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 12 x 12' fully-carpeted log cabin, with full electricity, nightstand and lamp, in Western style, with old-fashioned curtains in each of the four windows. Each cabin is fully heated and has an electric thermostat and a ceiling fan attached to the overhead light. All of the cabins have shaded front porches with chairs, old-style horse-shoe hooks mounted on exterior walls for hanging and drying outdoor gear and clothing, and charming old-time cowboy porchlights. There are no bathrooms or running water in the cabins, these are located in a separate building.
Just apart from the guest cabins is the Hub, which has a full professional kitchen, spacious dining room with heavy log tables and benches for family-style dining with a panoramic view of the surrounding countryside. There is a specially-designated area just for interns and guests with two big comfy couches for reading and relaxing, a CD player/radio, and a telephone. There are lots of board games, cards, books, a piano keyboard, guitar and banjo. There is no television on the ranch, but occasionally, movies may be watched on one of the ranch laptops. There is an open kitchen, plenty of snacks and three full meals a day.
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 six days a week (Sunday is a day off). 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.
Programme Support
Throughout your stay, you will have the support and guidance of the programme staff. They will provide you with competent assistance and help you with any questions or advice you may need during your stay. In addition, you will receive a contact for onsite staff when you arrive and we will provide you with a 24 hour emergency contact number before you depart, so that you can contact one of our UK staff at any time should you need to.
Project Age Limit
Minimum 18 years, maximum decided on potential participants’ health.
