SPRING CATTLE DRIVES The spring cattle drive season starts in mid-April to early May with three cattle drives from Wyoming to Montana. We trail between 250 to 300 mother cows with their calves over an old Sioux trail that stretches between 50 to 55 miles from Wyoming to Montana. A warm bed back at the…

The ranch stretches from the foot of the Pryor Mountains to the edge of the Big Horn Canyon. They have the privilege of taking care of 25,000 acres of native grassland country where they run 55 head of mares and 50-60 2’s, 3’s and 4’s in various stages of training, all colts having been born…

The Bitterroot cattle graze on the adjacent national forest land from July to October. Guests who ride well enough can help the cowboys with the challenging work of herding the cows into the mountains the first week of July and rounding them up again the last week of September. The cattle are spread out over…

Since the 1870’s cattle has been moved across south-western Montana from winter range to the mountain pastures and the cattle drives which you are invited to participate on are a continuation of this tradition. Three times yearly, guests have the opportunity to join these experienced ranchers for an authentic western cattle drive. At the end…

Mid May to Mid June is a busy time on the ranch with plenty of riding and gathering of the cattle before sorting out mother cows and calves ready for branding and tagging. Spring activities can be difficult to schedule because of the unpredictable weather conditions but you will be sure of plenty of varied…

Live an authentic Old West Adventure, feel the excitement of riding the open range driving a thundering herd of horses home to their summer pastures! Ride with the Cottonwood wranglers through mountains and across rushing streams. Enjoy evenings around the campfire and count the stars at night as you drift off to sleep in your…

Various cattle drives from 2 days upwards operate throughout the year and these are integrated into a 7 night ranch stay.  Help move a herd of Longhorn cattle and camp out under the stars or in cowboy Tepee’s. A chuck wagon follows behind and all meals are prepared from it.  After a long day in…

Day 1: Arrival for dinner and overnight accommodation at the ranch. Day 2: After your hearty breakfast you are introduced to your mount and have a short orientation before riding out. Day 3-5: Round-up and drive a herd of horses through 60 miles of beautiful Idaho backcountry. Day 6: Arrive at Warm Creek cow camp…

Experience a true Canadian cattle drive and round up in the beautiful scenery of Southern Alberta in the stunning Porcupine Hills area. You will gather in maybe yearlings or heifers and drive them to new grazing lands, this is essential for good land management. All these cattle drives and gathers are ranch based and involve…