United States - Idaho: leading a herd in idaho

Day 1: Idaho Falls

ITALY/IDAHO FALLS/ (-/-/D)
“Horse round-up” is the English term that best describes the activity of gathering and moving herds and groups of horses. If, like many of you, you have never experienced rounding up a herd of horses, know that this will probably be the most exciting thing you will ever do on horseback in your life! This is not just a simple trek; it is a real experience! You will ride alongside and keep the herd together for about 20 miles a day; you will start from Warm Spring through desert landscapes that will change throughout the days. You will also experience the mobile camp, very rustic, where you will sleep in a tent and have meals prepared on the fire. A true adventure, definitely not for everyone: the terrain can vary widely, it may be cold or hot, rainy or dusty, relaxing or a constant challenge… anything can happen because this is a truly authentic adventure!

Arrival at Idaho Falls Airport (IDA) is expected in time for the 3:30 PM transfer (USD 100 per person to be paid locally). Transfer to the ranch takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Accommodation in rooms, dinner, and overnight stay.

Day 2:

B/L/D)
Breakfast, horse assignment according to your riding level, and a day in the saddle dedicated to getting familiar with your four-legged companion. Dinner and overnight at the ranch.

Day 3:

B/L/D)
Breakfast, loading horses and luggage onto the van, and departure for Warm Spring. Today we will ride about 20 miles through desert landscapes and canyons. Picnic lunch, and in the afternoon we will arrive at the camp set up near a natural warm spring where we can relax and bathe before a delicious fire-cooked dinner.

Day 4:

B/L/D)
A true cowboy breakfast and breaking camp before setting off for another long day on horseback. Today the landscape will be different, wooded—make sure no horse is left behind! Picnic lunch near a refreshing pond and in the afternoon arrival at the new camp set up at Weber Creek for dinner and overnight.

Day 5:

B/L/D)
We will break down the camp and once again saddle up to return to the ranch. Free time in the afternoon to relax. Farewell dinner and overnight at the ranch.

Day 6:

IDAHO FALLS/ITALY (B/-/-)
Breakfast and transfer to the airport for an arrival around 11:30 AM.

Note: The itinerary described above is indicative and may be subject to changes due to weather conditions or circumstances beyond our control. It is also available on request during the winter season, with additional ranch activities such as skiing and cross-country skiing.

Notes:
(B/L/D): B = breakfast; L = lunch; D = dinner
Difficulty level: From ° to °°°°°

DURATION: 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS
DIFFICULTY: °°° (INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED)
ACCOMMODATION: MOBILE TENT CAMP + RANCH
EQUIPMENT: WESTERN
HORSES: QUARTER HORSE, APPALOOSA
PACE: 5-6 HOURS PER DAY IN THE SADDLE – We will move at three gaits, sometimes with long gallops and varied terrain.
MINIMUM AGE: 18 years
TYPE: Itinerary with overnight stays in mobile tent camps

ACCOMMODATION:
3 nights at the ranch, in small simple but charming and clean buildings, shared by 2 to 4 people. There is no electricity, and bathrooms and showers are outside the rooms, clean, and with hot water. Building with kitchen and adjoining dining room and lounge area for relaxation and social moments.
2 nights in tents, shared by 2 to 4 people, equipped with mattresses and sleeping bags. Toilet tents and for showers, it is possible to rinse in the springs (with biodegradable soap).
Rustic and plentiful meals cooked over the fire; alcohol is not served, so we suggest bringing whatever you prefer.

Guaranteed shared departure dates, minimum 1 person departing from Italy:

19/05 – 24/05
26/05 – 31/05
02/06 – 07/06
09/06 – 14/06
16/06 – 21/06
23/06 – 28/06
30/06 – 05/07
07/07 – 12/07
14/07 – 19/07
28/07 – 02/08
04/08 – 09/08
11/08 – 16/08
18/08 – 23/08
25/08 – 30/08
01/09 – 06/09
08/09 – 13/09
15/09 – 20/09

PARTICIPANTS: MIN 5 MAX 14