Cattle Work and Moving the Cattle

2010 Calendar of Events

If you wish to experience a real taste of working with cattle be sure to plan your stay at Long Hollow to include at least one of these dates.

Spring Branding

Late April 2010, Dates TBD
Watch genuine cowboys round up, sort, rope and brand cattle the old fashion way. This is an all day event, including lunch. Please contact us for more information

Watch the cowboys from horseback as they vaccinate, worm and sort cattle for move to the summer range. Ride with the cowboys as they move the herd to Summer Pastures.

Late April or Early May, 2010. Dates to be announced in March.
Each year in early May we prepare the cattle for summer range pastures. Guests are allowed one day for arrival and settling in, but early the next morning they are in the saddle for horse and cattle orientation. On Wednesday, the cattle are sorted for vaccinations which start bright and early on Thursday. Plan a long day in the saddle Friday when the cattle are driven up to summer pastures.

"Moving the Doggies" - Williams Pasture to Holmes Pasture

2010 Dates TBD
This day of rounding up the cattle and moving them to greener pasture is a great ride. Looking for cattle is just part of this scenic ride through open unspoiled country accessible only to horseback riders and hikers. Guests who wish to participate should arrive at Long Hollow either on Sunday, 2010dates TBD

"Bring 'Em Home" - Holmes Pasture back to the Ranch

July 31, 2010
This cattle drive consists of spending the day rounding up the cattle from range ground north of the ranch and driving them by horseback to the ranch for fall grazing. Guests wanting to participate should plan to arrive Sunday, July 25th or Wednesday, July 28th.

Cattle Orientation

Before heading out on the range you will learn cattle handling skills, reading your steers attitude, moving them and turning them in the right direction. Guests will become comfortable with their ability as a cattle hand. Rides will normally require long days in the saddle, but guests will be given breaks to stretch their legs and regain their seat.

PLEASE NOTE

Scheduled activities for working cattle is subject to change due to the needs of the cattle, inclement weather or conflicts that may arise on a working ranch.

Guests are invited to participate in working with cattle who:

are 14 year of age or older with good riding skills

are comfortable in rough terrain and have a steady seat

can stay in the saddle for at least two hours at one sitting

have scheduled a minimum stay of three days

have completed a cattle orientation session

have agreed to abide by all safety guidelines