This guide is intended to give riders of all ages and abilities a general introduction to the holiday riding available from ranches and outfitters in the Rocky Mountains of the USA & Canada. The horses, tack and riding style are looked at and details of the western saddle explained. Trail riding in forest and open country is fully illustrated. There are descriptions of cattle work, the mountains, weather, wild animals and plants, plus notes on health and fitness, how to get there and what to take. Also included is a short history of how the West and dude ranches began and notes on the different rodeo events which may be seen.
Hardback.