History of Riverwood Ranch
Riverwood Ranch was originally homesteaded in 1909 and was home to Gilbert and Norah Greenwood. In 1946, the ranch transitioned to Gilbert’s son Edward who married Elaine Monks. After fighting in World War II as a wireless air gunner, Edward Greenwood relocated the family farm one mile North of the original homestead. Elaine and Edward then developed a mixed farm of beef, dairy, chicken and swine. Towards the middle of the 1970’s, Riverwood Ranch focused on farming a combination of Hereford, Galloway and Charolais bred cattle.
In 1995, the Ranch again transferred ownership to Bruce Greenwood who was the youngest son of Edward and Elaine. Over the years Riverwood began farming both Simmental and Angus bred cattle, which led to a direct beef marketing business. In 2010, the ranch made a final transition to provide custom pasture services and guided horseback adventures. Bruce’s daughter, Megan Greenwood has since joined management and is considered the fourth generation of Riverwood Ranch.
Currently, Riverwood Ranch extends over 800 deeded acres with over 2000 acres of rented land. Bruce and Megan actively manage a cattle operation, and equine operation including boarding, riding lessons, horse training, trail services, clinics and speciality events. The ranch focuses on maintaining the traditional western culture associated with ranching.
Management
Megan Greenwood
Megan is a graduate of the University Of Alberta with two degrees in Human Ecology and a Bachelor of Education. She graduated with honours of distinction with a passion for agricultural leadership education and now holds a permeant teaching certificate from Alberta Education. Megan’s entire life has revolved around the equine industry. While growing up on the ranch, Megan was fortunate enough to be involved in many equine activities such as 4-H, competitive showing and team penning activities. Megan has a vast amount of knowledge, understanding and patience when dealing with horses. Yet her experiences with public speaking and teaching have also given her a unique advantage in providing assistance to riders. Megan has a Bachelor or Education, is a certified Canadian Cowboy Challenge Judge and pursues horse training and teaching riding lessons as her main passion. She has a unique ability to work with both horses and people where she focuses on creating lasting equine relationships and top performance horses. Megan is accepting clients currently for training, lessons and clinics.
“We want a willing, driven and trusting partnership with our horses where we are confidently and consistently in control of their movements and mind. We need to be a team through leadership, feel and timing“
Bruce Greenwood
Bruce Greenwood has lifelong experience in agriculture and also holds a journeyman heavy-duty mechanic certificate. Bruce began his farming career at the early age of six, under the guidance of his father at Riverwood Ranch. At eighteen, Bruce moved to pursue an apprenticeship at Greenland Equipment John Deere services. Bruce spent nearly ten years within the agricultural sales department. Yet with the passing of his father in 1994, Bruce officially moved back to Riverwood in 1995 to support and preserve the Riverwood name. In 2000, Bruce officially gave up the sales position to follow his life long passion of agriculture and cattle productions. Bruce now manages Riverwood Ranch and a contracting business to support the family farm. Now Bruce manages the custom cattle side of Operation and is the main muscle in all equine events. Bruce brings a wealth of knowledge about the agricultural industry to the ranch and his heart of gold and his incredible work ethic keeps the ranch running.
“There has been some tough times, but like any ranch… there isn’t anything we haven’t been able to handle. Just to farm another day, is the goal.”
From our Family to Yours…. Welcome To Riverwood Ranch
