Video: Dude Ranch History

In this dude ranch history video clip from the Emmy winning Equitrekking TV show, ranchers describe Jackson Hole's Bear Paw Ranch where the Roosevelts, Rockefellers, DuPonts and other famous names of the time vacationed.

Author:: DiscoverHorses
Updated:: Mar 21, 2017
Original:: Jan 21, 2011

Learn about the history of dude ranches in America, including the Eaton brothers first ranch and the original "dudes." Equitrekking.com host Darley Newman narrates this educational look at the U.S. legacy of guest ranches and Western history, including interviews with modern ranchers. Historical photographs edited in the "Ken Burns" effect bring this historical documentary clip to life. (See also www.equitrekkingtravel.com.)

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This is a video preview for Equitrekking's new high definition special "Equitrekking Great American Ranches" with host Darley Newman. Interviewing ranch owners and cowboys who have chosen to hold fast to their traditions and Western culture, viewers learn what it's like to run a ranch in America, while also riding through some of the beautiful wild terrain where these ranches lie.

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Western dude ranches (found throughout the plains, deserts and mountains of the US and Canada,) have mass appeal. In fact, it seems they cross cultural barriers. "I would say about 10 to 20 percent of our dude ranch guests are European, with folks from The UK and Germany representing the largest share," notes Colleen Hodson of the Dude Ranchers' Association.

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Get tips on packing for your ranch vacation from equestrian travel expert Darley Newman, who's visited ranches in Alberta, Hawaii, Texas, Wyoming, Colorado, Uruguay, Quebec and beyond. Learn more about Equitrekking and ranch vacations at http://www.equitrekking.com and http://www.equitrekkingtravel.com

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Part of the Emmy winning Equitrekking TV show on PBS, "Equitrekking Jordan: Petra, Royal Stables & Dead Sea" highlights some of the best of classic Jordan, including Petra, the Dead Sea, Amman, Jordan's Royal Stables, Mt. Nebo and Madaba.

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Join host Darley Newman as she rides in a horse-drawn chariot during RACE, the Roman Army and Chariot Experience in Jerash, Jordan as a part of the Emmy winning PBS series, Equitrekking ( http://www.equitrekking.com ). Darley flies around the well-restored hippodrome in ancient city of Gerasa (Jerash).