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Great week of riding with Homer! Thanks Latigo Ranch …

Great week of riding with Homer! Thanks Latigo Ranch …

Howdy folks from Latigo Ranch riding Homer!!

Howdy folks from Latigo Ranch riding Homer!!

Nothin’ is better than pancakes at the ranch!

Nothin’ is better than pancakes at the ranch!

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

Cocktail time at the ranch!!

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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.
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#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
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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!
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Blast from the past - watching Bonanza . . .
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Blast from the past - watching Bonanza . . .
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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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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

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#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

#thewesternconnection
#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
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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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#thewesternconnection
#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

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