You are in the heart of Apache country here, 30 miles northwest of historic Silver City, this part of New Mexico was once the home of Billy the Kid and Geronimo. A working cattle/guest ranch consisting of nearly 30,000 acres, this working Guest ranch is family owned and operated. Situated along the western edge of the Gila Wilderness, they proudly boast some of the best and most exciting horseback riding in the southwest! Located in a sheltered canyon some miles from Gila Township, the ranch offers a number of alternative cabins ranging from recently constructed 2 berth cabins to the more rustic original ranch and bunk houses all of which are decorated in southwest decor. This is a ranch where you can ride and ride for what seems like forever - right next door there is the Gila Wilderness at around 300 square miles. Cattle and horses are raised here and you could be on cattle drives, horsemanship clinics or Cowgirl Camps. As this ranch combines working and riding, you can be sure there will be plenty of chores. The ranch prides itself on it's informal, family-style meals serving some of the best home grown, chemical-free Texas Longhorn beef and buffalo dishes in the southwest. Organically grown fruits and vegetables are often offered on their menu, when in season and available. Unfortunately vegetarian meals are not available at this property however, their recently constructed Cantina is proving to be a big hit with guests.
Cowboy clinics are offered on certain dates where you can improve your roping, reining, horsemanship mounting shooting and cattle work skills. Wild Bunch Rides are extremely popular with very experienced riders during the cooler months which offers the most challenging rides available.BYOL. Popular for repeat clients. As well as Women only weeks - click here for more info
Roundup dates for experienced riders only 5-6 hours in the saddle :2012 dates - 27 May-1 June 2012, 23-28 September 2012
(Sunday-Saturday) Prices start from £878.00 pp plus £155 ranch gratuity charge per 5 day week includes three meals and day and all your riding activities tax. Transfer charge of $75 pp return from Silver City 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.Stays will be from Sunday to Saturday for 6 nights. Transfers included from Silver City. Alternatively, you might consider renting a car and driving to and from the ranch in order to see a bit more of this dramatic State. 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.
American Round-Up Tel : 01798 865946 is now part of Frontier Travel and is fully bonded under their ATOL 5405 ABTA W3207. Reg No 3403694 6 Sydenham Avenue London SE26 6UH VAT 744 407 633