Comments for Just "Dude" It - The Dude Ranchers' Association Blog http://www.duderanch.org/blog Helping People Find Quality Dude Ranches and Guest Ranch Vacations Since 1926 Thu, 02 May 2013 16:18:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Comment on Dude Ranches and National Parks by Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch http://www.duderanch.org/blog/2013/04/dude-ranches-and-national-parks-2/#comment-17376 Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch Thu, 02 May 2013 16:18:40 +0000 http://www.duderanch.org/blog/?p=1892#comment-17376 Sylvan Dale is extremely blessed to be such a short distance (a quick 30 minute drive) from Rocky Mountain National Park, truly one of America’s grandest national parks.

]]> Comment on To Stand or Not to Stand? by Orville http://www.duderanch.org/blog/2012/05/to-stand-or-not-to-stand/#comment-12530 Orville Sun, 13 May 2012 04:08:29 +0000 http://www.duderanch.org/blog/?p=1427#comment-12530 I’ve never really thought about it actually. I’ve always stood in the stirrups when the horse urinates. Is this all a myth? I really don’t know where I got this habit from. My guess is from my Dad that taught me how to ride at a young age.

I ride English and Western, my roper friends, dressage and Hunter jumper buddies all stand. Well this will give us something to talk about maybe I’ll do an informal poll. :)

]]> Comment on From City Slicker to Guest Rancher: The Majestic Challenge by Black Mountain Colorado Dude Ranch http://www.duderanch.org/blog/2012/05/from-city-slicker-to-guest-rancher-the-majestic-challenge/#comment-12488 Black Mountain Colorado Dude Ranch Thu, 10 May 2012 09:22:18 +0000 http://www.duderanch.org/blog/?p=1434#comment-12488 Beautiful photos! Best thing about being a part of a ranch is knowing other great ranchers!

]]> Comment on Ride the Outlaw Trails of Billy the Kid, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid! by Kate Shirley http://www.duderanch.org/blog/2012/03/ride-the-outlaw-trails-of-billy-the-kid-butch-cassidy-and-the-sundance-kid/#comment-11549 Kate Shirley Wed, 21 Mar 2012 01:51:54 +0000 http://www.duderanch.org/blog/?p=1293#comment-11549 I was lucky enough to visit there back in 2005 when it was owned by the Massie Family. What a beautiful spot! Although I only stayed 3 days, we saw all kinds of wildlife. Elk walked right thru the ranch early one morning, I saw them by looking out my cabin window. Also saw javelinas, deer and eagles. The surroundings and natural history are super impressive. And the horseback riding was great!!

]]> Comment on Horsemanship 101 – Preparing for your Equestrian Vacation – Part One by Kim @ The DRA http://www.duderanch.org/blog/2011/10/horsemanship-101-preparing-for-your-equestrian-vacation-part-one-2/#comment-7172 Kim @ The DRA Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:50:58 +0000 http://www.duderanch.org/blog/?p=962#comment-7172 Just let me know Pat and we can help find the perfect ranch for your next vacation!

]]> Comment on Horsemanship 101 – Preparing for your Equestrian Vacation – Part One by Patricia McCauley http://www.duderanch.org/blog/2011/10/horsemanship-101-preparing-for-your-equestrian-vacation-part-one-2/#comment-7163 Patricia McCauley Thu, 27 Oct 2011 17:06:27 +0000 http://www.duderanch.org/blog/?p=962#comment-7163 Wow, what a great intro to riding! It has been sometime since I have been on horse but I loved it so and this makes me want to go riding and soon!

]]> Comment on Meet Your Host – Colleen Hodson of the Dude Ranchers’ Association by Kim @ The DRA http://www.duderanch.org/blog/2011/07/meet-your-host-colleen-hodson-of-the-dude-ranchers%e2%80%99-association/#comment-5745 Kim @ The DRA Mon, 25 Jul 2011 12:09:42 +0000 http://www.duderanch.org/blog/?p=794#comment-5745 Thanks Kristi for sharing your story! What an amazing history your family has and I applaud your efforts to preserve and share that legacy with your family! It is priceless!

]]> Comment on Meet Your Host – Colleen Hodson of the Dude Ranchers’ Association by Kristi Shirley sumner http://www.duderanch.org/blog/2011/07/meet-your-host-colleen-hodson-of-the-dude-ranchers%e2%80%99-association/#comment-5742 Kristi Shirley sumner Mon, 25 Jul 2011 09:55:34 +0000 http://www.duderanch.org/blog/?p=794#comment-5742 Hello I was reading about the dude ranches my grandfather started one of the first dude ranches in Texas James h.Minnick and he had a 1000 acres of ranch
He was also appointed the first judge and inspector for the AQHA association
I was hoping to find more info about him
He was a long time friend of will Rogers he also played polo he died in 1947 before I was born but the story’s of his ranch and life cowboys and my mom would tell me
Are fascinating one old cowboy that worked for my grandfather told me about the ranch in ford county by Crowell Texas that for every horse the cowboys would break for my grandfather he would give the cowboy two horses and that’s how some of the cowboys started their own herd and ranch by my grandfather doing this
Tom mix the famous cowboy actor presented my grandfather and will Rogers with saddles exactly alike he had them custom made for them
Alot more I could say about my grandfather I’m trying to find things for my children to know his history I thank you for reading this
Their is so much history of cowboys and ranches in the late 1800′s and early 1900′s that people should know about Texas I’m very proud to say James H.Minnick was my grandfather
Thank
Kristi Shirley Summer

]]> Comment on “A Movie that Could Make the World a Better Place” by Black Mountain Colorado Dude Ranch http://www.duderanch.org/blog/2011/06/a-movie-that-could-make-the-world-a-better-place/#comment-3832 Black Mountain Colorado Dude Ranch Sun, 12 Jun 2011 16:06:08 +0000 http://www.duderanch.org/blog/?p=677#comment-3832 Buck looks fantastic! We have a couple of wranglers making a trip to see it when it comes out near here (which might take a while)!

Thanks for posting this.

]]> Comment on 63 Ranch Celebrates 80 years of Dude Ranching! by Anonymous http://www.duderanch.org/blog/2010/04/63-ranch-celebrates-80-years-of-dude-ranching/#comment-12 Anonymous Fri, 21 May 2010 01:01:47 +0000 http://duderanch.insideout.com/blog/?p=122#comment-12 Ah,the 63 Ranch, is spectacular! We've been going for 10 straight years. This will be our 11th, and I'm confident it will be our BEST!!!!

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