- International flights are not included, but can be booked upon request. The first hotel night is not included but we will be happy to organise this for you.
- The group is made of 5-13 riders maximum plus local team.
- The above rates are per person, based on a standard double room with a shared bathroom. There are private cabins available for $500/£390/€460.
- The ranch has some single rooms (with shared bathrooms) that they can give without a supplement on a first come, first served basis.
- Return transfer to and from Billings is not included and payable locally in cash (US$120 per person). There are two pick up places: Best Western Clock Tower Inn, and the Airport-at Door 4 at the west end of the airport. Pick up is in the mid-afternoon.
- Gratuities are not included in the listed price and must be factored into your budget - plan to tip around $400.
- Non-riders are welcome
- An electronic travel authorisation (ESTA) is required to enter the USA. It is your responsibility to organise this. Please visit https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/ and contact us if you need help.
- The ranch is located on Indian territory. Alcohol is strictly prohibited by Indian law.
IMPORTANT: Your itinerary for the following days may vary depending on your selected week. Please note that some departures include a shorter cattle drive (2 days), then you will stay at the ranch and focus on other ranch-based activities.
ANTICIPATED PROGRAMME 2025-2026
Weeks for Ranch activities:
- Spring/early summer: gathering cattle in the corral, branding calves, veterinary care and shorter drives. Spring is branding time, when the calves are small enough to be handled by a crew of guests and cowboys and foot. Each calf is branded, vaccinated, and males are castrated. Ranches are required by law to brand out cattle to show ownership.
- Summer is not typically cattle drive season, but there are still lots to do. This may include: checking on the herds of cattle and horses grazing on the land, shorter cattle drives to different pastures, monitoring young heifers, seeking out stay cows and calves out on neighbouring ranches, checking water troughs, fencing, etc.. In the summer, the team will also take the younger horses on their first range excursions. This is a great time to visit if you would like a varied week with lots of different options.
CATTLE DRIVE AND WEANING WEEKS -
May 11 - 17, 2025 Cattle Drive from Wyoming to Dryhead ranch in Montana.
May 18 - 24, 2025 Cattle Drive from Wyoming to Dryhead ranch in Montana.
Sept 14 - 20, 2025 Gathering cows and calves to vaccinate calves.
Sept 21 - 27, 2025 Gathering cows and calves to vaccinate calves.
Sept 28 – Oct 4, 2025 Gathering cows and calves to vaccinate calves.
April 26 – May 2, 2026 Cattle Drive from Wyoming to Dryhead ranch in Montana.
May 3 - 9, 2026 Cattle Drive from Wyoming to Dryhead ranch in Montana.
May 10 - 16, 2026 Cattle Drive from Wyoming to Dryhead ranch in Montana.
May 17 – 23, 2026 Cattle Drive from Wyoming to Dryhead ranch in Montana
Sept 13 - 19, 2026 Gathering cows and calves to vaccinate calves.
Sept 20 - 26, 2026 Gathering cows and calves to vaccinate calves.
Sept 27 – Oct 3, 2026 Gathering cows and calves to vaccinate calves
RANCH WEEKS -
June 1 - 7, 2025 Gather cows and calves, sort pairs, brand calves.
June 8 - 14, 2025 Gather cows and calves, sort pairs, brand calves.
June 15 - 21, 2025 Finish branding, gather and move cows to mountain pasture.
June 22 - 28, 2025 Riding fence, doctoring for sickness, rotating pastures.
June 29 - July 5, 2025 Closed Week
July 6 - 12, 2025 Closed Week
July 13 - 19, 2025 Closed Week
July 20 - 26, 2025 Rotating pastures, doctoring for sickness, riding fence.
July 27 - Aug 2, 2025 Doctoring for sickness, rotating pastures, riding fence.
August 3 - 9, 2025 Closed week.
Aug 10 - 16, 2025 Closed week.
Aug 17 - 23, 2025 Closed Week.
Aug 24 – 30 ,2025 Doctoring for sickness, checking water sources, fencing.
Aug 31 - Sept 6, 2025 Begin outside riding. Bringing back cattle, putting out strays.
Sept 7 - 13, 2025 Gathering cows to ranch for weaning. Putting out strays.
October 5 - 11, 2025 Putting cows on fall pasture, looking for unweaned calves.
May 24 – 30, 2026 Gather cows and calves, sort pairs, brand calves.
June 7 - 13, 2026 Gather cows and calves, sort pairs, brand calves.
June 14 - 20, 2026 Finish branding, gather and move cows to mountain pasture.
June 21 - 27, 2026 Settling cows, checking for sickness and riding fence.
June 28 - July 4, 2026 Closed Week
July 5 - 11, 2026 Closed Week
July 12 - 18, 2026 Closed Week
July 19 - 25, 2026 Rotating pastures, doctoring for sickness, riding fence.
July 26 - Aug 1, 2026 Doctoring for sickness, rotating pastures, riding fence.
August 2 - 8, 2026 Closed week.
Aug 9 - 15, 2026 Closed week.
Aug 16 - 22, 2026 Closed Week.
Aug 23 – 29 ,2026 Doctoring for sickness, checking water sources, fencing.
Aug 30 - Sept 5, 2026 Begin outside riding. Bringing back cattle, putting out strays.
Sept 6 - 12, 2026 Gathering cows to ranch for weaning. Putting out strays.
October 4 - 10, 2026 Putting cows on fall pasture, looking for unweaned calves.
Please Note
The itinerary may be modified at anytime for security reasons, meteorological or events beyond our control such as blocked roads, rivers in flood, drought, strikes and local holidays. Equus Journeys, our local partners and their local guides will always strive to find the best solution and will alter the itinerary as needed.
The names of the hotels and accommodation are given for information only and depending on availability, they may be modified without notice and replaced by another of a similar standard.
Support Team
A team of cowboys from the ranch
Logistic
Choice of several horses equipped with saddle and bridle
1 support vehicle
1 cook
Accommodation
Double or twin room with shared bathroom
Montana bed tax
Meals
Full board from dinner on Day 2 to breakfast on Day 8
Meals
Beverages and personal extras-Alcohol consumption in the ranch is prohibited (Indian reserve).
Meals in Billings
Meals on day 1, 2 (breakfast and lunch), 8 (lunch and dinner) and 9 are not included in the price
Transports
Visa fees (ESTA) which must be arranged in advance
International flights bookable on request
Transfers from Billings to the ranch (return) - see dates and prices
Extras
15% gratuities for the team
Insurance
Cancellation and travel insurances are not included. Please note that insurance is mandatory. We recommend to take out an insurance policy as soon as your travel is booked in case of cancellation.
Accommodation
Hotel accommodation in Billings
En-suite room supplement
Single room supplement
