Bo and Mae: Opposites Attract
The Covered Wagon Ranch is full of likely and unlikely animal pairings. Many of you will be familiar with Chick and Hoot, the barrel horse and miniature horse combo. There’s [...]
Through Little Eyes… A Chat with Braxton and Sawyer
June was a month when we had plenty of tiny cowboy and cowgirl boots sprinting up and down the ranch. Whether they’re finding horses to love on, trampolines to bounce [...]
A Tribute To A Dear Friend-Odessa
Odessa-A Great Pack Mule It is with great sadness that I must report we lost a long time friend and worker for us last week. Odessa, our personal [...]
I Finally Get To Ride On My Own!!
Olivia Loves Her Horse The day has finally arrived when Olivia turned six and she gets to go out on her own. Now she can ride with Mom, [...]
Part 2: A Little Cowgirl Grows Up On Our Dude Ranch
A Family Grows Up At Our Ranch-Backpacking The Baby So let's continue our story about Mia, John, Madeline and Olivia at the ranch. Olivia was still too young [...]
Montana Dude Ranches….A Generation of Experiences
The Dude Rancher’s Association is a wonderful organization that preserves this special way of life and the wonderful environment in which dude ranching takes place. “Horses, Hats, Hospitality, [...]
Horseback Riding in Montana and How We Love Our Horses!
I mean, after all, it is the season of Valentine's Day, isn't it? And we don't always have to talk about love between humans. Some of the deepest [...]
Fun Times At A Montana Dude Ranch
J.T. and I were going through some old photos of the Ranch today, which then turned into a day long (and probably a week long) project! Which then turned into [...]
Horseback Riding At A Montana Dude Ranch
Do you ever wonder what the horse is thinking when s/he encounters the wildlife out on a ride? It never ceases to amaze me. How come I get spooked [...]