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Medicine Lodge Horse Drive
Idaho
USA
If you have ever rounded up and driven horses in miles of open country, you know it's not just a ride in the park! Driving horses 20 miles a day through all kinds of terrain is an adventure! It's the most exciting thing you have ever done on horseback. It can be hot and it can be cold, it can be wet or dry or dusty, it can be fast and then slow, it can be challenging yet relaxing. It's a horse drive and anything can happen because it's the real thing! If your looking for a fast paced great cowboy adventure, a Medicine Lodge Horse Drive is just the thing for you. Your accommodations are simple yet very nice. There is no electricity at the ranch. All rooms and cabins have propane lighting. The hot outdoor shower is a favorite for all guests.
During the May and November trips we drive 80 to 100 head of horses to and from the winter pasture - on all other dates we drive 40 to 50 horses between the summer and fall pastures.
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Meeting:
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Ranch near Dubois or airport 3:30PM
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Airport:
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Idaho Falls
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Transfer:
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Idaho Falls or Jackson
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Riders:
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2 riders
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14 riders
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Trip Rating
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Rates and Dates for 2010
Rates include:
Accommodations (bunkhouse and tent), all meals, 5 riding days
| A | 2010 | 7 day trip, AP | 7d / 6n | $1250 |
| Late transfer supplement (after 3:30 PM) from Idaho Falls | $50 |
| Hotel night in Idaho Falls - Cotton Tree Inn - per room | $99 |
| Late transfer supplement (after 3:30 PM) from Jackson | $75 |
Gratuity:
10
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(to be paid locally)
Tax:
6
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Transfer Option:
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2010
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Round trip transfer from Idaho Falls at 3:30 PM - drop off by 11:30 AM.
- to be paid locally
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$100
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2010
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Round trip transfer from Jackson Hole at 3:30 PM - drop off by 1:30 PM
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$175
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2010
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Early drop off fee (leave ranch before 10 AM) - extra charge to Idaho Falls
- to be paid locally
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$50
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2010
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Early drop off fee (leave the ranch before 10 AM) - extra charge to Jackson
- to be paid locally
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$80
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All transfer pick ups are Sundays at 3:30PM. Will pick up from motels in town.
Departure from Ranch is at 10 AM, Arrival in Idaho Falls around 11:30 AM and Jackson around 1:30 PM. Early departures- additional charge.
Tour Dates
Check here for details and availability
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2010
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05/23
- 05/29
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7d / 6n
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7 day trip, AP
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2
/14
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Reserve
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2010
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05/30
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7d / 6n
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7 day trip, AP
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2
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Reserve
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2010
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06/06
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7d / 6n
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7 day trip, AP
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2
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Reserve
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2010
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06/20
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7d / 6n
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7 day trip, AP
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2
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Reserve
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2010
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06/27
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7d / 6n
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7 day trip, AP
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2
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Reserve
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2010
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07/11
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7d / 6n
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7 day trip, AP
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2
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Reserve
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2010
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07/18
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7d / 6n
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7 day trip, AP
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2
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Reserve
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2010
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08/01
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7d / 6n
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7 day trip, AP
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2
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Reserve
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2010
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08/08
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7d / 6n
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7 day trip, AP
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2
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Reserve
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2010
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08/22
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7d / 6n
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7 day trip, AP
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2
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Reserve
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2010
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08/29
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7d / 6n
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7 day trip, AP
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2
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Reserve
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2010
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09/12
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7d / 6n
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7 day trip, AP
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2
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Reserve
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2010
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09/19
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7d / 6n
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7 day trip, AP
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2
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Reserve
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2010
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09/26
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7d / 6n
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7 day trip, AP
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2
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Reserve
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* Nov 1st - 7th = Special Horse Drive to late winter pature. (Recommended for those willing to withstand colder weather). We will be trailing 80-100 head of horses on this drive.
Rates do not include:
10% Gratuity - to pay locally
Day 1 Sunday: You will arrive at the ranch Sunday evening for a welcome dinner and introduction to the Silver Spur Ranch family, crew and other guests. You will be accommodated for the night in a cabin or bunk room.
