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!

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!

What You Can Expect

to Learn at She’s a Hand 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!

Join us for She’s a Hand Ranch Camp on:

April 24th-28th 2024

May 23rd-27th 2024

June 6th-10th 2024

October 10th-14th 2024

Three Forks, Montana

Tentative

Schedule

Day 1

Lab Day

  1. Welcome

  2. BQA & Safety.

  3. Equipment handling & practice.

  4. Syringes, tagging, branding iron, best practices & storage.

  5. Tour of backgrounding lot.

Day 2

Cattle Handling Day

  1. Bud box, weighing, sorting cattle in a pen, trailer loading.

  2. Pushing Down Alley.

  3. Handling Gates.

  4. Hobbling, Tying up to milk, How to milk

  5. Cattle Health - diagnose and treat pink eye, foot rot, observe sickness

  6. Calf Grafting Techniques, Potential Calf Delivery Strategies and First Days of Calf Life

Day 3

Equipment Day

  1. Vein cattle, semen testing, vaccine administration, IV meds, draw blood, lance infections, branding.

  2. Chute operation & chute safety.

  3. Cleaning the chute.

  4. Scale operation.

  5. Implant & preg check.

  6. Sort and work 5 cattle as a team.

  7. How to hold a calf down.

  8. Trip to White Sulfur Springs.

Day 4

Leadership Day

  1. Leadership and Personal Development Training

  2. Visit local embryologist to see embryo process.

  3. Station work to practice more skills at the ranch.

Pricing

Cattleman U Member Pricing:

Pay in Full - $3500

4 Payment Option - $1000 per payment

8 Payment Option - $550 per payment

Non Cattleman U Member Pricing:

Pay in Full - $4500

4 Payment Option - $1250 per payment

8 Payment Option - $690 per payment

  • Payment Plans Offered

  • Deposit Required to Hold Spot

  • Pricing is All Inclusive!

Pricing includes food, lodging, courses and use of arena and cattle for ranch camp!

*Everything is included once you get to Montana

FAQs

  • You do not have to be a member of Cattleman U Membership to attend camp but members will have first access to tickets during our enrollment period on January 15-19th, 2023. Any tickets left after doors close will go on sale for the general public.

  • 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. 

  • Yes, we will be organizing pick ups from the airport and have transportation from the lodgings to the facilities throughout the camp.

  • 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.

  • The ticket price is all inclusive once you get to Montana! We will arrange transportation if you fly in and throughout the event. Everything else you will need while in Montana is also covered!

  • There is no age restriction but if you are under 18 you must be accompanied by a guardian! We believe to get the most out of Ranch Camp you have to be in high school or older. We are offering a discount if you purchase 2 tickets, to learn more you can reach out to us at info@cattlemanu.com!

  • No, this will be strictly ground work! 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!