The Ron and Jodi Hansen family are quite unique. This feel good story is about a family working and enjoying life together while building their dream life. The Hansen’s have five home schooled daughters who work with them on their ventures which include horse and dog boarding.
Last year they bought a piece of land next to the Sheyenne National Grasslands about 40 miles southwest of Fargo. They are developing the land into the Sheyenne Oaks Horse Camp and RV Park which they expect to open in April. According to the article, “Sheyenne Oaks Horse Camp and RV Park will offer 21 sites with sewer, water and electrical hookups, plus corrals for horse owners, on 120 acres.”
The Hansen’s have worked for years to get to this dream. At age 25 Ron went to engineering school while in the process of raising their family. It made Ron employable as a mechanical engineer at Loegering Manufacturing in Casselton and income to sustain the family. The job also gave Ron the expertise to develop their geothermal heat system used in their home.
The whole family is involved in all aspects of their lives from working with the animals and all the chores that go with that to haying in the summer for winter feed. And they sound happy! It appears the kids don’t mind the work. They don’t have TV and Ron says they don’t have time to watch it anyway.
This is a great story of an American dream come true. As a horse enthusiast, I see a real market for this. Every kid wants a horse growing up and this is the next best thing. The location of this business venture is perfect. Less than one hours from the fastest growing community in North Dakota. I think they have individuals and groups come to trail ride on their horses on a regular basis. Their location lends itself perfectly for an inexpensive day or weekend trip in a beautiful area of eastern North Dakota.
I think they’ve got a real shot at completing this part of their dreams. Those with horses will have great riding opportunities and those without will have a place to rent and enjoy the outdoors. Check out the photos and rates on their web site. I was impressed.
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The American Dream Story, especially in these days of horror economic and entitlement society stories, is refreshing to see a blog about a family that is working hard to achieve success. This family personifies the original principals of this country that the founding fathers portrayed in the constitution. The forefathers of America felt that hard work, endurance and perseverance were the foundation of success and I agree!
ReplyDeleteIt is wonderful to see a family work in harmony together to create a future for all of the members and something that can help others relax and unwind – it’s a wonderful thing to witness.
I wish the family success and hope that they have started a blog where others can track the process of starting a family business.
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ReplyDeleteThis is an awesome story. As a farm kid and former home-schooler it makes me proud. It's always nice to hear about families who are working together and enjoying each others' company. I have always believed that kids who work some outside are happier than those who sit inside and play video games all day. I really hope it works out for them and they can get some more publicity.
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