Should’ve Been a Cowboy(/girl)
Chase your childhood fantasy with a real ranch riding vacation
Don your boots and chaps and saddle up for a Western ranch riding vacation. Ride across wide-open ranges, through rugged mountain terrain, or down desert dunes. Get involved in day-to-day ranch life, riding alongside the cowboys and cowgirls on working ranches, or get pampered at a luxury guest ranch.
Learn to rope, herd cattle, do leatherwork, or spend your days hiking, fishing, rafting, climbing, or hanging out by the pool. Whether you’re looking for an authentic working ranch experience or a relaxing ranch vacation, we have options for everyonel, from the new rider to the seasoned cowboy/cowgirl.
Zapata Ranch
Colorado
Ride alongside working cowhands on this 100,000+ acre cattle and bison ranch or ride into the Great Sand Dunes National Park. Enjoy breathtaking riding, exquisite ranch-to-table meals, educational workshops, and a wide range of ranch activities.
Enchantment Equitrekking
New Mexico
Support horse rescue while exploring the beautiful and diverse landscapes of the Land of Enchantment. Pair trail riding with events throughout the year, like the Balloon Fiesta, Wine Festival, Native Pow-Wow, Santa Fe Rodeo, and more.
White Stallion Ranch
Arizona
Originally a set for Western films, this movie-worthy location is steeped in history and nestled at the foot of the mountains in the Sonoran Desert. A wonderful and warm riding getaway, especially during the winter months.
Paintrock Canyon Ranch
Wyoming
At the western edge of the Bighorn Mountains, this 80,000 acre ranch is characterized by creeks, springs, meadows, and canyon walls reaching thousands of feet above ranch headquarters. Scenic riding, wildlife, and fishing aplenty.
Chico Basin Ranch
Colorado
Get involved with all parts of ranch life, on horseback or through other ranch activities. Enjoy hiking, wildlife, swimming, fishing, and birding - the ranch is one of the biggest migratory flyways in Colorado, with over 320 bird species.