Porcupine Hills Western Cow Camp

get-along little doggieGuests stay in a comfortable tent camp away from the ranch house in the beautiful Porcupine Hills.

Long hours in the saddle and lots of cattle work in a wonderfully scenic setting, highlight this adventure.

A usual day would see everyone in the saddle by 9:30 AM and back to camp around 5:00 PM.

For the first day, however, everyone is in the saddle by 11:00 AM returning to camp at 6:30 or 7 PM. A mid-day break is taken for lunch (which is packed along). Breakfast & Supper are served at camp.

In order for guests to enjoy one of our Western Cow Camp experiences, they should have at least intermediate riding experience and be able to ride for long periods of time. The terrain is varied as is the pace but most of the riding is done at a walk or trot. Cantering or galloping is only done when necessary to bring the cattle back into line or keep them going in the right direction.

Accommodation:

We do not charge a single supplement but clients will be expected to share a tent with one other same sex guest if need be. For example, if we have 5 singles book then it is necessary for 4 of them to share two tents. The tents are 12 X 14 and able to easily handle two people with lots of room for there gear as well.

 

Porcupine Hills Western Cow Camps
Dates and Rates for  2008
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Dates

Description
 
June 29 - July 05 Regular Camp
July 20 - 26 * Experienced Camp - Combine with Big Horn Riding Adventures to make the Vaquero Package
August 03 - 09 * Experienced Camp - Combine with Big Horn Riding Adventures to make the Vaquero package
August 24 - 30 Regular Camp
August 31 - Sept 06 * Experienced Camp - Combine with Big Horn Riding Adventures to make the Vaquero package
2008 Rate Options:
  • 6 nights accommodation, meals and riding - $1425
    or
  • $1575/person - includes transfers.

* Camps marked with an asterisk are for guests able to handle long hours in the saddle without a break. Our guests do not need cattle handling experience, Keith and our wrangler will instruct them, however the riding in these camps often calls for quick maneuvers and thinking as well as the ability and confidence to get your horse moving in a hurry. Another important difference is that the terrain is often rough and varied with no chance to choose an easier route so confidence in your horse and riding ability are important.

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