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Medicine Lodge Horse Drive
Idaho
USA
Special Offer Available!!
If you have ever rounded up and driven horses in miles of open country, you know it's not just a ride in the park! Driving horses 20 miles a day through all kinds of terrain is a real adventure! It's possibly the most exciting thing you have ever done on horseback. It can be hot and it can be cold, it can be wet or dry or dusty, it can be fast and then slow, it can be challenging yet relaxing. It's a horse drive and anything can happen because it's the real thing!
Lynn, Lana and their family invite you to join them on selected dates and act as a wrangler as you participate in driving approximately 40 horses through miles of open country to their spring, summer or fall pastures. You will ride in an area of natural beauty with abundant wildlife including elk, bald headed eagles, coyotes and ground hogs. In the mornings you will awake to the smell of fresh coffee brewing over the fire and sizzling hot cakes on the griddle! Life just doesn’t get any better than this! During the day we round-up and drive the horses through desert canyon country and explore the fascinating countryside. At the end of the day there will not be a more welcome sight than riding over the ridge with the herd of horses, and spotting the chuck wagon and camp waiting for us. Dinner is cooked over the open fire, a perfect end to another perfect day, with a hot and delicious meal, new friends and lots of stories and laughter about the day’s adventures! You will no doubt be ready to retire for the evening afterward to your tent or sleep under the stars if you wish, it's exhilarating!
If your looking for a fast paced cowboy adventure filled with hard working fun, a Medicine Lodge Horse Drive is just the thing for you. Your accommodations are simple yet nice, well suited to the sort of rustic fun vacation we offer. There is no electricity at the ranch, all rooms and cabins have propane lighting. The hot outdoor shower is a favorite for all guests. During the May trip dates we drive 80 to 100 head of horses from the winter to the summer pastures - on all other dates we drive 40 to 50 horses between the summer and fall pastures.
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Horse Drive Suitable for riders over 210 lbs
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Meeting:
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Ranch near Dubois or airport 3:30PM
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Airport:
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Idaho Falls
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Transfer:
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Idaho Falls or Jackson
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Riders:
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Min
5 riders
Max
14 riders
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Trip Brochure (PDF)
Trip Rating
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Rates and Dates for 2012
Special Offer: $300 OFF for May 20, May 27, June 3 and June 17 trips - new reservations only.
Rates include:
Accommodations (bunkhouse and tent), all meals, 5 riding days
| A | 2012 | 7 day trip, AP | 7d / 6n | $1300 |
| Late transfer supplement (after 3:30 PM) from Idaho Falls | $50 |
| Late transfer supplement (after 3:30 PM) from Jackson | $75 |
| Hotel night in Idaho Falls - per room plus taxes | $89 |
| Special Limited Time Discount Offer | $260 |
Gratuity:
10
%
(to be paid locally)
Tax:
6
%
Transfer Option:
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Round trip transfer from Idaho Falls at 3:30 PM - drop off by 11:30 AM.
- to be paid locally
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$100
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2012
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Round trip transfer from Jackson Hole at 3:30 PM - drop off by 1:30 PM
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$175
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2012
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Early drop off fee (leave ranch before 10 AM) - extra charge to Idaho Falls
- to be paid locally
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$50
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2012
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Early drop off fee (leave the ranch before 10 AM) - extra charge to Jackson
- to be paid locally
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$80
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All transfer pick ups are Sundays at 3:30PM. Will pick up from motels in town.
Departure from Ranch is at 10 AM, Arrival in Idaho Falls around 11:30 AM and Jackson around 1:30 PM. Early departures- additional charge.
