FEATURE KANSAS AND OKLAHOMA
“Many ranches are happy to take visitors to local attractions, rodeos and even cafes popular with cowboys”
ranches are now easily bookable through Ranch Rider and Western & Oriental. The ranches are also being offered by North America Travel Service and by Sunway in Ireland.”
From The Front Line DELPHINE SEGAL
Ranch Travel Specialist, Western & Oriental “Kansas and Oklahoma
offer visitors authentic American cowboy guest ranches alongside western frontier history, 39 Native American nations, 400 miles of Route 66, and historic byways meandering through modern cities and towns. “The ranches offer activities including trail rides, cattle drives, fishing or just some laid-back enjoyment of the Western lifestyle.
“For those who are looking for a more relaxing holiday, there are ranches with hot tubs and swimming pools.
Adventurous visitors can easily explore the region to see abundant wildlife.”
Left, from top: roping 'em in; Moore Ranch; riding at Highpoint Horse Ranch; This page: saddle up; out on the range; a longhorn calf
NANCY MOORE Moore Longhorn Ranch “Customers who enjoy ranch holidays seem to
come from every background. There is no pre-requisite to know how to ride. We have had guests with no riding experience at all.
“Some travel agents only recommend seasoned riders at working guest ranches and send the beginners to dude ranches. I believe that this is a mistake. Many inexperienced riders have come from overseas to see and live the cowboy life that they have long dreamed about. These inexperienced riders are always given gentle horses and instruction.
“The only type of guest who would be unhappy at our ranch is one who expects to spend time in a swimming pool and watch television in their room, is afraid to break a manicured fingernail or expects a five-star facility.”
JORDY WHITE
Island Guest Ranch “Guests can be as
participatory in ranch life
as they want to be. The activities that guests often take part in are ones that
KANSAS AND OKLAHOMA
Top Selling Tips...
• Rope ’em in… “Kansas and Oklahoma are ideal destinations for anyone looking to experience the real cowboy lifestyle. The cattle industry in these states is huge”
TONY DALY Managing Director, Ranch Rider
• The real deal… “Nothing on our ranch is manufactured to entertain. We take in a limited number of guests to maintain authenticity.”
NANCY MOORE Moore Longhorn Ranch
• Summer destination…
“The best time to visit is April to October, when rodeos, powwows and other festivals are held every weekend.”
JORDY WHITE Island Guest Ranch
are very much applicable to our everyday ranch life. People who stay with us get the opportunity to live the life of the modern-day cowboy and cowgirl – whether that be gathering, branding or roping cattle or building fences. “However, we don’t press people. If guests would prefer to lie by the pool, that is absolutely fine as well. “We cater to any ability, age or level
of rider. We don’t market to any specific group. We can take anyone who wants to experience ranch life or a taste of what makes Oklahoma unique. “Guests who stay a week or more
have the option of going all over the state if they would prefer. We often take them to rodeos, Native American powwows, fairs, festivals and museums”
Where To Book It RANCH RIDER - 01509 618811
www.ranchrider.com
One week’s full board at the Moore Longhorn Ranch in Kansas is £1,059pp until September. The price includes horse rides, cattle drives, team penning and barrel racing, while real cowboys teach guests how to rope steers and break in young colts. Flights are
extra. Ranch Rider can
arrange airport transfers to the ranch. •
www.sellinglonghaul.com • June 2012
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