Wild West of Cariboo Country, Canada
Reviews
“"Relaxing location with friendly and helpful staff. The quietest place I have ever visited. PEACE! My favourite memory was looking out and admiring the herd - watching them interact."”
Horses
Type of horses:
Appaloosas, Quarter Horses, Arabs, Tennessee Walkers, Canadian Saddle horses and Standard Breeds
Nature of horses:
Calm, relaxed, easy going and trustworthy.
Height of horses:
13.0 - 16 hh
Weight limit:
95kg
Tack type:
Western
Weather
Current Conditions:
Mostly Cloudy, 7 C
Forecast:
Thu - Partly Cloudy. High: 11 Low: -1
Fri - PM Showers. High: 13 Low: 1
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Pricing
Daily Programme
2012 Prices:
Full riding package (shared rooms):
Adult £113 per person per night
Children under 12 £63 per person per night
Children under 5 £44 per person per night
Non-Riders:
Adult £85 per person per night
Children under 12 £49 per person per night
Children under 5 free
Book 7 days at the Ranch - only pay for 6!
Flights and travel insurance are not included in the price.
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Ride Description
This beautiful ranch is in the heart of the Canadian wild west where the cowboys drive their cattle and take part in the famous rodeos. This destination is one of very few where you can adventure through the Canadian wilderness alone if you like, the perfect chance to escape the stresses of daily life and work. The exceptional scenery and 'middle of nowhere' feeling you get on this ranch make for a fabulously relaxing holiday and provide a true chance to bond with your assigned horse. Lessons are available for beginners or those new to western riding and natural horsemanship principles.
The horses here are good tempered and well trained with a focus on natural horsemanship methods. They are kept healthy, strong and relaxed as they live outdoors all year round as a natural herd. There are plenty of horses here and you will be assigned one suitable horse throughout your trip, allowing you to build a rewarding relationship with this horse in particular (unless you would like to change for any reason). You can ride for up to seven hours each day either heading out alone, in a group or with a guide. It is this opportunity for riding out unaccompanied which makes this ranch so particularly special - their horses are so trustworthy that the hosts here have absolute faith in them to take care of you. In the winter time, when it is exceptionally cold, the horses live in the forests and are fed hay grown for them on the ranch. This is a working ranch where not only do they harvest the hay but they work the cows and calves from May to October. A great way to test your horse riding skills is to get involved in working the stock or to take part in the round up in Autumn.
The area surrounding the ranch is full of lakes, forests and wide open spaces and there is a variety of wildlife to be seen including bears, moose and coyotes. Should you choose to visit in the wintertime, riding is limited but the destination looks absolutely magical covered in snow and there are a variety of other activities available. It's a real treat to try out the snowshoes before snuggling up in front of the open log fire with a glass of warm mulled wine. The guesthouse is very welcoming with an open plan living room, cosy dining area and thirteen double bedrooms. Large groups are welcome.
A destination like this is rare to find - the free and natural style of riding available here, alongside the chance to ride out alone into this wild landscape, is becoming very rare and makes this a truly special holiday destination. You will never forget the relationship forged between you and your faithful horse or the feeling of the breeze on your face as you canter through the Canadian wild west.
See Programmes.
Food & Accommodation
The accommodation is in 13 double rooms in the guesthouse which includes an open plan living room with an open fire and a cosy dining room. There are four fully equipped bathrooms and one separate toilet.
Meals here are plentiful and tasty. Food is Canadian style, full breakfast (8am), ranchstyle lunch (12pm), and a cooked evening meal(6pm), mostly with meat (from own cattle), chicken, pork, fish, vegetables or salad and pasta, potato or rice, all freshly cooked. Vegetarians can be catered for, and a packed lunch can be taken on rides.
Activities
Watersports, swimming, square dancing, campfires, cowboy cookouts, darts and barrel racing are all available.
This is an area renowned for fishing. There are many lakes in this area and resorts specialising in fishing. You can catch rainbow trout or kokannee, lake trout and burbot. Boats and belly boats can be rented.
During the winter months, when riding is weather dependent, you are invited to try out snowmobiles, cross country skies and snowshoes.There is a famous rodeo held at Williams Lake, the first weekend in July, which guests have fun visiting. Twice a year on the first Saturday in July and August a gymkhana is held nearby which guests will be able to participate in.
Further Details
Languages: English and German
Health requirements: Fit & Healthy
Age limit: None within reason
Tuition: If desired
Included: Accommodation, all riding (up to 7 hours per day, except winter), ranch breakfast, cowboy lunch, gourmet supper, non-alcoholic drinks as provided, pool and darts.
Not included: Flights, transfers, travel and medical insurance.
Travel Information
The nearest international airport is Vancouver and from here you can take an inland flight to Williams Lake or Kamloops (book this flight with your international flight as this is a cheaper option). Transfers are available from Vancouver, Williams Lake and Kamloops, or a car can be hired (quotation upon request).
Pick up from Vancouver - 160CAD per adult, 67.50CAD for child under 12yrs, one way. Two guests or more, 135CAD per person one way (Time: 6hrs).
Pick up from Kamloops, 60CAD per adult, 30CAD for child under 12yrs, one way (Time: 2 1/2hrs).
Pick up from Williams Lake, 50CAD per adult, 25CAD for child under 12yrs, one way (Time: 1 1/2hrs).
Alternatively a Greyhound bus can be taken from Vancouver, which costs 85CAD one way (Time: 7-8hrs).
Airport: Vancouver International Airport
Programmes
Daily Programme
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The daily programme at this wonderful ranch is a great way to experience the Canadian wilderness whilst enjoying the companionship of a super horse. The package offers up to 7 hours of riding each day (except in winter) and once you are comfortable with your horse and the style of riding, you are welcome to ride out on your own, with a group or with a guide. This option of unaccompanied riding allows for a real adventure and escape from the troubles of everyday life. It also means that groups of friends can have great fun together, exploring the surroundings and getting to know their horses, whilst being somewhat independent. Of course, there are also excellent guides available who are happy to ride out with you each day and to show you around. Three good meals each day are included, as are non alcoholic drinks as provided, pool and darts. Guests are welcome to test their skills by helping out with the ranch work (particularly May to October) and each rider is assigned a perfect horse for the week. The horses are kind-tempered and the hosts can cater for all riding abilities, offering lessons for those who are beginners, nervous or unsure of western riding. All in all, a wonderfully flexible daily package suiting all riding abilities and offering plenty of activities for non-riders alike. Take the time to enjoy not only the riding and the ranch hospitality but square dancing, campfires, cowboy cookouts, darts and barrel racing. A true western Canadian experience! |
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| Minimum group size: | 1 |
| Maximum group size: | 26 |
| Ability description: | Beginner - Advanced |
| Type of ride: | Based with opportunity for unaccompanied riding |
| Total riding time: | Up to 7 hours per day |
| Departure dates: | All year round (during December - March, riding hours may not be as long due to the weather) |
| Pricing: | See Pricing |
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