We are the oldest and the largest working Dude Ranch in Wisconsin!

We are the oldest and the largest working Dude Ranch in Wisconsin!

Woodside Ranch The oldest and the largest working Dude Ranch in Wisconsin. We have 110 head of the finest trail horses in the country with 1200 ac.

North America > USA > Wisconsin > Mauston
We are located in south central Wisconsin not far from the Wisconsin river. The area has a large pine and mixed hardwoods forests. With alot of native american history. Woodside has untouched forest that have been saved from logging to keep the trees growing to there full potential.

North America > USA > Wisconsin > Mauston

We are located in south central Wisconsin not far from the Wisconsin river. The area has a large pine and mixed hardwoods forests. With alot of native american history. Woodside has untouched forest that have been saved from logging to keep the trees growing to there full potential.

Additional information about the area

Additional information about the area
Excursions: There are many atractions in this area. With the Wisconsin Dells only minites away they are the worlds largest water park with many atractions. We have the largest bike trail in Wisconsin just down the road.

Our location and how to find us

Our location and how to find us
Traveling by car:	We can pick you up at any bus station or train station or one of the many air ports in the area.
Traveling by plane:	Chicago,il. Madison, Wi. Minniapolis, mn. Milwalkee, wi. Pickup service is possible
Traveling by train:	Pickup service is possible
Traveling by boat/ferry:	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
Theater
Galleries / Museum
Cinema
Shopping
Fitness Center
Lake/river for swimming
Beach
Fishing
Diving
Water skiing
Canoeing / Kayaking
White-Water Rafting
Skiing downhill
Skiing cross-country
Golf course
Tennis court
Biking
Mountain biking
Inline skating
Hiking
Mountain climbing
Wildlife Viewing
Birding
Other types of leisure activities We have a large property with 1200ac. With horseback riding, hayrides, breakfest on the trail, canoeing, fishing, swimming, old school house, miniature golf, tennis, volleyball, basketball, softball, shuffleboard, paddla ball, horseshoes, horse shows and rodeos, line dancing, down hill skining and cross country skining and much more..

Information about the riding facility / horse farm/ranch

Information about the riding facility / horse farm/ranch
Category Holiday Company, Horse Trekking Station, Dude/Guest Ranch, Working Ranch, Ranch Resort, Ranch with Winter Snow Activities, Cattle Ranch, Farm, Riding Stable, Pony Stable, Children's Holiday Company, Hotel for Horsemen, Campground / Campsite

Opening:	all-year
Guest Capacity:	>120
Minimum age for guests:	no limitation
General description: Woodside Ranch The oldest and the largest working Dude Ranch in Wisconsin. We have 110 head of the finest trail horses in the country with 1200 ac.
Amenities/equipment of the riding facility Riding facility Horse Walker Round pen Riding area / bridle-path		Details of the Riding area We have a 100 x 240 outdoor riding arena also a stabel that can hold up to 60 horses at one time. We have guest rodeos along with many open horse shows all summer long. We have miles of trails.
More details of the property We have over 1200 ac. with miles of the finest trails. All trails are guided with the best wranglers that love there job and love horses. You will see wisconsins natural beauty in the woods.

What we have to offer

What we have to offer
Bring Your Own Horse Horses for rent available Riding lessons - Riding classes Accommodation for one night only Short Term stays (2-5 days) Weekend stays Weekly Long Term stays Family Trips Group activities Honeymoon Packages Weddings accommodation for Non-Riders too Reduction for Non-Riders Supervised Children's Activities (no limitation) Riding holidays for unaccompanied kids (no limitation) Help wanted / desirable		Riding badge Cowboy school Roping Horseshoe pitching Archery Dancing (classes) Fishing Boat rental Wellness / Fitness offers Sightseeing Tours Evening program Barbecues
Additional Animals on the property: We have 110 horses, A heard of 40 buffalo, 50 head of cattle. With a petting zoo that has lamas, goats, chickens, pigs, rabbits, miniture horses.
Other offers and explanations We are a all inclusive guest Ranch all your meals are cooked for you. You will be seated in the large dinning hall and eat family style. Our log cabins are rustic and all have a working fire place.

Horses available in our riding program

Horses available in our riding program
Number of Horses:	in all >20 Horses are available.
Kind of Horses:	For Beginners, For Advanced Riders, Horses height 148 cm & up, Ponies, Gaited horses
Trained for / Saddle :	Western, For guided Trail Rides, also Ride on your Own
More information of the Horses for rent (Breed - Training etc.) We have mostly quarter horses and draft horses. With some gaited hoses in the mix.All of the horses here on the Ranch are trained by the best, head wrangler Brian he has worked his whole life here.

Riding program

Riding program
with horses for rent also with your own horse Ride on your own Guided Trail Rides by the hour rides All-day Rides Pack Trips / Horse Trekking Weekend Rides Short Week 3-5 days 5-8 days 9-14 days 15 days & up	Trailrides on request Wagon Trips Cattle Drive Cutting Cross-Country
Minimum age for Trail Rides:	Children age 8 & up
Riding experience:	No restriction
Demand on rider:	average demands
Big/Heavy Riders:	No restriction
Notes and supplements for the Trail Rides / Riding Program We have some of the best riding instructures/wranglers in the country. They will take you on a lesson in a controlled area with you and the horse to give you the best ridding experiance.

Accommodations for guest horses

Accommodations for guest horses
Distance to the Accommodation:	The Riding stables are on the property directly.
Kind of accommodation:	Indoor boxes - closed stable, Outdoor boxes, Open stable, Paddock box, Paddock - Pasture
Other Details and Conditions for bringing your own Horse We would like it if you take care of your horse we will help in anyway we can to make the job easy for you and us. You must have your horse in good shape before bring it to the Ranch all health papers need to be up to date and please bring them with you we will need to see them before unloading your horse. Here at the Ranch all of our horses are vet checked mounthly to make sure the health of the horses and all the animals are meet to give them the best life here on the Ranch.