Tour Dates for 2012
Check here for details and availability
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05/20
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7d / 6n
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7 day trip, AP
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2012
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05/27
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7d / 6n
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7 day trip, AP
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Reserve
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2012
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06/03
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7d / 6n
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7 day trip, AP
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5
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Reserve
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2012
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06/17
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7d / 6n
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7 day trip, AP
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Reserve
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2012
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06/24
- 06/30
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7d / 6n
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7 day trip, AP
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5
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Sold Out
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2012
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07/08
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7d / 6n
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7 day trip, AP
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Sold Out
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2012
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07/15
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7d / 6n
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7 day trip, AP
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Sold Out
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2012
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07/29
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7d / 6n
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7 day trip, AP
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Reserve
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2012
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08/05
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7d / 6n
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7 day trip, AP
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Reserve
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2012
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08/19
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7d / 6n
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7 day trip, AP
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5
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Sold Out
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2012
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08/26
- 09/01
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7d / 6n
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7 day trip, AP
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Reserve
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2012
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09/09
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7d / 6n
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7 day trip, AP
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Sold Out
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2012
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09/16
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7d / 6n
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7 day trip, AP
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Reserve
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2012
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09/23
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7d / 6n
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7 day trip, AP
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Reserve
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Rates do not include:
10% Gratuity - to pay locally
Day 1 - Sunday: You will arrive at the ranch on Sunday evening for a welcome dinner and introduction to the family, crew and other guests. You will be accommodated for the night in a cabin or bunk room.
Day 2: Meet your mount, riding instructions, spend the day riding through mountain terrain (making sure every rider is confident at a walk, trot, and lope.) We want you to trust your horse completely before leaving for the horse drive. Spend the night at the ranch again for dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Hearty breakfast and then pack our bedrolls in the chuck wagon, round up and saddle the horses, load them in the horse trailer and head for Deep Creek. We will round-up and drive the horses 20 plus miles through desert canyon country. We stop for our picnic lunch in the canyon among the fragrant sage brush. At the end of the day we will end up at the warm springs and truthfully there is not a more welcome sight than riding over that last ridge with a herd of horses, and spotting the chuck wagon and camp. You're going to be very tired and dirty after a long day of riding! The natural warm spring here is the perfect spot to take a nice relaxing bath (if you have biodegradable soap, all the better!). Look closely in the water... the water is so mild that there are guppy fish swimming in there with you! We will end the day with a hot delicious meal and lots of stories of the day’s adventure. You will be ready to retire for the evening to your nice tent or even sleep under the stars if you wish!
Day 4: You will awake to the smell of coffee brewing over the fire and hot cakes on the griddle! Life just doesn’t get any better than this! If you would like, after breakfast you can take “another quick dip in the spring.” We will help you break camp, catch the horses, and be on our way for our second day of moving the horse herd. This day will have the challenge of heading through the hills that are more forested than yesterday's desert canyon route. Don't lose the horses in those trees! Sometimes like to hide! We stop for the picnic lunch by a watering hole for the herd and get a quick rest in before heading onward again. Camp tonight is along a pretty little glacier creek - absolutely nothing like the welcoming warm springs you had yesterday, but on a hot, hot summer's day in mid July or August you will find it extremely refreshing! Another hearty cowboy meal and overnight.
Day 5: Awake to the sounds of the horses near by grazing, coffee brewing over the fire and the smell of bacon sizzling! We have traveled over 40 miles and are now in some beautiful back country. You have got to see this! We will leave the her behind and take a day off to rest them and do a little exploring on our own. Less work, and more play! There is an absolutely beautiful mountain lake just 6 miles from camp, and with abundant wildlife around we might just get a close look at a moose, elk or even a bear. Another great adventure is just around the corner, and today we will be sure to find it! Dinner will be cooked over the open fire to put an end to a perfect day of trail riding with our new friends. Night at same camp as yesterday.
Day 6: After a whole day off with nothing to do, those horses are ready and anxious to get going again, so after another great breakfast, we will help break camp, gather and saddle our horses, round up the herd and get them headed to their final destination - the ranch! This is another great day of riding and moving horses through some of the most beautiful countryside and a pretty picnic lunch stop. By now you definitely know what you are doing and feel confident doing it. You are a cowboy!! There are some great gallops today if you are game! You will arrive back to the ranch in late afternoon ready for that hot outdoor shower, a cold drink and a warm cookie, rewards for a job well done! After a little relaxation time, we will sort out one of the colts and work with him for a short time before dinner. This requires a little help from some of our newest cowboys (of course only if you want to). This is very interesting and you will be able to see how we introduce the saddle, and turn this young colt into a working ranch horse. We will end the day with a farewell dinner, lots of stories and a good nights rest in your cabin.
