Rider's Week Packages
Do you own your own horse, or ride frequently? Would you like the chance to see some amazing country, from the back of a surefooted, responsive, enjoyable mount? Do you want to come back at night to a comfortable bed in a hotel or cabin?
We have the trip for you!
Sign up for one of our special Rider's Week packages. The area surrounding us encompasses some of the most unique and diverse ecosystems anywhere: high alpine forests, sand dune deserts; narrow slot canyons, aspen meadows... To see it all could take a lifetime, and then some. We offer to you the chance to ride through some of our personal favorite places, on some of our favorite horses.
This package offers 5 full days of riding, with an included sack lunch or hot lunch on the trail each day. We will travel by trailer to some of our favorite locations, each day different, and most days off-trail. You will get to canter, perhaps gallop; frequently scramble, leap, cross water, spot wildlife and more.
Riders must be experienced, and have a confidant seat. Let us show you what a willing, experienced horse can do!
Cost for this trip is $700/person, and includes 5 full-day rides and lunches. Two person minimum, 5 person maximum.
Dates for 2012:
May 4-8; August 30-Sept 3; September 21-25; October 2-6.
We've increased our offerings for experienced riders. Try one of our Rider's Week packages for gorgeous, varied scenery and challenging terrain, or our Wilderness for the Horseman trip to solidify your trail skills both for fun, and in case of emergency.
Wilderness Skills for the Horseman
If you're a frequent trail rider, this is the trip for you. During the three days that we'll spend together, we'll cover a multitude of skills that could make you more comfortible in remote areas with your equine companion. Either bring your own horse, or use one of ours, and we'll stretch your comfort level and knowledge base. Topics will include:
Emergency! What to do if you're caught out overnight unexpectedly.
--How to make a fire by friction.
--Different forms of shelter
--How to contain your horse, repair tack, pull a shoe, and improvise gear as necessary
--Items to carry in a saddlebag emergency case.
Wilderness confidance. How to go safely when you're going off-trail.
--Map and compass skills.
--Reading the land to find food and water for you and your horse.
--How to cook with minimal gear.
Basic Horsepacking. For those who have never packed before, how to load a packhorse.
All this in just 3 days! Be prepared for some surprises, and bring a desire to learn and explore.
This is a camping-based trip.
Trip cost is $650/person, and includes all gear, instruction, use of a horse, and meals.
Dates:
June 22, 12pm-June 24, 4pm.
