Cowboy Era Programs

A person riding a horse in a field with cattle grazing, mountains in the background.

Old-Time Cowboy Experience

The ultimate in an immersive experience! Participants get to enjoy trail riding, a cattle drive, campfires, ranch chores, delicious food, a wagon ride, and an Old-Time Barn Dance, all at an authentic historic Guest Ranch in Loveland, Colorado!

Presented in collaboration with Guli Productions & Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch

Old Time Cowboys dancing with Cowgirls
Old Time Cowboys dancing with Cowgirls

Old-Time Cowboy Dance

Learn old-time cowboy-inspired dances such as The Jenny Lind Polka, The Texas Star square dance, and The Virginia Reel. All steps are taught, and no partner or previous experience is necessary. 

Presented in collaboration with Guli Productions

A man dressed in Old West Vaquero attire standing next to a black horse outdoors in a wooded area.
A man dressed in Old West Vaquero attire standing next to a black horse outdoors in a wooded area.
Woman dressed in cowboy or western attire, including a large wide-brimmed hat, red scarf, white blouse, brown skirt with fringe, and cowboy boots, standing in front of a wooden building with stairs.
Woman dressed in cowboy or western attire, including a large wide-brimmed hat, red scarf, white blouse, brown skirt with fringe, and cowboy boots, standing in front of a wooden building with stairs.

Archetypes of the Old West Show

Enjoy a one-of-a-kind program where you meet just a few of the many types of characters you might have met in an Old West town. Meet archetypes such as Vaqueros, Native Americans, Rodeo Cowgirls, Scouts, Entertainers, Townsfolk, and Victorian Ladies.

Three people riding horses along a dirt trail in a rural landscape with mountains and a cloudy sunset sky.

Cowboy Trail Riding

What more could you ask for? Not only do you receive instruction on a well-trained, hand-raised horse and then ride on 2000 acres of beautiful ranch land in Colorado, you also get to do it in authentically-inspired Old West outfits! You supply your own boots and hat, we supply the rest.

Presented in collaboration with Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch

Three cowboys riding horses herding cattle and calves in a rural landscape with trees and a hillside.

Cowboy Cattle Drive

The ultimate cowboy (or cowgirl!) experience - Get into historic costume, receive a riding lesson on a horse hand-picked for you, and then enjoy the opportunity to help bring in the herd on a 3000-acre authentic cattle ranch! You supply the hat and boots, we supply the rest.

Presented in collaboration with Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch

Women shooting rifles at a firing range, with a man observing nearby, in a desert setting.

With safety as the first priority, receive training and try your hand at this fun, fast-growing Old West-inspired sport! Special waiver required.

Cowboy Action Shooting

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