When campers arrive for the first time they become designated as "Ranch Hands." After animal science courses, riding lessons and many other electives, Ranch Hands graduate to the higher levels. After passing any test, the Ranch Hand gets to play games during Sunday night orientation.

HORSE RIDING

• Buckaroo
  To earn this designation, a Ranch Hand must pass a written test in horse science and show proficiency in horse handling and equestrian safety. Buckaroos earn the privilege of advanced class programs and help teach riding and horse science classes to new Ranch Hands.
• Wrangler
  To earn this designation, a Ranch Hand must pass the basic written test in horse science, have their Driver's License, and show proficiency in horse handling and equestrian safety. Wranglers have all Buckaroo privileges plus they have special dining privileges, can be in additional events at the weekly horse show and ride in saddles.
  

ANIMAL SCIENCE

• Greenhorn
  Special privileges during Animal Science, such as being able to walk a goat around the farm. If they are a B-Teamer (or above), they can go to vaulting during animal science.
  
• Stockman
  Stockmen earn the right to use the side window at the Sweet Shop, can work with their animal project during free time and eat dinner in the Saloon.
  
• Farmer
  Farmers are allowed to use the side window of the Sweet Shop, can eat in the Saloon at all meals, and can work with their animal(whether it be a calf, a goat, or a llama) during their free time, and can be in two events in the show. They receive this distinction after demonstrating their ability to perform certain tasks and taking a written test to prove their knowledge of animals.
  

VAULTING

• B-Team
  To become a B-Teamer, Ranch Hands must pass a test of ability doing moves that they practice during the week. If they pass, these new B-Teamers participate in a special vaulting class and can do special new moves in the weekly show.
  
• A-Team
  After receiving three third, second, first, or Grand places in the show, B-Teamers must show special talent and be able to perform simple vaulting moves without a spot (or helper). A-Team vaulters may use the side window of the Sweet Shop, eat dinner in the Saloon, and can be in two show events.

RIFLERY

• Rifleman distinction means this camper has been trained and tested to a higher degree and has earned privileges to shoot BB, pellet and/or .22 caliber rifles without attending the safety class each session.

ARCHERY

• Huntsman distinction means this camper has been trained and tested to a higher degree and has earned privileges to shoot archery and does not have to attend the safety class each session.

DRIVER'S ED

• Driver's License
  Ranch Hands can earn this distinction by taking a written test demonstrating their knowledge of the pieces of the cart they drive, and then by proving their ability to set up and drive these pony-drawn carts. With a Driver's License, kids are allowed to drive the carts on Sunday.