Video: Dude Ranch History - Expert advice on horse care and horse riding

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
Publish date:: 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.)

Get Our Newsletter

Great Riding Destinations

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.

Prepare For The Ride

Over the years everyone has told you what TO wear on your dude ranch vacation, but has anyone ever told you what NOT to wear? With first-hand experience, Top50 Ranches is here to alert you of What NOT to Wear on your dude ranch vacation

Participate

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

Travel

So you're ready to spring for a great equestrian vacation. Darley Newman tells you what you can expect from a luxury dude ranch.

Great Riding Destinations

Learn about Big Island horseback riding and the history of cattle drives and paniolos, Hawaiian cowboys, with Emmy-winning Equitrekking. Explore Parker Ranch and Kahua Ranch in Waimea. Learn more about great dude ranches, guest ranches, cattle drives and horse riding holidays.

Great Riding Destinations

Visit the Royal Stables with Equitrekking host Darley Newman and HRH Princess Alia on this special insiders' tour. Viewers learn about the history and characteristics of the Arabian breed in Darley's interview with HRH Princess Alia, as award winning Arabian horses are showcased.

Great Riding Destinations

Darley Newman of EquitrekkingTravel offers a Western riding experience for all ability levels at Virginia's Marriott Ranch.