Horseback Riding
Saddle Up
Southwest Alberta is horse country. Community rodeo is the social event of the year in many communities. Wranglers herd cattle from the rangelands in late autumn. Here, hand-tooled leather is still stitched with century-old machinery for working cowboys who are happy to wait more than a year to pay $5,000 for a unique saddle.
Alberta SouthWest Horseback Riding
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The short, muscular quarter horse is the breed of choice for its exceptional professionalism and sweet temper.
Riding opportunities abound, from day rides through flowered foothills to long days in the saddle at the several working ranches that welcome vacationing visitors to bunk down for days at a time.
Day Rides and Overnight Outfitters
Name & Location | Contact Information |
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Alpine Stables, Waterton Lakes National Park | Ph (403.308.3263) |
Centre Peak High Country Adventures, Lundbreck | Ph (403.628.2178) |
Blue Ridge Outfitters | Ph (403.859.2462) |
Dames on the Range, Nanton | Ph (403.646.0151) |
Painted Trak Farms, Glenwood | Ph (403.626.3738) |
Working Vacation Ranches
Name & Location | Contact Information |
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Badger Valley Guest Ranch, Cardston | Ph (403.653.8000) |
Bent Creek Western Vacations, Fort Macleod | Ph (403.553.3974) |
Brown Creek Ranch, Cardston | Ph (403.625.4032) |
Willow Lane Ranch Vacations, Granum | Ph (403.687.2284) |
Lucasia Ranch Vacations, Claresholm | Ph (403.625.2295) |
Rangeview Ranch Vacations, Cardston | Ph (403.653.2292) |
Sierra West Cabins and Ranch Vacations, Lundbreck | Ph (403.628.2431) |
Skyline Ranching & Outfitting, Claresholm | Ph (403.625.2398) |