We Ride Sport and Trail Magazine August 2019 | Page 43

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together the largest puzzle ever, according to David Von Holten, the wedding and event venue was fully operational at the beginning of 2017!

Now, some my think David and Brandy had a silver spoon in order to make all of this come to the forefront. Nope! They bought a sawmill, did their own lumber, and besides the except of the arena, have built everything themselves. Sweat, tears, Ibuprofen, and high cortisol levels made this dream come true.

2019 has brought on the next level of expansion. The mountain trail obstacle course has already brought people from numerous states for the ribbon cutting that was in conjunction with a bluegrass festival! If you are wanting an obstacle course filled with air waves and noodles, this is not the obstacle course for you. If you are wanting an obstacle course that focuses on the development of a safe and willing trail horse or mule, this is the obstacle course for you. Logs, rocks, boulders, metal gates, moguls, and life-sized bridges. There’s even a 1946 firetruck that sits in the middle for just the right amount of flair. The course will be complete in the fall of 2019 with a water feature with a suspension bridge over an arm of the water feature. Each week the Von Holten’s add one to three new obstacles. Some of the obstacles are even in the woods to add authenticity to the training course. At completion, each obstacle will have a metal sign with goals and variations for each. The course is open to all campers and day riders of Von Holten Ranch located are 30455 Pacific School Road Mora, Missouri 65345.

Von Holten Ranch is a reminder that hard work and a plan can make dreams come true. Giddy up, get moving, and come visit Von Holten Ranch!

Ranch owners, David and Brandy Von Holten