Shelby Ranch

06/02/2026

NOW HIRING FOR SUMMER 2026! 🐴

Do you love horses, working outdoors, and meeting new people? Shelby Ranch is looking for enthusiastic, reliable individuals to join our team as Trail Guides & Ranch Hands this summer!

Responsibilities include:
🐎 Guiding trail rides
🐴 Caring for horses and other ranch animals
🌾 General barn and ranch duties
😊 Providing exceptional customer service to our guests
☀️ Working outdoors in a fun, fast-paced environment

To be considered for an interview, you MUST first complete our Trail Guide/Ranch Hand Application Form. Applications submitted through the form will be reviewed, and selected candidates will be contacted for interviews.

📅 We will be reviewing applications and scheduling interviews over the next two weeks.

If you're hardworking, dependable, and passionate about horses and ranch life, we'd love to hear from you!

👉 Complete the application form today and take the first step toward joining the Shelby Ranch team!

https://ponyexpress05.wixforms.com/f/7467620808345519187

05/26/2026

Spring is starting to show off on the trails 🌸🐴
The trees are beginning to bloom, the views are getting greener every day

No experience needed — come enjoy a 45-minute or 1.5-hour trail ride and take in all the spring scenery with us!

05/22/2026

Looking for something to do this weekend? 🤠🐴

Come for a trail ride at Shelby Ranch! We still have availability for both our 45-minute and 1.5-hour trail rides this weekend. Whether you’re looking for a quick adventure or a longer ride, we’ve got a horse waiting for you.

🤠 No experience needed
🤠 Beginner friendly
🤠 A fun weekend adventure for couples, families & friends

Book your saddle: https://www.shelbyranch.ca/horseback-riding-adventures

05/22/2026

Petting Pen treat bags restocked! Looking for something to do this weekend! Book a petting pen visit at Shelby Ranch.

https://www.shelbyranch.ca/play-at-shelby-ranch

05/21/2026

🌸 BIG things are blooming at Shelby Ranch this year

We’re so excited to announce that Dahlias will be one of the many flower varieties featured in our upcoming U-Pick Flower Fields 💐

Vibrant summer colors… these flowers are going to make Shelby Ranch absolutely stunning 😍

Just imagine wandering through rows of flowers, building your own bouquet, taking photos, and soaking in all the summer beauty at the ranch 🌻🐝🌸

Some of the flower varieties we’re planning to grow include:
🌼 Dahlias
🌻 Sunflowers
💜 Zinnias
🌸 Cosmos
🌷 Snapdragons
🌺 Wildflower mixes
…and more surprises still to come 👀

This is only the beginning of our Fields of Blooms at Shelby Ranch and we cannot wait to share it with you all 💐🤠

05/21/2026

🐝🌻 Something sweet is buzzing at Shelby Ranch!

We’re excited to announce that honey bees have officially arrived at the ranch! 🍯🐝

These tiny workers are getting busy helping pollinate our Fields of Blooms, which will soon be bursting with beautiful flowers for our upcoming U-Pick Flower Experience! 💐

05/20/2026

There’s a new team joining Shelby Ranch… and while they may be small, their impact will be huge. 🌼

They work from sunrise to sunset, help bring our fields of blooms to life, and create something naturally sweet along the way. 🌸

Most people never realize just how much depends on these incredible little workers.

Any guesses what’s coming to the ranch? 👀👇

05/16/2026

🌊🐴 Did you know Pictou Waterfront is only 15 minutes from Shelby Ranch?

Looking for the perfect day trip from Halifax? Pack up the family and hit the road for an unforgettable adventure in Pictou! 🚗☀️

Start your day at Shelby Ranch where you can:
🐴 Enjoy a scenic horseback trail ride (no experience needed!)
🐴 Take a relaxing wagon ride
🐐 Meet our friendly animals in the petting zoo
🛝 Let the kids burn off energy in our indoor playground
🍔 Grab a bite to eat at Giddy Up Grub

Then head over to the beautiful Pictou Waterfront to:
🛍️ Browse the charming local shops
🍦 Enjoy an ice cream by the harbour
⚓ Take in the stunning ocean views
🚶 Stroll along the boardwalk

It’s the perfect combination of ranch fun and seaside charm all in one amazing day trip.

📍 Shelby Ranch – Pictou County, Nova Scotia

Before she became the “Land Lover” on the Pictou Waterfront, she was the Romeo Richard, a hardworking fishing boat that spent years hauling lobster and herring from the Northumberland Strait.

Now instead of hauling traps, she’s hauling aboard little adventurers, future captains, and kids with big imaginations.

Not a bad retirement gig. ⚓

Come jump aboard and explore The Land Lover next time you’re on the Pictou waterfront.

05/15/2026

🌞🤠 Open All May Long Weekend at Shelby Ranch!

Looking for something fun to do this May Long Weekend? Saddle up and hit the trails with us at Shelby Ranch! 🐴🌲

No experience needed! Our friendly horses and experienced guides make this the perfect adventure for beginners, families, couples, and anyone looking to try something new.

🐎 45-Minute Trail Rides
🐎 1.5-Hour Trail Rides
📍 Located in Pictou County
🌿 Beautiful scenic trails through the countryside

Whether you’re checking horseback riding off your bucket list or creating unforgettable family memories, we’ve got the perfect ride for you.

https://www.shelbyranch.ca/horseback-riding-adventures