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Have you ever dreamed of loping
through the desert, moving cattle while on
horseback, barrel racing and becoming confident and
skilled in these activities?
If so, then Rancho De La Osa’s Cowgirl Camp could be
for you.
During our Cowgirl Camp you will get to learn about
why horses behave the way they do and in turn
realize that they are not much different from us.
Once you gain this understanding, what you once
considered advanced riding will not seem so
advanced. You will discover abilities you never knew
you had which will leave you feeling confident and
capable. Cowgirl Camp is more than just horses and
riding. The friendships that you make at Rancho De
La Osa will last a lifetime and are one of the best
rewards gained from this unique experience … meet
women from all over the world and share the pain and
agony of the first day and the joy and victory of
the last!
 GRAZ10
2008 Rates include accommodations in cabins or
casitas, all meals, daily riding
5 days/ 4 nights from $1,200
+ Tax 6.5% +
Service Charge 16.5%
Meeting: de la
Osa
Airport: Tucson
Transfer: Included at set times.
Dates 2008: 05/02-05/06
10/10-10/14
Horses: Quarter, Quarter mix
Tack: Western
Level:
Suitable for women of all abilities from complete
beginner to experienced riders (minimum age
requirement: 14 years)
Min/Max: 2-12 for the Cowgirl Camp
- at the ranch - max 40 guests
ACCOMMODATION:
Our 21 adobe guest rooms are uniquely and vibrantly
furnished with Mexican antiques. All rooms are
ground level with separate entrances and private
bathrooms. Each has a porch that opens to mountain
views and most rooms have a wood burning fireplace.
FOOD:
All meals as detailed in the itinerary are included
in the Cowgirl Camp rate. Southwestern cuisine,
encompassing a blend of Spanish, Mexican, Native
American and Southwestern United States ingredients,
is served either in our romantic and historic
hacienda dining room, secluded outdoor courtyard or
under the stars at a cookout. Special dietary
requirements such as vegetarian or low fat dishes
can also be served, subject to sufficient advance
notice.
FAMILY DISCOUNT:
Should you wish to extend your stay at Rancho De
La Osa either prior to or at the end of the Cowgirl
Camp, we are delighted to offer you a 10% discount
on the regular room rates. Furthermore, should your
friends or family wish to accompany you at Rancho De
La Osa but not participate in the actual Cowgirl
Camp they too will benefit from a 10% discount on
the regular room rates and enjoy everything that our
traditional ranch stay offers. Itinerary
DAY ONE (meals included: dinner)
A Rancho De La Osa representative will meet you at
Tucson International Airport at 2:00 pm for your
scenic road transfer out to the ranch. As you make
your way towards Sasabe the hustle and bustle of
city life will give way to open mountain views and
vast desert vistas where numerous photo
opportunities await - look out for Kitt Peak
Observatory, home of the world's largest telescope;
the legendary and sacred Baboquivari Peak, a 7,830
ft peak of solid granite with origins dating back
more than 100 million years; as well as a variety of
bird and animal life that call the Buenos Aires
Wildlife Refuge home. On arrival at Rancho De La Osa
you will be given a guided tour and introduction to
this most historic property. A welcome margarita
party in the cantina followed by a western cookout
will provide everyone with the opportunity to get
better acquainted.
DAY TWO (meals included: breakfast, lunch and
dinner)
After a hearty breakfast in our 150 year old
hacienda, you will be introduced to your wranglers
and taken to the corrals to meet our herd of horses.
You will spend the remainder of the morning
participating in our Horsemanship 101 program where
you will receive instruction and gain hands on
experience in grooming, saddling, basic equine
behaviors before moving to our outdoor arena for a
group lesson on horseback. After lunch you will head
out into the desert for a lengthy trail ride, which
could include some loping depending upon the size
and experience of the group. After returning back to
the ranch feeling exhilarated, you may choose to
enjoy the rest of your afternoon cooling down in the
pool or relaxing in the hot tub before having a
pre-dinner drink in the cantina, known as the “Old
Adobe”.
DAY THREE (meals included: breakfast, lunch
and dinner)
You will spend the first part of the morning working
on your hand to eye co-ordination skills as you get
to grips with learning basic roping techniques
before moving into the arena for an introduction to
barrel racing. By late morning you will be out in
the desert once again for a lengthy horseback trail
ride, this time taking a packed lunch with you. This
3 – 4 hour ride will allow you to explore deeper
into the surrounding area and Buenos Aires National
Wildlife Refuge. As you ride across a Mesquite
studded landscape and along dried out river washes
you will get to practice riding at different paces,
increasing and decreasing your speed as the terrain
dictates. Following an eventful day in the saddle,
you will get the opportunity to sit back, relax and
admire the wonderful starry nighttime sky.
DAY FOUR (meals included: breakfast, lunch
and dinner)
Your first task of the day will be to gather, groom
and saddle your own horse before breakfast. And
then, utilizing the skills you have learned in the
previous two days, you will spend the morning
working together as a team either rounding up or
sorting cattle. After lunch you will get to test
your proficiency and compete in barrel racing and
other gymkhana games in the event finale, the
COWGIRL CAMP DUDEO. After a special dinner and
awards banquet you will have the opportunity to
“kick up your heels” and learn a series of western
dance moves in the cantina.
DAY FIVE (meals included: breakfast)
After your last breakfast together as a team, it
will be time to bid a fond farewell to your trusted
steeds, wranglers and Rancho De La Osa. Airport
transfer departs the ranch at 9:00 am.
NB: The itinerary
is there as a guide and may change due to unusual
weather patterns, wildlife movements, the strength
of the group and so on. We will do our very best to
keep to the set itinerary, however we cannot be held
responsible for any last minute changes that might
occur. In all such circumstances, your wranglers
will have the final say. |
 
 
An all-star,
action-packed female adventure starring mothers,
daughters, sisters and girlfriends from around the
world!”
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