About Us
I officially started Heart in Your Hand Horsemanship LLC in 2003 after quitting my school teaching job. I had given riding lessons for years, but it was time to dedicate all my energies to my passion (helping horses and people make an even better connection).
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After a demonstration at the NE horse Expo the idea of the women's confident leadership camp was birthed. These camps were held at my cousin's guest ranch. However because it was getting harder to reserve a spot at their lodge. I added a bunkhouse at my own place for smaller groups, individual lessons, and private retreats. It has become a favorite place from many of my regular clients as a get away from their regular lives to feed their soul, expand their mind, and bond with their horse.
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Whether you want to ride trails on your own, need a guide, a seasoned horse, or a few lessons to help build your confidence, I will be there for you. We have access to over 100,000 acres of trails in the beautiful sandhills of central NE, some are very easy and others more difficult. Even when it rains the footing is excellent.
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You will love the views, our down home hospitality, and the friendliness of our small town. We are only one mile out of town where there are good places to eat and a nice western shop.
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This is also a perfect horse hotel for those traveling with their horses to shows or rodeos. When you need a resting spot, give us a call.
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There are other things for non-horsey people to do in the area like golfing, fishing, hunting, boating, tanking on the Calamus Reservoir, and Fort Hartsuff. (Just in case you want to bring your non-horsey loved one along to​
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In 2017 more people were coming to the area for vacations, so I opened up the bunkhouse to anyone, even if you don't have a horse or want to ride one. So I listed on Airbnb and in 2020 we had our busiest year yet. So advanced reservations are necessary.
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We are open from March 20 through Nov. 20th.
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We look forward to sharing a time of learning, fun, and peaceful relaxation with you as you bond with a horse, if you so choose.
OUR POLICIES
Booking
Call Sherry @ 308-730-2150 to reserve a date.
A 50% non-refundable deposit is required to reserve a date.
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Deposit can be mailed to us by check:
Make checks payable to Sherry Jarvis and mail to
Sherry Jarvis 82507 465th Ave. Burwell, NE 68823
Use Pay Pal. We do not accept credit cards other than through Pay Pal.
Use sherry@heartinyourhand.com to send deposit.
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If you can't find a date the suits you we do have a second bunkhouse at my sister's ranch for the overflow... $125/night... Just call me for details 308-730-2150
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Cancellation Policy
We work on a first come first serve basis for all our camps and retreats...
which is why we require a non-refundable deposit.
If it is a real emergency a deposit may only be transferred to another date
within one year upon our approval.
We need to know at least a month in advance of the date of the reservation
in order to decide if we will transfer or not.
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Gift Policy
We will be happy to send out a gift certificate to anyone of your choosing.
Full payment for camps and retreats must be made up front for Gift Certificates.
They can be for any amount.
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Bunkhouse Etiquette
Have fun.
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No Pets of any kind allowed in the bunkhouse at any time:
Dog Kennel available: Must be pre-approved to bring a dog for hunting purposes.
There is a $10/night charge for the kennel, clean it yourself.
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No smoking in the bunkhouse
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Paper Products
We do supply T-paper, paper towels, and facial tissues.
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Bedroom/Bathroom
We do supply all linens, blankets, towels, etc.
2 Beddroms 1 queen bed, a full bed and 2 twins)
Futon in the living area.
1 shared Bathroom (shower only, no bathtub)
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Kitchen
We have two small refrigerators, so if you have a lot of food and drinks, bring a cooler and ice.
We have hotplates, griddle, coffee pot, microwave, toaster, toaster oven,
dishes, pots/pans and utensils.
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Outdoors
Outdoor grill available.
We have a cute corncrib gazeboo with chairs and firepit.
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Horse Facility
Bring your own feed and water buckets for your horse.
Do not let your horses drink out of our tanks.
Our pastures are not for grazing your horse, please.
An occasional bite is not a sin,
but please don't just turn your horse loose unless you are given permission. Thanks
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Always shut gates behind you if they are closed, unless otherwise instructed.
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Staying in your Horsetrailer or Camper:
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We do NOT have camper hookups.
