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Calf Catching – Our wranglers release one
of our medium sized calves in a small arena. Teams come up with
a strategy to surround him and remove a bandana tied to his horn
or tail. Teams have to work together - the critter is fast and tricky!
Cow Daubing – To daub or not to daub? That
is the question! Similar to Team Cattle Penning, guests compete
against each other and the clock. Guests mount their horses and
head to a small pen at one end of the area holding three cows. One
guest at a time grabs his daubing stick (a stick with a dye-filled
sponge on the end) and attempts to mark “his” cow. Like
playing billiards, the guest must “call” the cow and
where he will mark it. The fastest and most accurate guest wins!
Goat Chase in the Arena – This is an activity
for guests looking for the unique Western experience, not to mention
good exercise. The objective is to grab the red bandana from a goat
in the shortest amount of time. Guests participate in groups of
five (or groups of ten if larger number of guests.) This activity
is great for team building and communication, not to mention lots
of laughs. We encourage guests waiting their turn to cheer-on (or
heckle) their fellow-teams from the arena bleachers. And never fear,
this activity is also designed to be safe for our goats.
Goat Dressin’ –
Don’t ya know goats, like to get dressed up! This activity
is unique, but also safe for our friendly goats. Guests compete
in teams of two to catch their goat, and dress it in an oversized
t-shirt and shorts. The first group to finish wins! Half the battle
is makin’ sure the goats keep their shorts on!
Goat Tie –
This is another unique Western Activity that’s a whole lot
of fun. Teams of two compete against one another and the clock.
The objective is to catch a goat, gently lay it down and tie its
feet together. Catching the goat is half the battle. Our goats are
so used to this activity that once they are caught they practically
lay themselves down and cross their legs for even easier tying.
So again, never fear, this activity is designed to be safe for our
goats as well as our guests.
Mounted Shooting – First our Wranglers demonstrate
the art of Single Action Shooting. This challenging Western activity
is accomplished on horseback. The trick is to ride as fast as possible
while shooting playing cards that are set-up in a course. It’s
like rubbing your stomach, patting your head and walking all at
the same time. Guests watch the demonstration and then have an opportunity
to try it themselves. They are judged on time and accuracy, and
it is a heck of a lot of fun! The guns we use are single action
Ruger Vacaros and are loaded with enough black powder to “kill”
a balloon, but not hurt anyone.
Team Cattle Penning in the Arena
– This competitive activity
is designed for teams of up to five at a time and is a hoot-and-a-half!
After a demonstration by our Wranglers, teams compete against the
clock and one another. The objective is for the team to come up
with a strategy to corral and pen their cattle as fast as possible.
It’s a great team builder and communication strengthener.
Sound easy? Did we mention this activity is done on horseback? We
encourage guests waiting their turn to cheer-on (or heckle) their
fellow teams from the arena bleachers.
Trail Rides – Varying length trail rides
are designed to allow guests to become comfortable with a horse
(if they aren’t already) and to explore the real West on our
more than 300 square miles of pristine sage and mesquite ranch land.
We ride in groups of no more than 12 so each guest gets lots of
riding pointers and attention from our skilled wranglers. And they
just can’t resist telling cowboy jokes. We don’t ride
“nose to tail” and our horses are well trained to handle
both inexperienced and experienced riders. More advanced rides are
available for experienced riders.
Surrey Rides – Another great way to experience
one of the world’s first modes of transportation. Our old-fashioned
surrey takes guests back to a day where the wealthy traveled in
fringed-topped, velvet-lined vehicles. Our beautiful team of matched
Belgian horses, Ike and Spike, pull the surrey. This is an especially
nice touch for weddings. Our surrey accommodates 6 guests at a time.
Wagon Rides – This is an opportunity to travel
back in time one hundred years while enjoying one of the world’s
first modes of transportation pulled by our matched team of Belgian
Draft horses. Our Wagon can accommodate 14-16 guests at a time.
Wagon Ride Treasure Hunt – Guests take a
wagon ride into the desert to search for old lock boxes stolen from
a Wells Fargo Stage Coach by low-down, no-account bandits. The group
is given a treasure map and works together and come up with a strategy
to find the treasure-filled boxes. This is a timed event from the
moment the group is given their map. The faster they find the treasure,
the better! This activity can be adapted into a simple treasure
hunt without a map for children.
Cowboy Games Include:
Axe Throwing – Guests learn the knack of
throwing a tomahawk-like axe at a target. It takes both skill and
grace and ladies seem to get the knack of it quicker than the guys.
Of course, points are awarded for each hit. Throwin’ at the
boss is discouraged!
Box Hockey – This is
an old cowboy game similar to foosball.
Bucking Barrel
– Participants mount a barrel tethered about four-feet off
the ground (as if riding a buckin’ bronc) and are bounced
up and down by our ranch hands. This simulates what it is like for
cowboys who ride Broncs but is much safer. It really warms up the
group, and gets ‘em hootin’ and hollerin’.
Cow Pie Toss – The
objective of this game is to toss a dried cow pie (cow poop) into
a hoop on the ground. Participants wear gloves and it’s a
lot harder than it sounds (no pun intended).
Horseshoes – This is
the traditional horseshoe pitching game where participants “pitch”
(throw) horseshoes a distance of approximately twenty-feet and try
to get a “ringer” (throw the horseshoe around the metal
stake), a “leaner” (lean the shoe against the stake),
or “closest-to-the-pole.”
Roping Lessons – Participants
are instructed on how to use a lasso, just like cowboys do ropin’
cattle. Guests practice on a “fake and friendly” steer
(but watch out, we’ve noticed he dodges to the left).
