Big Horn Basin Rides in Wyoming Wyoming USA If good horses and challenging trails are more important than tennis courts and Jacuzzis, this is the place to ‘hang your hat’. Experience the freedom and adrenaline rush on fast paced challenging rides on fine horses. Our motto is no wimps and no whining- you better love to ride!  These rides in the Bighorn Basin are not for beginners or for timid, unsure riders. A spirit of adventure is required. There is no trail crew out there to groom the trails. These are natural trails made by the local wildlife and livestock- deer, elk, cattle and sheep. Be prepared to canter through knee-deep sagebrush, slow down for the rocks, watch out for badger holes and gallop through grassy meadows. Small riding groups (max of 6 riders) provide a more personal riding experience. The horses are sensitive, responsive, athletes who do their job well. We won’t be seeing any backpackers, mountain bikers or other tourists. Except for an occasional rancher, we have the place to ourselves. Do expect to see deer, antelope, some elk(depending on the ride), eagles, coyotes and views that will take our breath away. This is a very scenic area with tremendous views, every day. Seeing it from horseback is super special. There are three different trails for 2012: Badlands to Mahogany Butte One day will be spent at Hampton’s Mahogany Butte Ranch, helping with the cows - trailing and perhaps branding. There are two nights camping on this ride.  Broken Back Ranch Ride Three days of great riding and three days helping the Mills family with their cattle and horses – a winning combination! There are three nights camping on this ride. Eagle's Eye  One of the most scenic rides you will ever do. It is also one of the more demanding in terms of distance, pace and endurance. There are three nights camping on this ride. There is the chance to attend the Ten Sleep Rodeo on the last day. This is for serious riders who want to experience “the true meaning of horsepower’. Camping Ride with vehicle support Center-based ride Meeting: Worland Airport: Worland or Cody Transfer: Worland airport Riders: Min 3 riders Max 6 riders Trip Brochure (PDF) Trip Rating

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• BADLANDS TO MAHOGANY BUTTE
• BROKEN BACK RANCH RIDE
• EAGLE’S EYE

BADLANDS TO MAHOGANY BUTTE
One day will be spent at Hampton’s Mahogany Butte Ranch, helping with the cows - trailing and perhaps branding. There are two nights camping on this ride.

We do ride fast and the days can be long. Two day of this ride will be spent at the Mahogany Butte ranch. We will gather the mares and colts and take them to the ranch. Once there, we will spend part of the day working with the young Paso Fino colts. If you have ever wanted to try your hand a ’horse whispering’, now is your chance. Our chances of seeing wildlife are good, too. Look for antelope, deer, coyotes, hawks and eagles. The weather can be pleasant and sunny or raining and even snowy. It is un- predictable. Please be prepared and have good foul weather gear, just in case. 

