Shelby Ranch

Shelby Ranch Welcome to Shelby Ranch: No experience needed trail riding adventures, sleigh or wagon rides & petting zoo. Family friendly

Shelby Ranch is located at 753 Durham Road in Scotsburn, Nova Scotia. We are a Western riding facility that offers a variety of services for beginner to intermediate riders from ages 2 to senior. Ride one of our safe, patient horses in our indoor arena or explore beautiful forest trails. Send us a message to book a private or small-group riding lesson or trail ride, available 7 days a week. Ask us about our lesson packages, therapeutic riding program, wagon and sleigh rides, riding membership, and birthday parties.

🎃 STILL TIME TO JOIN OUR SCARE TEAM! 👻Do you love Halloween? 🎃Enjoy acting, spooking, or just having fun in costume?Join...
10/13/2025

🎃 STILL TIME TO JOIN OUR SCARE TEAM! 👻

Do you love Halloween? 🎃

Enjoy acting, spooking, or just having fun in costume?
Join our Shelby Ranch scare crew to bring our Haunted Wagon Rides to life this October! 💀

✨ Perks:
👉 Earn $50 Shelby Ranch Bucks per night (redeemable toward trail rides, riding lessons, sleigh rides & more!)
👉 Costumes, scares & LOTS of fun!

🎁 This year’s Haunted Wagon Rides also support our Fill the Sleigh Toy Drive – helping local kids have the best Christmas ever! ❤️

📍 Shelby Ranch – Scotsburn, NS

✅ Must be reliable, show up on time, and ready to bring the scares!

➡️ Apply now to join our Haunted Crew!
Fill out the Actor Application Form 👇
🔗 https://forms.wix.com/r/7370096216568234015

👀 Spots fill fast – don’t ghost us… unless it’s in costume! 👻

🍁🐴 YES — We’re Open for Trail Rides This Thanksgiving Monday! 🐴🍁Looking for something fun to do this Thanksgiving? Come ...
10/12/2025

🍁🐴 YES — We’re Open for Trail Rides This Thanksgiving Monday! 🐴🍁

Looking for something fun to do this Thanksgiving? Come ride with us at Shelby Ranch! 🌾
Enjoy a 45-minute or 1.5-hour guided fall trail ride surrounded by beautiful autumn colours — no experience needed!

👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly adventure

📅 Open Thanksgiving Monday
🎟️ Book your ride now at 👉 www.shelbyranch.ca
Spots are limited — don’t miss your chance to make unforgettable holiday memories!

🍂✨ FALL HARVEST LIGHTS — Glow Trail Ride Special Event! ✨🍂The magic of autumn meets the glow of the night 🌙🐴Join us for ...
10/08/2025

🍂✨ FALL HARVEST LIGHTS — Glow Trail Ride Special Event! ✨🍂

The magic of autumn meets the glow of the night 🌙🐴Join us for a limited-edition illuminated trail ride at Shelby Ranch — where the horses shimmer in colorful glowing tack and the night sky lights your path.

🔥 Event Dates: October 19th & 26th⏰ Time Slots: 6PM • 7PM • 8PM (10 riders per slot)🐎 Ride Duration: 45 minutes
💰 Cost: $80+hst/per rider

After your glowing adventure, cozy up by the bonfire with a warm hot chocolate or hot apple cider, and enjoy your own s’mores kit — the perfect sweet ending to a magical night. 🍫🍏🔥

📸 Photo Lovers — this is for you!Capture stunning shots of the glowing horses, the twinkling trails, and the cozy fall firelight — this is one of the most unique and Instagram-worthy experiences of the season!

🌟 No experience needed — just bring your sense of adventure!

🎟️ Spots are extremely limited — only 10 riders per time slot!

How to book? Send us a message with the date and time you would like to book!

10/06/2025

Not a chance was Tori letting that last pole hit the ground.

🌾 Trail Ride Testimonials like this make our day! 🌾"Amazing experience on the trail ride. I have ridden horses in the pa...
10/06/2025

🌾 Trail Ride Testimonials like this make our day! 🌾

"Amazing experience on the trail ride. I have ridden horses in the past but it was my little sisters first time and we loved it. It was a very friendly atmosphere and we enjoyed petting all the animals before our ride. I hope to get back for more soon."

