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Pryor Mountains Working Ranch


Pryor Mountains Working Ranch


Tack: Western
Horses: Quarter horse
Pace: All paces, some long days in the saddle
Level: Riding Level (Click for legend) (3 to 3 out of 5)    Intermediate
Weight: Max 220 lbs / 100 kg
Riders: Min 6 riders Max 12 riders
(per riding group)
Max Capacity 12


No riding on ranch departure day - Saturday. Riding is instead increased during the week (5 riding days).

Staff
We are a family owned and operated working guest ranch. We have a normal staff of eight people who live at the ranch throughout the season. We have two full-time cowboys and two seasonal working cowboys or cowgirls. The other family members help out when needed. On occasion, we have neighboring cowboys who come to ride colts, or fill in at peak work times.

Horses
The Ranch has been raising registered American Quarter Horses for over 40 years. We gather our mares only a few times a year, and we are proud to say that our foals hit the ground in big, rough country, without human intervention. Before we ever lay hands on them, they already know how to handle themselves in rough terrain, cross water, and navigate the elements of nature.
We have cavvy horses, mares with foals, studs, yearlings, 2 year-olds we begin training, and then the riding horses the cowboys have personally or take in to ride for other people. We normally have around 150 horses on the ranch during the season.
We pick horses that will complement each guests riding ability and our cowboy crew shows each guest how to brush and prepare their horse to ride.  You will saddle and bridle your own horse each day, which increases the bond of rider and horse. 
During your stay, you will usually ride two or three horses per week. We usually do not ride the same horse every day. It is easier on the horses if they are given days off from being ridden. This also increases your riding ability as you learn the habits of each horse and test your ability to adapt to each horses personality.

Daily Schedule
Each day is different, and the schedule depends on the work that we need to accomplish. We have at least two days a week that are all-day rides of about 5-6 hours. The other three days are days we come back to the ranch for lunch, but we ride three hours in the morning and three hours in the afternoon. Before and after our rides we take care of chores and other ranch-related activities that need to be done.

Bringing your own tack
You are more than welcome to bring your own western saddle if you should choose. You can bring it on the plane with you, but we recommend shipping it ahead of time. Just let us know if you plan to bring a saddle and we can plan accordingly.

Bringing your own horse
The ranch is at an altitude of 4800-5600ft with a rocky, mountainous terrain. Most horses cannot travel and work in those conditions without an adjustment period. In addition, we cannot risk the health problems that an outside horse could bring to our herd of horses who are not normally exposed to outside diseases.

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Pryor Mountains Working Ranch
Tour Code: WRWY02
7 days / 6 nights
Dates : May to Oct

Trip Rating :
Difficulty : Riding Level
Riding Level Explained
ABeginner
Beginner A rider who has limited experience, is unable to post the trot and does not canter.
BNovice
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.
CIntermediate
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.
EAdvanced
All of the above, plus an independent seat, soft hands, and capable of handlinga spirited horse in open country.
Lodging: Standard
Lodging Level Explained
   
= Facilities in lodges, estancias, haciendas, resorts, etc.
   
Basic lodging - some with shared bathroom facilities, usually no AC or room service.
Regular standard room - usually with private bath.
 Accommodations with superior comforts.
   
 = Trips with nights in tent camps. Sometimes the first and last night are in hotels.
   
Basic tent camping - everyone helps out with camp chores.
Regular standard with some camp amenities and camp cook.
Camping facilities with superior comforts like camp shower, bathroom facility..
   
 = Trips that combine nights in hotels and camping.
   
Basic accommodation and basic camping facilities can be expected.
Regular standard with some nicer amenities.
Only assigned to hotel and camping facilities with superior comforts.

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A 2024 06/02 - 06/08 7d / 6n 7 days Ranch 6 /12 Sold Out
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A 2024 06/16 - 06/22 7d / 6n 7 days Ranch 6 /12 Sold Out
A 2024 06/23 - 06/29 7d / 6n 7 days Ranch 6 /12 Sold Out
A 2024 07/21 - 07/27 7d / 6n 7 days Ranch 6 /12 Sold Out
A 2024 07/28 - 08/03 7d / 6n 7 days Ranch 6 /12 Sold Out
A 2024 08/25 - 08/31 7d / 6n 7 days Ranch 6 /12 Reserve
A 2024 09/01 - 09/07 7d / 6n 7 days Ranch 6 /12 Sold Out
A 2024 09/08 - 09/14 7d / 6n 7 days Ranch 6 /12 Sold Out
A 2024 10/06 - 10/12 7d / 6n 7 days Ranch 6 /12 Sold Out
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Tack: Western
Horses: Quarter horse
Pace: All paces, some long days in the saddl...

Airport: Billings MT
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