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My First Mexican Gallop- What a Ride!

Where did you first enjoy a gallop? A traveler from the Cayman Islands takes a fast ride at Rancho Las Cascadas in Mexico... and falls in love!  by Paula Ross My first visit to Rancho Las Cascadas was many years ago, but vivid and clear, as if it were just yesterday. I arrived late at nig...

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Special Events This Summer & Fall at Dude Ranches

Summer is here, which makes getting in the saddle at a dude ranch sound oh-so-good! Check out these special events happening at dude ranches across the USA and get ready to ride! The 4th of July Celebration at Rankin Ranch July 2-5. 2015 Fourth of July is a very special and patriotic time at t...

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R Lazy S Ranch in Jackson Hole, Wyoming

A blogger and horse enthusiast visits the R Lazy S Ranch, which has been welcoming travelers to its scenic Jackson Hole location since 1947. by Margaret of embeetravels Only a mile from Teton Village near Jackson Hole, Wyoming, the R Lazy S Ranch sits at 6400 feet, and looks across to the high...

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Winter Sleigh Rides at Dude Ranches

Looking for a quintessential winter ranch experience... a cozy winter sleigh ride? Here are five great dude ranches that offer winter sleigh rides. by Darley Newman Want your own Currier & Ives postcard moment in a horse-drawn sleigh? With a little snow and the right destination, you ...

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My Introduction to Cattle Branding

For my summer vacation away from college, I'm working as a wrangler at The Home Ranch in Colorado. Read about my experience as a first-time calf brander! by Molly Murphy My Western education at The Home Ranch started almost immediately after I arrived for work on Friday afternoon. A CPR/Fi...

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Finding the Perfect Cowboy Hat

My first immersion into the Western lifestyle as I chose my first "real" cowboy hat. by Molly Murphy Okay, so, full disclosure–– I am not a cowgirl. Yes, I am working as a wrangler for the Home Ranch, a dude ranch near Steamboat Springs, Colorado for the summer. Yes, I grew up on t...