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Our Western Ranch Staff
Diana Painter: Operations Manager and Head Riding Instructor
Originally from Washington state Diana fell in love with Montana while here on a horseback vacation and decided to make Eureka her home. Diana has been involved with horses in one way or another for over thirty years. From owning and managing stables, showing horses, penning cows to training and giving riding instruction. She has been breeding Quarter Horses and Paints for the last eight years, owning as many as forty head at one time. Diana is dedicated to sharing her love of people and Montana by means of her lifelong love, the horse, and Laughing Water Ranch is he perfect place to do it all.
Cheryl Hampton: Head Wrangler and Instructor
Cheryl moved to Montana from Washington three years ago and is coming into her third season as part of the Laughing Water Family . Cheryl has been raised around horses and has done everything from barrel racing and team penning to training and breeding. With the patience of a saint and a sense of humor to boot she is ready to take you high into the beautiful mountains of Northwest Montana.
Ben Whit
e III: Wrangler and Stock Manager
Ben is a longtime resident of Montana and the Eureka area. He is a second generation Laughing Water employee and has been with the ranch for several years. Ben was raised in the saddle and has rodeo'd since he was a young'un. His campfire stories and cowboy antics will keep you in stitches and his quick smile will warm your heart.
Cydney McMunn: Wrangler and Kamp Kootenai Kounselor
Cydney is also a second generation employee of Laughing Water Ranch and an authentic Native American Princess. She is well skilled in horsemanship, wilderness skills and Native American culture making her a great teacher for kids and adults alike. Her contribution to the Kamp Kootanai program is something the children and their parents will never forget.
Ride our scenic mtn. trails in small groups guided by one one of our staff. In the mountains rach season brings its own unique brand of beauty.
Our horses are well trained and gentle. They are willing partners on which you can explore our Montana scenery. Click here to learn more about our horses - their breeds and their training.
