Come to where the west still lives!

Join us for three days of ranch life! Learn to ride a horse, see what the cowboys do, and experience ranch work . Depending on the time of the year, you may see branding, cattle drives, or checking the cattle in the pasture. Enjoy the beauty of the great outdoors of New Mexico, sleep in the “Cowboy Bunkhouse”, listen to the stories of the Old West and learn about the people that came through this country, then end each day by enjoying some of the best food you will ever taste!

You’ll arrive on Thursday afternoon—between 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. - in time to get settled in and enjoy dinner at our lodge. The next day we will all eat breakfast together with the cowboys at 7:00 a.m.—sharp to prepare for a learning day with your wrangler. To give you an idea of what to expect…

Day 1 — Learning the Ropes

After eating a hearty breakfast, you will go down to the barn and spend the morning learning the basics of how to saddle a horse, how to ride, and how to work cattle. We will even let you do some roping on our practice “animals”. In the afternoon you will get to practice what you have learned and enjoy some time in the arena, and then through the meadow riding your horse. You’ll be ready for a break at 5:00 and then dinner at 6:30. We’ll sit by the fire pit and learn from our local historian about the history of the UUBAR Ranch and the surrounding area. Lights out at 9:30 p.m.!

Day 2 — Working on the Ranch

After breakfast at we will go to the barn and saddle the horses. Depending on the time of the year and what activities are going on at the ranch, the day may consist of driving cattle to pasture, watching a branding, doctoring cattle, or checking the herd to make sure all the cattle are doing well. We will stop for a cowboy lunch and a little time to rest, then back to work! We’ll get you back to the ranch in time for a hot shower and a good meal ! We’ll sit by the fire pit again and be entertained by local musical talent.

Day 3 — Another Day on the Ranch

Yep, breakfast at 7:00 again, and then off to saddle our horses and finish the work! We will be done by noon and everyone will come back to the ranch for a hearty meal and a fond send off! Our prices are great!

Only $1450 per person for an all-inclusive
4-night and 3-day adventure.

If you want even more fun, we will put together a custom package that could include, fishing, trail riding, sporting clay shooting, a visit to the historic St James Hotel, and hiking. Stay a few more days and take a tour through Red River, Taos, and Angel Fire (you’ll be on your own for this). Additional days of lodging can be provided to you at a cost of $100 a night in the bunkhouse—or treat yourself to the lodge for only $200 a night.

We must have at least 5 people committed to the fun, so bring your friends!