Riding holiday specialist Ranch Rider will be launching its popular Win A Ranch Holiday competition at the Great Yorkshire Show

(TRAVPR.COM) UK - July 8th, 2016 - Riding holiday specialist, Ranch Rider will be exhibiting at the Great Yorkshire Show (stand no. 122) and offering visitors the chance to win a working ranch stay for two worth over £3,500. The event, which is being held from 12 to 14 July at the Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate, features the best of British farming and is England’s premier agricultural show.

The Ranch Rider prize includes a six night stay (excuding flights) for two people at the award winning Colorado Cattle Company. Geared up for greenhorns and experienced riders, the ‘adult only’ working ranch is ideal for anyone who is searching for their inner John Wayne or Calamity Jane. Many of the cowhands are members of the (PRCA) Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and the (NCHA) National Cutting Horse Association - the team of expert wranglers often teaching guests how to rope a rope a steer in just one week! A Western dream come true, there are daily opportunities to work the 800-strong herd, seasonal cattle drives and lessons in horsemanship, team penning, barrel racing and roping are available at the Cowboy School. Off the trail, guests can kick back in true ‘city slicker’ comfort as the facilities include an indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, hot tub and saloon.

Ranch Rider is also offering a 50% discount (a saving of £810pp) on selected 2016 departures at the Colorado Cattle Company. Open to solo travellers, the ranch does not charge a single supplement. Six nights from only £810pp with 50% discount including accommodation, meals, ranch activities (including riding), use of ranch facilities and taxes. Excludes transfers of £135pp from Denver, gratuities and return flight from £869pp. Discounted departures: 07 August, 14 August, 28 August and 09 October. Offer subject to availability.

The Great Yorkshire Show gives first-hand experience of agriculture and rural life through demonstrations and exhibitions as well as a ‘not to be missed’ insight into the very latest in the agricultural industry. The main ring attraction for 2016 is Bolddog Lings Motorcycle Display Team and there will be more than 1,200 stands with everything from country clothing to combine harvesters. The competitive classes are at the heart of the event attracting around 13,000 entries, ranging from prize-winning bulls to poultry to international show jumpers. Organised by the Yorkshire Agricultural Society (YAS), the Great Yorkshire Horse Show is held each July and attracts around 130,000 visitors over the three days.

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The Ranch Rider ‘Win A 2017 Working Ranch Holiday’ prize draw excludes flights. Terms & Conditions apply. The tour operator also offers riding holidays in Canada, Argentina, South Africa, Botswana, Namibia and NEW for 2016 Tanzania. For further information please contact Ranch Rider (01509 618811). ATOL PROTECTED No 4660 ABTA 96395/V9150. 

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