Ranch Volunteer USA

This unique project offers you the chance to spend 4 weeks horse riding, ranching, and wrangling on a working ranch in the real American West, nearby the infamous Yellowstone National Park.

No previous horse riding experience is necessary.

Voluntary Work

You will be living on a working ranch for the duration of your visit and will be expected to get involved with all aspects of ranch life. This means rolling your sleeves up and getting stuck in to daily chores, horse wrangling, gathering of cattle, trail riding, cattle branding, and cattle drives.

There are various groups who attend the ranch from Sunday to Friday, and volunteers will have the opportunity to participate in their activities, which include the following:

Vet days (vaccinating horses)
Trail riding
Riding Fence – this means inspecting and replacing damaged fences
Moving cattle
Clinics
Riding with groups of young people and adults

There will also be the chance to take trips into town, take longer rides, and run special clinics at the weekends.

Location

The project is located near Cody, Wyoming

Accommodation and Meals

You will be staying in a 2-4 person shared volunteer cabin situated on the ranch. All your meals will be served to you in the Hub. This consists of a large dining room and kitchen with a stunning panoramic view of your beautiful surroundings. The Hub also contains the bathrooms for men and women, showers, and a laundry room.

Programme Overview

Price: 3 weeks £1499

How to book and pay:
Pay £195 deposit, remaining balance is due 12 weeks before departure

What is included?
Airport transfers
Orientation upon arrival
Accommodation and meals
Staff instruction
Use of any horses
Tack
Cattle drives
Trail riding
Onsite support
A list of volunteers
24-hour emergency support

What is not included?
Flights
Personal items
Email or phone charges
Additional excursions

Summary:
Live the life of a real-life American cowboy/girl! Here's your chance for a fantastic western experience in America.
Other USA career break programmes

Start dates: 20th Jul, 24th & 31st Aug, 21st Sept
2009: 3rd & 17th May, 14th & 28th Jun, 19th Jul, 23rd & 30th Aug, 20th Sept, 4th Oct

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