If you want to stay in your trailer or camper at our place it is $75/night,
however it MUST be completely self contained.
(with generator, water etc.) No electricity or water available.
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My sister does have a camper hookup for $35/night and stalls/pens for $25/night.
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You may not put up temporary panels you can use our pens for $15/night.
You may not use the bathroom or shower in the bunkhouse unless you pay to stay in there.
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If you have to hook up a trailer or camper you may camp at one of the several camp sites in the area and keep your horse here. None of them allow horses except for the County Fair ground​​
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Guided trail rides available on 100,000 acres of private ranch land.
Or we can show you were to begin on the public lands.
On private land you must have a guide.
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Clean up after yourself and your horse.
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This is our home and we are very happy to share it with you.
Make yourself and home.
Keith is a very good fix it man.
So please don't struggle with anything that isn't working.
Just ask and he will help.
We intend to make your stay enjoyable.
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RELEASE & WAIVER OF LIABILITY
Upon or before check-in, Guests age 18 and over MUST sign our RELEASE & WAIVER OF LIABILITY form and children under 18 must be named and listed properly below or on the other side if additional room is required.
Please be aware that Horse Lover's Bunkhouse has taken reasonable steps and precautions to assure your safety while staying with us. In using our property, however, you do so at your own risk. To stay with us our Release & Waiver of Liability must be signed upon your arrival or brought with you already signed.
Please sign this Release & Waiver of Liability, thereby indicating that you agree to release and hold harmless Keith and Sherry Jarvis, Horse Lover's Bunkhouse and Heart In Your Hand Horsemanship LLC, its owners, agents, and other guests from any liability. This Release and Waiver of Liability shall not apply to any claims arising from the negligence of Horse Lover's Bunkhouse, its owners or agents.
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Release & Waiver of Liability
I, the undersigned (hereinafter the Guest) hereby irrevocably & unconditionally waive and release & hold harmless from liability Keith and Sherry Jarvis (and Horse Lover’s Bunkhouse, LLC Heart in Your Hand Horsemanship), its owners, agents, and other guests (all four hereinafter known as Releasees) from any & all liabilities, claims, actions, damages, costs, or expenses of any nature whatsoever whether in law or equity, known or unknown, occurring during, caused by, relating to, or arising in any way from participation at Horse Lover’s Bunkhouse 82507 465th Ave. Burwell,NE
Guest also understands that attending a facility in the country may involve voluntary participation in physical activities both indoors and outdoors, and certain exposure to horses, cats, dogs, wildlife and walks, steps, paths, and roads that are uneven. With these, and all related activities, there is a certain element of risk. By accepting this waiver, Guest hereby acknowledge that participation and use of facilities and grounds are at Guest’s own risk, and that Guest assumes all responsibilities for any and all aspects of participation by both Guest and any children who might accompany Guest. Guest understands that they may not interact with horses or animals unsupervised. Participate in any form with the horses will require another signed liability waiver. This waiver applies to any and all activities, named and unnamed herein, which are voluntarily participated in by guests and family members & visitors of guests at Horse Lover’s Bunkhouse.
Guest also understand that this Release & Waiver of Liability irrevocably and unconditionally releases and holds harmless all Releasees from any financial or other liability for any injury, bodily harm, sickness, illness, or loss of life that I as a Guest or my family member or friend may suffer and from any economic harm or loss of property occurring during, caused by, relating to, or arising in any way out of staying at Horse Lover’s Bunkhouse.
I, the undersigned, have read this Release & Waiver of Liability and understand all of its terms; I have executed it voluntarily, with full knowledge of its significance, and intend to be legally bound by it. I understand that each child here with me who is under 18 years of age is to be named below and is my responsibility while here at Horse Lover’s Bunkhouse. My signature includes them in coverage of this release form. My children who are here who are 18 and older will sign the release themselves and assume personal responsibility.
Date of stay from ___________________________, to _____________________________
Printed Name of All Guests: ___________________________________________________________________________
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Signature of Guest(s): ___________________________________________________________________________
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Thank You,
Horse Lover’s Bunkhouse (Heart in Your Hand Horsemanship LLC) Hosts: Keith and Sherry Jarvis