Venture to the End of the World.
Big skies and kind horses set the scene for this confidence-building ranch ride in the heart of Montana, perfect for beginners and riders easing back into the saddle. Slow-paced trail rides, optional faster outings and warm hospitality combine for an uplifting Western adventure.
Trip Highlights
• Enjoying a slower pace of life, where wide horizons, starry nights and quiet moments in the saddle become part of the adventure
• Gaining real confidence on sure-footed horses who know the trails intimately
• Trying your hand at archery or shooting – all part of the ranch lifestyle
• Roasting s’mores on an open flame whilst the horses graze nearby
• Sitting back on the porch of your cabin, soaking up endless Big Sky vistas
• Feeling the excitement of loping across wildflower-filled meadows
• Learning to line dance with what were once strangers but are now firm friends
Details
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Riding levels
Beginner and nervous intermediate riders who are looking to increase their confidence by spending time in the saddle on quality ranch horses.
Not sure what your riding ability is? See the definitions below.
- Type of tack
Western saddles and bridles.
- Horse breed
Predominantly Quarter Horses, with some Paints and crossbreeds.
- Accommodation
Accommodation ranges from charming historic cabins with sweeping ranch views, cosy fireplaces and either a wet bar or kitchenette, to the welcoming lodge, which offers a full kitchen, dining room, spacious living room and three guest rooms known as the Buffalo Rooms, perfect for couples.
- Pace
Most of the rides are conducted at a walking pace only. On Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, a faster ride is also on offer where guests will get to enjoy a steady lope when the terrain allows. However, in order to take part in the faster ride, guests will need to pass a ‘lope’ test in an enclosed arena first, to demonstrate you can safely control your horse at this faster pace.
Please note that for safety reasons, the horses are always ridden single-file in a set order. - Weight limit
A maximum of 113kg / 250lbs.
It is VERY important that you provide your current weight accurately when booking. If your weight is not accurate, we cannot guarantee that your hosts will have a horse for you to ride.
- Group size
Approximately 30 guests per week. You will be split into smaller groups of 10-12 guests each day for riding.
- Minimum age
8 years of age
- Time in Saddle
You can choose to ride in the morning, in the afternoon, or both! So on average, 1 to 3 hours per day.
- When to go
May to September.
- Languages
English
What’s included (and what’s not)
Included
- Accommodation
- All meals (from dinner on day 1 through to breakfast on the final morning)
- All ranch activities including daily scenic trail rides, guided UTV tours, sport shooting and archery
- A 15% ranch service fee
- A 2% Montana accommodation tax
Excluded
- International or regional flights
- Travel insurance (compulsory)
- Transfers to/from the ranch
- Riding lessons
- Alcohol (BYO is welcome)
- Fishing license (should you wish to fish while at the ranch)
Departure dates and prices
Ride length
4 days, 3 nights
Riding level
Beginner • Intermediate
Booking fee
A fixed Booking Fee of $1,474 USD
Payment plans
Lock in your ride with a 10% deposit and pay the rest over time – interest-free in 10 easy payments. Learn more.
Accommodation types
Single
Private accommodation for one guest (room, tent, or similar). A supplement may apply on departures where a sharing option is available.
Share
Willing to room share with the same gender or travelling with a companion.
Couple share
Sharing a bed with companion.
Non-rider
Sharing a room with a riding companion.
Per person
2026
May to September, 2026
Minimum 3 night stay.
Prices quoted per night.
The fun bits
Payment details
- A fixed Booking Fee of $1,474 USD
- All bookings are charged in the local currency of the ride destination.
- Accepted payment method is by credit or debit card only.
Cancellation policy
We understand that plans can change. If you need to cancel your ride, please let us know as soon as possible. Cancellation fees apply based on how close your departure date is, and deposits are non-refundable. We strongly recommend travel insurance to protect your booking. Read our full cancellation policy.
International fees
If you're paying in a currency different from your own, your bank may charge a conversion or international transaction fee.
Please note
These ride prices are to be used as a guide only and subject to change due to rooming availability.
Solo travellers will have to pay the single rider price.
Itinerary
Please note, this is a suggested itinerary only and subject to change at the discretion of your guides due to weather and other influencing factors.
This ranch offers 3 to 6 night stays that will all follow the same structure, with your arrival and departure days bookending a tailored selection of riding and ranch experiences in between.
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Day 1: Arrival
Non-riding dayWelcome to Montana, globetrotters! Today you’ll fly into Montana and make your way to the ranch, arriving anytime from 2pm. You will be greeted by the friendly team and check into your cosy cabin before regrouping for a brief tour of the ranch. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy: settle into your surrounds, unwind on the porch or take a walk along one of the dozens of tranquil trails. In the evening, everyone – guests, wranglers, farmhands – gathers in the Lodge dining room for a cheerful, hearty dinner of quintessential Western cuisine.