Day1:  Guests are picked up at the Worland Airport, or Cody and transported to Ten Sleep. There you will be taken to the Bunkhouse, 2.8 miles south of town. There are 2 bunkrooms which sleep 6 people each. Or you may opt for a Cowboy Teepee in the backyard with a view of the surrounding country. We will get settled in and have orientation at this time and many of your questions will be answered. We will also have a look at the horses and the tack. Delicious meals will be home-cooked, at the bunkhouse. The views of the sunset are great from the deck, in the backyard.
Day 2: After everyone is assigned a horse, the wrangler will demonstrate saddling and help riders to tack up and familiarize themselves with western or ‘neck’ reining. We will be packing a lunch. Horn bags are provided for each rider, however you need to bring your own water bottles; 2 – one quart or liter bottles. We begin the ride from the bunkhouse. We will be riding in some rough country with hidden cutbanks and some rocky ridges. It is a good place to familiarize yourself with some of the natural hazards we will encounter during the week. There are also some fabulous views of giant red cliffs and the Big Horn Mountains rising beyond them. It reminds you of a western movie, at times. The pace will vary according to terrain, but there are some great places to open up the horses and make some fast tracks. There are also some places that are steep and brushy with junipers and sagebrush, that might make you want to hang on to the saddle horn.
We stay at the bunkhouse again, that night.
Day 3: After breakfast, we pack our lunches, and saddle our horses. We load the horses in the trailer and us in the van. We drive west, towards Worland and unload at the Blue Bank Road, where our ride begins. We follow this primitive road for several miles, up and down hill, before turning towards Ten Sleep, riding along cattle and game trails. Along the way are some scenic, colorful “Badlands” formations. There are also some great places to pick up the pace. Any thoughts that this is a put-put ride will quickly be replaced with some good adrenaline rushes as we gallop along.
On the way we will ride to the top of Wild Horse Butte. It is one of the tallest peaks in the area. The view is awesome( bring your camera) and its slopes are often carpeted with wildflowers. It is a steep descent off the peak. At the bottom is Castle Gardens. This large sandstone outcropping has fantastic shapes weathered into it. Some remind you of castles, some of weird animals and other things. There are junipers and Ponderosa Pines in and around the rock formations.
We ride on and eventually make it down to Ten Sleep. Along the way are some great places for some full tilt runs. We may want to stop for a drink at the local ‘waterhole’. From there it is about 3 miles on to the bunkhouse, for the night. This is a long day, with plenty of places to get long gallops in. Be sure to pack 2 water bottles.
Day 4: We will have breakfast, pack lunches, saddle up, load ourselves and our horses for a short drive to the beginning of the days ride. Our destination is Big Trails. It is a long ride, and we will travel through a variety of land, with some breathtaking views along the way. There are some places that we have to be really careful and trust out horses to be surefooted and there are some places we can open them up and have a good run.
We have lunch along Otter Creek. There’s some good grass for the horses and shade for us, to relax in. After leaving Otter Creek, we climb away from the creek, riding on a primitive road. We top out in an area that had a huge fire eleven years ago. The sage was burned and the grass has come in really good. There’s a great stretch to run the horses. It’s a good adrenaline rush as the horses really open up for a mile or more.
We are picked up, at Big Trails, in the van. The horses are trailered. We all return to the Bunkhouse.
Day 5 and 6: After breakfast, we pack our lunches, and also our things. We will camp the next two nights. We’ll load up in the van, the horses in the trailer and head to Mahogany Butte. This incredible butte rises steeply above the Nowood Creek. We will camp along the Nowood Creek. Red cliffs reach above the grassy meadow we will camp at.
We will help Sam with his cows. Depending on where he is at in his trailing and branding of his cattle, we will be helping out wherever he needs us. He has plenty of Black Angus to stay busy for over 2 months, gathering, trailing and branding new calves. He definitely appreciates our help. We and our horses work hard and earn our ‘wheaties”, helping Sam.
The country we are riding in, at Sam’s is full of incredible views. His ranch lies at the bottom of Mahogany Butte. The huge limestone cliffs attest to a period millions of years ago, when Wyoming was covered by ancient oceans. In more recent history, buffalo climbed up steep rocky slopes to reach the grassy meadows at the top. We will use the same trails as the buffalo did, to eventually make our way, along with the cows. We camp at Sam’s for 2 nights.
Day 7: We pack all our things as camp will be moved back to the Bunkhouse. We leave camp and head north, towards home. We follow the dirt road for a few miles, then head into the hills, Giant red cliffs lead us to a pass, up and through them.
We are making our way, up and down, in some rough, scenic country, to Big Trails. It is the geologic border between the Big Horn Basin and the Big Horn Mountains. The landscape is quite convoluted and broken up. Giant red Ten Sleep Sandstone bluffs dominate the horizons.
The views are breathtaking as we ride up and down the slopes. You can see clear across the Basin towards Yellowstone, the Rocky Mountains and even up to the Pryor Mountains in Montana!
Gradually, we work our way through the hills and emerge upon the road. There, we load up and head back to the Bunkhouse.
The last night is usually a good night with toast all around and days in the saddle recounted and plans for the future discussed under the bright Wyoming canopy of bright stars above.
Day 8: Time to load our things up and head to the airport. You will have a sense of accomplishment as you step on the plane, knowing you did a ride that many people only dream of and fewer ever do. 

Badlands Ride  -  Broken Back Ride -  Eagles'Eye

BROKEN BACK RANCH RIDE
Three days of great riding and three days helping the Mills family with their cattle and horses – a winning combination! There are three nights camping on this ride.

