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This is a true Alberta working ranch experience. You head
back in time at historic Lucasia Ranch. Join ranch cowboys as they herd
cattle through the picturesque Porcupine Hills of southwestern Alberta.
Surround yourself with
4000 acres of vast open country. Herds of elk and deer mingle with Texas
Longhorns and Crossbred cattle, as well as Percheron, Appaloosa and
Quarter horses.
Established in 1881 this Alberta foothills ranch stands as
testament to a bygone era. After a day in the saddle, you can spend the
evening beside a campfire or relaxing on the deck. Taste the crystal
clear spring water that flows through the ranch yard into a pond that is
home to colourful ducks and geese.
The main ranch home has two guest rooms. Or, you can experience pioneer life and stay in the refurbished 1900s log cabin.
Guests take part in daily ranch activities, which may
include riding with your hosts to check cattle and horses, fence mending
and general ranch activities, as well as seasonal round-ups of cattle.
Other ranch options include team roping practice and learning the basics
of roping the dummy. Or perhaps you would like to challenge someone to a
game of horseshoes, enjoy an evening of fire pit camaraderie or hike
the hills and watch for birds and other wildlife.
There’s no need to be in a hurry this morning. You will
enjoy another breakfast before heading off down the trail on your return
journey through the rolling foothills scenery to Calgary.
Contact our
knowledgeable staff today to discuss making your western experience
holiday a reality.
You’ll find Sierra West nestled under the Livingstone Mountain Range in Southwestern Alberta. Here the prairies rise up to meet the rolling foothills and continue on to the pristine mountains. The breath-taking scenery is second to none and you will often catch a glimpse of the abundance of wild life in the area. This is an authentic working cattle ranch where you can stay in one of two self-catered log cabins – offer all the amenities including stove, fridge, microwave, water coolers, pots & pans, dishes, TV, VCR and full bath – and enjoy the clean mountain air (and fishing) on the banks of Todd Creek. One cabin is the original log homestead from 1905 (Homesteader), and the other is newly finished (Sundowner) with an eye to our guests’ comfort.
Do you want to bring your own horse? If so, here for your pleasure, you will find barns, corrals, a riding and roping arena plus Texas Longhorn cattle to work. And for those who just want to experience the cowboy way of life – horseback riding and/or beginner roping lessons are available. Fishing, canoeing, snowmobiling, and sightseeing are only minutes away. The ranch is in close proximity to forest reserves, natural lakes and man made dams. And, Waterton Lakes National Park and many other points of interest lie within leisurely driving distance.
Homesteader Cabin(Sleeps 4-6 with hide-a-bed)
Sundowner Cabin(Sleeps 7 with hide-a-bed)
$30/hour per person plus tax
High Country Day Ride Come ride the High Country with us and enjoy the smell of wild flowers and unending scenery. We will guide you on a wonderful 5 hour horseback ride which will include a tasty lunch at our half way destination point.
Dedicated to those touched by the spirit of the horse!
At Bent Creek you will quickly discover a life-long passion
for horses, horsemanship and learning. This is a cattle and horse
operation that focuses on equine education. A unique mix of Western
Rider level instruction as outlined by Equine Canada combined with
practical applications in pasture conditions including cattle handling.
Rekindle your spirit as you immerse yourself in a lifestyle surrounded
by horses, cattle and the wildlife of the Meadow Lark Valley.
Cowboy appetites always get huge. You'll surely look forward
to Kathy's delicious, generous, home-cooked meals served in our
spacious ranch house or veranda. Sittin' around an evening camp-fire by
the rapids, recalling the day's work and maybe "stretchin' the truth a
bit" ... what a way to end a day!
Experience a 3 or 6 day ranch stay while you enjoy riding and an assortment of ranch activities.
3 Day/2 Night: $480/person (based on double occupancy) plus tax & 10% gratuity.Or, take part in one of the several horsemanship clinics available to enhance your riding and ranch skills.
Clinic choices for 2008 include the following:
Improve your human-horse relationship by implementing correct, consistent communication. Our horsemanship clinics teach non-intrusive techniques that can be incorporated into any equine discipline with emphasis on the ranch horse. Problem solving techniques will be addressed at this clinic.
4 Day/3 Night: $795/person (based on double occupancy) plus tax & 10% gratuity.Learn numerous heading and healing roping techniques. We'll see how different roping techniques or loops are beneficial in different situations. Try techniques real ranch cowboys use to catch and doctor cattle in a low stress and humane way. Proper handling of cattle on the open range or in the feedlot is an art. Experience the western pride of good horsemanship and low stress cattle handling techniques.
4 Day/3 Night: $795/person (based on double occupancy) plus tax & 10% gratuity.The focus of this clinic is horsemanship specializing in the pack horse and trail horse. Learn about different components of the pack saddle and how they are used. The single and double diamond hitches, trail horse do's and don'ts are taught. The practicum portion of the clinic sees day three on a trail ride and days 4 and 5 on an overnight pack trip.
4 Day/3 Night: $795/person (based on double occupancy) plus tax & 10% gratuity.We invite you to discover a burning desire to share a life-long passion for horses, horsemanship and learning. Immerse yourself in the challenge of horse/human communication. A quarter century of professional teaching and Equine Canada National Coaching training set the background for your six days of western rider and cattle handling preparation.
This program is ideal for individuals seeking employment as a ranch or guest ranch cowboy; or the "city slicker" who always wanted to try cowboyin'. The program combines the following: horsemanship skills and the ranch horse; cattle handling; ranch roping basics and horse packing. Cowboy 101 is designed to give a quality introduction of the cowboy skills required to carry on the day to day tasks many of today's ranches require. Certificates are awarded on the final day for graduates of Cowboy 101.
Feel the cowboy spirit emerge as you slip into a lifestyle surrounded by horses, cattle and Western Canadian hospitality in the peaceful Meadowlark river valley.
7 Day/6 Night: $1590/person (based on double occupancy) plus tax & 10% gratuity.Contact our
knowledgeable staff today to discuss making your western experience
holiday a reality.
When a Texas cowgirl and an
Alberta rancher get together, the result is a charming blend of two
cultures in an old west setting. Head on out to Alberta's majestic
Porcupine Hills ... Canadian Ranch Country at its finest. Nestled in the
Porcupine Hills, on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains is Brown
Creek Ranch.
Brown Creek Ranch stays feature a self-contained pine log cabin situated on a family-run working cattle ranch. Listen to a gently rolling creek that runs just outside the cabin and let country life surround you while taking you back to a slower pace.
Your hosts are Shaunere and
Brian Lane and their four children. From a long-time ranching family in
the Claresholm area, Brian runs the Brown Creek cow/calf operation and
is a team-roper in his spare time. Shaunere hails from San Antonio,
Texas and brings her own western cultural perspective to Brown Creek
Ranch. In addition to working with Brian on the cattle operations,
Shaunere also enjoys southwestern-style ranch cooking, working in the
yard and spending time with her family.
Accommodation in a private, self contained rustic pine log cabin. All rates based on double occupancy, except room & board rate.
*Two night minimum stay required.Contact our
knowledgeable staff today to discuss making your western experience
holiday a reality.
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