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Adventure Guide
Here’s a sampling of a few of the clinics, trips, and outfitters available throughout the West. If you’d like to submit a listing, send an email to editor@americancowboy.com. American Cowboy cannot be responsible for the information included here. Always check out an outfits reputation for yourself before you go.
Cowboy Skills
Montana Cowboy School. Eureka, Mont.
Take a five day cowboy course in the Big Sky state. No prior experience needed. Must be over the age of 15 to ride.
Cost: $1,595 to $1,995 per person.
Contact: mtbound@aol.com
Web: www.montanacowboyschool.com
One Diamond Bar Kaycee, Wyo.
Participate in Wyoming cattle ranching and learn basic cowboy skills. Perfect for a family adventure.
Cost: $200 a day with food and lodging. Four people at a time.
Contact: onediamondbar@rtconnect.net
Web: www.onediamondbar.com
Horse Training
The Horse Teacher. Grand Junction, Colo.
Let expert horse trainer Joestes Wyatt teach your horse and enlighten you.
Best for cowboys looking to improve their riding skills.
Cost: E-mail for specifics.
Contact: Joestes@TheHorseTeacher.net
Web: www.thehorseteacher.net
Townsend Ranch. Darby, Mont.
Learn to recognize your horse as an individual while improving your riding skills in this four generations old ranch. Best for cowboys looking to improve their riding skills.
Cost: Varies.
Contact: (406) 821-3749; anchbusiness@townsendranch.com.
Web: www.townsendranch.com
Trips and Outfitters
Jackson Hole’s Continental Divide Dog Sled Adventures. Jackson Hole, Wyo.
Dog sled Jackson Hole’s continental divide or take a one day excursion from Togwotee
Mountain Lodge. Fun for the whole family.
Cost: Prices vary.
Contact: 1-800-531-6874
Web: www.dogsledadventures.com/tours.htm
Lewis and Clark Trail Adventures. Montana
and Idaho.
Follow in the footsteps of Lewis and Clark. Guides are seasoned Lewis and Clark history buffs. Best for western history lovers.
Cost: Prices range from $50 to $1,185 depending on length and activities.
Contact: 1-800-366-6246; raft@montana.com
Web: www.trailadventures.com
Over the Hill Outfitters, Inc.
http://www.overthehilloutfitters.com/
Durango, Colo. Offers a wide array of tours based in Durango, Colo. Owned
and operated by the Palmer family. Some of there trips include: backcountry
horsemanship, wilderness photography workshop and high country fishing.
Lots of great trips for families.
Cost: Check Web site for prices. Contact:
Call 970-385-7656 or e-mail otho@frontier.net.
Sangre de Cristo Pack Trips. Colorado Springs, Colo.
Pack though the Sange de Cristo Mountains of Colorado and climb over 12 passes. Best for experienced riders.
Cost: Starting at $995 for five days.
Contact: 1-888-987-2457; info@hiddentrails.com
Web: www.hiddentrails.com/usa/rt/co-ultimate.htm
Wagons West. Afton, Wyo.
Take a trip back in time on a covered wagon. Ride in pioneer style though the Bridger-Teton National Forest and Mount Leidy Highlands. Best for families.
Cost: 1-800-447-4711; info@wagonswestwyo.com
Web: www.wagonswestwyo.com/thetrip.htm
Equine and Mounted Shooting
AJ Horses. Monticello, Minn.
Learn the art of mounted shooting from two champions, Jim Hanson and Andra Olson.
Cost: Call for specifics.
Contact: (612) 812-2970
Web: http://ajhorses.com
Cox Performance Horses.
Shop around for a new horse or trade in or sell an old one. Best for perspective horse buyers.
Cost: Contact for specifics.
Contact: (417) 357-6123; cowboyquigley@aol.com
Web: www.coxperformancehorses.com
Gila Working Ranch. Gila, N.M.
Summon your inner Eastwood and gallop into the sunset firing shots like a pro after taking this week long course. Ideal for experienced riders.
Cost: Rates were $50 a day per person in 2007.
Contact: 1-888-987-2457
Web: www.hiddentrails.com/usa/wr/nm-gila-shooting.htm
Shootfire Ranch. Boyd, Texas.
Learn to ride effectively with Champion Mounted Shooter Curt Moore. Ideal for
students of all abilities.
Cost: Prices start at a $100 for a half day.
Contact: (817) 881-6674
Web: www.shootfireranch.com
Sronce Shooting Horses. Westhoff, Texas.
Have your horse evaluated, take a private lesson or go over your shooting DVD with champs Matt and Tammy Sronce. Ideal for all levels.
Cost: E-mail for specifics.
Contact: tamkal@yahoo.com
Web: www.texasshootinghorses.com
Vacation on a Ranch
Double E Guest Ranch. Gila, New Mexico.
Take a gallop on this working ranch with real ranch hands, cowboys and wranglers. Activities for kids such as horse grooming.
Cost: From $215 a night. Weekly rates available.
Contact: (505) 535-2048; info@doubleeranch.com
Web: www.doubleeranch.com
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