ranch life

Many riders opt for a summer at a dude ranch as a horse wrangler. Some even turn this path into a full-time career. There’s something special about wide open spaces and herds of horses that keep people coming back. It’s an adventure you’ll never forget! Horse Wrangler Job Description A horse wrangler creates a fun...

“Ranchlands is an agricultural-based business that operates large-scale cattle and bison ranches in the American West. We partner with conservation-minded owners to implement ambitious conservation programs that coexist alongside our own cattle operations. In addition to our diversified cattle business, we run a series of complementary land-based businesses including hospitality, hunting and fishing, a leather...

Stock tank pools, a.k.a. “cowgirl pools,” are a hot new summer trend and people are getting really creative with them! These pools are great if you want a Western aesthetic in your backyard. This could be your best project/investment ever, especially when you think about those long summer days! Here are a few ideas on...

Over the past several weeks, I have thoroughly enjoyed spotlighting women in the western world to recognize their skills and strengths. It’s been very challenging to narrow down my lists to only a few women and that was definitely the case this week. I am excited to debut some of the amazing mothers that I’ve...

Amy Witt is a cowgirl with heart, and a passion for animals and the arts. From a background of rodeo, roping and riding to her current pursuits of writing and photography, she is as talented as she is busy. She lives and breaths her passions every day, melding creativity with practical horsemanship in a way...

Blue skies, lush mountainside trail rides, rustic rooms and spectacular views are just some of the amazing offerings these dude ranches have for you!  Grab your boots, hats, and favorite cowgirls and plan a vacation adventure to remember. Bar W Guest Ranch Whitefish, Montana The Bar W is offering an all-inclusive package for women to...

The bond between a horse and human is quite different than a bond between a human and dog, or a human and cat. People ask much more of horses than they ask of households pets. No other animal in the world is asked to perform as mentally complicated tasks as a horse completes while trucking...

Dear Cowgirl,   This is a letter for the ranch wives.  The ones who can pull a calf and wrangle kids, get rowdy babies saddled up for the day and handle a skittish colt.    For the women who have learned how to feed as the baby steers the truck, and give up on the concept of...