Day 2: Meet your mount, riding instructions, spend the day riding through mountain terrain (making sure every rider is confident at a walk, trot, and lope.) We want you to trust your horse completely before leaving the horse drive. Spend the night at the ranch.
Day 3: pack our bedrolls in the chuck wagon, round up and saddle the horses, load them in the horse trailer and head for Deep Creek .We will round-up and drive horses 20 plus miles, through desert canyon country. At the end of the day we will end up at Warm Springs. There is not a more welcome site than riding over the ridge with a herd of horses, and spotting the chuck wagon and camp. Your going to be tired and dirty after a long day of riding. There is a natural warm spring here and it's the perfect spot to take a nice relaxing bath. We can end the day with a hot delicious meal and lots of stories of the day’s adventure.. You will be ready to retire for the evening to a nice tent or sleep under the stars if you wish.
Day 4: You will awake to the smell of coffee brewing over the fire and hot cakes on the griddle! Life just doesn’t get any better than this! If you would like, after breakfast you can take “another quick dip in the spring.” We will help break camp, catch our horses, and be on our way.
Day 5: Awake to the sounds of the horses near by, coffee brewing over the fire and the smell of bacon sizzling! We have traveled over 40 miles and are now in some beautiful back country. You have got to see this! We will leave the colts, and the camp behind and do a little exploring. There is a beautiful mountain lake just 6 miles from camp, and with abundant wildlife around we might just get a close look at a moose, elk or even a bear. Another great adventure is just around the corner, and today we will be sure to find it! Dinner cooked over the open fire will put an end to another perfect day.
Day 6: After a whole day off with nothing to do, the colts are ready and anxious to get going, so after another great breakfast, we will help break camp, gather and saddle our horses, round up the colts, and get them headed to their final destination. This is another great day of riding and moving horses through some of the most beautiful country you can imagine. By now you definitely know what you are doing , and feel confident doing it. You are a cowboy!! You will arrive back to the ranch in late afternoon ready for a hot shower a cold drink and a warm cookie, reward for a job well done! After a little relaxation time we will sort out one of the colts and work with him for a short time before dinner. This requires a little help from some of our newest cowboys. (But only if you want). This is very interesting and you will be able to see how we introduce the saddle, and turn this young colt into a working ranch horse. We will end the day with a farewell dinner, lots of stories and a good nights rest in your cabin.
Day 7 Saturday: By now you have rode many miles and go back with memories for a lifetime. When you return to the fast paced life of the city you will close your eyes, smell the coffee and the fresh mountain air, see yourself riding through the beautiful mountain ranges of Medicine Lodge Idaho, and this will get you thru until we see you next time
Subject to change
Meeting:
Ranch near Dubois or airport 3:30PM
Airport:
Idaho Falls
Transfer:
Idaho Falls or Jackson
Distance:
Jackson 150 miles (3 hrs)and Idaho Falls 85 miles (1 hr and 15 min)
All transfer pick ups are Sundays at 3:30PM. Will pick up from motels in town.
Departure from Ranch is at 10 AM, Arrival in Idaho Falls around 11:30 AM and Jackson around 1:30 PM. Early departures- additional charge.
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Tack:
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Western
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Horses:
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Quarterhorse, Appaloosas
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Pace:
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Strong Intermediate, all paces with canters and gallops
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Level:
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(3.5
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5
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Age:
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6
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Weight:
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Max
240 lbs
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Riders:
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2 riders
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14 riders
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You must be a strong rider!
Passport and Visa Requirements:
Valid passport required by all nationals referred to in the chart ; validity varies - for most countries the passport must be valid for at least six months from the date on which the holder enters the. more
Elevation: 6,400 ft. to 10,000 ft.
Temperatures: Spring and Fall highs 60*-70* Fahrenheit {15*-20* Celsius}, lows 30* -40* Fahrenheit. {0*-5* Celsius}. Summer highs up to 90* Fahrenheit {30*-35* Celsius} with lows usually around 40* Fahrenheit {5* Celsius}.