This ride has a nice combination of a ‘working ranch vacation’ and fast-paced trail riding. The Mills Brokenback Ranch has been here for 3 generations, raising cattle and Quarter Horses. We will spend two days helping them bring their herd in from the badlands. The Mills are happy for the help trailing their cows. It takes an alert and skilled rider to keep them ‘paired up’ and headed the right way. The third day at the ranch will be spent branding the current colt crop. Lynette Mills raises some of the finest Quarter Horses in the country. It is always a thrill to gather and trail the mares and colts to the corrals. Anyone who likes good horses will have a good time helping out.
We will ride in a variety of terrain. There are open, but hilly, grass and sagebrush covered badlands, and as we get closer to the mountains, red Ten Sleep sandstone cliffs. After the ranch work, we ride up into the Ponderosa pines and limestone canyons.
Day 1: Guests are picked up at the Worland Airport, or Cody and transported to Ten Sleep. There you will be taken to the Bunkhouse. There are 2 bunkrooms which sleep up to 4 people each. There is also a cabin out back with a double bed. We will get settled in and have orientation at this time and many of your questions will be answered. We will also have a look at the horses and the tack. Delicious meals will be home-cooked, at the bunkhouse. The views of the sunset are great from the deck, in the backyard. The view of the horses in the front yard is excellent, too!
Day 2: After everyone is assigned a horse, the wrangler will demonstrate saddling and help riders to tack up and familiarize themselves with western or ‘neck’ reining. We will be packing a lunch. Horn bags are provided for each rider, however you need to bring your own water bottles; 2 – one quart or liter bottles. We begin the ride from the bunkhouse. We will be riding in some rough country with hidden cutbanks and some rocky ridges. It is a good place to familiarize yourself with some of the natural hazards we will encounter during the week. There are also some fabulous views of giant red cliffs and the Big Horn Mountains rising beyond them. It reminds you of a western movie, at times. The pace will vary according to terrain, but there are some great places to open up the horses and make some fast tracks. There are also some places that are steep and brushy with junipers and sagebrush, that might make you want to hang on to the saddle horn.
Day 3: After breakfast, we pack our lunch, load us and the horses up and head out to the badlands. We will meet up with the Mills family, get instructions and split up into small groups. We will scour the surrounding country and gather all the cattle, herding them towards some corrals, where the cattle spend the night. This can be hard work as the cattle may be scattered very far. Riders must pay attention to the cows and calves. It is very important to keep them together, or you are likely to have a ’turnback’. This is when a calf looses track of his mother and decides to run back to the last place he ’nursed up’. It could be several miles back. Next thing you know, a calf is running back, the wrong direction. If he isn’t headed off soon, you may loose him, or at the very least, you may chase the calf for miles , before you can manage to get him turned around and headed back to the herd. Calf and horse and rider can become exhausted, if this happens. Good riders pay attention and never allow a turn back to happen. By the end of the day, you will be very familiar with that concept. Although not as fast paced as ‘free riding’, it is hard work and it feels good to do a good job, getting the cows where they need to be.
You are likely to see Pronghorn antelope, deer, hawks and eagles, as you search for the cattle. We stay at the bunkhouse that night.
Day 4: We again pack our lunch, load up and return to the cattle. We also will pack our ‘camp kit’ and leave for the camp crew to pack up. Once back with the cows, we begin trailing back to the ranch. We are heading toward the Big Horn Mountains. As the day stretches out,it will be very important to watch for turnback calves. The views, as we trail towards the Big Horns are fantastic. We will camp near the ranch that night. Even though we are camping, the food will be spectacular and plenty of it. It isn’t good to have hungry cowboys. You will have earned your feed!
Day 5: After breakfast, we meet up with Lynette. She will show us where we have to gather and trail the mares and colts. They can be in several groups and we will split up for the gather. Trailing horses can be pretty fast. We usually have riders in the lead trying to keep them slowed up. It is very rugged country and it takes an alert and skilled rider to keep his seat and not loose the horses.
Once the horses are corralled, the colts are sorted off the mares. Next, they are put in a smaller corral, run down a chute and branded and vaccinated. This can take most of the day, by the time we gather, sort and brand.
We ride back to camp for the night.
Day 6: We will stay in camp one more night. After breakfast, we ride ‘up the mountain’. It is a beautiful ride, heading up higher, into the pines and canyons. Native Americans spent lots of time here, in the past. You may get lucky and find an arrowhead. Although the land is rugged and rocky at times, there are also sandy stretches, that are great for gallops. We may spot deer, antelope and elk. It is very scenic and the Ponderosa pine smells so good!. The views across the Big Horn Basin are the best. You never knew you could see so far.
Day 7: We will pack up our things and end up back at the bunkhouse for the night. After breakfast, we pack our lunch, and ride out of camp. Part of the day we will be following an ancient Indian trail. Not many people even know about this trail. The Mills family has the access. You should feel pretty lucky to be riding there. The trail cuts from one canyon to another. We wind along and up and down through red dirt country, junipers and pine. As we ride along, the views are great. We may see eagle’s soaring on the thermals and antelope in the distance. Our path leads us to the Salt Lick Trail .This trail leads us down to the bottom of Ten Sleep Canyon. Just before we hit the trail down the canyon is an awesome full tilt boogie run! Have your stampede string on for this one!
The ride isn’t over yet. The trail down to the bottom of the canyon has been variously described as a ’charming goat path’, or ’oh my God, are we going down that!’. You will be amazed at how surefooted the horses are, but they know their business. Just give them plenty of rein and leave ‘em alone. If you are afraid of heights, you might not want to look down. It is an impressive view to the bottom of the canyon as we wind down, above and below cliffs, along the steep, rocky trail. Our pick up point is at the bottom. Back to the bunkhouse we go.
The last night is usually a good night with toast all around with days in the saddle recounted and plans for the future discussed under the canopy of sparkling, bright stars above.
Day 8: Time to pack up and head to the airport. You will of spent a good week, helping out and just plain fun riding. Heck, it can’t help but make you a better rider!

