WYOMING, MOOSE RANCH - USA

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If you are looking for a wonderful ranch experience in a remote setting surrounded by nature and wildlife with some cattle work this is the riding holiday for you! Set in the middle of the Bighorn National Forest with all the wildlife and nature that this brings, the ranch has 18 very solid spacious log cabins with views and verandahs. In addition to the extensive horse riding program there is a fully supervised children's program from infant onwards, outdoor heated swimming pool, hot tub, guided and unguided fly fishing and lots of evening fun with singing around the campfire, square dancing and cookouts. Pack trips are also available into the surrounding wilderness areas. The welcome is genuine and the nature pristine, almost everyone returns to visit here again.

Trip length 8 days / 7 nights Ride price detailed prices price promise from 2012 Adults only 26 Aug - 23 Sep: adult £1,245/€1,505 Departure dates 2012: Sunday to Sunday from June 10 to September 23. There are adult only weeks from 26 August - 23 September Approximate riding time per day 4 to 6 hours Riding ability required From beginner onwards, experienced riders separated and ride on faster rides. Min age 6. Group size 2 to 8 in riding groups Meeting point (getting there) Sheridan Airport, USA - pick ups also available from Gilette, Casper and Billings airports Transfer 2012: $100 return from Sheridan, $200 from Gilette, $300 from Casper and $350 from Billings. Transfers are payable on site and are per car Transfer time is approx 1 hour Flight guide Return from London £600 -£790. See below for flight info Single supplement detailed prices Occupancy supplements charged if there are less than the allocated number of people in a cabin e.g. only one in a 2 person cabin. This is not charged if we can find you a sharer

NOTES - WYOMING, MOOSE RANCH

RIDING ABILITY
Good safe horses and slow riding for beginners on scenic rides in the surrounding wilderness, plenty of lope rides, team penning and barrel racing tryouts for experienced riders.

HORSES
The horses on this riding holiday are mainly Quarter Horse with some paints, appaloosa and draft crosses. They range in size from 14.3hh to 15.3hh. There are about 160 horses available for riding with the rest being young horses in training or breeding stock. They vary from calm and reliable schoolmasters to very responsive and well bred quarter horses. They are all ridden in a long reined western style and tacked up with western saddles and bridles. Tuition is available on request from the head wrangler.

ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation is in 18 solid log cabins set on a hillside between tall Ponderosa pines, all with spacious living areas and own verandah with a view. It is very common to wake up to find moose and their babies grazing in the pond below the cabins or elk or deer wandering around the ranch. The comfortable log built cabins all have quality furniture and linen, their own bathrooms, living area and verandah.

FOOD
The food is lovingly prepared often from recipes handed down for generations. Sometimes the food is gourmet and sometimes western but always delicious. There is an informal atmosphere and guests are always welcome to drop into the kitchen for a snack, a drink or just a chat. Vegetarians can be catered for as can other special diets with advance request. There is a bar which is open from 5pm every evening which has an excellent selection of wines, beers and cocktails at very reasonable prices.

OTHER ACTIVITIES
Apart from the extensive riding program there is a fly fishing program on the ranch. All equipment and lessons are available for beginners. Guided hikes into the wilderness and an archery program are other options. There is a heated outdoor swimming pool and hot tub as well as a complete evening entertainment program with music playing an important part. From singing around the campfire, cowboy bands, square and line dancing and even a hotly contested talent show for staff and guests alike, the fun is endless here. There is a full bar which is open every evening. Overnight pack trips of any length can be booked at a time before or after your ranch stay for a minimum of 4 people. The same rate as the ranch rate applies. Off site entertainment which can be arranged for a fee includes professional fly fishing, a golf course near Buffalo and clay pigeon shooting. There is so much on offer here that non-riders will not be bored!

CHILDREN
There are fully supervised, award winning children's programs for children from infant onwards leaving parents free to enjoy their activities. The programs include riding (parents can ride with the children's ride if they like) and a balance of other activities such as craft programs, hiking, swimming games, fishing at the ponds, volleyball, movie social and a kids rodeo. One night the kids all go on a sleep out in the woods nearby while their parents enjoy a gourmet meal served at the table. The children very quickly feel at home and often make life long friends under these circumstances.

SHOP There is a gift shop available on site which stocks western hats, souvenirs and crafts as well as more mundane items like postcards.

Please note that all our ranch prices are fully inclusive of all taxes, charges and gratuities. Extras that are commonly charged on site at ranches which we include in our prices are: state taxes (2-8%), local town taxes (1-5%), accommodation tax ($1-5/night) and gratuities (12-15% is commonly expected as the staff are paid largely via tips). Our prices include all of the these and are guaranteed not to be affected by currency fluctuations once booked. 

GETTING TO Sheridan Airport

As a fully ATOL bonded and registered agency we would be delighted to book your flights for you. Should you wish to book your own flights please see our flights page for some options.

The weight limit for this ride is 18 st/250 lb/114 kg, please enquire if you are an experienced rider exceeding this weight.

FURTHER DETAILS
As we are specialists in our field we have extensive knowledge of all our products from details of accommodation and meals to number/size/type of horses to pace of riding ... and much more.
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WHAT IS INCLUDED
This includes all activities mentioned on site, full board and lodging, a 15% gratuity, a 5% state tax and a local lodging tax.

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
Flights to and from Denver International airport and on to Sheridan, transfers, any alcoholic or canned drinks.
Riding lessons, riding helmet hire, off site activities are not included.

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