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What a ride in Scotland!
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What a ride in Scotland!
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Scotland adventure day cantering through castle grounds, savoring fish & chips, and shopping ‘til we dropped at House of Bruar. Scotland — you’ve outdone yourself!

Scotland adventure day cantering through castle grounds, savoring fish & chips, and shopping ‘til we dropped at House of Bruar. Scotland — you’ve outdone yourself!

A little taste of a sunny Spring day in Edinburgh,,,,

A little taste of a sunny Spring day in Edinburgh,,,,

Good times at #ElkhornRanchAZ #thewesternconnection.com

Good times at #ElkhornRanchAZ #thewesternconnection.com

Meet BUD!! My horsie for the week!

Meet BUD!! My horsie for the week!

Good morning from the desert!
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Good morning from the desert!
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Fast loping this morning across the desert . Spectacular & fun!
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Fast loping this morning across the desert . Spectacular & fun!
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What a ride!! Some loping this morning at #elkhornranchAZ #thewesternconnection

What a ride!! Some loping this morning at #elkhornranchAZ #thewesternconnection

Surfing Santa located in Dana Point.

Surfing Santa located in Dana Point.

Good times around the piano starring Sally, Cindy and Dave!!

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#ElkhornAzMemories
#duderanch
#duderanchvacations
#horseridingholidays

Good times around the piano starring Sally, Cindy and Dave!!

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#ElkhornRanchAZ
#ElkhornAzMemories
#duderanch
#duderanchvacations
#horseridingholidays

Thank you #ElkhornRanchAZ
For a great read and downtime to enjoy a REAL book!!
#thewesternconnection #duderanch #duderanchvacation

Thank you #ElkhornRanchAZ
For a great read and downtime to enjoy a REAL book!!
#thewesternconnection #duderanch #duderanchvacation

New coffee table books! Thanks #ElhornRanchAZ
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#duderanch
#duderanchvacation
#horseriding#

New coffee table books! Thanks #ElhornRanchAZ
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#duderanch
#duderanchvacation
#horseriding#

Cocktail time at the ranch!!

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#duderanch
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Cocktail time at the ranch!!

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#duderanch
#elkhornranch

What a blast hittin’ the trails at Elkhorn Ranch in Montana..

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What a blast hittin’ the trails at Elkhorn Ranch in Montana..

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Omg Barbie! Definitely a must for your next riding trip!

Omg Barbie! Definitely a must for your next riding trip!

Who doesn’t love sticky toffee pudding?!

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#globetrotting
#castleleslieestate

Who doesn’t love sticky toffee pudding?!

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#globetrotting
#castleleslieestate

Lunch!!!

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#globetrotting
#horsevacations
#castleleslie

Lunch!!!

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#globetrotting
#horsevacations
#castleleslie

An incredible morning hack in Ireland!

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#globetrotting
#castleleslie

An incredible morning hack in Ireland!

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#globetrotting
#castleleslie

Yum Yum Mr. Crunch sandwich .. an irish version of croque monsieur ..

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#globetrotters

Yum Yum Mr. Crunch sandwich .. an irish version of croque monsieur ..

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#globetrotters

Nothing wrong with a Guinness for lunch at Castle!

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#castleleslie
#globetrotters

Nothing wrong with a Guinness for lunch at Castle!

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#castleleslie
#globetrotters

Castles and Horses . What could be better than that! Off to Ireland mates!

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#horseridingvacations

Castles and Horses . What could be better than that! Off to Ireland mates!

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#horseridingvacations

Head to the Ranch!
. . . your Wild Western Getaway
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#duderanch
#guestranch
#travelandlifestyle

Head to the Ranch!
. . . your Wild Western Getaway
https://joom.ag/cQ4d

#thewesternconnection
#duderanch
#guestranch
#travelandlifestyle

Don't see this on the list for a western hat, really??

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#westernwear
#westernhat
#duderanch

Don't see this on the list for a western hat, really??

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#westernwear
#westernhat
#duderanch

We bring you a western-inspired travel & lifestyle magazine that will connect you to unique possibilities to see the world in a whole new way.
https://joom.ag/cQ4d

#thewesternconnection #duderanches #wildwest
#duderanchvacation #guestranch #adventuretravel #horseriding #horseridingholidays #luxuryranch #cowgirl #cowboy #westernwayoflife #vacation

We bring you a western-inspired travel & lifestyle magazine that will connect you to unique possibilities to see the world in a whole new way.
https://joom.ag/cQ4d

#thewesternconnection #duderanches #wildwest
#duderanchvacation #guestranch #adventuretravel #horseriding #horseridingholidays #luxuryranch #cowgirl #cowboy #westernwayoflife #vacation

MARRY ME Cowboy Chicken . here's a surefire way to ignite the "M" word !

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#duderanch
#cowboy

MARRY ME Cowboy Chicken . here's a surefire way to ignite the "M" word !

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#duderanch
#cowboy

Rain Rain Go away! Time for some Springtime weather around here!

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Rain Rain Go away! Time for some Springtime weather around here!

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Whoa horse . . a different style of ridin' . .

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#riding
#ferrari

Whoa horse . . a different style of ridin' . .

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#riding
#ferrari

A vintage movie with Gary Cooper - - a take on "Maid in Manhattan" and thinks she is a maid . . .

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A vintage movie with Gary Cooper - - a take on "Maid in Manhattan" and thinks she is a maid . . .

