A Montana Dude Ranch that sits at 7,000 feet and is surrounded by National Forest containing a million acres of primitive wilderness. The ranch provides a mixed pattern of riding. The string numbers 120 head and is based entirely an Appaloosa strain of the Quarter Horse breed. The ranch is located in the high country of the Montana Rockies alongside a swift mountain stream called the Taylor Fork of the Gallatin River.

In addition there is a great variety of other trout streams - Lightning, Buck, Wapiti, Meadow, Snow Flake, Cache, Daly, Bacon Rind, West Fork and the world famous Gallatin and Madison Rivers. They are only a few miles from Yellowstone Park. The ranch buildings are of log construction built in true Montana style. Interiors are log or knotty pine cut from local timber.

The cabins are decorated with forest furniture and handmade quilts which are made at the ranch. All cabins have private baths, most with tub and shower. Some have single bedrooms; others double and several three or four bedroom cabins to accommodate larger family groups. There are weekly overnight pack trips to whet your appetite for a longer trip under the stars. They also offer extended pack trips in late summer to the Taylor Hilgard Wilderness Area and the National Forest surrounding the ranch. If you plan on this trip, all you will need is a sleeping bag and ground pad - the ranch supplies everything else. There is a nominal extra charge for those wanting to go along. This is $25 per person and you need to be a reasonably competent rider. Minimum age is 12 if accompanied by parents. The trip leaves on a Wednesday and returns Thursday afternoon. You may enjoy photography, hiking, fishing and exploring in this magnificent country.

All ranch meals are home cooked, family style and very informal with no dressing up for dinner expected. Several outdoor meals are scheduled each week including a late afternoon ride to dinner. Tables are grouped to match children's age brackets... teenagers with teenagers and "small fry" at their own table with the baby sitter. Dinner is served early to the children while parents enjoying Happy Hour in the rustic lounge so bring your own beer and wine. The Saturday night square-dance in the barn "hay mow" will have you dancing and clapping along with the music. Among the weekly events at the ranch, the Gymkhana, or games on horseback, provides an opportunity for everyone to come and perfect their new riding skills.

Prices start from 17 June - 15 July 2012 & 19 Aug-9 Sept 2012 double rate £1080.00 pp plus £108 compulsory ranch gratuity incl tax; Single £1297 plus £130 ranch gratuity

15 July-19 Aug 2012 double rate £1242.00 pp plus £124.00 compulsory ranch gratuity incl tax; single £1491 plus £149 ranch gratuity

Price includes three meals a day and all riding activities. Extras to pay for rafting trip, pack trip, mountain bikes and laundry, fly fishing instructor..   Transfer from Bozeman or West Yellowstone $150 first person plus $25 additional person. Max guests 65

All prices are per person unless otherwise specified. Please call American Round-Up on 01798 865946 to book this ranch. Remember we charge the same as the ranchers do and only by booking through us can your holiday be protected by our industry bonding.