Join Cattleman U

for our She’s a Hand Ranch Camp!

A hands-on camp for women to learn all of the things you are expected to know, but never taught!

What is She’s a Hand Ranch Camp?

She’s a Hand Ranch Camp is an all inclusive experience for women to learn real ranch skills in Montana! Up to 12 women join us for five days to learn how to process cattle from start to finish. We will sort, brand, administer vaccinations, doctor, tag and more! 

We welcome women of all experience levels from across the country and even abroad! We are currently offering 4 standard She’s a Hand Ranch Camps, 1 youth Summer Camp Edition and 1 Horseback edition in 2024. You can learn more about each below and apply today!

She’s a Hand Ranch Camp for you if you:

Are ready to step out of your comfort zone and learn new hands-on cattle handling skills or brush up on past skills! Ranch Camp is a judgment free environment for women of all experience levels to gain confidence in their ability to perform routine skills such as branding, ear tagging, injections, sorting and more!

She’s a Hand Ranch Camp - Horseback

She’s a Hand Ranch Camp - Standard

She’s a Hand Ranch Camp - Summer Camp

Learn the Skills you Need Most in

One Easy Weekend

Introducing…

RANCH CAMP WEEKENDS

REPRODUCTION - CATTLE HANDLING - CHUTE WORK - START YOUR OPERATION

What You Can Expect

to Learn at She’s a Hand Ranch Camp

She’s a Hand Ranch Camp is a non judgemental space for women to come learn ranch skills such as:

  • Cattle Handling

  • Cattle Health

  • Operating Basic Equipment

  • Cattle Processing

  • Handling Calving Challenges

  • And More!

Skills Learned at Ranch Camp

  • Cattle Handling

    Sorting Cattle in a Pen

    Pushing Down Alley

    Handling Gates

  • Cattle Health

    Diagnose and Retreat Pink Eye

    Foot Rot

    Observe Sickness

    IV Meds

    Draw Blood

    Lance Infections

  • Operating Basic Equipment

    Trailer Loading

    Bud Box Operation,

    Chute Operation

    Scale Operation

  • Cattle Processing

    Vaccine Administration

    Ear Tagging

    Implanting

    Preg Checking

    Castrating Bulls

    Vein Cattle

    Mouth Cattle

    Brand Cattle

    Semen Testing

    Temp Check Cattle

  • Handling Calving Challenges

    Calf Grafting Techniques

    Milking for Colostrum

    Potential Calf Delivery Strategies

    First Days of Calf Life

  • And More!

    Leadership and Personal Development Training

    Outing to Nearby Town

    Lodging and Meals Included

I'm Ready for Ranch Camp!

“This industry can be extremely intimidating to women. Thank you for seeing the value we bring to the table.”

@mrs_russell32

“I vividly remember sitting next to her (Karoline) as she spoke about her goals and dreams with the same intensity and passion she does today…She’s truly a visionary and it has been a pleasure to watch her bring those dreams to life over the years. This is a gal you want to be sitting at your table…”

@agvokate

Are you a woman involved in agriculture who wants to feel more confident on the ranch and handling cattle?

Then She’s a Hand Ranch Camp is for you!

FAQs

  • You do not have to be a member of Cattleman U Membership to attend camp but members will have first access to tickets!

  • We are excited to implement the application process for 2024! To apply you can hit the apply button above. Once you apply we will review your application and respond within 48 hours. When your application is accepted, you will have 48 hours to secure your spot!

  • Yes! We are excited to give you the opportunity to practice the skills we talk about directly after going over them. Above we have included a comprehensive list of the things we are planning on going over but if there is something that you want to go over that you don’t see, don’t hesitate to ask!

  • Nope, we will help you gain the skills of an experienced hand before you leave. This camp is for any women who wants to gain confidence to jump in when working cattle at home. It can be hard to find the time to perfect these skills in the normal hustle and bustle of life which is why we are taking time to go over these skills in a stress free environment. 

    For She’s a Hand Ranch Camp - Horseback Edition you do have to have basic horsemanship and cattle working experience.

  • Of course! We will help you prepare for the day when you do have cattle to work. We do feel like it will be easier to retain the skills if you do use them, but you can get a head start and gain the confidence before you begin working your own herd.

  • You must be 18 years or older to attend She’s a Hand Ranch Camp Standard and She’s a Hand Ranch Camp - Horseback Edition.

    The age restriction for She’s a Hand Ranch Camp - Summer Camp is 15-18 years old.

  • We will be strictly doing ground work at She’s a Hand Ranch Camp Standard and She’s a Hand Ranch Camp - Summer Camp! You don’t need to bring a horse or have cattle handling experience with a horse. We will using equipment and teaching your techniques to use from the ground!

    We will be utilizing a horse for She’s a Hand Ranch Camp - Horseback Edition!

  • The policy is as follows:

    Cancel more than 90 days before: Full refund minus processing fees upon your spot filling.

    Cancel 90-60 days before: Partial refund minus processing fees with $1250 kept for camp expenses

    Cancel 60-30 days before: 50% refund minus processing fees, 50% kept for camp expenses

    Cancel 30 or less days before: No refund

    Once your spot fills we have 90 days to process your refund and issue the payment. If there is a delay to you receiving your check, we won’t issue a new check for 30 days.