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Lozier's
Lonesome Dove
Due to the relatively harsh climate of this
mountainous area, ranching (in the true sense of the word) is the only open
land occupation that is compatible with the average of 35-65 frost free days
of growing season, and as a consequence, there is no farming in this area.
During our Spring Cattle Drives, we and our guests of the Lozier's Box "R" Ranch assist numerous neighboring ranchers. Nearly 25 of these families make up the Upper Green River Cattle Association, known as “The Drift.” This association of ranchers is the largest and oldest continuous grazing partnership on federal lands within the United States. This consortium of 11,000+ head of cows, calves, yearlings, and bulls are driven or “drift” 30 to 75 miles to and from their high country summer grazing allotments on the national forest. We'll take time to teach you the necessary skills for : driving cattle across open country or through steep & heavily wooded mountains, the art of sorting , how to "think like a cow " and to predict their actions & reactions, how and when to doctor sick cattle, and of course how to get your boots and britches dirty. We'll explain the historical background and the long tenured necessity of "the Green River Drift" and our anticipated cattle drives. The immense areas utilized by "the Drift" will require us to plan the logistics of separating into several small groups, allowing us to assist several neighbors at the same time. The management of our own cattle, horses, and other neighboring livestock ( not associated with "the Drift"), coupled with some scenic and pleasure riding, will grant us the opportunity to see a huge portion of Western Wyoming's cattle country and topography. We and our Wyoming cattle ranching neighbors offer this unusual, true western "be part of our family" environment here beneath the Wind River Mountains.
Itinerary for a typical Cattle Drive would be starting Sunday with your arrival to the ranch, and/or pick-up at the Jackson Hole airport or a local motel. Upon arrival at the ranch we will show you to your bunk, let you familiarize yourself with the ranch’s lay-out and after dinner we’ll skim over the week’s program, and our anticipated cattle drive routes and discuss needed gear (boots, hat, leather gloves, and rain gear required) with “optionals” such as spurs, chaps, dusters, vests, and throw ropes, all of which can be purchased locally. Monday - After a hearty breakfast, we will gather at the barn to
introduce you to your four-legged partner and work our way through a
thorough, informative, and exciting basic horsemanship program. This will
help to familiarize you with some of our cowboy tricks, which will better
prepare you for a week of riding and ranch working activities. We do require
that all riders be comfortable with their tack and mount, that they are
capable of mounting and dismounting, handling a trot and canter safely, and
are at ease in open space riding before leaving the ranch. We will spend the
morning instructing you how to get your horse to do what YOU want in a
controlled manner, which will result in an enjoyable week of riding. If time
permits we will take a trail ride along the numerous wildlife trails
throughout the ranch. Tuesday - Saturday - After rising before daylight; and you have caught, brushed and saddled "yer hoss," today will offer our first opportunity to get out on the open range to practice sorting, gathering, and trailing cattle. A typical day may involve getting up at 4:00 a.m., grabbing a quick breakfast and cup of coffee and be on the trail by dawn. We will travel to the herd and begin “stringing out” from 50 to 1000 cattle through hills, valleys, creek bottoms, thick timber, and other often difficult terrain. You will be in awe when you gaze upon a sunrise horizon or a mist filled valley working with the cattle until late morning. Enjoy your saddlebag lunch while keeping a watchful eye on "your steed" as he grazes in a lush meadow, or take a cozy siesta under a whispering pine. Available June 8 - 14 / June 15 - 21 / June 22 - 28 Adults Only $1695 double / $1795 single / $1495 triple+ (16+ with a parent or guardian) NOTE: all cattle drive activities are "tentative", participants need to bear in mind that the weeks activities are not an improvisation and are governed by the numerous factors involving the cattle’s essential needs, trailing distances, weather, federal agencies, and continuity of up to 25 neighboring ranches.
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552 WILLOW CREEK ROAD 
