(EMAILWIRE.COM, April 20, 2011 ) CODY, Wyo. – Looking for a new way to experience an American classic this summer? Well, the Dude Ranchers’ Association’s member ranches have the solution. Modern dude ranches offer numerous specialty weeks and clinics which can help create one-of-a-kind vacations.
Today dude ranches have expanded to offer a range of specialty weeks which may be centered on improving an artistic skill or an excuse to enjoy a girlfriend getaway. Here are a few special weeks available this summer:
o “Visions of Yellowstone” at Mountain Sky Guest Ranch
o “Literature and Landscape of of the Horse” at Vee Bar Guest Ranch
o “Women’s Week” at Rocking Z Guest Ranch
o “Advanced Riders Week” at Lazy E-L Guest Ranch
o “Montana Cowgirl Quilt Retreat” at Nine Quarter Circle Ranch
For the cowboy and cowgirl in all of us, other ranches provide horse clinics:
o 7D Ranch teaches group Horsemanship Clinics June 19-26.
o Homeplace Ranch is offering ‘Horse and Personal Awareness’ weekends through June
o Vee Bar Guest Ranch will be having a ‘Hands on Horse Week’ in August
To make a ranch vacation possible for all budgets, many ranches are also offering special discounts early in the season. Sample specials include:
o Three Bars Cattle and Guest Ranch has a 45% discount for their 6-night Riding Package during the week of June 5th.
o The Hideout Lodge and Guest Ranch is offering 3-night stays during the week of June 12th.
o Zapata Ranch is offering $150 off a special branding week in mid May.
o Rocking Z Guest Ranch has a 15% off special for June 1-19.
First formed in 1926, the Dude RanchersÂ’ Association has over 100 member ranches and 150 associate members focused in the western U.S. and Canada. Members must participate in a rigorous two year inspection and approval process to join. As the governing body for the westÂ’s dude ranch industry, the DRA strives to maintain the highest standards of quality in areas from accommodations to horsemanship.
For more information about the Dude RanchersÂ’ Association, specialty weeks, horse clinics, and special discounts contact Colleen Hodson at info@duderanch.org or visit www.duderanch.org.
Dude RanchersÂ’ Association
CONTACT: Colleen Hodson
PHONE: 307 587 2339
EMAIL: info@duderanch.org
WEB: www.duderanch.org
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