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Welcome to ROCKING W RANCH |
Our Story
The farm on which the Rocking W stands was homesteaded in 1918 and since then it has passed hands through the generations from Peter B. Wiebe to Frank Wiebe and finally to Frank's son Rick and his family. Frank and Rick ran a PMU operation for over 60 years collectively and bought, sold and trained horses. The ranch was one of the first PMU's in southern Manitoba and the first to use registered stock, marketing quality AQHA, APHA and Appaloosa colts. Rick raised his daughters, Tanya and Dusty, on the farm and later welcomed sons-in-law, Bryan and Bert.
For over 30 years, beginning in 1985, the Rocking W had been one of Western Canada's premiere horse sale companies; the early years as a place to market their quality foals to selling quality consignments from reputable breeders, trainers and owners, up for public auction. After 31 years, the horse sales came to an end and in September 2020 after Rick passed away, the final Rocking W horses were dispersed by online auction.
In addition, many lessons, clinics, team ropings, trail rides, wagon and sleigh rides and barrel racings were held here, as well as visits over coffee, barn dances, church hayrides, family gatherings and more, making numerous acquaintances, friends and wonderful memories.
Barb Wiebe, Rick's wife continues to run the ranch, providing horse boarding. Additionally, Jack Dyck is available for lessons and roping nights as he is available. Dusty will continue the Rocking W Charity Barrel Race in 2022 after 2 years off due to the pandemic.
For over 30 years, beginning in 1985, the Rocking W had been one of Western Canada's premiere horse sale companies; the early years as a place to market their quality foals to selling quality consignments from reputable breeders, trainers and owners, up for public auction. After 31 years, the horse sales came to an end and in September 2020 after Rick passed away, the final Rocking W horses were dispersed by online auction.
In addition, many lessons, clinics, team ropings, trail rides, wagon and sleigh rides and barrel racings were held here, as well as visits over coffee, barn dances, church hayrides, family gatherings and more, making numerous acquaintances, friends and wonderful memories.
Barb Wiebe, Rick's wife continues to run the ranch, providing horse boarding. Additionally, Jack Dyck is available for lessons and roping nights as he is available. Dusty will continue the Rocking W Charity Barrel Race in 2022 after 2 years off due to the pandemic.
The Rocking W Family
