Riding Program - Week One

Lunch Cookout

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Trail Ride - 9:00am

Advanced Ride - 9.00am

Both rides meet  for a lunch cookout at 12:30

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Example of the scenery during a trail ride

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Trail Ride - 9:00am

Advanced Ride - 9.00am

Afternoon Gold Panning - 2:00pm
Meet Jim by appointment next to the Ranch Store!

All Day Ride - 9:00am
Apache Cliffs
Historic look-out of the Chiricahua Apaches, where they kept watch across the valley for soldiers deploying from Fort Bowie. Some riding experience advisable. About six and a half hours saddle time.

One Hour Afternoon
Walking Ride - 2:00pm

 

Horses resting during the all day ride to Chiricahua National Monument

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Trail Ride - 9:00am

Advanced Ride - 9:00am

All Day Ride - 9:00am
Chiricahua National Monument
Spectacular rock formations along a challenging trail climbing to 7,000 ft - with indescribable views. Approximately four hours saddle time. Please note 110 mile round trip trailering fee of $60 per horse. Eight riders maximum, two minimum. This ride may not be possible in winter.

One Hour Afternoon
Walking Ride - 2:00pm

 

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Trail Ride - 9:00am

Advanced Ride - 9:00am

All Day Ride - 9:00am
Stronghold Divide
Scenic ride through Stronghold Canyon, hideout of Cochise and his Apache braves. About six and a half hours saddle time.

One Hour Afternoon
Walking Ride - 2:00pm

 

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Trail Ride - 9:00am

Advanced Ride - 9:00am

All Day Ride - 9:00am
Old Fort Bowie
Ruins of the fort and the old Butterfield Trail offer a fascinating glimpse of the past. Please note 110 mile round trip trailering fee of $60 per horse. Eight riders maximum, two minimum. This ride may not be possible in winter. Be sure to take money for their gift shop!

One Hour Afternoon
Walking Ride - 2:00pm

 

Example of the scenery during a trail ride

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Trail Ride - 9:00am

Advanced Ride - 9:00am

All Day Ride - 9:00am
View the Open Country
Ride across the open country of the ranch to the southern boundary.
Panoramic views of the valley and the Chiricahua Mountains beyond
We stop at Bones Tank (pond) for lunch and to check the cattle.

One Hour Afternoon Walking Ride - 2:00pm

 

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Trail Ride - 9:00am

Advanced Ride - 9:00am

All Day Ride - 9:00am
Middlemarch Canyon
Old mining ghost town, site of the original Cobre Loma copper mine

One Hour Afternoon
Walking Ride - 2:00pm