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The Bucking S
Ranch is located in the heart of Wyoming "The
Cowboy State", situated along the Seminoe-Alcova
Scenic Backway at an altitude of 6,000 to over
8,000 ft. - surrounded by the foothills of the
Seminoe and Shirley Mountains.
The ranch is in the middle of open range cattle
country - out here cattle have right of way even
on the road and they make use of it. You can go
on endless rides and all you will encounter are
cattle pastures, mountains with beautiful
natural rock formations, creeks, lakes, abundant
wildlife and rugged beauty all around.
This
is an authentic working cattle ranch. Together
with the neighbor ranch they run about 500
pairs (1,000 head) on a total of 40,000 acres.
Mid May the cattle need to be branded and
vaccinated before driving them to their spring
pasture. The whole season from mid-May to
mid-October the cattle are rotated approx. every
two weeks to a new pasture as grazing conditions
and water dictates - making for long hours in
the saddle moving them.
WRWY08 
2008 Rates: Incl. all meals and lodging,
6 riding days.
8 days/ 7 nights $ 1,380
Single +$120
Taxes: 4%
Gratuities: 10%
to pay locally
Meeting: Hanna
Airport: Casper
Transfer: $100 per car
one way
- to pay locally
Open:
SU-SU from May 15 to Oct 15.
Check in 5PM Check out 10 AM
Riding Level:
from novice to advanced
Note: Most
weeks include at least one day of moving cattle
Max Weight: 220 lbs
Note: Overnight camping trips $60
Lodging ....
You will stay in
comfortable and cozy duplex log cabins with
private bath. From your private front porch you
will enjoy incredible and undisturbed views in
all directions. All rooms are individually
furnished with western décor, a stove and
sitting area. You can choose from either a king
size bed, two twin beds or two full size bunk
beds for larger groups or families. After a full
day of fun and adventure and with the smell of
clean, fresh air, you'll never get a better
night's rest!
The main ranch house, a
beautiful log home, is open to our guests at all
times for family style dining, entertaining and
relaxation. The atmosphere is casual and you can
enjoy your evenings relaxing in front of the
fire place sharing you day's adventures, reading
a good book or shooting some pool. Also, you
find a hot tub for your relaxation after a long
day in the saddle or exploring the scenic
country side.
Meals ....
During your stay you will be treated to
wholesome home cooked ranch style meals served
family or buffet style. At over 6,000 feet
elevation the fresh air and outdoor activities
provide a terrific appetite booster - so we
serve em' up in cowboy sized portions including
a full ranch breakfast, lunch or sack lunch if
we go on all day rides and at night we often
have cookouts or barbeques. The menus are
deliciously varied and fresh, including homemade
breads and desserts. The coffee and tea pot is
always on, the cookie jar full and fresh fruits,
lemonade and ice tea are available at all time.
Riding and more ....
Each
pasture stretches over a couple of thousands of
acres of rugged and diverse terrain and we often
have to back-ride pastures a couple of times to
find all mavericks. Driving cattle from one
pasture to another means long hours in the
saddle and sometimes we even go for two days
with an overnight cow camp. During the scenic
rides you will enjoy the wide open spaces and
solitude, breathing the clean air, feeling the
warm sun while discovering a peaceful and
unhurried countryside.
All pastures are
watered by springs, creeks or lakes. To make
sure that the pastures are grazed evenly, we
also move the cattle within each pasture at
least once a week to a new water source and put
out salt and minerals. At the same time we check
the herd for their health. A sick or injured
animal gets either treated right on the spot or
we bring it back to the headquarters to keep it
under watch.
You will see a wide selection of
wildlife during your rides. At the same time,
though, the amount of wildlife has also quite
some effect on the fences. And cattle have an
incredible talent in spotting holes in the fence
- the grass on the other side of the fence
always seems to look greener. Therefore, it is
also one of our daily chores to check fences,
repair if necessary and bring back strays.
Overall, days on an operating cattle ranch are
always filled with work as well as excitement.
The ranch staff loves to share this experience
and lifestyle of the old western tradition with
the guests and friends from all across the
country and around the world.
From the moment
you arrive we promise nothing less than real
down-home hospitality in a very personal and
family oriented setting. The atmosphere is
relaxed and you will enjoy a sense of freedom
from stress. The main ranch house, a beautiful
log home, is open to the guests at all times for
family style dining, entertaining and
relaxation. The Bucking S offers a unique ranch
adventure with personalized attention and the
opportunity to step back in time and experience
the real West as it has been and can still be
today. No matter if you plan on coming alone,
bringing your family or group of friends,
planning a reunion or corporate retreat, you
will find this ranch to be an ideal setting for
a unique getaway. If you have an appreciation of
beautiful western scenery, wildlife, horses,
good home cooked food and a simplistic way of
life, this is the place for you. |
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