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Guests Say…?
Recent responses from guests and staff to a question story on our Instagram got me thinking about this blog post. RTR asked if there were return guests or staff members that had any words of advice for...
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Spring Opening
With the seasons changing, it’s getting me excited for the upcoming summer. In just a little over two weeks, the staff will begin to arrive, including myself, moving back into staff quarters. Going...
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Las Vegas + Western Life
Prior to this past week, people have always told me that I should “experience Vegas, just once, because there is nowhere else quite like it.” After my visit, they are right: the lights, the gambling,...
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Thank you, Chris Collins
The summer of 2020 at Rainbow Trout Ranch wasn’t limited to changes solely due to COVID-19. Our long-time western singer and songwriter, Will Dudley, retired from his dude ranch performances. There are...
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Horse Vocabulary – Part 1
One of the aspects of being a wrangler that I love so much is the opportunity to share horses with the guests. I get to share them with people who are familiar and more comfortable with horses, and...
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Cattle Kingdom
One of my resolutions for 2021 (and for many years, it seems) is to read more. So, when I was compiling a list for my family of what I might want for Christmas, and my birthday, I added a couple of...
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Basic Horse Colors
In the horse world, coat color can be a complex topic, as there is a name or label for every little variation. But, there are the basic colors that can help get a start on understanding the vocabulary...
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Horse Vocabulary & Riding
Continuing to help any of our readers and visitors learn the vernacular around horses and riding, this latest entry covers the basic body parts of a horse that you might hear Jane, David, or any of the...
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Rainy Summer Days
This summer was one of the soggiest summers we have seen, and boy did we have a great time! We were all impressed with how fun the families were that came to see us, and were game to go riding with us,...
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I Never Stop Learning
First training ride, on Dunbar (2015) It may only be March, but in my mind I am already preparing for summer. As a wrangler, that includes, but is not limited to, early mornings, muddy boots, endless...
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