Rancho Del Lago Presents Mini-Clinics by Michael Vermaas

Michael works 4 to 5 horses normally on Friday afternoons starting at about 2 PM and sometimes early Saturday morning. 

Come join in the barn party. Private lessons, auditors welcome at affordable rates.

Classically trained under masters such as Luis Valenca (Portuguese School of Equestrian Arts),
Dom Jose Athayde, Fernando Oliveira (Nuno Oliveira's assistant) and Lord Henry Loch.

Click here for more on Michael's credentials from his web site.

Rates: Private lessons on your horse $75.  A limited number of people may borrow a Rancho Del Lago P.R.E. horse to take a lesson.  Auditors and visitors $25 for all afternoon. 

If you just want to come scope things out once, there is no charge. 

Call 979 292 5784 to schedule your lesson time and pre register. 

Photos of Michael on Absolute P.R.E. Champion, Saltador ORO, photos by Sharon Lee

Driving Directions to Rancho Del Lago:

From Austin: Take Hwy 290 East past Elgin to Loop 223 at McDade (about 10 miles).  Turn left onto Loop 223 at the Church.  Go a couple of blocks, pass the Post Office and turn right at the stop sign.  This will take you past historic McDade.  Turn left onto Marlin.  Go about 4 miles to the end of Marlin.  At the top of the hill where the pavement ends, you will see mail boxes and signs that say Martin Ranch and private property.  Turn left onto gravel road, across the cattle guard.  We are the second entrance on the right.

From Houston: Take Hwy 290 West past Giddings to Loop 223 at McDade (about 21 miles).  Turn right at the yellow blinking light onto Loop 223 at the Cemetery.  Go a couple of blocks and continue on Loop 223 by turning left.  Go another couple of blocks and turn right onto Marlin.  Go about 4 miles to the end of Marlin.  At the top of the hill where the pavement ends, you will see mail boxes and signs that say Martin Ranch and private property.  Turn left onto gravel road, across the cattle guard.  We are the second entrance on the right.

Dr. & Mrs. Walter Henslee, 156 Martin Ranch Rd, McDade, TX 78650

Phone 512-273-2525 (home) or 979-292-5784 (cell); walterhenslee@yahoo.com