Horseback Riding - Not included in lodge rental fee

All ranch guests will want to spend some time learning about and riding around the ranch property on one of our fine horses. Our expert guides have grown up on horses and will give you some basic training and horsemanship instruction at the riding arena and then lead you on a scenic ride around the ranch. Guests are allowed to share riding time, but everyone who is riding a horse must receive the basic training and meet the requirements below. Please call for availability and scheduling. [View Trail Map]

Horseback Riding Rates

Regular Rate Discount Rate 2 Hour $50 $40 Half Day (4 hours) $85 $75 Full Day ( up to 8 hours) $125 $110 All rates are per horse. A qualified guide will accompany each ride. We require children to be at least age 7 and large enough to ride their own horse. Children too small for a large horse may ride one of our ponies supervised and led by an adult in the arena for the same rates as above. Discount rate is offered to groups that make riding reservations at least 30 days in advance. Minimum of 3 persons required for horseback riding. Maximum group size is 6 riders at a time. Groups can share riding between individuals. Horseback riding reservations can be made during your groups stay, but will be billed at the regular rate. All reservations must be made 24 hours before the ride begins. All riders must sign an accident waiver form.

Cattle Herding & Branding - Not included in lodge rental fee

Occasionally seasonal cattle herding & branding activities (Spring) may be available according to ranch operations and availability. Guests who have completed the basic horsemanship training and proven some skill in riding are allowed to participate in an actual cattle-herding activity. Participants will receive further training on how to lead and maneuver cattle – and then be given a chance to practice their new skills on the ranch property. Our master cowboys will lead you on a short cattle drive, moving actual ranch cattle. The cattle herding experience must be registered for well in advance and is subject to availabilty. Maximum number of riders for one herding activity is 5. The cattle herding experience usually takes about 3 – 4 hours. Cost per rider is $60.00. Please call for availability and scheduling.