Bill: Howdy Mike, what is the Climate and Temperature at
the Ranch?
Mike: Well Bill, depends what time of year
you visit, but why don't you check out the weather section of our website that provides
the current temperature as well as yearly averages, humidity,
barometric pressure and wind speed. (I moonlight as a meteorologist.)
Hanz: What is the youngest age a child can
be to ride your horses?
Mike: We ask that all guests be at least
11 years old. That's because we really ride around here and you
need to be big enough to have some "leg" on the horse.
Yasuto: Howdy Mike, it's been at least 20
years since I've been on a horse and my friend has never ridden.
Can we still participate in these activities?
Mike: Great questions Yasuto. 80% of our
guests have never ridden before or haven't ridden in 20 years
(or so). Our horses are trained for riders just like you and your
friend. But that doesn't mean they are old and lazy. As you can
see in the Meet Our Horses section, I'm mighty proud to say they
are all fit and healthy. We will give you riding instructions
before ride so you'll know how to make them do what you want,
whether it's on the trail or chasin' cattle around in the arenas.
Boris: What is the terrain like
at Sandy Valley Ranch?
Mike: We are considered high desert, nestled
in the Shadow of Clark Mountain. Our elevation is 2500 feet. With
197,000 acres the terrain can vary from nearby pine country at
over 5000 feet to mystical sand dunes of a dry lake bed.
Be sure and remember to ask Mike about the "Desert
Gators". Rumor has it they run wild in Sandy Valley.
