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Ranches and Cattle Drives

Ranch stays and Cattle drives

On a ranch holiday a well trained working horse, a herd of cows, sheep or horses, a wild immense landscape and a way of life all combine to offer the chance to become a real cowboy. There is a world full of equestrian ranching traditions to experience and these ranch holidays speak to riders who are looking for real and authentic experiences and wish to be completely involved in the work of a cattle ranch. On a working ranch the daily activities are often determined by the needs of the farmer and the season, and cattle drives will only run at certain times of year. Some ranch holidays focus more on trail rides through spectacular scenery rather than working cattle but Western riding is the usual style. Ranch holidays are not restricted to the USA either - you can herd horses in Chile, round-up sheep in Iceland or work with chagras in Ecuador.

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From the horse’s mouth

  • Kara Creek ranch
    September 2026 CLAIRE aged 52
    We had an absolutely fantastic trip and loved every minute of our time at the ranch. The riding, scenery, horses and people made it such a special experience and it genuinely felt like we were seeing a part of America that we would never have experienced on a normal holiday. The ranch was everything we had hoped for... Read all
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  • Rocking Z Ranch
    August 2026 Katherine aged 58
    This was a trip of a lifetime for my sister and I. Rocking Z did not disappoint. It was everything we imagined and more. We are both experienced riders but we still learnt loads about natural horsemanship and western riding. The Ranch catered exceptionally well to everyone s ability. The horses are all extremely well... Read all
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  • Ranch riding holiday in Alberta
    August 2026 FRANZISKA ALMA BERTA aged 34
    I loved my stay at this ranch. The atmosphere was very friendly and relaxed. The rides are long and not very fast due to the very difficult terrain, which all horses handled very well. However, I was never bored as there's a good chance of seeing some wildlife and the scenery is absolutely stunning. The head guide... Read all
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  • Ranch riding holiday in Alberta
    August 2026 Helen aged 22
    This holiday was very well planned and enjoyable. The staff and volunteers were very welcoming with lovely food and happy to help. Amazing scenery of banniff national park and surrounding areas with horse to ride for all abilities. I rode 2 horse of Mojito and lynx which I enjoyed
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  • Ranch riding holiday in Alberta
    August 2026 Emma aged 31
    This was honestly one of the best weeks of my life! From start to finish, the whole experience was incredible. From the moment I arrived at the ranch, everyone was so welcoming, friendly and helpful, and I immediately felt at home. Janice was a fantastic host and has created such a beautiful and special place. Mary... Read all
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  • A working ranch with cattle drives USA
    Working the cattle in Montana
  • Horse drive in Idaho
    Learn how to move horses to new pastures
  • Ranch experience and cattle drive in Wyoming
    Learn the ropes of cattle work at Bitteroot
  • Horseback trail and horse drive in Chile
    Torres del Paine Horse Moving Ride
  • A working ranch with cattle driving in Montana USA
    Rounding up the cows in Montana