This is R-Wild Horse Ranch |
The ranch has 150 cabins . . . |
In various locations . . . |
Some on the flats . . . |
Some on a hill . . . |
And some in the shade |
Relaxing by the cabin |
Our favorite is cabin 147 |
Here's how it looks inside . . . |
Each cabin has two sets of bunkbeds and one single bed |
There's a heater and air conditioner unit . . . |
And a bathroom in the corner |
Outdoors there's a bar-b-que and picnic table |
We like to cook at our cabin . . . |
But there are also cook houses, which are great for large groups |
Shower buildings are "down the road" |
Evening shadows . . . |
And the glow of a setting sun . . . |
Even an occasional snowfall . . . |
Add to the mystique of the cabins |
Horses are a big part of R-Ranch . . . |
Here's Vicki with Dave's horse . . . |
His name is T-DOW . . . |
Which stands for "Tall Drink of Water" |
The wranglers are experts at matching people with ranch horses |
Here's Ray, our Head Wrangler |
And Jim, former Head Wrangler and all around nice guy! |
We like to keep our horses sober! |
Here's Vicki heading out . . . |
For some riding in the practice arena |
This horse is a beautiful Arabian named Beaugarde |
You go girl!! |
Looking good! |
Here is the large covered arena . . . |
Which is great for practicing |
TJ on T-DOW |
The arena is also used for judging gymkhana events . . . |
With competition for young and old alike |
TJ was inspired by watching the gymkhana riders . . . |
He's practicing what he learned . . . |
And turning that big horse around! |
Some gossip around the water trough |
This is Les . . . |
Heading out on the trail . . . |
And running his horse through the paces |
Meanwhile, back at the stables . . . |
As a family rides out . . . |
This sign says it all! |
There are other activities at the ranch |
Here is the main recreation center . . . |
It has a swimming pool . . . |
A kiddie pool . . . |
And hot tubs . . . |
With a (sometimes) view of Lassen Peak |
There are tennis courts . . . |
And a snack bar |
A large dance floor for the Saturday night dances . . . |
And a game room . . . |
With ping-pong tables out on the deck |
Our favorite pastime . . . |
Relaxing at the pool! |
We have a general store, to buy the stuff you forgot to bring . . . |
And even a kennel for the family pooch! |
This is the upper lodge . . . |
It has a deck overlooking the ranch |
Here's one view from the deck . . . |
And another . . . |
And another |
Here's a panorama view taken from the upper lodge area in the wintertime |
The upper lodge is the quiet place, for adults only |
Inside, comfortable chairs and a sunken fireplace |
And a bar with a bear! |
There's a pool for adults only . . . |
A picnic and bar-b-que area . . . |
Which is great for group campfires |
And a 20-unit motel . . . |
Where we sometimes stay in the winter time |
Here's a panorama view taken from the motel |
The ranch has a fishing pond . . . |
Which is a great place to learn to fish! |
Here's TJ . . . |
The fish aren't hooked, but TJ is!! |
Meanwhile, back at our cabin . . . |
The sun is setting behind the trees |
But what is that sound behind the cabin? |
An owl, caught in the camera flash! |
He turns as the photographer moves around him . . . |
And continues to watch the camera . . . |
Around to the other side of the branch |
WHO did you think it was?? |
This was a second owl, in the next tree! |
Even wild turkeys are occasionally seen at the ranch |
We saw all these animals in just one weekend at R-Ranch! |
Heading out on a trail ride . . . |
With Darth, one of the wranglers |
A vista from a high trail . . . |
And now we descend down to the creek |
A view from the creek bed |
And another |
This is known as the barn trail . . . |
Which climbs up out of the canyon . . . |
Past the covered arena . . . |
To the barn! |
Meanwhile, back at the cabins . . . |
We have a visitor! |
Just one more surprise at R-Wild Horse Ranch!! |