What to bring
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this list is only a guideline for you
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X = Necessary
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Check List
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Travel documents and Voucher
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Flight tickets
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Passport
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Visa (check with your consulate)
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RIDING GEAR
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Riding pants - jodphurs, jeans or similar
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Riding boots, paddock boots or riding sneakers - must have heel and be comfortable to walk in
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Half Chaps (with sneakers or paddock boots)
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Long-sleeved shirts - lightweight
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Riding helmet (recommended for all trips)
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Riding gloves
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Riding Hat with brim
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Lightweight rainwear - poncho/slicker (recommended)
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PERSONAL CLOTHING
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Jacket or sweater for cool evenings
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Comfortable T-Shirts/Shirts
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Jeans
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Shorts
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Underwear and socks
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Pyjama
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Bag for dirty clothes
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Trekking boots/ comfortable shoes
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Swimsuit
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ADDITIONAL THINGS TO BRING
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Personal Toiletries
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Insect protection
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Personal medications
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Sore cream (for an emergency)
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Sewing kit
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Handkerchiefs
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Flashlight (there is no electricity at the ranch!)
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Camera and enough extra films and batteries
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Belt pack
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Address book and pen (for postcards!)
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Sun glasses with strap
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Sun tan lotion and lip balm
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To ride, you must bring boots with heels (you cannot ride in tennis shoes).
Please bring your own towel(s)
We provide tents, sleeping bag, saddle bags, and water bottle.
**Please note: Credit cards are not accepted for any payments (ie: transfers or gratuity). We do accept cash or travelers cheques**
**There is no cell phone reception in the mountains. Please advise friends or family if they plan to call you**
Sorry, no video is currently available for this tour.
*Important Notice: The following ratings have been submitted by guests and do not necessarily represent the views of Hidden Trails, its partners or employees.
Every care is taken to ensure accuracy but Hidden Trails is not liable for any errors or omissions.
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ina-marlene ruthenberg
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11/1/2009
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peter lehmann
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10/17/2009
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joshua baker
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muriel degerine
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robb huff
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joyce van ewijk
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tim fennell
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10/4/2009
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berneice brownell
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fiona gordon
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marshall glick
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diana dawson
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howard blaukopf
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marilyn witt enbom
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thomas jachertz
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11/28/2008
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francesca hughes
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diana troyk
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tim fennell
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tim fennell
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mark licari
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james nordmann
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alejo palleja collings
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lucy hennessy
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jennifer noel
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heather orkney
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adriana vanmunsteren
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9/11/2007
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joe hogan
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8/27/2007
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kathy wilson
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angie stewart
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jeff smart
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sharon mccarthy
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laine raia
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claudia strobl
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stefan tange
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..view other reports for different trips
Your accommodations
-- while at the ranch are simple yet very nice.
There is no electricity at the ranch. All rooms and cabins have propane lighting. The hot outdoor shower is a favorite for all guests.
Log Cook Cabin Kitchen, Dining Room, and Living Room for relaxation
5 Bunkhouse rooms with 2 guest capacity
2 cabins w/ two full-size beds and one in the loft
10 guest capacity to maintain quality of experience
No smoking in cabins
-- during the horse drive you will be staying in tents on several nights
On the camping trip, there is an outhouse tent for a toilet.
The first night of the drive stops at a warm spring that is great for washing up in, and the other two nights we camp near a cool creek which is good for a refreshing rinse off.
There will be no cell phone reception!
This trip includes
and can accommodate special dietary requests.
You must be a strong rider!
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Tack:
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Western
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Horses:
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Quarterhorse, Appaloosas
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Pace:
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Strong Intermediate, all paces with canters and gallops
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Walk |
Trot |
Canter |
Gallop |
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Level:
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(3.5
to
5
out of 5) Strong Intermediate
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Age:
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Min
6
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Weight:
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Max
240 lbs
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Riders:
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Min
2 riders
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Max
14 riders
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You must be a strong rider!
Passports
Valid passport required by all nationals referred to in the chart ; validity varies - for most countries the passport must be valid for at least six months from the date on which the holder enters the USA. If not, the holder will be admitted until the expiration date on the passport; check with the embassy (see Contact Addresses).
Passport Note
(a) For nationals included in the Visa Waiver Program (see below), passports must be valid for at least 90 days from date of entry.
(b) All travellers entering the USA under the Visa Waiver Program require individual machine-readable passports. Children included on a parent's passport also now require their own machine-readable passport. Travellers not in possession of machine-readable passports will require a valid USA entry visa.
