Our Mission Statement

The Y-Knott Ranch strives to provide a place of peace and enjoyment in partnership with our horses and nature to encourage mental, physical and spiritual well being.

Get to know the Y-Knott team


 
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Don and Teri Yurkewich

Don and Teri met at a trail ride fundraiser hosted by Don’s Mom and stepdad in 1994. They have both been involved extensively with horses, camps and hosting events for many years including Teen Time camp and " It shouldn't hurt to be a child " trail ride. Both CHA certified instructors ,Don has taken farrier courses and Teri was an Animal Health Technician for many years. Don presently works in the energy industry and Teri has been an Advanced Care Paramedic for over 27 years.

Don and Teri have been in the Drayton Valley area for over 10 years and have transformed the ranch into a backyard trail riding paradise. The initial vision was to help first responders with PTSD after hosting a fundraiser for Callie's Corner in 2018.

It became very apparent that the ranch was meant for many types of individuals and groups. They have since hosted church groups, family reunions, birthday parties and first responders.

So many reasons to trust Y-Knott Ranch’s instructors:

  • Certified Horsemanship Association Instructor - English and Western

  • Certified Equine Assisted Learning Canada - Coach/Facilitator

  • Certified EAL Associates

  • 30+ yr Career in Emergency Medical Services

  • Insured

Feature Volunteers

Natashia and Saphina

Feature Horse

Rosie

Rosie is a Brabant mare that came to us in June she needed some rehab for her feet and is still working on her summer beach body but is progressing well. Friendly, willing, safe and stout she fit right in at the Ranch!

Team Y-Knott

Natashia and Saphina

Caroline

Carolyn F.

Carolyn R

Carolyn R

Equine Specialists

Chloe- Tennessee walking Horse

Chloe- Tennessee walking Horse

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Jemima-Tennessee Walking Horse

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Skye-Tennessee Walking Horse

ROSIE - Brabant Mare

Big Girl with a big heart

Rainy - pretty perky paint mare

Juliette-FriesianX

Bestie-Tennessee Walking Horse

Bestie-Tennessee Walking Horse-retired

Norman-Quarter Horse- retired

Chai-Arabian

Miss Jay

Tennessee Walker

Sunny - He’s a little Guy with a Big Heart

SANDY - Quarter Horse

Retired

We hope you will stay or ride with us soon.