others.

This is exactly what that is talking about.

Recharge. Unwind. Enjoy your friends, family, horses, and nature (and food and shopping).

We have families that are here to enjoy camping AND we have a Chix in the Sticks AND all sorts of day riders have joined us.

Thank you to ALL❤️



FYI-We have a few spots available for the nex Chix event September 15-18.

08/31/2025

Ever wondered if you could get used to the ears? Take a virtual ride with me on my mule JoJo. Be prepared for a spook at the end of the video.

It’s Labor Day weekend YA’LL!!  We are dry, but the temperature is perfect.  We have guests from Ohio, Minnesota, Kansas...
08/30/2025

It’s Labor Day weekend YA’LL!! We are dry, but the temperature is perfect.

We have guests from Ohio, Minnesota, Kansas, and of course…MISSOURI.

Cheesecake from The Chat Shack!
Equine and people massages by Carissa with Equi-lilibrium.

It was a great day to be horseback! Yeehaw!

08/29/2025

KTM is typically a crybaby about not bringing right beside his friends. But as soon as the TheraPlate is on, all of those cares are gone.

I trust horses (and dogs) more than humans.

When you are at Von Holten Ranch schedule a session for your horse. $20 for 20 minutes.

Your horse is NOT going to act like KTM at first.

Your 20 minutes starts when we take ahold of the rope. After a few sessions (sometimes after the first 5 minutes) they realize life is better on the plate.

KTM gets angry if he hears the plate on and he’s not on it. It is a circular vibration that promotes circulation, healing, and a reduction of inflammation. Helps with legs issues, general recovery, and even EPM.

If you contact TheraPlate, tell them you learned about it from us if you did.

08/27/2025
Availability for Labor Day Weekend (no cabins available, just electric sites and covered stalls)Events for this weekend ...
08/26/2025

Availability for Labor Day Weekend (no cabins available, just electric sites and covered stalls)

Events for this weekend include:
Campers (open to everyone)
Chix in the Sticks (3 spots, Friday-Monday, ALL-INCLUSIVE)

It's going to be winter before you know it...no not put off a good time.

Call or email:
660-668-0880
[email protected]

When we went to the MO State Fair we met a vendor that sprays RV and LQ tops.  If you have a leaky roof, need to get tha...
08/25/2025

When we went to the MO State Fair we met a vendor that sprays RV and LQ tops. If you have a leaky roof, need to get that fixed before you are dealing with mold.

And we aren’t getting a kickback, we just thought this was a company our guests could use. And we have seen people have to deal with mold and leaky roofs.

Lifetime RV Roof
167 Old Hwy 40
Bates, City, MO
816-867-0771

08/25/2025

JoJo gets picked on by KTM until he finally has enough. But I really don’t think he minds.

08/24/2025

Our local rodent control officer is pulling the night shift. Officer Hootie likes to hangout on the entrance gate.

If you ever arrive at night, look for the light. Von Holten Ranch is the only location with a light at the end of the driveway and Pacific School Road.

08/22/2025

Reata is a good horse! Donna has trained Reata to do some pretty cute tricks. Donna has never took a lesson and is turning 77 later this month. Happy early birthday 🎁

Well look at this big guy!  If you haven’t visited Von Holten Ranch yet, hope you like to see deer that aren’t scared.  ...
08/20/2025

Well look at this big guy!

If you haven’t visited Von Holten Ranch yet, hope you like to see deer that aren’t scared.

You’ll try to count and be like 3-6-9….I don’t know how many there were!

You’ll see deer 50-11 times!!

And if you know the song I am referencing, you and I are on the same wavelength.

Seriously though, we do have a lot of deer. 🦌 And NO you can’t come hunt.

We are trying something other than spraying chemicals on our edges and weeds.  Trying to live a healthier life and have ...
08/18/2025

We are trying something other than spraying chemicals on our edges and weeds.

Trying to live a healthier life and have a healthier facility. Our water is from a well, plus we have an Artesian well, a natural spring, and a creek. We are not naive about thinking we can completely control chemicals in our water sources, but we choose to not make it worse and to try to make a small local impact.

We will have to use spray to finish 2025. But are hoping to have alternatives for 2026.

Thinking the alternatives will be a combination of burning, cutting sooner, and vinegar with salt.

Personally, we have eliminated (almost fully) plastic, teflon, commercially milled flour, and store bought bath soaps. We are increasing the percentage of cotton in our closets, eliminated seed oils, raise our own beef and chicken, render tallow for body butters and for cooking, and make a lot of our own medicines and salves. We also do parasite cleanses regularly, and take a ketone supplement daily.

We love Von Holten Ranch, and have found the balance we needed for ourselves. And now, we are trying to improve, ever so slightly, to be open for decades to come.

*David waters the line to control fire and is an active volunteer firefighter, so don’t say anything about fire safety.
*You don’t have to tell us to add Dawn dishsoap to the vinegar and salt solution.

Address

30455 Pacific School Road
Mora, MO
65345

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 8pm
Sunday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+16606680880

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Von Holten Ranch is a family owned and operated equine trail riding facility. Come and enjoy a breath of fresh air and a return to a simpler time on this century ranch. Trails are well marked and include prairies, wooded hills and natural creek crossings. We pride ourselves in hosting top-notch events in multiple disciplines. Come make memories with family and friends that will last a lifetime.

When David and Brandy Von Holten bought the ranch on December 20, 2013 they literally had to use a chainsaw to get fully onto the property. The farm had not been lived on since 1979. You know how it is easier to give birth than to raise the dead, well they have a new respect for this old saying. Everything was built by David and Brandy. They even bought a sawmill to be able to cut down on limber expenses. There were 8 buildings somewhat up in 2013 from the original homestead. Five of the eight building were taken down and used to create the wedding and event venue. It is heated and air conditioned, has private bride and groom rooms, and has three wheel chair accessible restrooms. The trail riding facility now has a 125X200 covered arena, 4 cabins, 94 covered stalls, 14 uncovered pens, 40 RV sites, and a 12 stall boarding barn. Come enjoy this premiere Midwest Equine Trail Riding Facility with all its wonders.