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On the way to the 75th Academy Awards!
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On the way to the 75th Academy Awards!
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Barbie Movie coming this Summer with Ken and Barbie! Yee Haw!
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Barbie Movie coming this Summer with Ken and Barbie! Yee Haw!
#thewesternconnection #barbie

Blast from the past - watching Bonanza . . .
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Blast from the past - watching Bonanza . . .
#thewesternconnection #duderanch #theoldwest #guestranch

LOVE this cowboy pillow!

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#westerndecor

LOVE this cowboy pillow!

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#westerndecor

Round 'Em Up! We've got some Cattle Drives for you . . pull on your boots and mount a horse for a thrilling ride no matter what . .
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#thewesternconnection #duderanch #duderanchvacations #cattledrive

Round 'Em Up! We've got some Cattle Drives for you . . pull on your boots and mount a horse for a thrilling ride no matter what . .
https://bit.ly/41Qvc9e
#thewesternconnection #duderanch #duderanchvacations #cattledrive

We've got some ranch cocktails for you! When your ridin' for the day ends . . https://bit.ly/3mt5pmZ

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#duderanch
#duderanchvacation
#cocktails

We've got some ranch cocktails for you! When your ridin' for the day ends . . https://bit.ly/3mt5pmZ

#thewesternconnection
#duderanch
#duderanchvacation
#cocktails

Can’t wait to go riding again! My ride starts at the airport . Haha .

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Can’t wait to go riding again! My ride starts at the airport . Haha .

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The Wild West have these fancy places, called Dude Ranches for you to stay, we have some ideas for you here . . www.thewesternconnection.com

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#duderanches
#wildwest

The Wild West have these fancy places, called Dude Ranches for you to stay, we have some ideas for you here . . www.thewesternconnection.com

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#duderanches
#wildwest

We also share global journeys by horseback . .

Experience the world riding through mountains, moors, highlands, rivers, jungles, sacred valleys, vineyards, deserts, and more .

www.thewesternconnection.com/global-journeys

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#horseriding
#travelbyhorse
#horseridingvacations

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We also share global journeys by horseback . .

Experience the world riding through mountains, moors, highlands, rivers, jungles, sacred valleys, vineyards, deserts, and more .

www.thewesternconnection.com/global-journeys

#thewesternconnection
#horseriding
#travelbyhorse
#horseridingvacations

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Where's YOUR next Cowboy-Cation? We have some great ideas for you . .
#thewesternconnection #travel #duderanch #guestranch #western

Where's YOUR next Cowboy-Cation? We have some great ideas for you . .
#thewesternconnection #travel #duderanch #guestranch #western

Where's YOUR next Cowboy-Cation??
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#duderanchvacation

Where's YOUR next Cowboy-Cation??
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#thewesternconnection
#duderanchvacation

Happy Valentines Day Folks!

#happyvalentinesday
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Happy Valentines Day Folks!

#happyvalentinesday
#thewesternconnection

Some serious reading coming up!
It’s so warm and friendly here at the Elkhorn Ranch AZ !!

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#elkhornranchaz
#duderanch

Some serious reading coming up!
It’s so warm and friendly here at the Elkhorn Ranch AZ !!

#thewesternconnection
#elkhornranchaz
#duderanch

In tow to Tucson . Giddy Up!

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#duderanch

In tow to Tucson . Giddy Up!

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#duderanch

Heading back to ride among the Saguaros

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Heading back to ride among the Saguaros

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#duderanch

Find love on a dude ranch??

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#duderanch
#valentinesday

Find love on a dude ranch??

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#duderanch
#valentinesday

We have some ideas to see the world by horseback . . pack your bags and BOOTS!

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#thewesternconnection
#horsebackriding
#vacation

We have some ideas to see the world by horseback . . pack your bags and BOOTS!

www.thewesternconnection.com
#thewesternconnection
#horsebackriding
#vacation

Love riding through the Saguaros!

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#elkhornrancharizona
#whitestallionranchaz
#duderanch

Love riding through the Saguaros!

#thewesternconnection
#elkhornrancharizona
#whitestallionranchaz
#duderanch

We have some great options for your next vacation . . come out to the Wild West!

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#duderanch
#vacation
#horsebackriding

We have some great options for your next vacation . . come out to the Wild West!

www.thewesternconnection.com

#thewesternconnection
#duderanch
#vacation
#horsebackriding

Can we go ridin' today? We have some great ideas for you all . . .

www.thewesternconnection.com

#thewesternconnection
#duderanches
#activetravel
#luxurytravel

Can we go ridin' today? We have some great ideas for you all . . .

www.thewesternconnection.com

#thewesternconnection
#duderanches
#activetravel
#luxurytravel

Take me away . . please . . Gettin' To The Ranch In Style . . .

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#thewesternconnection #ranchlife #horseadventures #duderanch

Take me away . . please . . Gettin' To The Ranch In Style . . .

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#thewesternconnection #ranchlife #horseadventures #duderanch

So excited! … just got my 2023 from Elkhorn Ranch !! can’t wait to visit!
#thewesternconnection #elkhornranchmontana #ranchlife #duderanch #montana #bigskycountry

So excited! … just got my 2023 from Elkhorn Ranch !! can’t wait to visit!
#thewesternconnection #elkhornranchmontana #ranchlife #duderanch #montana #bigskycountry

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