Training - Riding lessons - Riding classes

Training - Riding lessons - Riding classes
General information of the Training:	with the own Horse, Trained Horses available, Private Lessons, Group Instruction
Riding Lessons for:	For Beginners, For Advanced Riders, especially for Children, especially for older Riders
Minimum Age for Riding Classes:	age 8 & up
Training qualifications:	Not needed
Riding Classes / Lessons	Western Riding, Recreational riding, Courses for Wagon Riding, Cutting, Ground Training Courses, Training for Young Horses
Special Classes	any

Guest lodgings

Guest lodgings
We have 26 log cabins with in walking distance on the stable.
1 Vacation home:	We have a large executive retreat log home. Great to enjoy the beauty of the woodside Ranch. With picturesque views from every window, this newly-built retreat can accommodate 8-10 guests. It comes with a large two car garage, two working fire places, a lower bar room with a 72 in. flat screen tv. Coustom built log beds in every room, this home has eight bedrooms and ten bathrooms.
>15 Holiday flats / apartments:	no details
10 Singe / double room(s) :	The rooms come with two queen beds, a bathroom with shower. There is no tv in the rooms we will keep you out enjoying the Ranch you will not want to be in watching the tv.
5 Multi-bedded room(s):	The larger cabins have three bedrooms, all have a seperate bath for each bedroom. There is a large setting room in each cabin with log furniture.
>25 Cabins :	no details
Amenities - special features:	Sheets, Towels, Room service / Cleaning

3 Tents, Tepees, Hay Stores etc.:	These are buildings that hold the hay that the horses eat not for lodging sorry.
10 Campground / Campsites:	We have sites available that are under construction at this time we will use them as they are finished.
10 Parking space for Motor Homes / Campers:	This are is under constuction also, we will use it as they come available. We will have electric hookups but no sewer on the lot we will have a dump station on site. This area is on the lake and it is a great view of the sunset.
Amenities - special features:	Electricity supply

Catering

Catering
Kind of Catering:	Breakfast on request possible, Half-board on request possible, Full-board on request possible, Vegetarian Meals, Wholesome food
More information of the Catering:	We have a cook on staff that cooks all the meals every day of the week, when you check in you my ask for a menu for that week or you may call and ask for one mailed to you.

General information of the accommodation

General information of the accommodation
Special features:	Dogs permitted, Pool available, Whirlpool/hot tub, Sauna, Washing machine, Dryer, Internet access, Internet-/ E-mail service, Safe
More information of the accommodation:	We have the best Dude Ranch excpereance around. Everything about this Ranch is cowboy from the rooms to the help, when you come to woodside you will be like family.

Rates and contact
Rates of the accommodation
Rates of the Horses for rent
Rates for renting a Horse:	Included in the Rates of the accommodation.
Notes to the rental costs:	All horse riding is included with your stay here at the Ranch. You can ride horses all day with no extra cost.

Rates Guest Horses
Boarding fee:	Included in the Rates of the accommodation.
Feeding fee:	5,00 Dollar per day/horse
Notes about the cost:	We would like it if you bring your own hay and feed for your horse. That wat the horse is not getting a change in his diet.

Rates Riding Classes
Rates for riding lessons:	Check the web site


Contact
	Company:	Woodside Ranch
	First name:	Mick
	Last name:	Boardman
	Country:	USA
	Phone:	+ 1 800-626 4275
	Phone 2:	+ 1 608-606 1350
	Fax:	+ 1 608-847 2630

You can contact us with the following languages:
English, Polish, Czech

Look us up on the web to get the phone no. or call my cell phone. The toll free no. is 1-800-626-4275 ask for Mick.

E-Mail address: Inquiry

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We are the oldest and the largest working Dude Ranch in Wisconsin!

Woodside Ranch The oldest and the largest working Dude Ranch in Wisconsin. We have 110 head of the finest trail horses in the country with 1200 ac.

Excursions:

Traveling by car:

Traveling by plane:

Traveling by train:

Traveling by boat/ferry:

Other types of leisure activities

Category

General description:

Amenities/equipment of the riding facility

Details of the Riding area

More details of the property

Additional Animals on the property:

Other offers and explanations

Number of Horses:

Kind of Horses:

Trained for / Saddle :

More information of the Horses for rent (Breed - Training etc.)

Minimum age for Trail Rides:

Riding experience:

Demand on rider:

Big/Heavy Riders:

Notes and supplements for the Trail Rides / Riding Program

Distance to the Accommodation:

Kind of accommodation:

Other Details and Conditions for bringing your own Horse

General information of the Training:

Riding Lessons for:

Minimum Age for Riding Classes:

Training qualifications:

Riding Classes / Lessons

Special Classes

We have 26 log cabins with in walking distance on the stable.

1 Vacation home:

>15 Holiday flats / apartments:

10 Singe / double room(s) :

5 Multi-bedded room(s):

>25 Cabins :

Amenities - special features:

3 Tents, Tepees, Hay Stores etc.:

10 Campground / Campsites:

10 Parking space for Motor Homes / Campers:

Amenities - special features:

Kind of Catering:

More information of the Catering:

Special features:

More information of the accommodation:

Rates of the accommodation

Rates of the Horses for rent

Rates for renting a Horse:

Notes to the rental costs:

Rates Guest Horses

Boarding fee:

Feeding fee:

Notes about the cost:

Rates Riding Classes

Rates for riding lessons:

Contact

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