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Fall Horseback Rides
Fall is a
fantastic time of the year to ride horses in Yellowstone
country. The heat of summer is starting to fade, giving way to cool
mountain air hinting of the winter to come. Come ride
with us in the fall and see and photograph the Yellowstone country in
one of its most beautiful seasons. Our fall rides are casual and
because of our unique location, you will not see another human! |
The native deciduous trees and shrubs are
ablaze with
glorious color. The
animals of the backcountry are easier to locate and photograph.
The elk are in the "rut" and thoughts of mating supersede the usual
practices of caution so typical of animals in the wild!
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structured to fit your needs. However, the mountainous area in which we
conduct our fall rides is not as steep as some of our summer
tours. The rapid, rushing water of many of the creeks has slowed
and the streams are easy to cross; we do not ride upon the mountainous,
shale rock peaks; the boggy portions of the meadows have firmed
up and the horse's footing is sound. You will choose the type of ride
that you desire. |
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RATES About Us The Tom Angell family has been operating the Halo Ranch Outfitters for 22 years. During the summer and fall, the Halo Ranch Outfitters operate from theEagle Ridge Ranch. All of our attention is devoted to providing our guests a fantastic horseback riding experience in the mountains of Montana! Berry Picking
Many of our fall
trails have edible berries that we can stop and pick. These
include, wild raspberries, huckleberries, blueberries, elderberries,
wild strawberries, service berries, thimbleberries, and many,
many more. Our guides know which ones are "for-sure" safe,
and they will recommend them. If they are "not sure"
they'll recommend that you wait! Bird Watching
Photography
Bring your camera and we will promise you some great pictures. The guides will be happy to take pictures of you in these beautiful surroundings. We encourage our guests to e-mail pictures and testimonies back to us. We often upload our guest's pictures on FACEBOOK as well as our <Testimony> web page. Some of them are so good we just leave them there! Wildlife  There is an abundant amount of
wildlife in the area in which we ride. There is a possibility of
seeing moose, wolves, deer, & mountain sheep, just to mention
a few. We always see some wildlife, but we never see
everything that is out there. If we were to sneak around,
move with stealth, and never laugh or talk we would no doubt see
a lot more, but then we would lose the true value of the ride. We
somewhat know where the elk usually hang out, and we do make an extra
effort to see or hear the bulls in the "rut".
Horses & Tack The horses used on
our fall rides are very gentle; in many cases they are middle aged,
former professional horses that have spent their younger years
in rodeo competition! We are proud of them! These are
horses that do not spook when the moose jumps out of the creek or the
pine hen flies up beneath their hooves. At the same time,
these are not fat, "lazy" horses that require constant prodding.
We think we have the greatest string of horses in the country! Mounting Blocks
Reservations Reservations can be made by calling (208) 558-7077 If an after-hour situation develops, we can be reached by cell phone at (208) 390-8883. During the off-season, after speaking with someone by phone, rides may even be booked by e-mail. halo@yellowstonehorses.com |
Our fall rides usually encounter many unique
birds. The ducks and geese are flocking together, getting ready for the
flight south. The trumpeter swan, with their (8) foot wingspans
are starting to associate with each other. (they're loners in the
spring and summer) The male rocky mountain blue birds are showing of
f their exquisite beauty. The hairy woodpeckers are
working on the trees as we pass. A huge, magnificent, bald
eagle can always be found in one of the old dead trees
overlooking the creek that flows down through the south pasture.
