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Bonuses for the guests at the Eagle Ridge Ranch
GO FISHING!
Horseback riding guests can go fishing in a private lake on the ranch!
The ranch even has some fishing gear. There is no charge
for the guests
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 Because
of the rodeo background of the Halo Ranch Outfitters, who provide the
horseback riding facilities at the Eagle Ridge Ranch, there are several
pairs of genuine
chaps available for guests that want them.
For that
real authentic look, there is also a wall-full of genuine western
hats!  Some of these hats are 10x beaver
hats! They are all well used and they provide a true western look!
Be sure you bring your camera!
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We're in Yellowstone country, but we're not in Yellowstone National
Park, but there is no fence
around Yellowstone Park!  We
see and hear wolves, coyotes, and elk. We see bear, mountain
sheep, moose, and on and on. We have some of the greatest
wildlife viewing in the country, and they are truly animals in the wild!
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| Some
of our guides were professional cowboys in their younger
years, traveling throughout the Western United States in competition.
In fact, several of the saddles that our guests will be riding
are actually trophy saddles won by these professional cowboys! If
you were going for a hike in the mountains, what would you rather wear,
a brand new pair of boots or an old pair? Well, the same applys
to saddles; most of our saddles are older and well broke-in! We
want you to be as comfortable as possible while out on these
rides. Some of our saddles are long, some are short, some have
cushion seats, and some even have high backs. Our guides will make
every effort to put you in a saddle that best fits you! |
| Early
arriving guests are taught the basics of handling a lariat,
sometimes we even have a competition roping! (a hay bale) |
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| The guides
provide a short course in horsemanship and safety before
the riders leave the corral. The guides then choose the guest's
horses
using factors such as size, age, and experience. The stirrups are
carefully adjusted for comfort while riding in the mountains. |
| While
traveling through the meadows, we ride among livestock. When you ride
along side of a 1700 pound bull, be prepared for an adrenalin rush! You
will have a true western ranch adventure along with the thrills of
riding in the mountains. Be sure you bring a camera! |
| The area we
ride in is very remote; after the first ten minutes in the saddle, more
than likely you will not see another human being until we get back! |
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