Cattle Drives at Express UU Bar
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 across the same trail that you will ride on, then end each day by enjoying some of the best food you will ever taste!
You'll arrive on Thursday evening in time to 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 trail boss. 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 and how to ride. In the afternoon you will get to practice what you learned and enjoy some time in the arena, with a quick analysis of your riding prowess. We will even let you do some roping on our practice "animals". Dinner will be at 6:30. Bedtime will come soon and you'll want to get a good night's sleep for the next day.
Day 2 - On the Trail
After breakfast at 7:00 we will go to the barn and saddles the horses. Depending on where our cattle drive begins, we may haul the horses (and you) to the starting destination. From then on, it is on the trail making sure that no cow loses her way or that a stray cow finds her way into our herd! The herd will be "strung out" for quite a ways, so you may be on your own from time to time just enjoying the scenery, listening to the sounds of the drive, wondering about those that rode the trail long ago, and making sure the cattle stay on the trail. We will stop for a cowboy lunch and then start again in time to get to the "holding pen" in time for the cows to settle in and then we will get you back to the comfort of the bunkhouse and a good shower and meal! That night we will share stories of the days gone by and now that you've been on the trail, you'll likely be able to visualize what those folks of the past experienced.
Day 3 - On the Trail Again
Yep, breakfast at 7:00 again, then off the the holding pen to saddle our horses and finish the drive! We will be dine by late afternoon and everyone will come back to the ranch for a hearty meal and another fun evening of "cowboy" tales, sharing and reminiscing about your time in the saddle - and maybe a good song or two!
$1450 per person for an all inclusive 4-night and 3-day adventure.
A portion of the proceeds goes directly to Horses For Heroes - New Mexico , Inc. Cowboy Up! Program
If you want even more fun, Express UU Bar 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 ad 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!
Quick Reference Guide
Riding Ability: Novice
Age: 14 years and older
Length of Ride: 25 miles of 1 and 1/2 days
Elevation: Approximately 6400-6500 feet
Group Size: Must have 5 maximum to ride. Private groups bookings also available with your own horse.
Pace: Mostly slow, sometimes challenging
Tack: Western
Horses: Quarter Horse
Weight Limit: 200 lbs.
20011 Dates: June 2nd - 5th, June 30th - July 3rd, July 28th - 31st,
August 11th - 14th, August 18th - 21, August 25th - 28th
2011 Prices: $1450 plus tax. Lodge supplement: $100 more per night
To Book: Call (575) 376-2035. 50% deposit required at booking time. Two week cancellation is required.
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It’s important for your enjoyment that you’re physically fit. We ask that ALL riders be comfortable in the saddle and able to control a horse and ride at a trot.
You must have a good knowledge of the basics and some experience in riding cross-country.
There are always variables involved when riding in open country, so when in doubt about how to rate your riding ability - It is generally best to estimate on the conservative side. The trail boss has full authority to exclude a rider from a trip for inability to ride or behavior, which endangers the other riders or the horses, or for exceeding weight restriction. No refunds will be made under these circumstances.
Beginner: A rider who has limited experience, is unable to post the trot and does not canter.
Novice: A rider who is capable of mounting and dismounting unassisted, capable of applying basic ques, comfortable and in control at the walk, posting trots, and short canters.
Intermediate: A rider who has a firm seat, is confident and in control at all paces (including posting trots, canters and gallops), but does not ride regularly.
Strong Intermediate: An intermediate rider who is currently riding regularly and is comfortable in the saddle for at least 6 hours per day.
Advanced: All of the above, plus an independent seat, soft hands, and capable of handling a spirited horse in open country.
What to Bring on the Ride:
Required Items:
Boots with a heel
Required Items:
Boots with a heel
Wide-brimmed Hat
Sunscreen
Long Sleeved Shirt
Water – will be provided by Express UU Bar
Optional:
Camera
Gloves
Snacks – will be provided by Express UU Bar – however, special diets will need to bring their own.
Things to leave at home:
Shorts
Sandals
Backpacks
Firearms
Sunscreen
Long Sleeved Shirt
Water – will be provided by Express UU Bar
Optional:
Camera
Gloves
Snacks – will be provided by Express UU Bar – however, special diets will need to bring their own.
Things to leave at home:
Shorts
Sandals
Backpacks
Firearms
Express UU bar Ranches 1115 Highway 21, Cimarron, New Mexico 87714
577.376.2035