Articles Tagged 'Cattle Drives'
“Breaking” The Cowboy Myth- Cattle Drive History
For many, the cowboy is the cornerstone of American values, representing independence, a strong work ethic, adventure, and courage. But what exactly did a cowboy do on those historic cattle drives? Cattle driving was the cowboy’s calling. These legnthy cattle drives north began in the state known, even today, as… Read more »
What is Western horse riding? - Travel Tips
Taking a dude ranch vacation? Learn about Western riding and hear a beginner's take on what it's like to ride Western style. by Darley Newman Many people who are new to horseback riding wonder about differences between English and Western riding. In our Equitrekking Great American Ranches TV special, we explored… Read more »
Meet Your Host - Black Mountain Colorado Dude Ranch
Outdoor grilling, story telling, horse riding, fresh mountain air and relaxation... Sound like a good time to you? It sure did to the May Family, who left their corporate stock broker jobs to start a Colorado guest ranch over 20 years ago. They haven't looked back. Located in McCoy, Colorado,… Read more »
Uruguay Gaucho Cattle Drive
Cattle Drive with gauchos... South American cowboys by Darley Newman Working estancias, South American ranches, allow guests to saddle up and help out with daily tasks, like moving cattle across the grasslands. We’d just left a nearby estancia during a storm, and it was our final night in Uruguay at… Read more »
Meet Your Host - Double Rafter Cattle Drives
“Compared to us, City Slickers is a pony ride." -- Dana Kerns. Arriving by covered wagon from Missouri in 1887, the Kerns family has a long tradition of raising cattle in Wyoming's Bighorn Mountains. Dana and Alice Kerns, who own and run Doublerafter Cattle Drives, share their Western traditions with… Read more »
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