Greetings from Flying R Ranch

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1 Volume 1, Issue 9 October 2013 OCTOBER 2013 NEWSLETTER HC 64 Box 6015 West Plains, MO Greetings from Flying R Ranch It s about time for the big splash of Fall leaves here on the ranch. There are sure to be many bright colors this year with the weather we have had. The perfect time to ride; warm, breezy, sunny days and chilly nights for sitting around the camp fire. We have some great events coming up, October is ACTHA Triple Crown Challenge, October is our Halloween Spook Ride and don t forget Thanksgiving at Flying R Ranch, we would love to share of thanks for such a wonderful year. Terry & Pam Carroll In This Issue: Photos from Wild West Weekend Upcoming events Article-Katie s Last Ride Chef Chris Monthly Recipe Gourmet Meal packages Open Year Round Miles of trails

2 Last month, we at the Flying R, said goodbye to a dear friend as she moved away to Texas to be with family. Katie Smith has been with us since day one and will be tremendously missed by all of us who had the pleasure of being around her. She always has a smile on her face and is a joy to be around. Several of Katie s friends joined her last month for a Farewell Ride here at the ranch, along with a meal and a fun time together sharing memories. We wish Katie all the happiness in the world and hope to see her again soon. Happy Trails Katie!!

3 Halloween Spook Ride October Bring the family and enjoy a weekend at the ranch. Ride the trails on a treasure hunt Saturday at 9 am and win great prizes. At 1 pm come up to the lodge by the fire ring and decorate a pumpkin for prizes and show them off around the ranch. The Halloween costume contest for horses, riders or pets will be held on Saturday afternoon at 4 pm. On Saturday night prepare your most festive Halloween Spook treats food dish for sharing at dinner. After dinner we will have a Karaoke contest, so pull out your singing voice and put on your dancing shoes! November 29-December 1 Join us as we give thanks for a great trail riding season and all the blessings of the year at our annual Thanksgiving potluck dinner. Turkey and all the trimmings provided by the Flying R Ranch on Saturday evening. So come saddle up, enjoy our beautiful fall weather and work up an appetite. What better way to celebrate all the blessings we are thankful for, good food and good friends at Flying R Ranch!

4 ... Was a rootin tootin success, Terry, Pam and all of us at Flying R Ranch want to thank everyone for their good company and participation!

5 chef chris s Recipe of the Month Homemade Almond Granola Preheat oven to cups Rolled Oats 2 cups Almonds sliced or whole 1 cup Raisins 1/2 cup Brown Sugar 1/2 cup Maple Syrup 1/4 cup clarified Butter (heat butter on low to medium heat remove foam from top, chill and use solidified butter at room temperature) 1 teaspon Sea Salt 3 tablespoons Vanilla Extract Combine Oats, Almonds and Brown Sugar in a large mixing bowl. In a separate bowl combine Maple Syrup, clarified Butter, Sea Salt and Vanilla Extract. Pour into Oats mixture and mix well. Pour onto 2 sheet pans and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, be sure to stir every 15 minutes.

6 I figure, if a girl wants to be a legend, she should just go ahead and be one.... Calamity Jane Flying R Testimonials After reading the review of the Flying-R-Ranch horse camp located in West Plains, MO (Missouri Ozarks) in the March 2012 Trail Rider magazine, I decided to put it on my horse vacation bucket list. My trail riding buddies and I are always looking for a great riding opportunity, so we decided to try the Flying R for our Fall ride. One of the BEST trail riding vacation decisions we ve made. Everything about the Flying-R-Ranch is five star. Starting with the curb appeal coming in the drive; a pretty view of the hills, cattle grazing and well kept grounds, all add to the horse resort feel. The campground is very clean and well designed for the large rigs. Our group stayed in the bunkhouse (5 motel like rooms). The rooms, while not large, are very clean and serviceable. The food at the restaurant is to die for. The shower house is very clean with plenty of hot water. The stall size is generous, in the shade, well lighted, with free bedding. In addition to the RV sites and bunkhouse, there are also cabins and some tent camping. The camp is located on the North Fork River with the Mark Twain National Forest as the boundary along three sides of the ranch, so the riding is AMAZING. The trails on the ranch are well marked and wide enough for sideby-side riding. Once you enter the forest there are natural markers to help guide the way. There are trails for all riding levels and challenge abilities. The river provides lots of water crossings and adds to the fun for both the riders and the horses. It is difficult to describe the terrain and scenery you ride through. Sometimes you almost felt like you are in the forest primeval. But it is always about the people, and the people running the camp from Terry Carroll, the owner, to the ladies in the office to Chris the chef, to the campground crew define, customer service. The entire staff takes great pride in their work and what they have accomplished in a very short time. From Terry on down the entire staff is very accommodating and will help out in any way possible. It is very refreshing when people love their work and want to share that joy with you. Believe me, you can t be at Flying R and not be happy. I do have to give a big shout out to Chris the chef. The food is truly amazing, creative, portions generous and what you would find at a high-end restaurant. Flying-R-Ranch is #1 on my horse vacation list, and I ve had the opportunity to ride many, many places. I m already planning my next trip back. Connie McNabb Edwardsville, Illinois Reservations for camping and trail riding are available year round. Call or check our website for more information on upcoming rides and clinics. To unsubscribe to this newsletter please reply to info@fl ying-r-ranch.com and request your address be removed from our fi les. Thank you. HC 64 Box 6015 West Plains, MO Trail Riding at its Best