McGinnis Meadows Cattle & Guest Ranch

From their website:
“McGinnis Meadows Cattle & Guest Ranch is an authentic working cattle ranch located in the northwest corner of Montana.

“Our main emphasis is our horse and cattle program. You’ll experience horses that are comfortable working cattle, or just leisurely heading out and exploring country.

“Beginner riders to experienced leave here with more knowledge about horses, horsemanship, and cattle, than they’ve experienced anywhere else. With approximately 20 guests per week, we can better know you, work with you individually, and tailor each day to you. It’s exciting for us to see how much you progress in the week.

“McGinnis Meadows Ranch is made up of people who love this way of life. You will find “more” here, from the care put into our lodging and meals, to the care of our horses, fine custom tack, and excellent facilities. “More” in the sincerity of our staff as well as the owners, Shayne & Jo-Anne Jackson, and “more” in what you find in yourself, and what you can do.

“You will experience a well-rounded horseback riding program centered on what these horses can do with cattle, and will leave here a better rider wanting “more.”

“Some tell us this is heaven, “No, it’s just paradise.”

“Long standing members of the Dude Rancher’s Association McGinnis Meadows Cattle & Guest Ranch is situated along a wide open meadow at 3,300 feet elevation with a year round creek and surrounded by tall timbered mountains.

“Moose pass through the ranch, and elk too! Homesteaded in the 1890’s by the Davis family, you’ll find remnants of the past, such as their original house site, the later used “Davis Place,” and the “Old Orr Place.” Still used today, little log houses nestled along the edges of the tree line and the meadow. Cattle moved into the valley in the 1920’s.

“With their love of riding, and carrying on the Vaquero tradition of teaching horses, Shayne and Jo-Anne established the guest ranch in 1998. Although riding is our main emphasis, this country lends itself to an abundance of outdoor experiences. Hike to the ridge-top from the ranch and see the Cabinet Wilderness Area, mountain bike the abandoned old logging roads, catch a brook trout just before dinner, or just listen to the rustling leaves of the aspens from your private deck. A pleasing mix of the old with the new, we invite you to be a part of its history. ”

You can get more information at their website by clicking HERE.

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