Tony Daly, Managing Director of Ranch Rider comments, “Throughout May working ranches will be engaged in branding, sorting and doctoring. At this time of year cattle drives are also commonplace, the cowhands pushing the herd to grazing areas located at the furthest point from the ranch. While week long cattle drives are suited to those with more experience a ranch adventure gives greenhorns the chance to be a real cowboy.”

 

SAVE £574pp A fifth generation working ranch, Montana’s Lonesome Spur offers a taster of the true cowboy lifestyle. During May guests play a hands on role in branding, the team working the cows and calves in the Pryor Mountains. With cattle included from neighbouring ranches, there is plenty of diverse terrain to cover, around 3,000 branded in batches of 50-300 over the month of May and in early June. Authentic to the last, alternative activities include learning to rope a steer with a legendary rodeo star. The once champion bull rider is always willing to share stories from his professional days in the arena, and evening campfires and the chance to visit a cowboy bar in nearby Bridger are included in the stay. 7-nights with Ranch Rider from only £825pp (no single supplement) including, accommodation, meals, most ranch activities, taxes, transfers and gratuities.  Return flight from £859pp. Discounted departures 03 May and 10 May. 

 

SAVE £50pp Covering 4,000 acres, South Dakota’s Crow Creek Working Ranch overlooks the scenic Black Hills and straddles two states, giving guests the opportunity to ride across the border into Wyoming. May activities include branding, cattle drives and fun games of team penning. With historic Belle Forche only a short drive from the property there is also the option of visiting a real country and western town. 7-nights with Ranch Rider from only £925pp (no single supplement) including accommodation, meals, most ranch activities and taxes. Excludes transfers of £150 (per group), gratuities and return flight from £879pp. Discount available on all May departures. Book before 15 April. 

 

50% off the second person booking! Idaho’s 4D Longhorn Working Ranch is surrounded by thousands of acres of beautiful Boise Cascade and National Forest property. Here guests can experience the old west on a well-trained cow horse or take a break from the trail and go fishing, mountain biking or hiking.  7-nights with Ranch Rider, first person from £1,059 & second person from only £530 including accommodation, meals, ranch activities, use of ranch facilities and taxes.  Excludes transfers from  £70pp, gratuities and return flight froom £869pp. Book before 30 April.  Discount available on all May departures and also on 14 night stays.

 

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Ranch Rider: 01509 618811; info@ranchrider.com; www.ranchrider.com.