I have worked on dude ranches in Colorado, Wyoming and Montana since the mid 1980s. My

business now is dude ranch consulting. One of the things I do is set up

horseback riding programs for new ranches. I am certified by the Dude Ranchers

Association as a wrangler instructor. I teach Horse Safety Certification

courses. Over the years I have trained countless wranglers and taken thousands

of…

I think my story is similar to many first time horse owners over 40. I’ve loved horses since I was 8, but didn’t have an opportunity to own one; so at 50+ years and with some time, money and determination to bring an old dream to life, I bought a horse. The story and dream grew to include 2 horses. I was so…