Badlands Ride  -  Broken Back Ride -  Eagles'Eye

EAGLE’S EYE
One of the most scenic rides you will ever do. It is also one of the more demanding in terms of distance, pace and endurance. There are three nights camping on this ride. There is the chance to attend the Ten Sleep Rodeo on the last day.

Chances are good we will spot eagles soaring in the thermals of one of the biggest, bluest, skies you have ever seen. The views just keep getting better as we climb out of the Big Horn Basin and ride up the slopes of the Big Horn Mountains. You can see clear to Montana, and that is a long way! This year we will also be able to attend the annual Ten Sleep Rodeo for a day. This rodeo is the real deal, rough and tough. This ride has some breath-taking scenery with some demanding days, for those not used to a lot of up and down. It has the Rodeo for fun filled western entertainment, including a night time street dance. If you want some good riding mixed up with a bit of local western flavor, come on out!

Day 1: Guests are picked up at the Worland Airport, or Cody and transported to Ten Sleep, pop. 304. There you will be taken to the Renegade Bunkhouse, 2.8 miles south of town. There are 2 bunkrooms which sleep up to 4 people each, and a cabin with a double bed. You may also opt for a Cowboy Teepee in the backyard with a view of the surrounding country. We will get settled in, have orientation and talk about the ride and the days to come. We will also have a look at the horses and the tack. Delicious meals will be home-cooked, at the bunkhouse. The views of the distant hills and the sunset are great from the deck, in the backyard.
Day 2: After everyone is assigned a horse, the wrangler will demonstrate saddling and help riders to tack up and familiarize themselves with western or ‘neck’ reining. We will be packing a lunch. Horn bags are provided for each rider, however you need to bring your own water bottles; 2 – one quart or liter bottles. We begin the ride from the bunkhouse. We will be riding in some rough country with hidden cutbanks and some rocky ridges. It is a good place to familiarize yourself with some of the natural hazards we will encounter during the week. There are also some fabulous views of giant red cliffs and the Big Horn Mountains rising beyond them. It reminds you of a western movie, at times. The pace will vary according to terrain, but there are some great places to open up the horses and make some fast tracks. There are also some places that are steep and brushy with junipers and sagebrush, that might make you want to hang on to the saddle horn.
We stay at the bunkhouse again, that night.
Day 3: We saddle up, pack lunches and pack our gear. We will be camping out the next three nights. We ride from the house, following the road for a few miles before heading off into some sage and juniper covered hills. There are some vast, grass covered meadows- just right for long gallops. We will go up and down, passing by some giant red cliffs. Native Americans loved to hunt here in days gone by. Keep your eyes peeled for any arrowheads they may of lost ages ago. Deer and antelope are often seen as well as coyotes, hawks and eagles. Our destination is Otter Creek. This beautiful area is a natural campsite, located at the mouth of Otter Creek Canyon. A sparkling stream comes out of the canyon. It is good Brook Trout fishing. For us, it is a great place to splash in and cool off. We camp at Otter Creek.
Day 4: We pack up in the morning, hitting the up-hill trail. Out of the canyon we ride, up and up, all day. Along the way are some heart stopping views into the bottom of at least 2 different canyons. As we climb up, ever higher, the views across the basin are fabulous. You can see the snow-capped Rocky Mountains, across the basin, to the west. The northern horizon is Montana and the Pryor Mountains, home to one of the purest Spanish Mustang herds today.
