Articles Tagged 'Dude%20ranches'

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Poncho the Wonder Donkey at The Home Ranch

The Home Ranch boasts its own special mascot, Poncho the donkey. By Molly Murphy Every great team has a great mascot behind it, and at The Home Ranch in Clark, Colorado, we're no different. What our mascot lacks in physical stature, he certainly makes up for in charm and character, as he s...

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The Secrets to Successful Barn Vaccinating

What worming and vaccinating a herd of 100 horses can teach you about patience and life.  by Molly Murphy The weather's getting warm again, which means horse people everywhere are worming and vaccinating their herds. Vaccination day never really struck a chord with me when all I had t...

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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...

Expert Equestrian Articles

Ups and Downs of Ranching Dreams

Who hasn’t fantasized about riding off into the sunset on your own horse through beautiful Western terrain that is all yours for as far as the eye can see? by Darley Newman. Originally published in True West magazine. Yet running a ranch is a 24/7 existence with a lot of hard work and sa...

Darley’s Travel Blog

Colorado Dude Ranches Video Tour

Saddle up on a horseback riding adventure through Colorado, as we explore Colorado dude ranches in this Equitrekking video. by Darley Newman In Colorado, we rode horses at a variety of working cattle ranches and dude ranches, getting to know the owners and their way of life, as well as taking ...

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Hawaii Horseback Riding Ranches & Cowboy History Video

Learn about Big Island horseback riding and the history of cattle drives and paniolos, Hawaiian cowboys. by Darley Newman This Equitrekking video clip, from our Great American Ranches TV special, showcases great places to saddle up and relive the history of the American cowboy in Hawaii. Learn...

Equestrian Travel Articles

Hunewill Ranch Vacation & Cattle Drives in California

A rider vacations at a family-owned, Western ranch just east of Yosemite National Park, enjoying Gold Rush history and cattle drives. by Dorina Lindberg Bridgeport Valley lies below the slope of the highway like a green carpet, a contrast against the dun-colored rock hills and sagebrush. Hunew...

Travel Tips

What is Western horse riding? - Travel Tips

Taking a dude ranch vacation? Learn about Western riding and hear a beginner's take on what it's like to ride Western style. by Darley Newman Many people who are new to horseback riding wonder about differences between English and Western riding. In our Equitrekking Great American...

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Dude Ranch Military Discount

Three great dude ranches offering military discounts! by Darley Newman Many dude ranches, guest ranches and vacation destinations offer military discounts. In honor of Veterans Day, we've highlighted three great dude ranches that offer military discounts. Giddy-up! Bar W Guest Ranch in M...