Our horses answer the call that it's time to move on to the next pasture. They follow the lead car pretty well.....most of the time. www.hawleymountain.com #horsebehavior #cnangeofscenery #duderanch #fallactivity
End of the season for the dude ranch horses
Horses are done for the 2024 guest season and are looking forward to some downtime at Hawley Mountain Dude Ranch. What do you think horses prefer, time with the guests who enjoy riding OR relaxing after work is done? www.hawleymountain.com #duderanchhorses #quittingtime #wildernessriding #montanaduderanch
R&R time at Hawley Mountain Ranch once again! The horses all know where they are headed when the gate is opened. Doesn't this sound melt your heart? www.hawleymountain.com #horsesrunning #breaktime #duderanchorses #augustrountine #montanamoment
Calf roping is best done when the calf is not moving! Wrangler Mason is giving some beginning instructions on how to get the job done. It gives some appreciation on how well the rodeo and ranching cowboys can do this. Ever given this activity a try? www.hawleymountain.com #calfroping #duderanchactivityi #cookoutfun #wildwest #montanamoment
Ringing the dinner bell is a favorite of the youngsters at the cowboy cookouts. Practice makes perfect when it comes to "volume". They love to try! www.hawleymountain.com #ranchcookout #duderanchactivity #chhildren #dinnerbell #montanamoment
Campfire Fun
There's nothing like singing a little tune around the campfire after a busy day. Jordyn and Hannah👩🦰👩 are enjoying each other's company while sharing a new notes.🎼 Anyone have a favorite campfire song? www.hawleymountain.com #campfire #westernsinging #socializing #duderanchactivity #montanamoment
May 20 on Hawley Mountain. Just when you think spring is here, mother nature takes a different path. One of these days it will arrive!
Part of the herd is coming up to the ranch from winter pasture. They know where they are going, and they look ready to get to work. Rocko is not lame, but he does this dance every time he is on the road. They got home just before big snowflakes hit! www.hawleymountain.com #horses #duderanchtraildrive #springtime #horsebackride #montanamoment
The view from the top of Monument Peak is breathtaking! At alemost 11,000 feet, one gets the feeling of "being on top of the world"! What od you think? www.hawleymountain.com #mountainhike #duderanchactivity #wilderness ##montanamoment
A cooperative horse taking meds
This is an example of a horse🐴 that wants to please🙂. No drama! Sure makes the day easier👍 for the wrangler AND the horse, agree? www.hawleymountain.com #good behavior #duderanch #montana #springtask
Horse reaction to Meds
Miquel can be just like a young child at times. He doesn't like a dose of medicene any better than the youngsters, it seems. www.hawleymountain.com #horsebehavior #healthymeds #negativereaction #childlike #montanamoment
Horse heading to the corral for treats!
It's time to switch pastures, and our horses know that means some horse cake (a treat) is a perk at the corral. Watch them hustle!🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎 The last ones to arrive get the short end of the treats.😖 www.hawleymountain.com #horserunning #changeofscenery #duderanchherd #ontonewplaces #montanamoment