We top out on the “Thirty-three Mile Stock Drive, at over 8,000 ft.. The stock drive has been in use since livestock was first trailed into the area, in the late 18,00’s. It is still in use today. We camp along the stock drive at Fisher Springs. Our tents are set u p in pine trees that line the edge of the stock drive.
Day 5: We stay in camp this night, too. We will do a ride to the north, exploring the area. As we ride along the drive, you will see hundreds of old buffalo wallows. These are depressions in the ground made by buffalo rolling. Their large numbers are testimony to the vast herds which once roamed here in the tens of thousands. We may run into cattle or sheep being driven to pastures, or ranchers checking their livestock in the area. This ride is not as long as the other days. We have al late breakfast and are back tocamp around 3:00pm. This gives the horses and guests some relaxing time, to rest up for a long day off the mountain.
Day 6: We pack our gear and ride back down the mountain. We will be riding down to Big Trails. Our route follows the stock drive for a few miles, then heads west down a primitive road called the Dry Farm. In the early part of the 20th century, a group of tough pioneers came up here, homesteaded and farmed hay up here. They have long since gone. Today it is grazed by sheep and cattle. They do well on the rich grass, growing along with sagebrush, Junipers. The mountain tops are rocky, with pine-covered ridges. There are lots of deer, antelope, and sage-grouse. If we are lucky, we might spot an elk or two. Great views again as we descend .
We are picked up in the van and trailer at Big Trails. We spend the night back at the bunkhouse.
Day 7: On our last day, we will attend the rodeo!. We will take the scenic route to get there. We ride along the old “dump” road. This winding red dirt road has great places to make some fast tracks. There are old wagon ruts in the road in a couple places, from the pioneers. The road ends at the dump. Then it is only a mile or so to town. Time to hit the rodeo.
We will have ringside, or arena -side seats, as we watch the rodeo, along with the locals. This isn’t just any rodeo. Besides excellent rough stock events, it has one of the best Wild Horse Races you will see anywhere. This is where a 3 man team saddles a horse, one man riding the horse to the other end of the arena, there they must unsaddle the horse and carry the saddle across the arena to the finish line. What makes it a bit crazy is that there are 3 teams competing at once. Horses and cowboys go every which way as chaos erupts, usually the horse wins. We ride back to the bunkhouse from town. In true cowboy fashion, we clean out tack and our horse, when we get back home. This ride is for “riders”, who appreciate good horses and tack and enjoy every aspect of horsemanship.
The last night is usually a good night with toast all around with days in the saddle recounted and plans for the future discussed under the canopy of sparkling, bright stars above.
Day 8: Time to pack up and head to the airport. You should be ‘walking like a cowboy’ , by now. You put on a lot of horseback miles that most people only dream of. Most riders leave with a feeling of accomplishment and satisfaction, knowing they did a special ride. After the ’Renegade Experience” other places are just pony rides.

Badlands Ride  -  Broken Back Ride -  Eagles'Eye

Mainly hot and dry, spring and autumn are cooler for riding, but can bring sharp storms and colder nights.

Although the sunny days far outnumber the cloudy days, you may expect it to cool off during storms.
The spring, May and June, can be cool at times. Storms may bring rain and even snow. They usually only last an afternoon, but it may cool off 20 degrees or more. It is preferred to bring extra warm clothes in May and June like a long-sleeved shirt or sweater, warm socks and gloves, and a hat that covers your ears. July and August are usually hot.

