Click a thumbnail for a larger view.
Frequently Asked Questions - Page 2
Q. Is the cattle
drive available?
A. Yes, it is lots of fun and available
for participants over age 18 during selected weeks in May and September.
For details see the Cattle
Drive Page.
Q. What type of landscape
surrounds your ranch?
A. Beautiful green forests and mountains
rising 4500' above the Ranch. Lots of wildlife and wildflowers.
Q. Do you have adult
only weeks?
A. May and September are adults only
(18+). We have some weeks designated as "Singles Weeks", however
they are not exclusive to singles. (See "Lite
Season" Page).
Q. What is your E-mail
address?
A. cowboy@lwranch.com
Q. How many horses
do you have?
A. We have up to 50 head.
Q. What breeds are
they?
A. We have a variety of breeds (Appaloosa,
Appaloosa cross, Quarter Horse, Quarter Horse cross, Arab cross, Mustang
cross, Thoroughbred cross, Draft cross, and Belgian Drafts). For details
see our Horse
Information Page.
Q. What are the experience
levels of horses?
A. We have all experience levels (advanced,
intermediate, beginner, and children's.
Q. What type of trails
do you have?
A. Most of our trails are in different
elevations of the mountains. Trails are different difficulty levels,
and all are scenic. There are trails for beginners, and for all levels
of riding. The wrangler determines the level of difficulty by the skills
of the rider. We DO NOT jeopardize safety. For details see the
Riding Program Page.
Q. Do you have many
accidents?
A. Our horses are all very well trained.
We don’t have many accidents because of the gentle nature of
our animals. However, they are living creatures and there are situations
that can happen. (Getting stung by a bee, stepping in a hole and tripping).
We have experienced wranglers who divide the groups into levels of riding,
7 guests per Wrangler.
Q. Will my child
be safe on a horse?
A. Our childrens program is specifically
set up for safe children - horse interaction. They will learn about
the nature of horses, horse care, and receive riding instruction that
is geared for children. We recommend you bring your own helmets if you
wish for them to have head protection.
Our
riding program
is geared to your needs. You can ride in our corral or ride the mountain
trails that surround our guest ranch. If you are a return
guest you can reserve your favorite horse.
Our
ranch is bordered on three sides by national forest land. Check our
weekly activities
schedule for a list of the events to enjoy on or near your own Kootenai
National Forest.
Our log cabins
are named after famous western painters and are tastefully decorated
with art.
The atmosphere is comfortable, with a western feel. Western living and full service mark the accommodations at the LWR Ranch.