Day 7 - Saturday: By now you have rode many miles and go back with memories for a lifetime. When you return to the fast paced life of the city you will close your eyes, smell the coffee and the fresh mountain air, see yourself riding through the beautiful mountain ranges of Medicine Lodge Idaho, and this will get you through until we see you next time!
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Meeting:
Ranch near Dubois or airport 3:30PM
Airport:
Idaho Falls
Transfer:
Idaho Falls or Jackson
Distance:
Jackson 150 miles (3 hrs)and Idaho Falls 85 miles (1 hr and 15 min)
All transfer pick ups are Sundays at 3:30PM. Will pick up from motels in town.
Departure from Ranch is at 10 AM, Arrival in Idaho Falls around 11:30 AM and Jackson around 1:30 PM. Early departures- additional charge.
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Tack:
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Western
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Horses:
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Quarterhorse, Appaloosas
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Pace:
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Strong Intermediate, all paces with canters and gallops. Approx. 5-6 hours in saddle.
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Canter |
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Level:
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(3.5
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Age:
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Min
6
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Weight:
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Max
240 lbs
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Riders:
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Min
5 riders
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Max
14 riders
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You must be a strong rider!! Please do not overestimate your skills - if you have any reservations we highly recommend taking some riding lessons to brush up! There are many awesome gallops, trees and steep hills to navigate! If you are up to the challenge, it is a ride of a life time!
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
Elevation:
6,400 ft. to 10,000 ft.
Temperatures:
Spring and Fall highs 60-70 Fahrenheit {15-20 Celsius}, lows 30 -40 Fahrenheit. {0-5 Celsius}.
Summer highs up to 90 Fahrenheit {30-35 Celsius} with lows usually around 40 Fahrenheit {5 Celsius}.
To horseback ride you must bring proper riding boots with
heels, otherwise we don't mind if you ride in English or Western style riding attire.
Please bring your own towel(s)!
We provide sleeping bag (with liner), pillow, saddle bags, and water bottles (2 or 3 depending how hot it is!). If you prefer, of course, you are welcome to bring your own of any of these items.
Riders will be given each bags for the duration of the horse drive for their personal belongings and they can leave anything safely behind at the ranch they do not need. All bags and gear are transported by the chuck wagon and there is no room for additional luggage or suitcase style luggage.
Bring biodegradable soap if possible to bathe in the creeks and springs!
Bring some cash for the transfer, gratuities etc ... the ranch does not accept credit cards.
If you would like a cold beer, glass of wine, rum and Coke etc after a long day of riding, please bring your own alcohol. We do not furnish alcohol at either the ranch or during the camping portion. However, if you are welcome to bring and enjoy your own! Please note, that on Sundays, the state if Idaho does not sell liquor. You can however purchase beer and wine from somewhere, for example, like Walmart.
If you have flown into Idaho Falls a day early and booked into the Ameritel Inn with us you will find a Walmart a 10 minute walk away (3 blocks) and here you can buy pretty much anything you forgot at home or couldn't bring over on the plane.
This list is only a guideline for you...
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Travel documents and Voucher
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Flight tickets
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Passport
- Visa
(check with your consulate)
RIDING
GEAR
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Riding pants - jodphurs, jeans or similar
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Riding boots, paddock boots or riding sneakers - must have heel and be
comfortable to walk in
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or Full Chaps
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Long-sleeved shirts - lightweight
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Riding helmet (recommended for all trips)
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Riding gloves
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Riding Hat with brim
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Lightweight rainwear - poncho/slicker (recommended)
PERSONAL
CLOTHING
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Jacket or sweater for cool evenings
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Comfortable T-Shirts/Shirts
- Jeans
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Shorts
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Underwear and socks
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Pyjama
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for dirty clothes
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Trekking boots/ comfortable shoes
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Swimsuit
ADDITIONAL
THINGS TO BRING
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Personal Toiletries
- Insect
protection
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Personal medications
- Sore
cream (for an emergency)
- Sewing
kit
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Handkerchiefs
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Adapter for electric appliances
- Camera
and enough extra films and batteries
- Belt
pack
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Address book and pen (for postcards!)
