About
Owner Christy Cafovski with her Appy/Standardbreed Gelding- Pride. Weyburn, Saskatchewan Canada.
Located in Omemee, just a short drive from the GTA. Hope Ranch Retreat is a fully functioning ranch, boarding facility and lesson barn. The Hope Ranch Retreat is home to the Authentic Cowboy Experience. You and your group can book a riding lesson, join our western gaming activities or learn how to rope!
Family owned and operated, the Hope Ranch Retreat is dedicated to the owner’s late uncle Conrad Fournier, who was the inspiration behind the owner’s dreams. He said something the resonated with her, on the last time she ever saw him. He said "Your dreams are worth chasing. Your family is all you should ever need and the rest will fall into place.” -Conrad Fournier 1952-2012
Meet the team
Christy Cafovski- Co-Owner
Ranch founder and Owner.
Christy Cafovski has 30 years of horse experience. Christy is available for Western lessons and trail riding. Christy is the visionary of Hope Ranch and manages her business with pride and respect. She is a cowgirl at heart and will greet every guest with the open caring country charm that you would expect from a ranch owner.
Kristin Newton
Ranch Hand
Kristin is huge part of getting our new location up and running! She is a dedicated and hard working gal with a huge heart for horses. She has a deep connection with the animals and is always willing to lend a hand with every aspect of the Ranch.
Karly Jennings- Donor
One of the Owner’s long time friends, Karly has been a supporter of the Hope Ranch Retreat since its inception. Donating to the ranch in the amount of $500, Karly has helped the ranch purchase tack to be able to provide trail rides and lessons.
Abby
Abby is a Student Leader with Hope Ranch and a Boarding Client for her horse Bentley. Her and Bentley have a strong bond and Abby is on the road to acquiring her English Riding Instructor’s certification. Abby has experience and knowledge to share with her students and is an excellent addition to our Student Leadership team.
Alex Cafovski- Co-Owner
Co-Owner of Hope Ranch, and Loving husband and Father, Alex is a dedicated member of the Ranch team. Alex works from the ranch, selling fire trucks (I know, cool eh?!) So you may see a fire truck from time to time sitting here at in the lot. Alex’s horse is Luther, our lovable Clydesdale.
Kim Dewhurst-President of Western Club activities
Kim is our valued president of the Western club. From gaining interest in the program, to adding value and designing practices, she has been invested in the club from its inception. Kim is a big part of the Ranch, and our Western riding team!
Nadine Little- Donor
Nadine is a perfect fit here at Hope Ranch. She is fun, caring and has an amazing connection with the horses. Nadine is dedicated to the success of Hope Ranch and you will likely find her on a trail ride, in the barn or helping out where she can.
Meet Our Student Leaders
Mariska
Mariska is a riding student at Hope Ranch Retreat and learns more and more as each day passes. She is a dedicated and caring young lady with knowledge and heart to share. Mariska is one of our Student Leaders and has led our March Break Camp, participates in Western Club and she can often be seen with her favourite equine partner Skye.
