Showing posts with label ranch. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ranch. Show all posts

Monday, June 8, 2009

Horse and Cattle Ranches


We recently spent a week at the French Broad River Outpost Ranch and were thrilled with the experience. It was such a peaceful setting in the Smokey Mountains, 15 miles from the nearest town of Newport, Tennessee.


The staff were all helpful, friendly and smiling. The horses were also that way! My horse, Felicia, actually came to me when I called to her.
We went cattle herding, did cow penning and everyday went on trail rides up into mountains. The sunset dinner ride took us up 2600 ft to a beautiful view of the valley below and the mountains around.
The mealtime we all gathered at one table, and talked over the events of the day with other guests and wranglers. The food, was good, down home, cooking and you never left hungry.
The buildings and are rooms were all made of rough cut wood and reminded you of a western town, with a saloon and hotel. There was game room for pool, foss ball, and games. There was square dancing one night in the saloon that even my husband who "doesn't dance" joined in the fun.
The owners the Gannon's were informative and friendly and can be absolutely proud of this fantastic retreat they've made.

Friday, May 16, 2008

How about a vacation in the mountains by horseback?

Mountains by horseback at Red Horse Mountain Guest Ranchand so much more!

It is located near Harrison, Idaho, just 1 hour south of beautiful Coeur d'alene, Idaho. Here you will find the perfect, all-inclusive Idaho guest ranch vacation experience. Red Horse Mountain Guest and Dude Ranch has something for everyone. Each day is completely customized by you.Red Horse Mountain Guest and Dude Ranch offers you an amazing number of guided adventures including horseback riding, mountain biking, fly fishing, kayak touring, hiking, archery, sporting clays, swimming, challenge course, whitewater rafting, and kids outdoor educational programs, activities, and games. Add a little western flair to the list of activities and this is what sets your ranch vacation at Red Horse Mountain Ranch apart.