| Montana |
| Ranch | Code: | 247 |
| This ranch, located in the heart of the Crow Indian Reservation, is surrounded by Western history. Time moves slowly here |
| and many things have remained unchanged for 200 years. 300 mother cows are run on 5000 acres that still show the ruts |
| of the old Bozeman Trail. If still alive, Plenty Coups, the Crow Chief who became the chief of all Indian tribes, and Will James, |
| the famous cowboy artist and author, who rode the hills with Grandpa Blackmore and chased wild mustangs, would be |
| neighbors today. From the ranch headquarters, you can view most of the ranch, which extends to the mountain top. On the |
| ranch, every beautiful season has its own special work waiting. In early spring, there is calving. When the snow melts and |
| wildflowers bloom, it will be branding time. In summer there are tall grass, cowboy camp-outs and cattle to move. Later, |
| when the air is crisp and leaves turn golden, the roundups begin. |
| You will have your own cow horse, and will be horseback most days. There is plenty of cattle work , including gathering, |
| roundups, cattle drives, brandings and doctoring. There is feeding and other regular chores - and occasional days off haying |
| & fencing. |
| There will be campfires, pack trips, and overnight campouts (not always offered) - up in the Pryor Mountains, and sometimes |
| up in the Castle Rock Gap, where the Indian legends says the "little people" live. You may want to do some target shooting - |
| or if you want a relaxing lazy vacation, there are less demanding activities that anyone can enjoy. The large riding arena will |
| allow for some brushing up on your Western skills. You may want to learn to rope, or get in on some natural horsemanship |
| techniques of a "horse whisperer"(riding and training). Here they are practiced and you can learn them, too! |
| Classification: | Working Ranch |
| Season: | December through October. Closed November |
| Arrival Day: | Any, Saturday + Sunday arrivals preferred |
| Occupancy: | 1-2 |
| Guest Capacity: | 10 |
| Included In Rate: | All activities offered at ranch (depending on weather & season) * |
| Accommodation in 6 bedrooms in ranch house or in bunk house, all |
| with shared bathrooms - or cowboy tents or teepees * Three |
| meals daily * Snacks. |
| Not Included: | Optional off-ranch costs (such as fuel, meals, lodging, etc. for |
| off-ranch trips or tours) |
| Child's Program: | None. Minimum age for riding: 8 yr.. |
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| Minimum Age: | years: |
| Remarks: | Children: Minimum age for riding: 8 yr.. *** Modest accommodation. |
| If requested, tours to Yellowstone NP, Jackson Hole, Cody, |
| Beartooth Highway, Red Lodge and the Pryor Wild Horse Range |
| will be offered at cost. Very personalized experience. Unlimited |
| horseback riding and riding on own (at wranglers’ discretion). |
| Raises Foundation Bred Quarter horses and American Curly |
| Horses, rare, almost extinct breeds. People allergic to horses are |
| usually not allergic to Curlies. Gratuity not included, 10-15% |
| customary upon departure. Age of guests needed when making a |
| booking. |
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