Thank you for sharing your experience! 💛
We love hearing stories like this — whether it’s your first time in the saddle or your hundredth, our friendly horses and barnyard crew make every visit unforgettable. 🐴✨

📅 Fall trail rides are in full swing — book your adventure today at www.shelbyranch.ca

10/04/2025

Shelby & Gem at NPBHA in Sussex with a view from

🍂🐎 Peak Fall Colours Are Here! 🍁✨The next two weeks are the absolute BEST time to book your trail ride at Shelby Ranch! ...
10/01/2025

🍂🐎 Peak Fall Colours Are Here! 🍁✨

The next two weeks are the absolute BEST time to book your trail ride at Shelby Ranch! 🌄 Our scenic loops are bursting with vibrant reds, oranges, and golds – it’s the most magical way to experience autumn in Nova Scotia.

No experience needed – just saddle up, breathe in that crisp fall air, and soak in the beauty from horseback. 🐴🍂

🎟️ Spots are limited during peak season, so don’t wait – reserve your ride today at 👉 www.shelbyranch.ca

📸 Bring your camera… you’ll want to capture these views!

Twinning 🐶
10/01/2025

Twinning 🐶

🎃👻 It’s October 1st… you know what that means — Haunted Wagon Ride season is officially HERE at Shelby Ranch! 🐴🪓🚨 Limite...
10/01/2025

🎃👻 It’s October 1st… you know what that means — Haunted Wagon Ride season is officially HERE at Shelby Ranch! 🐴🪓

🚨 Limited seats per time slot — don’t wait, grab your tickets NOW before they’re gone! 👉 shelbyranch.ca/haunted-wagon-rides

This year’s ride is bigger, scarier & packed with EVEN MORE thrills:
✨ Vampire Magic Show
🐂 Mechanical Bull
🐐 Petting Pens
🎃 Pumpkin Cannon
🐍 Real Live Snake Photo Booth
🔮 Tarot Trailer
🛍️ Vendor Market
🍔 Food Truck

💀 6 Nights of Scares | Oct 17, 18, 24, 25, 30 & 31
🎟️ $20 + HST per ticket

🍂🐴 Saddle up for the magic of fall at Shelby Ranch! 🍁Ride through golden leaves, crisp air, and stunning Nova Scotia sce...
09/30/2025

🍂🐴 Saddle up for the magic of fall at Shelby Ranch! 🍁
Ride through golden leaves, crisp air, and stunning Nova Scotia scenery — the perfect way to enjoy the season. No experience needed, just bring your sense of adventure!

✨ Guided horseback rides
✨ Beginner-friendly & safe
✨ Scenic loops with breathtaking fall views

📅 Book your Fall Trail Ride now at 👉 shelbyranch.ca/trailrides

📸 Don’t forget your camera — golden hour is pure magic!

🎃👻 WANTED: Haunted Wagon Ride Volunteers! 👻🎃Do you love Halloween? Enjoy acting, spooking, or just having fun in costume...
09/28/2025

🎃👻 WANTED: Haunted Wagon Ride Volunteers! 👻🎃

Do you love Halloween? Enjoy acting, spooking, or just having fun in costume?
Shelby Ranch is looking for volunteer actors to bring our Haunted Wagon Rides to life this October!

✨ Perks:
👉 Earn $50 Shelby Ranch Bucks per night (redeemable toward trail rides, riding lessons, sleigh rides & more!)
👉 Costumes, scares & LOTS of fun

🎁 This year’s Haunted Wagon Rides also support our Fill the Sleigh Toy Drive – helping local kids have the best Christmas ever!

📅 Runs select nights in October
📍 Shelby Ranch – Scotsburn, NS

✅ Must be reliable, show up on time, and ready to bring the scares!

➡️ Apply now with our Volunteer Actor Application Form and join the Haunted Crew!
(Link to form or DM us for details)

👀 Spots fill fast – don’t ghost us… unless it’s in costume! 👻

https://forms.wix.com/r/7370096216568234015

Address

753 Durham Road, Scotsburn
Pictou, NS
B0K1R0

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 9pm
Sunday 9am - 9pm

Telephone

+19029577433

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