She’s a Hand Ranch Camp

A hands-on camp for women of every experience level, from brand new to seasoned, to learn all the things you’re expected to know, but were never taught!

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What is She’s a Hand Ranch Camp?

She’s a Hand Ranch Camp exists to offer women a welcoming, hands-on cattle ranching experience, where confidence is built through real work, thoughtful instruction, and learning side by side in a supportive environment.

She’s a Hand Ranch Camp

is for women who:

- Want to feel more capable and confident working cattle

- Are curious about ranching but don’t know where to start

- Learn best by doing, trying, and getting a little dusty

- Crave a community of like-minded women who understand the lifestyle

- Want to push past intimidation and discover what they’re truly capable of

If you’ve ever felt like ranching was calling you but you weren’t sure how to answer, this is your place.

2026 She’s a Hand Ranch Camp Offerings

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She’s A Hand Ranch Camp

2026 DATES

March 26-30, 2026 | Three Forks, MT | *Calving Focused

April 30-May 4, 2026 | Three Forks, MT

May 21-25, 2026 | Three Forks, MT

May 28-June 1, 2026 | Three Forks, MT

July 22-26, 2026 | Kalispell, MT | Alumni Camp

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Pricing

$3500

Alumni Camp

  • Payment Plans Offered

$4500

Standard Camp

  • First payment is a 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

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“Camp was what I needed to take the dream of ranching and break it down into steps that I could take everyday that would become the real business we have now. I castrated all our bull calves by myself and have tagged and given our herd all their vaccines. I don't think they had been handled in at least 5 years. It was not as calm and nice as camp but it got done.”

— Sarah

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She’s A Hand Ranch Camp

Daily Agenda

  • Travel Day

    • Dinner

    • Round Table Conversation

    • Ice Breakers

    • Goal Setting

    • Cattle Market Discussion

    • BQA Presentation

    • Ear Tagging Demo

    • Practice Vaccinating and Branding

    • Background Lot Tour

  • Morning with Dr. Kelli Kohler

    • Presentation on Antibiotics and Vaccinations

    • Cow Demo - Where Everyone Draws Blood from the Jugular and Tail Head

    • Preg-Checking

    • Mouth Cattle & Age Cattle

    • Proper Place to Give Vaccinations

    Afternoon

    • Sorting

    • Bud Box

    • Chute Work

    • Continue Afternoon Work from Day 3

    • Processing Cattle Demo in preparation for day 5

    • More Preg-Checking & Sorting

    • Evening Fun Activity

    • Process 150+ Cattle as a Group

      One person at alleyway, bud box, run the chute, tagging an branding

    • Work Dogs

    • Practice Roping

    • Sorting in Arena

    • Run Skid Steer

    • Trailer Backing Up

  • Travel Day/Optional Learning Day

    • Optional Ranch and Cover Things We Haven’t Already

    • Pictures of group and individuals

I'm Ready for Ranch Camp!

Skills Learned at

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
And More!

Details about each skill listed below!

  • 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 Backing Up

    Bud Box Operation

    Skid Steer Operation

    Chute Operation

    Scale Operation

  • Cattle Processing

    Vaccine Administration

    Ear Tagging

    Implanting

    Preg Checking

    Castrating Bulls

    Veining Cattle

    Aging Cattle

    Branding Cattle

    Semen Testing

    Temping Cattle

  • And More!

    Leadership and Personal Development Training

    Outing to Nearby Town

    Lodging and Meals Included

“Having never been, and still currently not working in the beef industry, I wasn’t sure if Ranch Camp was something I should participate in. While raising beef is something I would love to do one day, it isn’t what I am doing now, which brought up the question, is ranch camp something I should invest in? The answer was yes, and I am so glad I did!”

— Kiara

Still on the Fence About Ranch Camp?

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FAQs

  • We use an application because She’s a Hand is a small, hands-on, high-touch experience, and keeping groups intentionally limited ensures every woman gets real time, real instruction, and real cattle work. Women travel from all over the country and world to attend, and the application helps us build a group that’s ready for the full ranch experience. 

    It also allows us to make sure expectations are aligned and that each session includes a mix of backgrounds and experience levels, which creates a richer, more effective learning atmosphere. 

    Most importantly, it helps us reserve spots for women who are truly committed, because space is limited and demand is high.

  • 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. 

  • 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.

  • We’ll only be doing ground work. We believe it’s important to master the basics before adding in an additional layer of difficulty.

  • The price includes everything once you get to Montana! That means it includes transportation from the airport and for the duration of the camp, lodging, all meals, activities, the cattle we work, the use of the ranch and our instructors' time. The only cost you have outside of camp is your travel to the airport and any snacks or drinks you choose to buy outside of what is provided!  

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

  • 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!

  • Most women come by themselves, and friendships form fast.

  • Once your spot has been confirmed, there is no refund option available. 

  • We do offer a 4-payment payment plan. The full balance must be prior to the start of your camp session.

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!

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