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

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
25 yr Career in Emergency Medical Services
Insured

Feature Volunteer

Carolyn R

Hi, I’m Carolyn, I am a certified associate “wrangler” at the Y-Knott Ranch. My passion is trail riding and introducing beginners to horses. I have been involved with horses for most of my life and have owned horses over the years. I now enjoy helping out at the ranch and enjoy riding on my many travels.

Feature Horse

“Jemima”

Jemima is a wrangler horse supreme and sometimes she welcomes guests for a trail ride. She is a lovely Tennessee Walker Mare that is kind and honest and will take care of you if you take care of her.