Facility
The MCH Facilities
The Montana Center for Horsemanship offers a 70-acre, state-of-the-art horse training and boarding facility. MCH is less than two miles from the University of Montana Western campus in Dillon, Montana. Students gain access to an authentic working ranch as part of their education for a valuable and unique ‘real-world’ experience.
The Center was constructed based on a 360° understanding of its function in combination with its location. Factors that were considered include: Montana’s varying weather, ‘Horse Happiness’ (including comfort, protection, and socialization), pen drainage, trailer storage, and individual tack lockers for students. The end result is a sophisticated education and boarding facility that offers a comfortable, friendly, and secure place for students and their horses alike.
Structures & Amenities
The MCH training and boarding facilities include a brand new 200' x 300' Arena Building with a 135' x 300' Indoor Riding Arena, a 80’x140’ Coverall Arena, 150' x 300’ outdoor arena, three round corrals, 84 indoor/outdoor 20’ x 60’ stalls with 12’ x 20’ covered areas, and a maintenance barn with storage and restrooms.
Additional services & amenities offered at The Montana Center include:
▪ Twice-daily feeding of high quality hay
▪ Pens cleaned and maintained by MCH staff
▪ Long-term trailer parking
▪ Short-term car/truck parking
▪ Full size outdoor arena for classes and student use
▪ Multiple round pens
▪ Newly constructed coverall arena
▪ Individual student tack lockers within each horse's pen
Tours of the facility are available to prospective Montana Western students through UMW Admissions.
Location
Located along the western slopes of the Blacktail Mountain range in southwest Montana, the Montana Center for Horsemanship sits at an elevation of 5,300’ in the quaint and historic yet lively town of Dillon. The Center itself is located just east of the Continental Divide, at the hub of four primary ecological systems supporting a wide variety of wildlife—including the Centennial Valley, home of the Red Rocks National Wildlife Refuge, and a portion of the Greater Yellowstone ecosystem.
The Town of Dillon
With a population of about 5,000 residents, Dillon is a major agricultural center and within the heart of Montana’s largest ranching community. Along with plentiful wildlife and dramatic scenery, there are endless opportunities for outdoor recreation that include fishing, hiking, wildlife viewing, photography, horseback riding, mountain biking, boating and hunting.
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