Horse Riding Vacations
Welcome to Gordon's Guide to Horseback Riding Vacations.
We have a listing of over a hundred of the finest western horseback riding vacations across North America comprising of
dude ranch vacations (or guest ranch vacations),
cattle drives, working cattle ranches,
horse pack trips & trail rides, and
wagon train vacations.
Steeped in the western tradition of the cowboy, each western horseback riding vacation package is unique with its own distinct character.
From working cattle ranches to resort properties ... they all promote the western way of life and prioritize the needs of the guest.
Horseback riding is a part of every horse riding vacation and accommodations vary from rustic to luxurious.
Other activities include swimming, fishing,
whitewater rafting, hiking,
wildlife viewing, sightseeing, and much more.
Food is always bountiful and hearty and in some cases, gourmet.
Begin your search for western horseback riding vacations by selecting one of the regions below.
We recommend you study our listing of horse riding vacations, narrow your selection to 2 or 3,
and contact the respective horse riding vacation providers for more detailed information.
If you're interested in a listing of horseback riding vacations in printed form, we have available for purchase
a 132 page magazine style travel directory entitled "Dude Ranch Vacations & Horseback Adventures."
The magazine contains 400 exhilarating color photographs, featuring 88 premier companies offering the finest western and horseback related
adventure travel vacations such as
dude ranches,
cattle drives,
wagon trains, and
horse pack trips & trail rides.
Horseback Riding Vacations in the Spotlight!
| Fulfill Your Secret Dream of Being a Cowboy in Dryhead Canyon |
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 Schively-Dryhead Ranch
Schively Ranch invites you to experience your first real cattle drive or brand your own calf and ride a trained cow horse firsthand. Cowboys have taken care of this ranch since 1898 and will ride with you on 30,000 acres of open grassland country while taking care of 1,000 head of mother cows and calves.
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| Live the Real West & Saddle Up at Running-R Ranch in the Beautiful Texas Hill Country |
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Running-R Guest Ranch
The rivers make for fishing, tubing or canoeing a memorable experience for everyone. After a busy day of activities, there's still time for some two-stepping or waltzing in one of the unique honkytonks and dance halls in Bandera - the "Cowboy Capital of the World." |
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