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GUIDED Tours
Whether you are looking for an immersive educational field trip for students or a memorable outing for a club, family, or private group, we offer tailored guided experiences. We'd love to welcome you! Please review the tour options below, then complete the Tour Inquiry Form at the bottom of this page to request a date.
Our Heart Behind Every Visit
All of our guided tours are offered free of charge. We believe that connecting with our resident animals, learning their inspiring stories, and experiencing the sanctuary's peace should be open and accessible to everyone in our community.
While there is no fee to visit, our work as a non-profit sanctuary is sustained entirely by the kindness of people like you. Voluntary donations of any amount are deeply appreciated. Your gifts go directly toward providing feed, routine medical care, cozy bedding, and a peaceful retirement for the animals who call our farm home. If you are inspired to support our residents, you can make a contribution when booking your tour or during your visit.
Guided tours are available Tuesday through Friday only. We are closed on Mondays and do not offer weekend tours.
TOUr options
Youth & Student Educational Tours
Designed for K–12 schools, homeschool co-ops, scout troops, and youth organizations.
Our student tours combine hands-on learning with compassionate connections to animals. Each visit aligns with core concepts in life sciences, animal care, and sanctuary management, offering students an interactive look at equine welfare and lifelong care.
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Recommended Group Size: 10–30 students (plus chaperones)
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Duration: 60 to 90 minutes
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Educational Focus Areas:
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Equine Biology & Anatomy: Basic horse care, dietary needs, physical care, and age-related changes.
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Sanctuary Management: Understanding the difference between sanctuaries, rescues, and working farms.
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Humane Education & Responsibility: Developing empathy, understanding animal behavior, and learning lifelong commitment to animal care.
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Interactive Activity: Guided station tour, grooming demo (as available), and Q&A session.
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Private Group Tours (8+ Guests)
Designed for adult groups, senior centers, community clubs, corporate outings, and large families.
Bring your group for a relaxed, guided walk through our grounds. Learn the individual stories of our resident horses, hear about our ongoing care efforts, and enjoy an intimate look at daily life on the farm.
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Group Size: Minimum 8 participants
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Duration: 60 minutes
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Tour Highlights:
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Guided walk with an experienced team member
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Personal introductions and stories of our resident equines
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Overview of sanctuary history and daily operations
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Time for photos, questions, and browsing our gift shop/book exchange
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Before You Visit
Our first mission at Ryerss Farm is to provide a safe haven for our horses. Our second mission is the safety of our visitors.
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Because our farm is predominantly volunteer-based, we need time to schedule and staff each tour or large group. Please request your date at least one week in advance.
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Please supervise children at all times. There is no running or screaming in the barn.