Western Diamond Ranch Adventures
Activities on the Ranch
Here at the Western Diamond Ranch the list of activities is rather open ended as we focus on tailored experiences to make your ranch stay awesome; however here's a general list of activities to give you an idea of what we have to offer. Please note that some activities may be seasonal or limited.
Horses
- Go horseback riding
- Help "jingle" in the herd
- Work with cattle horseback
- Learn horsemanship fundamentals
- Learn about caring for horses
- Work with horses on the ground (in-hand exercises, obstacles, etc.)
- Watch horse training demonstrations
- Participate in horse training
- Watch hoof trimming demonstrations
Cattle
- Hand feed cattle
- Pet cattle/calves
- Learn about caring for cattle and low stress cattle management
Alpacas
- Hand/bucket feed alpacas
- Pet alpacas
- Lead alpacas
- Learn about alpaca care
- Watch shearing demonstrations
Mountain Activities
- Hiking
- Sledding
- Wildflower foraging (for floral arrangements)
- Wildlife watching
- Ranch & Nature photography
Tag-along and help with Ranch Projects
- Fence fixing/building
- Stacking hay
- Cleaning corrals
- Oiling and repairing horse tack (saddles, bridles, etc.)
- Daily chores like feeding and watering critters; breaking ice in winter
- Building and fixing sheds and shelters
- Processing alpaca fiber
- Rotating pastures
- Maintaining trails
- Vegetation management
- Water management
- Gathering and stacking firewood
- General ranch maintenance
- + anything else that inevitably comes up
