Trail Blazer Magazine
Horsemanship Opportunities at The Hideout
For over 15 years, The Hideout has offered discerning equestrian travelers and guests from around the world the opportunity to experience our unique environment on horseback. We offer arena training, natural horsemanship basics, scenic trail rides, etc. for riders of all levels and experience.
Riding at The Hideout
- Arena and short outside rides
- Half day and full day rides
- Overnight packages or Week-ends stays at The Hideout Lodges, which include dining at The Trapper Creek Supper Club (www.trapper-creek-guest-ranch.com)
- Group events
Training & Clinics
- Basic and intermediate Western Riding initiation & orientation
- Trail riding initiation & orientation
- Loading and unloading horses
- Basic hoof care
- Riding lessons
- Natural horsemanship
- Initiation in Bud Williams Stockmanship and in principles of Low Stress penning and sorting
The Barn Staff
Our year- around staff is experienced in guiding riders of all levels and disciplines. They skillfully train and initiate riders weekly in all areas of riding, horsemanship and safety.
Although we all have our riding preferences, we are open to new learning opportunities, and we strive to constantly improve our program through continuing education for our staff.
Several of our staff have attended the Parelli Center in Ocala, Florida.
All our staff are schooled and experienced in Western Riding and in the Bud Williams Stockmanship method.
While all most of our staff rides Western (on a regular basis), on occasions we also have seasonal staff schooled in English riding, jumping and dressage. Some of our seasonal staff members have attended renowned riding schools in US, England and other countries.
Our horses
We own a string of excellent and safe horses to accommodate all riding levels year around. These are not nose to tail horses, but quality mounts that are well taken care of, used to this challenging country and ridden by different riders on a regular basis. Typically our horse to rider ratio is 3:1; so these horses get plenty of rest to stay conditioned, even during our busiest time of the year.
Our Barn, Saddles, Arena, Trucks and Trailers
- The Hideout takes pride in our clean barn and saddle room. We have a fine selection of well kept Western saddles and tack.
- We have both inside and outside work arenas. The outside arena is equipped with an automatic sprinkling system to control dust.
- Our guests and horses are transported to the beautiful, challenging high country in our well maintained trucks and Featherlite trailers. We assure safety and reliability for our guests and horses by conscientious equipment service and yearly safety inspections.
Rates
- Individual Riding Lessons (min. 5 hours).............................................$45 / 55 hour
- Half day rides with guide(s) - 3 to 4 hours...........................................$85 / 95
- Full day rides with guide(s) - 5 to 6 hours without trailering...........$135
- Full day rides with guide(s) - 5 to 6 hours with trailering.................$175
- Full day cattle work...................................................................................$ 195
- Equine massage by certified professional.........................................$ 65 / hour
- Colt starting, clinics,..................................................................................Call us
If you would like to come off-season with groups, we can work with you in terms of pricing, special requests, clinics, special language requests.
- We consider you “a group” of 6 participants or more.
- We define Off-Season from November through April.
Call us at 307.765. 2080 or e-mail us at info@thehideout.com to make arrangements. Groups of up to 25 are welcome.
Trapper Creek Guest Ranch and Inn is a member of The Hideout Adventures Incorporated.
3170 Rd 40 1/2 Shell WY 82441
Normal business hours are from Thursday - Saturday from 5 PM to 9 PM.
Please call (307) 765 9900 for dinner reservations. Please call (307) 765-2561 for special events, cooking classes and for private parties.
For lodging and overnight stays, please call The Hideout at (307) 765 2080
or e-mail info@thehideout.com
