The opportunity to be a cowboy for a day or a week: ride/experience life on timbered cattle ranch

The opportunity to be a cowboy for a day or a week: ride/experience life on timbered cattle ranch

To ensure a very personal experience we only take 5 guests at one time: We will help you create the working ranch experience of your dreams!

North America > USA > Nebraska > Crawford
Dawes County is still cattle country and very much reflects its heritage of Indians, fur traders, cowboys and frontier soldiers. The Pine Ridge Area has often been referred to as the "last frontier", and for a good reason. It was a favorite Indian hunting and camping area for hundreds of years and the Sioux Indians occupied it permanently about 1810. Spaniards from New Mexico where the first fur traders, followed in the 1830's by Americans from St. Louis, who established a regular trail from Fort Laramie to Fort Pierre on the Missouri River. In the 1840's there were two competing fur posts, one on Chadron Creek, about eight miles south of Chadron, the other on Bordeaux Creek, three and a half mile east of Chadron. Red Cloud Indian Agency was moved to the White River in 1873. Camp Robinson was established in 1874 to protect the Agency. It was renamed Fort Robinson in 1878 and was an active military post until 1948. The Agency played an important role in the Indian Wars.		Detailed map with Google Maps >>>

North America > USA > Nebraska > Crawford

Dawes County is still cattle country and very much reflects its heritage of Indians, fur traders, cowboys and frontier soldiers.
The Pine Ridge Area has often been referred to as the "last frontier", and for a good reason. It was a favorite Indian hunting and camping area for hundreds of years and the Sioux Indians occupied it permanently about 1810. Spaniards from New Mexico where the first fur traders, followed in the 1830's by Americans from St. Louis, who established a regular trail from Fort Laramie to Fort Pierre on the Missouri River. In the 1840's there were two competing fur posts, one on Chadron Creek, about eight miles south of Chadron, the other on Bordeaux Creek, three and a half mile east of Chadron.
Red Cloud Indian Agency was moved to the White River in 1873. Camp Robinson was established in 1874 to protect the Agency. It was renamed Fort Robinson in 1878 and was an active military post until 1948. The Agency played an important role in the Indian Wars.

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Additional information about the area

Additional information about the area
Excursions: During the summer, Powwows take place on nearby Pine Ridge and Rosebud Sioux Indian Reservations. These are celebratory gatherings of the Lakota's, and not spectacles put on for the tourists. In fact, there is usually no more than a handful of outside visitors. It is a privilege to be allowed to witness and partake in these colorful and traditional gatherings, and you are expected to respect their traditions and customs while visiting. No alcoholic beverages are allowed. The historically significant Fort Robinson (308-665-2900) offers various activities throughout the summer, including Post Playhouse Summer Repertory Theatre, (open May thru August) with wonderful plays in the evenings, buffalo watching, evening rodeos, swimming pool, jeep rides, horse drawn tours, stage-coach rides, pony rides, bike rental, chuck wagon cookouts,fishing and kayaking and tubing in the early (wetter) part of the summer. In June, Fort Robinson plays host to an annual intertribal Pow-wow.

Additional information about the area

Excursions:

During the summer, Powwows take place on nearby Pine Ridge and Rosebud Sioux Indian Reservations. These are celebratory gatherings of the Lakota's, and not spectacles put on for the tourists. In fact, there is usually no more than a handful of outside visitors. It is a privilege to be allowed to witness and partake in these colorful and traditional gatherings, and you are expected to respect their traditions and customs while visiting. No alcoholic beverages are allowed.

The historically significant Fort Robinson (308-665-2900) offers various activities throughout the summer, including Post Playhouse Summer Repertory Theatre, (open May thru August) with wonderful plays in the evenings, buffalo watching, evening rodeos, swimming pool, jeep rides, horse drawn tours, stage-coach rides, pony rides, bike rental, chuck wagon cookouts,fishing and kayaking and tubing in the early (wetter) part of the summer. In June, Fort Robinson plays host to an annual intertribal Pow-wow.

Our location and how to find us

Our location and how to find us
Traveling by car:	The Ponderosa Ranch is located in the Northwest part of the Panhandle of Nebraska. We are approximately 30 miles east of the Wyoming border (Hwy 20), and 30 miles south of the South Dakota border (Hwy 2/71) and the Black Hills, and 9 miles south of Crawford. Map available on website, detailed driving directions can be printed there as well.
Traveling by plane:	Several airports are within relatively close proximity to the ranch. Chadron, NE Airport is 30 miles, Alliance Airport is 60 miles, and Scottsbluff Airport is 75 miles. United Express flies daily between Denver, Colorado, and these airports. Rapid City Airport, South Dakota is about 120 miles from the ranch. Pickup service is possible

Leisure and sports activities available near the property

Leisure and sports activities available near the property

	nearby / on the property	Not more than a 15 min. walk away	Not more than a 15 min. drive away	Not more than a 90 min. drive away
Restaurants
National Historic Sites
Galleries / Museum
Fishing
Golf course
Tennis court
Mountain biking
Hiking
Wildlife Viewing
Other types of leisure activities One can birdwatch, ride mountain bike, and view wildlife on our ranch. It is a 10 minute drive to golf course, swimming pool, tennis courts in our local town.

