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Cattle work is the core of a ranchers life. During our Cowboy Adventure weeks you will ride the range helping with any cattle work that is going on at the time of your visit. Since we only accept a few guests at a time you can have lots of time in the saddle and are able to actively participate in everything you desire from saddling and grooming to sorting cattle. We provide excellent horses, well trained and suited to your ability of riding. All instruction necessary to complete the daily tasks successfully is provided in a fun and enjoyable way. If you also participate in our Cowboy School, you will learn from real stockmen how to read cattle, work cattle and improve your riding and horsemanship skills. If you prefer to take it easy, you can work cattle in the morning and skip riding in the afternoon or go on a scenic slow ride. Most guests mix the cattle work with some relaxation time, slower rides or Cowboy School.

The cattle establish the daily routine on the ranch.

In the Spring (April, May and June), we are calving and branding as well as gathering, sorting and moving the pairs to summer pastures. Fences must be checked, short cattle drives are weekly events until all cattle are settled for the summer
In the Summer (July, August and early September), we are moving cattle, gathering bulls, checking water, salt and fences, looking for strays and fence jumpers and driving them back where they belong.
In the Fall (late September and October) we are gathering, sorting, vaccinating and weaning the calves, cattle drives occur several times a week as we ship cattle to winter feedyards, draining water tanks and laying in feed for the winter 

Typical daily riding schedule:
Before breakfast: we catch, feed, groom and saddle horses. You can do as much or as little as you wish. We get started around daybreak, at 6:00 in the morning.

Breakfast: served between 8:30 and 9:30 unless we are doing a big gather or cattle drive.

After breakfast: The cowboys go out to work cattle. We have cattle work every morning for guests who want to participate in the real thing. The Cattle Work ride leaves the corral at 9:30 and returns around 1:00 unless the work takes us too far from the ranch to return for lunch. We also offer a Slow & Easy ride that leaves the corral at 10:00 and returns around 11:00 although we rarely have any takers!

Lunch: Served at the homestead unless we are out on the trail driving cattle or helping a neighbor. Lunch is served between 1:30 and 2:30.

After Lunch: Cowboy School meets out by the hitching racks or by the roping dummies, starting at 2:30 and ending around 6:00. We include roping lessons, team penning, cattle handling, cutting instruction, horsemanship and gymkhana events. Some days the morning cattle work continues into the afternoon, in fact some days the "Cowboy Crew" doesn't even arrive back at the ranch until dinner time, so be warned that if you choose to do cattle work, reality sometimes dictates a long day! On these days, Cowboy School may not occur, but there is always the option of a scenic ride during the afternoon for those who desire.

Happy hour starts after the horses are fed and settled for the night at 6:00 in the saloon or on the patio and dinner is served shortly afterward. We have a liquor license and a stocked saloon, so if a cold beer or mixed drink sounds good after a long days ride, belly up to the bar and enjoy!

The cattle work schedule will be discussed each day so you can choose what you want to participate in - your choice - cattle work, Cowboy School or slow and easy; scenic ride or a combination! Horses will be assigned according to your ability and what activity you are participating in. You may ride several different horses during your stay. 

Other activities
In addition to horseback activities, there is excellent fishing in our stocked pond for rainbow trout, or you might want to try your hand at Arrowhead hunting.
Every era of artifact has been discovered on this ranch from dinosaur bones, tools and weapons from early man all the way up to the more modern day Indians such as the Pawnee, Cheyenne and Arapahoe. Weekly Friday night rodeos are part of the program in June, July and August. Cheyenne Frontier Days, Grover Rodeo and 4th of July Rodeos are also on the list.

The main lodge is the meeting place for meals, the location of the laundry area, saloon, indoor pool, gift shop, coffee bar and snack area.
Guests sleep in either the log bunkhouse which was the original homestead on the ranch or in one of the newly constructed log cabin duplexes.

The bunkhouse was built in 1897, added onto in 1909 and again in 1921. The bunkhouse has been recently refitted and modernized. Five private bedrooms, designed for couples, each with a private bathroom, one queen size bed and private entrance fill the bunkhouse with western charm.
Newly constructed Log Cabin rooms are designed for singles and friends traveling together and have two comfortably sized individual beds. Cabins also have private bathrooms and entrances.
Both the bunkhouse and cabin rooms share excellent views of the meadow and the sunrise greets guests every morning. The porches are favorite gathering spots for early morning coffee or a quiet spot to read a book in the afternoons. The horseshoe pit, roping practice area, the saloon and the swimming pool are nearby.
All sleeping quarters are air-conditioned and heated for comfort in all weather. Unlimited hot water soaks away the stiffness and fluffy down filled comforters are snug and cozy. Each room has a mini coffee bar with coffee maker and all the fixins for coffee or tea and a small refrigerator. Soda pop and baskets of goodies are available for snacking. Linens and towels are furnished for all rooms including bathrobes and flip flops.
Each type of room has it's own distinct personality and decor. Scroll down for information on each room and click on the photo to link to a 360 degree video of each room. Once there, you can scroll around the room utilizing the up, down and sideways buttons on your keyboard.

Meals:
Make sure and bring your appetite because three home cooked meals are served each day and snacks are available as desired to keep you full and energized.
Hungry cowboys can sit down and dig in to a real ranch meal. A typical breakfast meal might be breakfast burritos, biscuits and gravy or pancakes.
Lunch is normally served in the dining room unless we are out on the trail or at a neighbors for the day Sandwiches, pasta, soups, fruit and salads are typical lunch meals. The evening meal is served in the dining room except for our campfire night when we feast on BBQ ribs, corn on the cob, strawberries with fresh cream and baked potatoes. Other meals in the evening may include Mexican food, chicken, beef steak or pork. Vegetarian and special diets are happily catered to with advance notice.

This trip includes and can accommodate special dietary requests.

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.