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Bonuses for the guests at the Diamond 'P' Ranch
All
horseback riding facilities have a standard list of things they do and
provide. The Diamond 'P' Ranch provides all of the usual things plus a
number of others.
The Diamond 'P' Ranch was one of the main stage stops for people
traveling to Yellowstone Park back before trains and
automobiles.  This
old two story hotel sets back up on the hill right near the main
barns and corrals; it had been a landmark throughout the years.
Although it has been boarded up for years, it is still in fairly good condition
and
we are in the process of a low-key restoration. Early arriving
guests can wander through it and look at some of the relics from
years-gone-by.
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 Because
of the rodeo background of the Halo Ranch Outfitters, who provide the
horseback riding facilities at the Diamond 'P' Ranch, there are several
pairs of genuine
chaps available for guests that want them.
For that
real authentic look, there is also a wall-full of genuine western
hats!  Some of these hats are 10x beaver
hats! They are all well used and they provide a true western look!
Be sure you bring your camera!
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We're in Yellowstone country, but we're not in Yellowstone National
Park. However, the park is only 7 miles away from us; there is no fence
around Yellowstone Park!  We
see and hear wolves, coyotes, and elk. We see bear, mountain
sheep, moose, and on and on. We have some of the greatest
wildlife viewing in the country, and they are truly animals in the wild!
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Oh give me a home where the buffalo roam-----
 
Some of our
guides (not all) are great singers and performers. They love to
play the guitar, or the accordian and conduct sing-a-longs with the
guests, especially while riding in the haywagon to the chuckwagon
supper. |
| Some
of our guides were professional cowboys in their younger
years, traveling throughout the Western United States in competition.
In fact, several of the saddles that our guests will be riding
are actually trophy saddles won by these professional cowboys! If
you were going for a hike in the mountains, what would you rather wear,
a brand new pair of boots or an old pair? Well, the same applys
to saddles; most of our saddles are older and well broke-in! We
want you to be as comfortable as possible while out on these
rides. Some of our saddles are long, some are short, some have
cushion seats, and some even have high backs. Our guides will make
every effort to put you in a saddle that best fits you! |
| Early
arriving guests are taught the basics of handling a lariat,
sometimes we even have a competition roping! (a hay bale) |
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| The guides
provide a short course in horsemanship and safety before
the riders leave the corral. The guides then choose the guest's
horses
using factors such as size, age, and experience. The stirrups are
carefully adjusted for comfort while riding in the mountains. |
| While
traveling through the meadows, we ride among livestock. When you ride
along side of a 1700 pound bull, be prepared for an adrenalin rush! You
will have a true western ranch adventure along with the thrills of
riding in the mountains. Be sure you bring a camera! |
| The area we
ride in is very remote; after the first ten minutes in the saddle, more
than likely you will not see another human being until we get back! |
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