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USA Ranch Volunteers

Trip code: USRV

You will be based on the working ranch for the duration of your trip. You will be involved in hands-on activities include participation in chores, trail riding, horse wrangling, cattle gathering, branding and cattle drives. You will be carefully matched with a horse based on your riding experience and your goals for your 3-week project. The project will be tailored to your riding ability and interests as often as possible.


Overview
from £1599
Location:

Near Cody, Wyoming

Duration & Price:
from £1599. Full price list
Deposit:

£195 (balance due 12 wks before departure)

Accommodation:

Included

Meals:

Included

Dates:

24th & 31st Aug, 21st Sept 2009: 3rd & 17th May, 7th June, 12th & 19th July, 16th & 23rd Aug, 13th & 27th Sept

USA ranch volunteers

Orientation

Before you begin any work or riding at the ranch you will participate in a full orientation and you will be taken through the relevant safety checks.

Accommodation and Meals

Your accommodation will be a shared a two to four person cabin on the ranch. Your meals will be served in the Hub. The Hub is comprised of the dining room and kitchen area with a panoramic view of the surrounding countryside. Within this building you will also find the men’s and women’s bathrooms, showers and laundry facilities for your time at the ranch.

Free Time

Volunteers may opt out of activities to take a half-day or full-day break to relax, or take in activities in the surrounding area at the end of the ride day. The project is in operation seven days a week. If you would like to take some time out to see the surrounding areas simply let the on-site staff know.

You can easily rent a car and travel to the world-renowned Yellowstone National Park where buffalo, elk, moose, deer, bear and other wildlife roam. Just south of Yellowstone is the magnificent Grand Tetons National Park where you can take in stunning views and visit the town of Jackson Hole. Nearby Thermopolis contains, the World's Largest Hot Springs for soaking, swimming and sliding, as well as the Dinosaur Centre. In Cody, the Nite Rodeo, Buffalo Bill Historical Museum, shops and galleries.

Project Age Limit

Minimum 18 years, maximum decided on potential participants’ health.

Project Support

Throughout your stay you will have the support and guidance of your local project coordinator and team. You will be provided with competent assistance and help with any questions or advice you may need during your stay. In addition you will have access to a 24 hour emergency contact number so you can contact one of our UK staff at any time should you need to.

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