Please bring the following;
» Personal clothing and toiletries: camp towel, flashlight, good socks and riding boots. Some riders wear riding tights underneath their jeans to prevent chapping. Chaps also help, in that regard. Jeans should have the ‘small seam’ on the inside of the leg, as the large seam tends to rub sores on your knees, when riding for extended periods. You may also wish to bring some ‘moleskin’ and athletic tape, in case you do get chapped knees or other areas.
» Jacket: Make sure it is good in the wind. Layering works well.
» Wide-brimmed hat or hard-hat: Please have a strap or “Stampede String” to keep your hat on in the wind, or when riding fast.
» Raincoat: Please, no cheap plastic ponchos. They are no good in the wind. You have been warned!
» Riding Gloves: Optional.
» Camp shoes: Such as athletic shoes.
» Insect repellent: Optional
» Sleeping bag: Rentals available at $20.00 per ride.
» Sunscreen: We recommend an SPF of 30 or better.
» Lipbalm with sunscreen
» Sunglasses
» Waterbottle: Please bring 2 -1 quart or liter bottles. They will fit better in the horn-bags. Large, circular canteens are hard to tie on securely enough, so they won’t bounce while trotting and galloping.

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Ranch Accommodations
Guests feel right at home, staying at Belinda’s ranch style house. It is located 2.8 miles south of Ten Sleep. The backyard looks out over Nowood Creek and west to a big, cedar covered ridge, and distant hayfields, where deer are often spotted. The front yard has corrals, with the riding horses.
Two bedrooms, in the house, are furnished with bunk beds and bedding. A cabin with a double bed, in the backyard, is also available for an additional supplement. Accommodations at the Bunkhouse includes the living room, kitchen-dining room, 2 bathrooms, 2 bedrooms which can sleep up to 4 and a single cabin with a double bed.
The deck out back provides a view of the surrounding countryside. You may spot deer down by the creek or see geese flying overhead. The view out front is of the corral and the horses. Can’t beat that view!
Camping
At camp, the crew works hard to provide everything we need. Accommodations at camp are cowboy teepees with comfortable foam pads, providing an authentic rustic, camping experience.
Hot showers are available and clean outdoor toilets are on site.

Meals
While you relax at the end of the day, our experienced cooks prepare delicious, traditional western meals including complete breakfasts and hearty dinners that will cure any appetite. The menu varies from week to week, but may include steak and baked potatoes, baked chicken parmesan with rice pilaf, barbecued ribs with corn on the cob, vegetables,and fresh salads at every meal. Vegetarian meals are available upon request. Sack lunches are usually eaten on the trail. Horn bags are provided to pack your lunch and water bottles.

Tack:		Western
Horses:		Quarter Horses, quarter cross breeds, Morgans, Mustangs
Pace:		All paces with fast paced sections - 5 to 7 hrs a day. Must be competent at all speeds, over uneven, unmarked terrain. These rides are demanding in terms of distance, pace and terrain and are not for the timid or inexperienced rider.
Level:		(3.5 to 4 out of 5)    Strong Intermediate+
Age:		Min 15
Weight:		Max 225 lbs
Riders:		Min 3 riders	Max 6 riders

THE RIDE
We try to encourage strong interaction with the horse and rider, and take pride in properly matching the horse and rider. As a guest, you will be expected to groom and saddle your horse. We will, of course, familiarize you with our tack and handling of the horses. Although we travel at a faster pace than most rides, we must do so safely. There are times to gallop and times to walk and trot. It is important to be able to monitor and pace your horse. The maximum number of guests on any ride is 6. There are twoor three wranglers per ride. The weakest rider determines the pace of the ride, so please don’t sign up for a fast ride if you are not up to it.
We take pride in properly matching horse and rider. The horses are not your average dude horse. Spurs and crops are not needed- leave them at home.

RIDING LEVEL
Riders should be reasonably fit and be able to withstand five to eight hours in the saddle each day. Most of our rides are paced for riders with at least intermediate riding experience. This means you should be able to do a rising or posting trot, galloping in a group of riders, in a forward seat and be comfortable running over uneven terrain. You should be confident enough to ride on a loose rein, western style. We reserve the right to accept or reject riders who do not have the riding skills to ride safely. Your payment is forfeited in that event.

THE HORSES
The Wyoming bred, endurance trained horses must be able to carry riders safely over long distances at a fast pace, including extended periods of trotting, fast canters and some galloping. We use a variety of horses for our rides, including Morgan’s and Morgan-Quarter crossbreeds. We also have some former “Wild Horses”, some Arabs, some Quarter Horses and Quarter crossbreeds.

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.