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ELKHORN RANCH ARIZONA - APRIL 2013

We had a wonderful time and will no doubt be in touch again about another riding holiday ASAP! I can only tell you good things way beyond my expectations!:)

Riding, accommodation, food & people were all fantastic and the boys thanked me individually & without prompting for a most amazing holiday & experience! We didn't want to leave our horses & William was particularly upset to leave Doodles behind & can't wait to see him again!!

I've never been to a place with such loyal repeat business, but can now fully understand why:). With lots of thanks & best wishes

Andrea, George & William Testimonial April 2013

Hi Nigel, Rocking Z Ranch Montana
Just a quick email to say thank you once again for your help in organising our holiday, we just got back today, and it was absolutely brilliant in every way. All the journeys, transfers and hotels worked impeccably, and the ranch was out of this world. The Wirths' hospitality was so generous, the place was stunning, the horses fit, healthy and well cared for and wonderfully responsive. The food was delicious, the accommodation cosy, but spacious, and very comfortable.
We will definitely recommend you and the ranch to everyone and would already love to go back. SW.Sept 2011

Hi Nigel, Lost Valley Ranch, Colorado

Just thought I would drop you a line to say I absolutely loved Lost Valley. It really is a very special place and the staff are out of this world. I had a great time, I have to admit I spent more time riding than I did in the Horsemanship Clinic but the Clinic was fabulous as well, I just could not resist the scenery. ST. Oct 2011

Hi Nigel - Paradise Ranch, Wyoming

We all had a fantastic holiday, it really was a trip of a lifetime and we were all just so thrilled with our big adventure. The ranch was great and the lack of veggie meals really didn't cause us a big problem. I would have no hesitation in recommending your organisation and I am actively trying to inspire friends and relatives to go on a ranch holiday because it really is a wonderful experience. HP Sept 2011

Hi Nigel, Just wanted to say you did a fantastic job with our honeymoon at Elk Mountain Ranch. Everything went smoothly without even the slightest hiccup. We had a brilliant time and the holiday exceeded our very high expectations. Next time we need to book a bespoke vacation we will be contacting you straight away. Many thanks W&J. C Aug 2010

We had a really great time and would thoroughly recommend both the Lost Valley Ranch and American Round-Up to all our friends. OM. Oct 2010

Bar Lazy J Colorado - "All the family have agreed that we have just had one of the best holidays
we've ever been on. The ranch couldn't have been nicer and catered to all different ages, abilities and requirements. Thank you very much indeed, Nigel, for all your help in organising it." ES Aug 2010

I'm writing to say what a fantastic time I had on my week at the Silver Spur on 6th June. It was the adventure of my lifetime. I absolutely loved it and am plotting how I can get back there!!

So thank you for all your help and advice in organising the trip. I know a number of other riders felt under-prepared by their trip advisers, but I felt fully informed thanks to you. K.M. July 2010

Hi, Klondike Ranch Wyoming

Just a quick a note to thank you for organising an amazing holiday my friend and I had a fabulous time. We will be recommending your company and the ranch to our friends. EW. Sept 2010

Hi Guys - Arizona Ranch. I would just like to thank everyone at the ranch for a really amazing week. Your part of Arizona was just beautiful with a real contrast of scenery – nothing like the baron desert I had imagined before my visit. My room was really nice and quaint and kept very clean, the food was also fantastic. I was amazed how Amy catered for everyone; I know I wasn’t much trouble as Amy might remember; I eat just about anything and everything. Obviously the main reason for my visit was the western riding and to experience an American ranch, which is exactly what happened. Unfortunately, I don’t own my own horse so I liked the idea of changing of horses and every ride that Dean organised was to a different place and very different terrain and views. Thanks also to Nigel from American Roundup for all the information given to me and booking all my transport, which all went like clock work. Even with me driving on my own in the USA for the very first time in an automatic car only managing to drive on the wrong side a few times. AR Oct 2010

Hi Nigel , Just wanted to let you know what a wonderful time we had recently at the Silver Spur Ranch in Idaho. Ranch, family, food and horses were just fantastic. It was a dream of mine that came true. We will never forget the holiday and thanks for your part in making it all happen. Regards VF. July 2010

The Tomlinsons are a fantastic family, and they make you feel like a part of the family too. I give them eleven out of ten points ;-)
I also got the impression that the ranch was happy with American Roundup, which is good J
Unexperienced riders on earlier drives came from other agents.
And I think that if I was not a good enough rider, I would have died of fear on the drive numerous times a day - in full gallopp through the sage bush on a steep downhill, chasing runaway horses. Great fun when you can handle it, though.
Tell that to people who asks about what happends on a drive, haha........ N – Norway July 2010

Just wanted to let you know we had a great time at Silver Spur Ranch with LT and the Family. They are a great bunch and made us feel welcome from the start. Great to get away from it all with no electricity, phones, etc, just the break we needed. Riding was of a high quality and most enjoyable. PC June 2010

Nigel, the family on the ranch were really nice and looked after me very well. I really enjoyed myself and everthing about the holiday. The very important thing about this adventure was that it was just what I wanted. This ranch is for the person who wants to experience being a real cowboy not for the feint hearted. Thank you very much for your care and professional expertise. I had the time of my life. P.Mott West Sussex Oct 2009

"Nigel, We had a memorable time at the last week, it was everything and more than Kay and you had said that it would be. Christine and her team Cherokee Park Ranch were fantastic in creating a unique environment in which all the guests could truly enjoy themselves if they wished and I am delighted to say that everyone who was staying chose to enjoy it to the full. What a fantastic holiday in a gem of a place. We enjoyed it so much that we would like to go back next year." - I Baker Aug 2009

"We were made to feel very welcome and had a fantastic Holiday" - J & S Bright, Suffolk

"An abosolutely fantastic holiday with memories we shall treasure for life" - J Sanger & A Harvey, Hants"This was the best holiday we have ever had" - L & A Voakes, N Yorkshire"

"A truly excellent holiday, better than we had anticipated" - S Coxon, Edinburgh

"An excellent time was had by all" - M Ash, Devon"We couldn't fault anything, friendly and family run they made you feel instantly at ease" - J Keating & C Lindfield Merseyside

"An all round excellent service and holiday. We would highly recommend it" - R Youhill, Gloucestershire

"A holiday of a lifetime which met and exceeded our expectations - saving up for next time" - S & T Reece, Yorkshire

"A great family trip of rafting adventures camping out overnight, expertly organised by Tag A Long Rafting Adventures" - N Selby call for details 01798 865946

"The Scenery alone was simply stunning" - R & A Leach, North Devon - rafting trip"It was excitement all the way" - C Lewis, Cambridge