At
a Dude Ranch, horses, cowboys, and hospitality are a way of life.
As a guest at Averill's Ranch, you are encouraged to learn all aspects
of the ranch. Riding instruction, horse competitions, team
roping, team penning and even a family style rodeo are just some
of the fun events offered in the rodeo area. Riders will enjoy
morning, evening, and half day rides through mountain country and
rolling timberland with spectacular vistas.
Riding can be a pleasant
experience for all ages, and an excellent opportunity to explore
the nearby mountains and the ranch's private game preserve featuring
elk and buffalo.
For those who aren't as
comfortable in the saddle as they'd like to be, we offer riding
instructions in the arena. This is a great way to get the
feel of a horse. On a horse is the best way and sometimes
the only way to enjoy all 2000 acres the ranch has to offer.
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Adult
Horseback Rides
A ranch vacation
brings to life the horses, cattle, cowboys and thrills of
the wild west. Adult horseback riding takes place daily.
Enjoy numerous rides available throughout the day, from breakfast
ride to half day lunch rides, or anything in between.
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Children's
Horseback Rides
The children's riding
for the week kicks off Sunday afternoon immediately following
a horseback riding orientation. Our wranglers, who have
a way with both children and horses, will take the kids on
a wide array of horseback adventures throughout the week.
Adults are welcome to join the kids on any of their rides,
but the children may not join the adult rides. Children
must be at least 6 years of age in order to participate in
the riding program.
Junior
Wranglers
Kids can enjoy our Junior Wranglers program while at the ranch.
Children learn about saddling, horse care, grooming and barn
duties throughout the week. They are encouraged to tag
along with the cowboys and cowgirls and learn the "ins" and
"outs" of caring for a large herd of horses.
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Specialty Horseback Rides
Breakfast
ride leaves at 7:00 a.m. Tuesday through Friday.
Enjoy a hearty breakfast of bacon, scrambled eggs and pancakes
in the brisk morning air. This is a fun activity for the entire
family and a great way to start the day.
The lunch ride is
a 4 hour adventure and a great opportunity to get out and
see some of the more remote locations of the ranch and explore
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Steak
fry Ride
The horseback ride
to our dinner barbeque is a fun and memorable experience for
all. There's nothing like a good old fashioned steak fry from
the chuck wagon combined with some old fashioned western entertainment.
Guests not traveling by horseback will enjoy a ride on one
of our authentic fire engines. |
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Rodeo Arena Activities
Team roping is a favorite sport for local cowboys who practice
roping with the ranch staff each week. There is also Barrel
Racing for teens and Team Penning. The culmination of
the riding activities is the Family Rodeo on Saturday morning.
Test your newly acquired horsemanship skills in a fun and
festive atmosphere. Kids will enjoy a special treat
after the Family Rodeo. See you there! |
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