On Saturday, Sept. 7, Warm Springs Ranch is hosting the first-ever “Free Range” VIP experience, allowing Budweiser Clydesdales fans to roam at their leisure the 25,000-square-foot breeding and training facility of the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales with friends and family. This one-time event provides guests with unprecedented access to roam the Ranch like a Clydesdale, as Warm Springs Ranch typically only offers guided tours.

Throughout the day-long experience, guests can interact one-on-one with the Budweiser Clydesdales handlers and make their way through several interactive stations to learn more about how the Clydesdales are bred, born, trained and raised. The interactive stations available to guests include the Mare and Foal wing, the Pre-Foaling lab, the Stallion and Shoeing wing, the Roadtrucks and Trailers station, as well as other stations that aren’t normally available to the public.

Guests taking part in the “Free Range” VIP day can also get exclusive access to a one-time training demonstration from 10-11 a.m. on Sept. 7, where they’ll get a firsthand look at how the handlers train young, four-year-old geldings to prepare for a life with the Budweiser Clydesdales Hitch. Guests can see each gelding being paired with an older, more experienced Clydesdale to learn how to pull the hitch and work as a team. And, as a special treat, guests can see the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales hitch-up for the first time ever at Warm Springs Ranch from 11 a.m. to noon, followed by photo opportunities with the full Hitch from noon to 1:30 p.m. Following the hitch appearance, guests can take part in a Q&A session with the Clydesdales handlers from 2:45-3:30 p.m. for a more in-depth learning experience.  

Visitors to the Ranch can also meet Gloria, the Budweiser Clydesdale foal born just after the final buzzer when the St. Louis Blues won their first-ever championship.

The Grant’s Farm chefs will be on-site with their famous brats and hot dogs, as well as their authentic German potato salad, which are all available for purchase. Guests 21 and older will receive two complimentary Budweiser samples. Other Anheuser-Busch products, soda and water will be available for purchase as well. Guests are encouraged to bring picnic blankets and chairs to make the most of the day-long experience on the Ranch.

Tickets to the VIP experience are $20 for those 13 and older; children 3-12 are $10 and children two and under receive complimentary access. Tickets will go quickly, so Clydesdale lovers should be sure to book their tickets today at www.WarmSpringsRanch.com.

In addition to exploring the home of the Budweiser Clydesdales, guests can enjoy other activities, including shopping at the gift shop, which features a variety of Clydesdales-themed souvenirs.

Reservations Required

25270 State Highway 98, Boonville, MO 65233

1-888-972-5933

warmspringsranch@anheuser-busch.com