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Panhandle Texas Cattle Round Up
Texas
USA
You like the working ranch idea, but you really want to work cattle a lot. Well, a Round Up will definitely give you that opportunity. Every spring ranchers in the Panhandle get together and prepare their cattle to be moved, the calves to be sorted, separated, marked and shipped. This is a time for lots of activities and work at the ranch. Be prepared to put in long hours, break a sweat here and there and feel real good about yourself at the end of your stay.
Join several ranchers in the Texas Panhandle area during their cattle round ups.
Spring 2012 will be an exciting round up on the Tierra Rosa Ranch in Northeastern Donley County. Tierra Rosa is over 100 sections! We will be doing lots of riding and working a lot of calves! This is some of the most amazing land in the panhandle...rolling plains and prairie with beautiful canyons. Space is limited so make your plans early!
Spend a night at Panhandle Ranch and then move to the cow
camp at the Tierra Rosa for a large round up with long hours in
the saddle. With miles of rugged terrain - canyons and dense mesquite
cover; cattle will be scattered all over and it will be your job to
round them up during your week's holiday. Welcome City Slicker.
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Cattle Drive, Round Up Family Vacation Suitable for riders over 210 lbs
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Meeting:
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Clarendon
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Airport:
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Amarillo
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Transfer:
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Amarillo
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Riders:
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Min
4 riders
Max
14 riders
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Trip Brochure (PDF)
Trip Rating
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Rates include:
Accommodations (2 nights ranch and 6 nights cow camp), all meals, daily horseback riding, wifi in ranch dining room
| A | 2013 | 9 day round up, AP | 9d / 8n | $1275 |
Gratuity:
15
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Tax:
6.25
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Transfer and Other Options:
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2013
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Return transfer from Amarillo Airport
This is a "Group Rate"
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$95
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2013
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No single supplement
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$0
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Rates do not include:
Airport transfers from Amarillo
Day 1 Arrival at the ranch - dinner and overnight. Get to know your fellow riders and trail boss. There is also excellent bird viewing at the ranch. 60 species can be seen in one day on this ranch. At
the end of the day, you can watch a magnificent sunset settle across
the broad horizon. Mesquite-grilled steak and all the trimmings wait at
the chuck wagon. Homemade cobbler and a crackling campfire soothe the
body and the mind as the crickets call and stars begin to twinkle in the
big Texas sky. A climate-controlled bunkhouse awaits guests ready for a
good night's sleep.
Day 2 After breakfast you transfer to the cow camp at the
Tierra Rosa Ranch. Set up Tepee camp and start riding. Round 'em up,
bunch them together, brand them, and move 'em out. You will work with
300 head of cattle over the next days. Sleep under the stars.
Day 3-8 Breakfast is at 5:15 each morning. You get your horse saddled and be ready to ride by sun up. We ride about 8-10 miles per morning. Evenings are spend around the campfire with lots of good talks and some western guitar music. Excellent wholesome meals with substantial breakfast, picnic lunch and campfire cowboy suppers. Sleep in your Tepee or under the stars.
We will work cattle till about noon on Saturday the 12th - then break camp and head back to the to the ranch for a good nights sleep.
Day 9
Breakfast and departure.
There will be up to 8 riders helping about 7 or 8 wranglers.
-- Subject to changes --
Meeting:
Clarendon
Airport:
Amarillo
Transfer:
Amarillo
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Tack:
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Western
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Horses:
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Quarter horses
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Pace:
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Overall slow moving pace, but long hours in the saddle. Challenging when cutting cattle
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Walk |
Trot |
Canter |
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Level:
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(2.5
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3
out of 5) Low Intermediate+
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Weight:
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Max
240 lbs
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Riders:
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Min
4 riders
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Max
14 riders
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Passport and Visa Requirements:
Valid passport required by all nationals referred to in the chart ; validity varies - for most countries the passport must be valid for at least six months from the date on which the holder enters the. more
Location: Amarillo is in the center of the Texas Panhandle, a 26-county area that is bordered by New Mexico and Oklahoma. Here, the southern plains meet the desert. Founded in 1887 at the intersection of two railroads, today the city is the intersection of Interstates 40 and 27. The city received its name, which means yellow in Spanish, from the yellow sub-soil and the yellow flowers blooming here.