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Day 2 onwards: Daily riding and ranch activities
1 to 3 hours in the saddle dailyFor the rest of your stay, each day will revolve around the riding (and non-riding) activities on offer. Both morning and afternoon rides will be on the cards, mostly relaxed and slow-paced, with three optional fast rides scheduled throughout your stay. You’ll roam across wide-open prairies, follow the beautiful Judith River, join a cattle drive, and cross into Helena Lewis & Clark National Forest. You could spend a lifetime exploring this 2.8 million-acre forest, with river canyons, caves and mountains aplenty. This is Big Sky Country at its best! If you are a beginner rider, or returning to the saddle after a long break, this is a wonderful chance to progress at your own pace, perhaps book a private lesson (at an additional cost), and work your way up to joining one or two of the fast rides later in the week.
*Please note that regardless of your riding ability, all guests must do at least one slow ride and pass the ‘lope test’ in an enclosed arena before joining a fast ride.
Off the horse, there are chances to try your hand at archery, clay shooting and axe throwing, plus UTV (quad) tours, hiking and fly fishing (make sure you’ve got your Montana State fishing license). You can also visit nearby Sapphire Village and the associated mine, the only place in the world where precious Yogo Sapphires can be found.
In the evenings, you can soak away any sore muscles in the hot tub, test your aim with a lasso, or rope up some fellow guests for games or square dancing. One thing is for certain: you will NOT be short of things to do!
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Final Day: Departure
Non-riding dayAfter breakfast, you will saddle up for one last ride through the beautiful hills of Montana. Then it’s time to pack your bags and say goodbye to the wonderful ranch team, checking out at 11am.
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Non-Riding Activities
At this Montana ranch there’s plenty to keep non-riders busy and engaged beyond the saddle, from testing your aim with archery and sport shooting to exploring the property and surrounding national forest on guided UTV tours or on foot through scenic hiking trails. You can fish in wide swaths of the Judith River (fishing license to be purchased beforehand, limited fishing gear available to borrow), try your hand at axe throwing, relax in the hot tub, explore nearby caves, and enjoy classic ranch pastimes like wildlife watching, lawn games and social evenings around the fire or in the historic barn.
Transfer information
This is a self-driving riding itinerary only, as there are no transfers available to/from the ranch. You will need to hire a car and drive.
The closest airports to the ranch are:
– Great Falls International (1hr 45mins away)
– Bozeman Yellowstone International (3hrs)
– Billings Logan International (3hrs)
Please note
Check in on day 1 is anytime after 2pm, and check out is before 11am on the final day.
Accommodation
Accommodation ranges from charming historic cabins with sweeping ranch views, cosy fireplaces and either a wet bar or kitchenette, to the welcoming lodge, which offers a full kitchen, dining room, spacious living room and three guest rooms known as the Buffalo Rooms, perfect for couples. Larger groups and families can settle into the Ranch House – a generous four-bedroom, three-bathroom home that comfortably sleeps eight and provides an easy, relaxed base for a Montana getaway. Each room is equipped with basic toiletries, a hair dryer, and free WiFi.
Food
Meals at the ranch are served in the welcoming lodge dining room, where all guests are encouraged to interact over the long tables. Mornings begin with hearty homemade favourites – think pancakes, waffles, biscuits and gravy, or a warm breakfast burrito – along with lighter continental options if you prefer something simple before heading out. Lunch keeps you fuelled for the afternoon’s adventures, and in the evening everyone gathers back in the lodge for generous, comforting dishes such as steaks, pork chops, pastas and fresh trout, often enjoyed beside the crackling wood-burning fireplace on cooler nights. This is simply but hearty Western fare.
Most dietary requirements can be catered for with enough advance notice.
What's my riding level?
Not sure what your riding level is? Watch our videos to see all our levels.
Beginner
Reasonably confident riding a horse at a walk, a rising trot, and learning to canter.
Intermediate
Confident and in control riding at all paces outside an arena, but not riding regularly. Comfortable and competent using aids {the language of your leg, seat and hands} to communicate with your horse.
Strong Intermediate
An intermediate rider who is currently riding regularly outside of an arena and is fit enough to ride for at least six hours per day. Strong intermediate riders are comfortable and competent in all three gaits; able to post or sit to the trot; have an independent seat while cantering (don’t hold onto the saddle); and can pick up the correct canter lead. They can also navigate more complex terrain, including asking a horse to sidestep and jump over a small obstacle.
Advanced
A frequent rider who is very fit, comfortable in the saddle for at least six hours per day, and has an independent seat and soft hands. Advanced riders are confident on a forward-moving horse at all paces over rough and variable ground on open terrain. They can ride over small jumps and know the techniques used to collect a horse
Not sure? Contact our team to help you figure out your riding ability.
