Montana Ranch, USA
Horses
Type of horses:
Mainly quarter horses
Nature of horses:
Beautiful, trustworthy and sure footed (calm mounts for children)
Height of horses:
12-16 hh
Weight limit:
None within reason
Tack type:
Western
Weather
Current Conditions:
Partly Cloudy, 26 C
Forecast:
Thu - Clear. High: 33 Low: 17
Fri - Mostly Sunny. High: 33 Low: 17
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Pricing
2010 rates: including state tax and gratuities.
Weekly: £1041 per person
Daily rate: £151 per person
Children 6-12 years 15% discount
Children 5 and under free of charge
Price includes: Deluxe room with private bath, three hearty meals a day, riding, great fishing in the Clarks Fork River and the creek, hiking and exploring, day trips to Cody and Red Lodge, wagon rides, fun and more fun!
For those wanting to tour through the Yellowstone Park there will be a £35 per person charge.
Non riders: Includes: As above with all activities except horse riding.
Weekly: £907 per person
Daily: £135 per person
Discounts are available from November to April.
Price does not include flights or travel insurance.
OFFER: August and September 2010 bookings are now £823 per person for the 7 nights!
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Ride Description
The Montana ranch is a working guest ranch located in the "heart of the west". It is based along the Yellowstone river and shadowed by the Beartooth mountain range. Rides explore both the the wide open planes and the pine forests. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned rider you will find a horse to suit your horse riding level. You can choose to ride in the morning, afternoon or set off for full day outings.
The Montana Ranch has been raising cattle, horses, alfalfa, corn and malt barley as a family tradition for three generations. You will be invited to get a true taste of ranch life, from wrangling horses to branding, doctoring and moving cattle, putting out salt blocks or feeding the horses with the help of both family and ranch staff.
It's not all hard work and you will have the opportunity to spend the days learning about horses, fishing, hiking, exploring nature, visiting nearby towns or just soaking up the peace and quiet in the natural surroundings whilst relaxing your muscles in the ranch hot tub.
See Programmes.
Food & Accommodation
The ranch offers a range of accommodation to meet the needs of the guests. Each room is en suite with air conditioning, wi-fi, satellite TV and fantastic river or mountain views.
The comfortable bedrooms range from singles, doubles, bunk beds, family suites, and have all been named appropriately (e.g. Hold Yer Horses, Yellowstone suite, Bear Paw). Just let us know your needs and we will make sure they are all catered for. There is wheel chair accessibility.
All meals are home cooked, hearty, healthy dishes served in a relaxed family atmosphere in the ranch house. Each day starts with fresh hot coffee and tea served on the deck followed by a hearty ranch breakfast. Lunch and dinner feature Montana favorites such as roast beef, fresh vegetables and home made baked treats. In the evening before supper, there is a gathering on the deck for a cool drink, a glass of wine or a nice cold beer. Once a week an evening ride is planned to the old Homestead Cabin for a barbecue.
Activities
There is a variety of activities on offer at the ranch if you choose to take some time off horse riding. Once a week the ranch organises a trip to the nearby western town of Cody. There will be time to go shopping, visit the Buffalo Museum and soak up the atmosphere at the Cody Rodeo.
Fishing enthusiasts can step out of the ranch and cast a line in the Clarks Fork for a trophy trout, or explore the local brooks just a short walk from the ranch.
Hikers will enjoy exploring the mountain range surrounding the ranch or taking a day trip to Yellowstone national park.
Each season brings a variety of wildlife to enjoy during your stay at the ranch. Bird enthusiasts will be spoilt in the summer with meadowlarks, sand hill cranes, blue herons and pelicans. Autumn is a time to spot wild turkey, pheasants or geese and during winter you will get used to the sight of bald eagles sitting on the tree tops. The Ranch also offers the opportunity to view white tail, mulies, fox, coyote with an occasional visit from a bear, mountain lion, moose or elk.
After a long days horse-riding, hiking, fishing or trip to the rodeo you can soak your muscles under the stars in the ranch hot tub.
Further Details
Languages: English
Health requirements: Fit & healthy
Age limit: None
Tuition: No
Included: Accommodation, full board, all riding, additional activities e.g. day trips and wagon rides, tax.
Not included: Flights, airport transportation.
Travel Information
The ranch is 40 miles from north of Cody, Wyoming and 60 miles south of Billings. An airport transfer can be arranged at an extra cost of $150 round trip or you can rent a car from the airport.
Airport: Cody
Alternative Airport: Billings
Programme
Ranch based programme
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During a week at the Montana ranch you will find yourself being integrated into ranch life. Situated along the Yellowstone river, at the foot hills of the Bearfoot mountains, a week here includes unlimited half or full day trail rides in the pine forests, open planes and mountain regions surrounding the ranch. Once a week an evening ride is arranged up to the original homestead for a barbecue. You can spend your days riding, helping out with ranch chores, learning about horses, fishing, trekking, or exploring local towns. The ranch has been in the family for three generations and you will be invited to take part in daily chores such as wrangling horses, to branding, doctoring and moving cattle, putting out salt blocks or feeding the horses. |
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| Minimum group size: | 1 |
| Maximum group size: | 10 |
| Ability description: | The ranch caters for all abilities. The wranglers are always at hand to help you feel happy and comfortable with your horse. |
| Type of ride: | Based trail rides |
| Total riding time: | Various rides from half to full day trails |
| Departure dates: | To suit, all year round. |
| Pricing: | See Pricing |