About Lucky 2 Ranch
Meet Ken & Nancy Jones
Ever since he left Montana for Colorado to start the Home Ranch in 1978, Ken has longed to return to his native state. It was a natural step, therefore, to move back to the lovely Flathead Valley in Northwest Montana after he retired nin the spring of 2005. The area is rich with natural beauty and riding venues, not the least of which is nearby Glacier National Park.
He and his wife Nancy found a place halfway between Whitefish and Kalispell. They named it Lucky 2 Ranch because they feel, indeed, like a lucky twosome. They created an equine facility with plenty of room for their dozen horses, round corrals, and large outdoor arena.
The art of saddlemaking occupies much of Ken’s time when he isn’t involved in Equimersion training or riding on his own. He has apprenticed with Earl Twist, an accomplished local saddlemaker. In addition, he writes and performs western music.
Retirement, however, is relative; and after leaving the Home Ranch in Colorado, Ken and Nancy continue to offer ranch vacations to travelers looking for riding vacations out west. Ken devised a way to teach horse whispering to couples, families, or individuals. At the Lucky 2 Ranch Ken has the opportunity to share the skills and methods he’s gathered over a lifetime of working with horses.
Lucky 2 Ranch
The 30-acre ranch is located in an area acting as the gateway to Glacier National Park. Trail riding near the park offers a chance to see the peaks and valleys of Glacier from a whole new perspective. The ranch also borders public land, providing for riding vacations literally out the back door.
Ken has a lifetime of experience with horses. A fourth generation horseman, he has owned, raised, bred, and trained horses since he was a boy. He has shared his love of horses with thousands of others during his 35-year career in the guest ranch business.
A topnotch horse and equestrian program was key to the success of the Home Ranch, an upscale ranch Ken created, managed, and co-owned from 1978 till 2005. He started the Colorado Center for Equestrian Learning at the ranch to expose people to the principles and practices of good horsemanship.
At his own horse ranch, Ken is teaching horsemanship and utilizing horse whispering, for those who are looking to increase their riding abilities while enjoying a ranch vacation; or for people hoping to let go of their fear of horses.
He hosted and participated in dozens of horsemanship clinics given by all the preeminent clinicians and horse experts, including Ray Hunt, Bill Smith, Pat and Linda Parelli, Dr. Robert Miller, Gene Ovnicek, Lynn Palm, Julie Goodnight, Les Vogt, Tanya Larrigan, Kerry Milliken, Chris Irwin, Jim Brinkman, and Curt and Tammy Pate. Clinton Anderson, Buck Brannaman, and Brian Neubert.
Ken's horsemanship skills are derived from all these renowned technicians and reflect a deep respect for the horse. He has also taught beginning roping techniques at Equine Affaire events across the country. Ken keeps taking clinics and studying with other horsemen to deepen his skills.
