The 2011 season is over for the most part (there is still one more chance to book a ranch vacation this year – the week of Thanksgiving!) and we decided a staff trail ride on the Buffalo National River would be fun.
Fall is one of our favorite seasons. To us it means cooler weather, beautiful leaves, apple cider, pumpkins, and a time for family and friends to reunite. What more could you ask for? This year in the Dallas Morning News were listed as one of the 5 best places to see “autumn’s glory” in the … Read More
Horseback riding is probably the first thing that comes to your mind when you think, “dude ranch”. Saddling up and heading down the trail, listening to the horses feet hit the ground, can be very therapeutic. It’s good for the soul. Typical Monday Morning Trail Rides – “Get to know your horse.”
“Working goats” is when you have to handle them for any reason. We needed to “work goats” because it was time to check to see if they needed worming, a few needed some extra attention due to some feet problems (they will be sold) and last but not least the young bucklings (little billies) needed … Read More
When we started out in the dude ranch business we were very traditional in our activities. We had horseback riding, cookouts, hikes, fishing, tomahawk throwing and canoeing. As the years have gone by nontraditional dude ranch activities have made their way to our schedule, rappelling, rock climbing and the via feratta. This year is no … Read More
If you ever want to challenge yourself mentally and physically this is the activity to try. Many people get off of of the East side Via Ferrata feeling proud and accomplished.
When Barry and I worked at the Heart Six Ranch in Moran Wyoming (where we met), it seemed almost every steak cookout it would rain. All week long the weather would be warm and blue skies, picture perfect you might say but for some reason when the cookout day would roll around so would the … Read More
SPRING SEASON Spring is one of our favorite times on the ranch (next to fall). It is ever changing and most of all full of great families – new and old. There is plenty of time to come and enjoy this wonderful and interesting time of the year with us. It’s not over yet.
Just before spring break hits and guests start coming in we welcomed back Tyson/SVI. This is their 3rd year to hold their “team building” at the ranch. They are such a great group to work with and we really enjoying having them every time they visit. Thanks for coming and see you again next year!
I hope you and your families all wintered well. The weather is turning warmer and the horses are feeling good and starting to walk on fresh iron. I think I even saw a hint of green when the snow melted…We have stayed busy this past fall and winter and have added a few new … Read More
Mother nature has brought us some “real” winter weather this season at the ranch. The first storm was supposed to be the “big one” but we seemed to dodge the bullet. Storm #2 Storm #3 was the biggest. We received 18″ to 20″. The weather man has said that our weather is going to only … Read More
Wonder what happens during the winter months at Horseshoe Canyon? Projects… Oh you mean what does the livestock do during the winter months? Not much. They get a well deserved break after a season of trail rides. As you can see below, in the photos, the horses just kind of hang out and eat hay. … Read More