Amarillo is at an altitude 3,671 ft. and receives about 19.5 inches of precipitation annually. The altitude and constant breeze are responsible for the clean air and low humidity. There are four distinct seasons in the area, yet the temperatures remain comfortable for most of the year. Each year there are over 270 sunny days.
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| Travel documents and Voucher |
| Flight tickets |
| Passport |
| Visa (check with your consulate) |
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| RIDING GEAR |
Jeans
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| Riding boots with heel +Minichaps |
| Riding helmet (recommended for all trips) |
| Riding gloves |
| Hat (with chin strip) for sun protection |
| Lightweight Rain coat |
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| PERSONAL CLOTHING |
| Jacket or sweater for cool evenings |
| Shirts 2 T-Shirts/ 2 long-sleeved cotton, and 1 flannels |
| Jeans 2 pair |
| Socks 3 pair cotton |
| Underwear |
| Pajama |
| Bag for dirty clothes |
| Trekking boots/ sneakers |
| Swimsuit |
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| For Camping trips: |
| Sleeping Bag (are provided) |
| Canteen |
| Towel and small bar of soap |
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| ADDITIONAL THINGS TO BRING |
| Personal Toiletries |
| Insect protection |
| Personal medications |
| Sore cream (for the emergency) |
| Sewing kit |
| Handkerchiefs |
| Adapter for electric appliances |
| Camera and enough extra films and batteries |
| Belt pack |
| Address book and pen (for pictures postcards!) |
| Sun glasses with strap |
| Sun tan lotion and lip balm |
There is a make shift shower and toilet set up in camp
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Every care is taken to ensure accuracy but Hidden Trails is not liable for any errors or omissions.
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First night at ranch house, rest is camping.
This trip includes
and can accommodate special dietary requests.
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Tack:
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Western
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Horses:
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Quarter horses
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Pace:
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Overall slow moving pace, but long hours in the saddle. Challenging when cutting cattle
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Walk |
Trot |
Canter |
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Level:
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(2.5
to
3
out of 5) Low Intermediate+
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Weight:
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Max
240 lbs
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Riders:
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Min
4 riders
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Max
14 riders
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Passports
Valid passport required by all nationals referred to in the chart ; validity varies - for most countries the passport must be valid for at least six months from the date on which the holder enters the USA. If not, the holder will be admitted until the expiration date on the passport; check with the embassy (see Contact Addresses).
Passport Note
(a) For nationals included in the Visa Waiver Program (see below), passports must be valid for at least 90 days from date of entry.
(b) All travellers entering the USA under the Visa Waiver Program require individual machine-readable passports. Children included on a parent's passport also now require their own machine-readable passport. Travellers not in possession of machine-readable passports will require a valid USA entry visa.
(c) Passports issued on or after 26 October 2005 will need to have a biometric identifier in order for the holder to travel visa free under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). Machine-readable passports issued between 26 October 2005 and 25 October 2006 require a digital photograph printed on the data page or an integrated chip with information from the data page. Machine-readable passports issued on or after 26 October 2006 will require an integrated chip with information from the data page (e-passport).
The US has announced new measures that require all travellers to provide details online 72 hours prior to travel.
ESTA: The Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) came into force on 12 January 2009. It is a fully automated, electronic system for screening passengers before they begin travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program. ESTA applications must be submitted at least 72 hours before travel to the USA. Some websites may charge you for the service but you can apply online for free at www.dhs.gov. The granting of an ESTA does not guarantee entry to the USA.
