MRC Week at Silver Spur Ranch

Join MRC as we go full cowboy with the World Famous Silver Spur Horse Drive! This is not your typical dude ranch experience, join us for an experience you will never forget as we herd 40+ horses through the Rocky Mountains of Idaho! We will be taking a group of 14 MRC riders for this unforgettable experience, grab your riding buddy and sign up now to join us. 

Fully disconnect from the hustle and bustle of NYC life for a completely off grid experience (No wifi or cell signal)! The ranch is fully Off-grid and powered by the sun. The first 2 nights will be spend at the ranch in cabins that are simple but nice. Each cabin has power for charging your devices and light to see at night.

Live like they did in the old west! Partake in the famous outdoor shower, a treat after a long days ride, with endless hot water that helps get all the dust off. Do your business in the Outhouse, at the ranch and at each campsite the toilet facilities are outhouse style (you want western, you got it)!

You will be spending three nights here at the ranch and two nights out along the trail. The staff of cowboys and cowgirls will not only teach you how to rope but they are there to assist you as best they can.

Expect 15-20mile/day riding. Each day differs in length and speeds due to terrain but expect to be riding for at least 5hours per day.

Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and all the snacks and non-alcoholic drinks you can imagine are provided for you. If you are vegetarian or have a health allergy just let us know and we will do our best to accommodate. We will also have a stop on the way from the airport where you can pickup any additional libations you wish to bring! 

You will be staying two nights at two different campsites in Kodiak canvas tents with foam pads, warm sleeping bags, and all your gear will be waiting for you once you arrive by horse back.

The first campsite has a natural warm spring you can bathe in and get all the dust off. Each night we will gather around the campfire for cooking and keeping warm once the sun goes down. 

We will be herding around 40 horses back to the ranch. 

Why are we herding horses?

The horses we are herding are younger horses that we have bred and are currently in our training program. The horse drive not only helps to rotate pasture but also teaches these young horses how to become sure footed animals, cross creeks, dead fall, and navigate in steep terrain all before we get on their back.

How do you herd horses?

Horses have a herd instinct so they naturally want to follow other horses. We will split the group up and half the group will go in the front and the other half will go in the back. The group in the front has the job to lead the way and set the pace, the group in the back has to make sure all the horses are following the horses in the front and that we don't lose any. (It can get pretty crazy at times.)

Is it going to be an adventure?

The horse drive is the ultimate horseback adventure. It is fast paced, has a variety of terrain to navigate, and really tests your skills.

Our cowboy and cowgirl guides will be there to help you every step of the way and make sure everything runs as smoothly as possible.

Click here for our Silver Spur Trip Book.

SCHEDULE
Monday
Arrive at the ranch around 4:30pm  
Settle in with your fellow MRC riders and into your shared cabins
Welcome dinner
Ranch activities, learn to rope, horse shoes, stunning hikes and relax by the fire

Tuesday
Breakfast around 8am
Meet your horse for the week along with a brief on your tack, pack and riding style
Head off on a mountain trail ride to get comfortable with your horse before the drive
Arrive back at the ranch for another evening of dinner and ranch activities!

Wednesday
Breakfast 
Pack your bags to head off on the world famous horse drive!
*You will want to pack enough clothes for 2 full days of riding and camping
Ride the Drive day 1, we will drive the herd from middle creek to warm springs campsite where we will arrive to a fully setup site with your bag waiting for you
This campsite has a natural warm springs where you can sit back and revel in the amazing day had before enjoying the campfire, some fun games and songs and some of the brightest stars you may ever see!
This will be your first night in shared tents with horses roaming free right outside!

Thursday
Breakfast
Pack your bag to head from warm springs to Weber Creek Campsite with your herd of around 40 horses! As this is your second day on the drive you may have found a position or role in the drive that you enjoy and can spend your day focusing on that or moving around the herd as we all traverse this wild country like cowboys from the old west!
Like the night before your bag and a fully setup campsite will await your arrival at Weber Creek where you will enjoy another evening of campfire, dinner and activities in nature
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Friday
Breakfast
Pack your bags for the final drive from Weber Creek back to the Silver Spur Ranch where your bag will be waiting for you back in your cabin from your first couple nights
Enjoy a memorable farewell dinner with special surprises from the amazing ranch team!

Saturday
Breakfast, photos and one last look at the amazing Silver Spur Ranch!
We will leave the ranch around 9:30am to head back to Idaho Falls airport

THE HORSES
Mostly American Quarter Horses. Many of these seasoned horses have experience cutting, roping and even competing in these disciplines in their off seasons! They are sure footed and well used to the varied terrain.  

RIDER LEVEL
Level 3 Flat. Riders should expect fast rides and must be comfortable riding at a walk, trot, and gallop. The rides and days are long and riders must be in good health/shape. We will be riding western style at the ranch. If you ride english style the transition is easy.

SETTING
The Idaho mountains are like no other, offering magnificent views from high above on the mountain tops to low into the valleys. The land will appear to be almost untouched from humans with a variety of plant and animal life! Natural water crossings and ponds, flowing water falls and springs, deer, antelope and much more. This country boarders the nearby Yellowstone National Park and has been protected since the days of American Indians, keep an eye out for arrow heads and other artifacts from over the centuries!

INCLUDED

• 4 days of riding, around 5 hours per day
• A seasoned herd horse to show you the ropes! 
• 5 nights accommodation with breakfast, lunch and dinner
• Transport to and from Idaho Falls Airport

NOT INCLUDED

• Flights
• Alcoholic beverages (but you can bring your own!)

ATTIRE

• Cowboy chic! Think cowboy boots and hats, jeans, button downs, bandanas, fun belts and any other wester accessories!
• We are working on a more detailed guide for riders once they have booked the trip

FLIGHTS

• Flights should be booked to Idaho Falls airport and you should plan to get in by 3pm, there may not be any direct flights but the connection will be well worth the experience! 
• We will be sure to share flights other riders have booked so the group can try to travel together if they wish.