UNICORN TRAILS CATTLE DRIVES

The rides below offer genuine cattle drive riding holidays where large numbers of cattle need to be gathered in from their summer pastures and moved to the winter ones or vice versa. In the middle of the summer some of the higher ranges become available and more cattle need to be shifted.

The cattle are moved at a walk so cattle drives are not fast rides! Any faster than a walk and you run the fat off them, most unwelcomed by any rancher. There is some faster work occasionally to retrieve runaways and open gates ahead. Dates of cattle drives are often weather dependent so check closer to the time to confirm.  Choose your cattle drive holiday from our selection below,

For real speed addicts we offer horse drives from time to time - the pace is fast and furious with the attendant dangers. Call for details.

Europe • Iceland, Autumn Sheep Round Up Autumn sheep herding is a tradition in Iceland and you feel really involved in the culture and history of this fascinating country by taking part in the round up of thousands of sheep. • Iceland, Horse Round Up Autumn sheep herding is a tradition in Iceland and you feel really involved in the culture and history of this fascinating country by taking part in the round up of thousands of sheep.

North America • Canada, Alberta Working Ranch Set at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Canada this small working cattle ranch is the real thing. On 2 week programmes guests will experience cattle work and learn the basic techniques of working cattle and ranch roping. • USA, Wyoming Working Ranch Real family run working cattle ranch suitable for beginner onwards, hot tub, twin rooms and shared bathrooms. Genuine hospitality, good range of horses, max of 8 guests each week.

Latin America • Argentina, Estancia Huechahue in Patagonia A 15 000 acre self sufficient working ranch in northern Patagonia. Ride out each day where the mighty Andes rise up behind you, or ride into the neighbouring Indian reservation. Look out for wildlife of the area, especially condors. • Chile, High Andes Cattle Drive Experience life as a true gaucho on this annual cattle drive in the High Andes. • Ecuador, Cotopaxi Cattle Round Up Non-tourist cattle round up in the Avenue of Volcanoes, Ecuador. Join in with the local chagras (cowboys). Fabulous horse riding holiday.

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