(c) Passports issued on or after 26 October 2005 will need to have a biometric identifier in order for the holder to travel visa free under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). Machine-readable passports issued between 26 October 2005 and 25 October 2006 require a digital photograph printed on the data page or an integrated chip with information from the data page. Machine-readable passports issued on or after 26 October 2006 will require an integrated chip with information from the data page (e-passport).
The US has announced new measures that require all travellers to provide details online 72 hours prior to travel.
ESTA: The Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) came into force on 12 January 2009. It is a fully automated, electronic system for screening passengers before they begin travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program. ESTA applications must be submitted at least 72 hours before travel to the USA. Some websites may charge you for the service but you can apply online for free at www.dhs.gov. The granting of an ESTA does not guarantee entry to the USA.
New Requirements for Travellers: As of 23 January 2007 all persons, including US citizens, travelling by air between the USA and Canada, Central and South America, the Caribbean and Bermuda are required to present a valid passport, or other approved document, when entering or re-entering the USA. Similar requirements for those travelling by land or sea will be introduced on 1 June 2009.
For further details about the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, visit the website of the US Department of State: (website: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html).
Visas
Not required by nationals referred to in the chart above for stays of up to 90 days except:
1. nationals of Bulgaria, Cyprus, Greece, Hungary, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Romania and Slovak Republic, who do require a visa.
Visa Note
(a) Landed Immigrants of Canada and British residents of Bermuda who are citizens of, and have valid passports from, Commonwealth countries or Ireland are not eligible to enter the USA without a visa. (b) All passengers using US airports for transit purposes are required to obtain a transit visa. This does not affect qualified travellers travelling visa free under the Visa Waiver Program. (d) To qualify for visa-free travel under the Visa Waiver Program, nationals must travel on a valid passport, for holiday, transit or business purposes only and for a stay not exceeding 90 days. (e) Passengers must have the full address and ZIP code of where they are staying in the USA to be able to fully complete the I-94W form. Note: Airlines are also required to collect passenger details, including the address of their first night's accommodation in the USA, before they board the aircraft. (f) 2. Holders of UK passports with the endorsement British Subject, British Dependent Territories Citizen, British Protected Person, British Overseas Citizen or British National (Overseas) Citizen do not qualify for the Visa Waiver Program. A passport which states holder has right of abode or indefinite leave to remain in the UK does not qualify for visa free travel. (g) A visa does not expire with the expiry of the holder’s passport. An unexpired, endorsed visa in an expired passport may be presented for entry into the USA, as long as the visa itself has not been cancelled, is undamaged, is less than 10 years old and is presented with a valid non-expired passport, provided that both passports are for the same nationality. (h) Nationals of countries not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).
Types of Visa and Cost
Tourist, Business, Transit and Student: US$131.
Validity
Visas may be used for travel to the USA until the date it expires. Some visas are valid for multiple entries. The length of stay in the USA is determined by US immigration officials at the time of entry but is generally six months; there is, however, no set time.
Applications to:
Embassy or consulate (see Contact Addresses).
Working Days Required
Usually five after interview. Some cases may take up to 12 weeks – check with embassy/consulate.
| Passport Required? |
| British |
Yes |
| Australian |
Yes |
| Canadian |
Yes |
| USA |
N/A |
| Other EU |
Yes |
| Visa Required? |
| British |
No/2 |
| Australian |
No |
| Canadian |
No |
| USA |
N/A |
| Other EU |
1 |
| Return Ticket Required? |
| British |
Yes |
| Australian |
Yes |
| Canadian |
No |
| USA |
N/A |
| Other EU |
Yes |
This information is not being updated on a regular basis. Hidden Trails does not
take any responsibility for the accuracy of the above information. Please, consult
the embassy or consulate for updated info.
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Medicine Lodge Horse Drive
Tour Code: HDID01
7 days /
6 nights
~$1,250.00
Trip Rating :
Difficulty :
Lodging:
Introduction
Day to Day Itinerary
Rates |
Dates
Accomodation
Tack:
Western
Horses:
Quarterhorse, Appaloosas
Pace:
Strong Intermediate, all paces with ca...
Walk, Trot, Canter, Gallop,
Airport:
Idaho Falls
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