Students at Orme are participating in a unique BLM Wild Mustang Adoption Program, which will run through the second semester. A mustang is a horse born in the wild in America. Every year, the BLM (Bureau of Land Management) rounds up mustangs to help manage and protect wild herds. These horses are then kept in […]
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In May, Phoenix Fox 10 News reporter Kari Lake visited our campus because Fox had learned that The Orme School was ranked among the Top Boarding Schools in the U.S., and also that Orme was right here in Phoenix’s backyard. The special segment aired last night (June 6th), and is linked below if you would […]
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On Saturday evening, Orme horsemanship students competed in a gymkhana with the Verde Valley School. The event was held here on campus, and was well-attended. Next weekend, Director of Horsemanship Douglas Owens and Assistant Director of Horsemanship Lauren Alexander will accompany some of our Orme students as they travel to Verde Valley School to participate […]
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After a busy academic week, students have a wide range of special weekend activities from which to choose. This past weekend, in addition to a ski trip to Flagstaff, the following fun activities were held on campus. This is just a sample of what weekends look like at Orme. On Saturday afternoon, a FIFA tournament […]
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Orme School freshman Ashlyn Dighans and Orme Summer Camper Peyton Calmes competed last weekend in the Greg Olsen Barrel Racing Futurity. Running against 400 of the best riders in the country, Ashlyn and her horse Mia Frenchman posted a personal best time of 18.6 seconds in the Saturday evening Youth Run. Peyton and his horse […]
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This year’s two-week Horsemanship Camp at Orme provided intermediate and advanced riders, ages 11–17, a chance to sharpen their riding and horsemanship skills, and experience that unique and joyful bonding with a horse. During this two-week specialty camp, participants were able to enjoy: Barrel racing Roping Pole bending Goat tying Horse care Trail rides And, […]
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This summer, Orme Summer Camp is providing children ages 11-17 with a multitude of fun, rare and unique experiences and field trips, while also affording them terrific opportunities to explore, discover and learn new things. Below is just a small sampling of the many special activities so far this summer – and we are not […]
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