 Come
with us to gather nearly 70 horses from spring pasture and settle them
on their summer range on the Rocky Mountain Front, bordering the Bob Marshall
Wilderness. This spectacular mountain region is about an hours
drive south of Glacier National Park, in historic “cowboy country”.
The horses are owned by Sun Canyon Ranch of Augusta, MT. You can
read about a previous horse roundup adventure in our newsletter.
Tentative
Itinerary
(subject to change)
Day 1:
Arrive in Great Falls, MT. We'll take you to camp where you'll meet
your partners in adventure, enjoy a ranch-style supper, and settle into
comfortable tent accommodations.
Day 2:
After a hearty breakfast, meet your horse and review safety practices.
Learn the basics of riding in rough country from Monte. Then head
out with your wrangler for an orientation ride, and see how many
horses you can locate! Lunch will be provided in the field.
After supper, you'll have time to fish, begin roping lessons, or kick back
and enjoy a campfire gathering.
 Day 3: Breakfast
will be early! Then saddle up and head out for a day of exciting
work, gathering horses. Depending on weather and “independent minds”
in the horse herd, you can plan on about six hours of riding each day.
Again, you'll enjoy hearty lunches in the field, and a delicious ranch
supper each evening, followed by relaxation and entertainment.
Day 4:
After the horses are settled in the mountain pasture, we'll take an evening
ride to a nearby “mountain spa” for a warm soak and relaxation.
Return ride to Sun Canyon will be “under the stars”.
Day 5:
Time for a different kind of horse fun! Today we'll head out after
breakfast to enjoy the high country scenery and wildlife. After
returning to the ranch, we'll get a chance to learn what “behind-the-scenes”
work goes into producing a quality hometown rodeo. The end of the
day will feature western dancing at Sun Canyon.
Day 6:
We'll return the saddle horses to their home pasture, and return in the
evening to Great Falls so you can return home or continue your vacation
from there.
 Is
this adventure for me?
This adventure is
for you if you already have some riding experience in varied terrain, are
in good physical condition, and enjoy the outdoors. Riding is fast.
Previous cattle drive, fox hunting, cross country, etc. riding is helpful.
The horse roundup is limited to riders age 16 and older, 250 pounds maximum
weight. Maximum number of guests on this adventure: 30.
Cost
$1,800 per person.
Includes horses, wranglers, accommodations, meals, transportation during
the roundup, and entertainment from Sunday evening through Saturday afternoon.
Call or e-mail
us to ask about discounts for groups, families, or past guests.
Reservations
Reservations are
required. A 50% nonrefundable deposit confirms your reservation.
You may submit your information by printing this
form and send with deposit to: Montana Horse Country Adventures, 16
North Fork Rd., Townsend, MT 59644 |