Information about the riding facility / horse farm/ranch

Information about the riding facility / horse farm/ranch
Category Dude/Guest Ranch, Working Ranch, Cattle Ranch

Opening:	from: 15.March	to: 15.November
Guest Capacity:	5
Minimum age for guests:	age 6 & up
General description: To ensure a very personal experience we only take 5 guests at one time: We will help you create the working ranch experience of your dreams!
Amenities/equipment of the riding facility Riding area / bridle-path
More details of the property If you wish the working ranch experience, you will ride, help round up & drive the cattle herd of 200 cows and calves, plus bulls, to new pastures. Join us as we ride through the herd daily, checking

What we have to offer

What we have to offer
Bring Your Own Horse Horses for rent available Accommodation for one night only Short Term stays (2-5 days) Weekend stays Weekly Long Term stays Family Trips Honeymoon Packages accommodation for Non-Riders too Reduction for Non-Riders		Hunting
Additional Animals on the property: 200 Black Angus cow/calf pairs quarter horses
Other offers and explanations We offer a relaxed atmosphere, solitude for those who desire it, ranch broke quarter horses, comfortable, cozy, clean cabins, beautiful country and wide open spaces! You decide what day of t

Horses available in our riding program

Horses available in our riding program
Kind of Horses:	For Beginners, For Advanced Riders
Trained for / Saddle :	Western
More information of the Horses for rent (Breed - Training etc.) we have quarter horses trained for cattle work and pleasure riding, we have horses for various experience levels

Riding program

Riding program
also with your own horse Guided Trail Rides by the hour rides	Cattle Drive
Minimum age for Trail Rides:	Children age 6 & up
Riding experience:	Little experience required
Demand on rider:	average demands
Big/Heavy Riders:	max. 110 kg - 240 lbs
Notes and supplements for the Trail Rides / Riding Program We can tailor your riding and vacation time to match your experience level and desires. We can do pleasure riding only if you do not feel comfortable working with the cattle. The speed will be set by

Accommodations for guest horses

Accommodations for guest horses
Number of Guest Horses:	in all 5 Guest Horses are welcome
Distance to the Accommodation:	The Riding stables are on the property directly.
Kind of accommodation:	Paddock - Pasture

Guest lodgings

Guest lodgings
2 cozy, comfortable cabins that sleep 5-6 each available.
2 Cabins :	Cabins have kitchens, private bathrooms, heat and air conditioning. Pets allowed, smoking on outside porches only.
Amenities - special features:	Sheets, Towels

1 Parking space for a Motor Home / Camper:	no details
Amenities - special features:	Electricity supply

Catering

Catering
Kind of Catering:	Breakfast on request possible, Half-board on request possible, Full-board on request possible
More information of the Catering:	You are welcome to join our family for meals served in our home with advance notice. We will do our best to honor special requests/dietary needs given advance notice.

General information of the accommodation

General information of the accommodation
Special features:	Dogs permitted
More information of the accommodation:	We do not have special computers, phone, or washing machines for our guests, but we are happy to let you us our computer, phone, washing machine and dryer.

Rates and contact
Rates of the accommodation
Rates of the Cabin:	from: to:	60,00 Dollar / Day 120,00 Dollar / Day

Rates of the Parking space for Motor Homes / Campers:	20,00 Dollar / Day

Rates Guest Horses
Boarding fee:	10,00 Dollar per day/horse


Contact
	Company:	Ponderosa Ranch
	First name:	Kim
	Last name:	Lund
	Country:	USA
	Phone:	+ 1 (3)08 665-3983

You can contact us with the following languages:
English

phone or email

E-Mail address: Inquiry

Owner's personal webpage

www.Riding-vacations.info - Riding and Ranch holidays

The opportunity to be a cowboy for a day or a week: ride/experience life on timbered cattle ranch

To ensure a very personal experience we only take 5 guests at one time: We will help you create the working ranch experience of your dreams!

Excursions:

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Traveling by plane:

Other types of leisure activities

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2 cozy, comfortable cabins that sleep 5-6 each available.

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