TYPES OF RANCH HOLIDAYS by American Round-Up UK Bonded Tour Operator Tel :01798 865946
Many ranches fall into more than one category, please read the descriptions below to help you decide which type of ranch would be most suitable for you. We have enjoyed visiting a number of the ranches and would be happy to discuss your requirements with you to make sure you chose the right type of ranch. Tel : 01798 865946 or request a quote above to give us an idea of your requirements. Please note when comparing prices our quotes generally include compulsory ranch service charge and tax. Not answered all your questions? Come and see us in West Sussex, London
RESORT RANCHES are as varied in their locations as they are in what they have to offer. Some emphasize their luxurious cabins, meals and wine list placing riding as a secondary activity. Others may offer the full "cowboy experience" in delightfully decorated log cabins with gourmet cuisine, a great and varied riding programme no matter what level of rider you are. In addition there is a full weekly schedule of activities set around the riding and meal times plus numerous off ranch activities such as rafting, golf or ballooning. Many resort ranches encourage children with their excellent summer Counsellor prorammes giving parents the change to relax. Needless to say, the kids never get bored! Click below on the right hand side for more info.
DUDE RANCHES While riding is a big thing , dude ranches are gearted to catering for a wide variety of interests and ideal for those people wo want a "something to do all the time" vacation. A fully weekly programme of western activities is usually included in your holiday price - such as wild west shows, rodeo visits, square dances, barbecues and a host of sports and outdoor activities. Cabins or lodge rooms are provided. Many ranches have Child Counsellors during the main season. When it comes to riding, abilities can range from novice to experienced at most Dude Ranches making this option a real family vacation.
GUEST RANCHES - are designed primarily to care for guests and horses are often only livestock. Riding is emphasised but other Western activities are available on an informal basis such as fishing. The Ranch is a home, and is shared with guests who relax together in a very warm and personal way that is rarely available to visitors on the usual hectic fly-drive itinerary - Guest Ranches listed
WORKING RANCHES raise livestock and crops but guests have become a major part of the operation. Guests can become real cowboys, learning to drive cattle, brand and rope steers, eating round a camp fire and sleeping under the stars.
What you get to do may depend on what's going on at the time, you're not required to work but can help if you wish and learn a lot in the process. Generally basic accommodation and the best time to go is June or September in the Rockies - Working ranches listed
CATTLE DRIVES, HORSE DRIVES AND HORSEMANSHIP CLINICS - Cattle Drives, Horse Drives, pack trips where you camp out in tents or cabins and horsemanship clinics for horse riders based at ranches on set dates -
Still not sure which one will suit you then give us a call to discuss your requirements Tel : 01798 865946 to speak to experienced travellers or e mail us for a quote.
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