There are numerous opportunities to work cattle at the Laramie River Dude Ranch.  We offer biweekly opportunities to gather cattle on our ranch and learn team penning, scheduled all-day cattle drives with our neighboring ranches, and occasional unscheduled half and full-day drives with our neighbors throughout the summer.

Unscheduled events with our neighbors take place when they need assistance moving cattle from pasture to pasture.  The timing of these events depends upon the weather, the grass, and the cattle so we're not able to know in advance when the drive will take place.  But we have been able to schedule a number of drives with our neighbors at the Hohnholz Ranch.  Their cattle are moved to and then collected from mountain pastures on specific dates.

All-day cattle drives are suitable for riders of intermediate ability and above.  You will be in the saddle from early morning until early evening with just a few breaks for snacks and lunch on the trail.  Because of the more advanced nature of this activity, we require a seven night stay so that you can get to know your horse and we may get to know you and your abilities.

Scheduled One Day Cattle Drives

Week beginning Sunday June 20^th, 2010 :

We'll help our neighbors at the Hohnholz ranch move their cows and their calves from their winter range on the ranch up to greener pastures in the mountains.  The move will take place on Friday or Saturday and will be an all day affair.  The activity will be limited to ten guests so make your plans early.

Week beginning Sunday Sept 5^th, 2010 :

The cows and their calves that spent the summer on the mountain will be gathered and driven back down to the Hohnholz ranch.  The move will take place on Thursday or Friday of that week and will be a long day in the saddle.  This activity will be limited to ten guests.  For those who just can't get enough, the day following the drive we will have the opportunity to help vaccinate those cows and move them to yet another pasture.