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Hilltop Ranch and Tack
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About Us
Dennis and Janelle Stelk own and operate The Hilltop Mini Ranch (previous home of Karl and Elenora Ackerman, Janelle’s parents) located at 260 W Hwy 34, Phillips. The Mini Ranch is home to Nebraska Equine Assisted Therapy, a Therapeutic horseback riding facility for individuals with special needs. The program’s goal is to provide a unique blend of social, physical and emotional development through horseback riding.
The Hilltop also offers lessons to able-bodied of all ages. It is home to The Transitions vaulting team, formed in 1997. VAULTING is gymnastics on horseback. Team members perform exercises atop the moving horse choreographed to music. The team has performed for various functions throughout the state.
The Pony Express 4-H club also originated at the Hilltop, forming in 1978 providing area youth with equine knowledge and opportunity.
Traver
DeMaranville (son of Janelle Stelk) owns and operates Prairie Willow Percherons,
a service providing horse drawn rides for weddings, anniversaries,
funerals, parades and special occasions. Prairie Willow Percherons also specializes
in antique Farm equipment and farm practices of a time past. Located near
Doniphan, NE.