- Sun
glasses with strap
- Sun
tan lotion and lip balm
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Your Accommodations... 3 nights at "Cow Camp" and 3 nights camping
While at the cow camp, the accommodations are very simple, yet quite nice at the same time. The buildings are kept very clean. There is NO electricity at the ranch - all rooms and cabins have propane lighting. The hot shower is a favorite for all guests - it is outdoors on 6'x6' redwood floors with redwood sides for privacy - like in the Old Western movies! At first if you think this is too rustic for you, you may be very pleasantly surprised how much you come to love it! The bathrooms are outhouse style, but kept very clean for your use.
There is a log cook cabin with a kitchen and a dining and living room for relaxing and socializing in.
There are 5 bunkhouse rooms with 2 guests per room and 2 cabins with two full-size beds and one in the loft each - that sleep 3 or 4 riders at a time. There is no smoking in the cabins or rooms! We have a designated area called "Marlboro Country" if you would like a cigarette!
During the horse drive you will be staying in tents on several nights. The tents sleep 2 to 4 riders per tent. We provide you with ground mat and sleeping bags and pillow. However, feel free to bring your own if you prefer. There is an outhouse tent for a toilet at each camp, kept clean at all times. If you want to bathe, you can use the nearby springs or creek. Please bring biodegradable soap if possible!!
There will be no cell phone reception at the ranch or the drive!
If you would like a cold beer, glass of wine, rum and Coke etc after a long day of riding, please bring your own alcohol. We do not furnish alcohol at either the ranch or during the camping portion. However, if you are welcome to bring and enjoy your own!
Extra nights in Idaho Falls:
If you arrive early or depart later - we are happy to make hotel reservations for you in Idaho Falls at the
Shilo Suites Hotel at a discounted rate.
The hotel offers a free airport shuttle 24 hrs a day.
Facilities
Indoor Pool, Spa, Sauna and Steam Room, Fitness Center, Business Center, Guest Laundry & Valet Service, Restaurant and Lounge
Room Services:
In-Room Coffee Maker
Cribs/Play Pens Available Upon Request
In-Room Hair Dryer
In-Room Entertainment, Premium Channels, First Run, On Demand Movies
In-Room Ironing Unit
In-Room Microwave
In-Room Refrigerator
Room Service is Available
Free Local Calls, Dataports and/or Voicemail.
In-Room Alarm Clock Radio or Call the Front Desk to Request A Wake-Up Call
Wet Bar
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Tack:
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Western
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Horses:
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Quarterhorse, Appaloosas
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Pace:
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Strong Intermediate, all paces with canters and gallops. Approx. 5-6 hours in saddle.
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Walk |
Trot |
Canter |
Gallop |
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Level:
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(3.5
to
5
out of 5) Strong Intermediate
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Age:
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Min
6
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Weight:
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Max
240 lbs
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Riders:
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Min
5 riders
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Max
14 riders
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You must be a strong rider!! Please do not overestimate your skills - if you have any reservations we highly recommend taking some riding lessons to brush up! There are many awesome gallops, trees and steep hills to navigate! If you are up to the challenge, it is a ride of a life time!
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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Medicine Lodge Horse Drive
Tour Code:
HDID01
7 days /
6 nights
~$1,300.00
Dates :
May to Sept
Trip Rating :
Difficulty :

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Accomodation
Tack:
Western
Horses:
Quarterhorse, Appaloosas
Pace:
Strong Intermediate, all paces with ca...
Walk,
Trot,
Canter,
Gallop,
Airport:
Idaho Falls
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