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North America

Trail rides, ranches and cattle drives in North America

North America is synonymous with the cowboy. Whether you've always dreamt of being a cowboy on a quarter-horse or an Indian on an Appaloosa, a horse riding holiday in the USA can make your dreams come true. There are many ranch holidays to choose from depending on your preference for cattle drives, trail rides or natural horsemanship. North America has more to offer than Western riding holidays however - you can also explore the wilds of Yukon on a pack trip or join a trail ride in beautiful national parks- the choice is yours.
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From the horse’s mouth

  • Spectacular Three Park Trail (10 days)
    September 2023 Athina aged 32
    A wonderful experience of the many varieties of the nature around the Bryce, Zion and Grand Canyon area! The horse, ride and guides (some true cowboys) were fantastic! Patchy - she was a great horse, very strong and a kind character, even though she had quiet some go!
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  • Rocking Z Ranch
    September 2023 Gillian aged 58
    This was a bucket list riding trip for me and it definitely lived up to expectations. The Wirth family and ‘framily’ looked after us all very well, the same with their horses. The atmosphere was relaxed and friendly. The food was great - plenty of it and tasty too. The accommodation was clean and comfy. The riding... Read all
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  • Kara Creek ranch with Ben Hobday
    August 2023 TRACY aged 55
    Horses were great.. I identified a serious tear in the cinch holder where the leather had ripped. Had I not identified this by chance, then it would have 100% resulted in my saddle failing, and at the speeds snd gradients we rode at, a serious accident was imminent!!.. tack needs oiling
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  • Kara Creek ranch with Ben Hobday
    August 2023 Robyn aged 33
    Had the most amazing week at Kara Creek, such a friendly atmosphere and so much fun. The horses were awesome, and it was really great to experience an authentic working ranch. Will definitely be back! Thank you to the whole team there for making our stay so brilliant! Horses were great, all know their jobs really... Read all
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  • Kara Creek ranch
    May 2023 Joyce Wilson aged 50
    100% a working Ranch. AMAZING EXPERIENCE. My horse Ghost was amazing, he knew his job. A very well mannered / trained horse who enjoyed this job.
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  • USA and cattle drive
    Cattle drive in United States
  • On horseback in North America
    North America on horseback
  • On horseback in Colorado
    Bison herd in Colorado
  • Montana and cow-boys
    Working with the cattle in Montana
  • Horseback expedition trail in Yukon, Canada
    Yukon expedition on horseback