| Wyoming |
| Trail Ride | Code: | 687 |
| This ride takes place in the Great Divide Basin. southeast of Lander. There are approximately 450 head of wild horses in this |
| area.. Two campsites have been established. with each day's ride covering new ground. Riders will traverse varied terrain |
| to include mountains, forests. badlands and open plains. Participants should bring binoculars. as time will be spent watching |
| the horse herds. from a distance, in their natural state. On most days there will be opportunities for some good gallops. |
| Antelope are sure to be seen, as well as other wild game and it will be a we night if the howl of the coyote is not heard. Add |
| to this, the sighting of a golden eagle soaring over this vast, unpopulated area a11d you have a ride well worth |
| remembering. |
| Saturday: Arrive in Riverton and transfer to your motel accommodations in Lander. Enjoy dinner with your fellow riders at the |
| home of Skip and Vivian. Your guide and |
| hostess . |
| Sunday: Breakfast and depart by vehicle for the trailhead, where there will be an introduction to tile horses followed by a |
| leisurely 4-hour ride into Lost Creek Reservoir campsite where you will be camping for the first two nights. |
| Monday: Pack a lunch and depart after a hearty breakfast to begin me quest for wild horses! The day will consist of 4-6 |
| hours in tile saddle. You’ll be riding the Red Desert. |
| Tuesday: Depart for Crooks Mountain; riding through terrain that changes dramatically from sage brush plains to forest |
| hillsides. The route should afford several opportunities to see herds of wild horses. The day win end at East Arapaho Creek; |
| your campsite for the duration of your trip. |
| Wednesday: Ride the country in the Crooks Mountain area. this is wonderful wild game habitat for antelope and wild horse |
| herds. It is evident that the Arapaho hunted here many years ago. Skip will be able to point out traces of Indian camp sites. |
| Thursday: Today is a little of everything. We call it "play day" . Riding through trees, across sage brush plains, practice what |
| you have learned and experienced during the week. |
| Friday: A last canter before ridding down off the mountain through wooded hills to the end of the trail. Return to Lander by |
| vehicle. There will be a farewell dinner and dancing at a local night club. Overnight at the motel in Lander. |
| Saturday: Transfer to Riverton Airport. |
| Classification: | Trail Ride |
| Season: | 2004: Jul. 3rd - 10th, Jul. 10th - 17th, Jul .31st - Aug. 7th, Aug. 7th - |
| 14th |
| Arrival Day: | Saturday - for dates see tour description |
| Occupancy: | 1-2 |
| Guest Capacity: |
| Included In Rate: | Transport to and from Riverton Airport * Welcome and farewell |
| dinners * First and last night motel lodgings * Camping equipment -- |
| (including tents, mattresses, hot showers, etc.) * Hearty |
| breakfasts, box lunches on the trail and suppers (wine |
| served/supper) * Horses and complete tack * English speaking |
| Not Included: | Gratuity * alcoholic drinks |
| 16 |
| Minimum Age: | years: |
| Remarks: | Horses and tack: Riders are welcome to bring their own saddles. |
| The horses on this ride are chosen for their experience and |
| surefootedness in rough. mountainous terrain. Although |
| predominantly Quarterhorses. other breeds and crosses will be |
| among the remuda. Western-style riding and tack are used. |
| Climate: The climate in this part of Wyoming is changeable and |
| unpredictable due to the proximity to high mountains. Warm clothing |
| is of utmost necessity. The mornings and evenings call be quite |
| cool, 35-45 degrees, and the days warm, 75-85 degrees. Rainfall |
| is about 12 inches per year and the humidify is very low. Some |
| summer thunderstorms. |
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