A ranch vacation is the perfect treat for all the family this year, so if you were thinking of entertaining your young ones with a trip to Disneyland in 2013 you may want to reconsider. Here’s what makes a trip to a ranch so very special. Come and experience all the thrills of a ranching … Read More
Grab your scarf, pull out the leaf rake and put some hot water on the stove for a cup of hot chocolate. Fall has arrived. It’s that wonderful time of year when the air becomes crisp, the sky has a different hue of blue and the leaves change into the most beautiful colors. We were … Read More
So you have thought to yourself, “Would a dude ranch be a good place to hold a family reunion?”. And of course our answer would be “YES”! A little bias maybe but here are the reasons we think you should consider it: 1. No planning. Okay, you do have to plan when you want your … Read More
What is going on? We were just in the mid 60’s and we blink for one second and what do we have? Snow! It seems a bit early to be getting snow. I wonder if this is a sign letting us know we are going to get more than usual this year. … 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
4th of July is one of our favorite holidays for several reasons, we get to see many of our friends and family, we get to shoot of an obnoxious amount of fireworks and we get to honor our fellow men and women who sacrifice so much to keep this country free.
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
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