New Requirements for Travellers: As of 23 January 2007 all persons, including US citizens, travelling by air between the USA and Canada, Central and South America, the Caribbean and Bermuda are required to present a valid passport, or other approved document, when entering or re-entering the USA. Similar requirements for those travelling by land or sea will be introduced on 1 June 2009.
For further details about the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, visit the website of the US Department of State: (website: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html).
Visas
Not required by nationals referred to in the chart above for stays of up to 90 days except:
1. nationals of Bulgaria, Cyprus, Greece, Hungary, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Romania and Slovak Republic, who do require a visa.
Visa Note
(a) Landed Immigrants of Canada and British residents of Bermuda who are citizens of, and have valid passports from, Commonwealth countries or Ireland are not eligible to enter the USA without a visa. (b) All passengers using US airports for transit purposes are required to obtain a transit visa. This does not affect qualified travellers travelling visa free under the Visa Waiver Program. (d) To qualify for visa-free travel under the Visa Waiver Program, nationals must travel on a valid passport, for holiday, transit or business purposes only and for a stay not exceeding 90 days. (e) Passengers must have the full address and ZIP code of where they are staying in the USA to be able to fully complete the I-94W form. Note: Airlines are also required to collect passenger details, including the address of their first night's accommodation in the USA, before they board the aircraft. (f) 2. Holders of UK passports with the endorsement British Subject, British Dependent Territories Citizen, British Protected Person, British Overseas Citizen or British National (Overseas) Citizen do not qualify for the Visa Waiver Program. A passport which states holder has right of abode or indefinite leave to remain in the UK does not qualify for visa free travel. (g) A visa does not expire with the expiry of the holder’s passport. An unexpired, endorsed visa in an expired passport may be presented for entry into the USA, as long as the visa itself has not been cancelled, is undamaged, is less than 10 years old and is presented with a valid non-expired passport, provided that both passports are for the same nationality. (h) Nationals of countries not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).
Types of Visa and Cost
Tourist, Business, Transit and Student: US$131.
Validity
Visas may be used for travel to the USA until the date it expires. Some visas are valid for multiple entries. The length of stay in the USA is determined by US immigration officials at the time of entry but is generally six months; there is, however, no set time.
Applications to:
Embassy or consulate (see Contact Addresses).
Working Days Required
Usually five after interview. Some cases may take up to 12 weeks – check with embassy/consulate.
| Passport Required? |
| British |
Yes |
| Australian |
Yes |
| Canadian |
Yes |
| USA |
N/A |
| Other EU |
Yes |
| Visa Required? |
| British |
No/2 |
| Australian |
No |
| Canadian |
No |
| USA |
N/A |
| Other EU |
1 |
| Return Ticket Required? |
| British |
Yes |
| Australian |
Yes |
| Canadian |
No |
| USA |
N/A |
| Other EU |
Yes |
This information is not being updated on a regular basis. Hidden Trails does not
take any responsibility for the accuracy of the above information. Please, consult
the embassy or consulate for updated info.
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Panhandle Texas Cattle Round Up
Tour Code:
RUTX01
9 days /
8 nights
~$1,275.00
Dates :
May
Trip Rating :
Difficulty :
Riding Level Explained | A | Beginner  | Beginner A rider who has limited experience, is unable to post the trot and does not canter. | | B | Novice
 | Novice A rider who is capable of mounting and dismounting unassisted, capable of
applying basic aids, comfortable and in control at the walk, moderate length posting
trots, and short canters. | | C | Intermediate
 | Intermediate A rider who has a firm seat, is confident and in control at all paces
(including posting trots, two point canters and gallops), but does not ride regularly. |
| D | Strong Intermediate
 | Strong Intermediate An intermediate rider who is currently riding regularly and is comfortable in the saddle for at least 6 hours per day. | | E | Advanced
 | All of the above, plus an independent seat, soft hands, and capable of handlinga spirited horse in open country. |
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