Western Diamond Ranch Adventures

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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

All ranch activities are booked directly through us. To reserve an activity, please contact us with the following details:

• The activities you’re interested in
• The ages and number of guests in your party
• Your preferred dates

Please note: You do not need to book lodging with us to participate in paid ranch activities.

Horse Activities 

Groups: $50 per participant per hour

Individual: $75 per hour

30 minute group: $30 per participant

30 minute individual: $40

Lead-line Horse Rides: $25 per participant (20 minutes)

**Activity rates are for both riding and on-the-ground activities

Demonstrations

30 minute demo: $10/person

1 hour demo: $15/person

12 & under attend free

Livestock petting pen

Individual: $5

Family: $20

**20 minute session

Tag-a-Longs

1 hour session: $20/person

**for ages 12+