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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

  • Kara Creek ranch
    September 2026 Anna aged 27
    THE BEST TRIP EVER! Honestly, I loved every second, so much so, I rebooked to go back on my way home! Cannot recommend highly enough - the staff at the ranch are super lovely, make you feel so welcome and part of their ‘family’ - I cannot wait to go back! Double D - a super match for me. I had an amazing time with... Read all
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  • Ranch riding holiday in Alberta
    September 2026 Hannah aged 31
    I had a really fantastic time with JKL Rides. The ranch itself has beautiful surroundings, the beds are comfortable, the food is fantastic and Janice and the staff are very friendly. Outside of the rides we learnt some line dancing, lassoing and took the E-bikes out on an excursion to Ya Ha Tinda Ranch. The rides were... Read all
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  • 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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  • Spectacular Three Park Trail (10 days)
    September 2026 Sandra aged 56
    This trip far exceeded my expectations. The guides and support team were amazing, they went out of their way to make sure that everything we needed/ wanted was there. They were very supportive during the ride ensuring that everyone travelled safely and without incident. The ride that was organised was through amazing... 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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  • USA and cattle drive
    Cattle drive in United States
  • On horseback in North America
    North America on horseback
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    Bison herd in Colorado
  • Montana and cow-boys
    Working with the cattle in Montana
  • Horseback expedition trail in Yukon, Canada
    Yukon expedition on horseback