For The Cowboys
The Wild West is the real deal, even a century later, cowboys, horses and sprawling ranches still exist across the American western landscape. Perhaps, you’re a fan of old-school epic Western films, or maybe, you’ve binge-watched the highly addictive Yellowstone.
Whether you’re more of a John Wayne or John Dutton type, dude ranches are the perfect place to play cowboy for a few days with stunning scenic views by horseback, world-class fly fishing, a cattle drive or archery & hunting.
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Many ranches also offer horsemanship clinics to help you become a more complete rider. You will ride some rugged terrain, cover some very tough miles and perform some extremely refined horsemanship maneuvers that require lightness and balance, note most ranches only take riders under 220 lbs.
McGinnis Meadows Cattle & Guest Ranch Montana
Guests can come out to the ranch with the priority of advancing their horsemanship in a working ranch setting, the Buck Brannaman way. You will learn all about the Buck Brannaman style of horsemanship - riding will be your main focus with a strong emphasis on horsemanship.
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July 2 - July 6
July 10 - July 14
Apr 30 - May 6
May 14 - May 20
June 4 - June 10
June 18 - June 24
Sept 3 - Sept 9
Sept 17 - Sept 23
Oct 8 - Oct 14
Nov 5 - Nov 11
Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch Colorado
Confident Man Ranch Retreat
May 28 - May 31
Oct 8 - Oct 11
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Hidden Hollow Hideaway Cattle & Guest Ranch Montana
This honest-to-goodness summer vacation ranch and hunting operation hosts only a limited number of guests (average 3-7) with an open, flexible daily schedule.
You’ll ride throughout cowboy county by horseback in the months of May-September or guided archery & rifle hunts from September to November.
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Here are some great picks to experience your Best Cowboy Life in 2023: