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This placement would suit... wannabe cowboys/girls who want to learn all the tricks of the old American West. You'll learn to wrangle and go on cattle drives, get yourself a hat and ride your horse into the sunset
 You will be based on the working ranch for the duration of your trip. You will be involved in hands-on activities include participation in chores, trail riding, horse wrangling, cattle gathering, branding and cattle drives. You will be carefully matched with a horse based on your riding experience and your goals for your 3-week project. The project will be tailored to your riding ability and interests as often as possible. Volunteer Role Volunteers will also participate in activities with weekly groups who visit the ranch from Sunday to Friday each week. These activities include vet days (vaccinating horses), trail riding, riding fence (inspecting and replacing fences that local wildlife damage), moving cattle, clinics, riding with groups of youths, adults and parents. Volunteers will also have the opportunity to participate in additional activities including longer rides, trips to town and special clinics that run over the weekends. You will have the amazing opportunity to ride and bond with your horse each day on the ranch. You will also complete the chores associated with riding, as a team. During your 3-week placement you will truly get to experience the Western lifestyle and country from the back of a horse. Project Location Near Cody, Wyoming Accommodation & Meals Accommodation will be a shared a 2-4 person cabin on the ranch. Your meals will be served in the 'Hub' which comprises of dining room and kitchen area with a panoramic view of the surrounding countryside!
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0845 344 7636 |
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