Double Rafter Cattle Drives

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The cattle drives offered by Double Rafter are the real deal. There is no ranch accommodation, this is camping out in the Big Horn Mountains west of Sheridan and moving a large herd of cattle.

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The cattle drives offered by Double Rafter are the genuine article. There is no ranch accommodation, this is camping out in the Big Horn Mountains west of Sheridan and moving a herd of cattle. There are few facilities other than the basics, but you will be well fed, well watered and be provided with a genuine 1880s style cattle drive. Generally, you will be in the saddle a minimum of 6 hours a day.

Each drive begins with a Horsemanship Clinic and a cattle handling seminar, this way the rancher can tell if he has selected the correct mount for you.

 

Double Rafter are a one-of-a-kind cattle drive. They don't have guest cabins or other ranch luxuries. They move their camp with the herd, sleep in tents, cook over the hot coals and they certainly do not ride nose to tail.

For two nights, everything you take has to go on your pack string because the mountain country is only accessible by foot or on horseback. You may be tired and dirty but these drives will happen - whatever the weather.

While your horse and food is all provided, come the evening, you will need to take a really good sleeping bag and ground sheet. A rain coat or slicker is a good idea plus a wide brimmed hat or peaked cap. And that's just the basics, a full list will be provided.

In the summer you wash in a creek, in spring and autumn wet-wipes might be a better suggestion.

At the end of the drive you are returned to a hotel in Sheridan for a last nights meal and a few libations with the crew.


There are six cattle drives or gathers, the herd numbers some 650 cow and calf pairs. The crew usually number about 10 or 12 and they take 15 to 20 guests.

While they say they will take all levels of rider, however given the time in the saddle each day, you would be well advised to be an intermediate or advanced rider. The initial horsemanship clinic will make sure you are happy with your horse.

The terrain will come in all shapes and sizes, a good seat is required for uphill and downhill riding at all speeds. The better you can ride, the more you will enjoy it as its a real challenge.

By early November, Double Rafter advised they are sold out for the next season. Only an early booking will secure a place on a drive.

Double Rafter offer 6 trips which vary between five and six days. You need to be in Sheridan the night before as some departures are early, a last night's Sheridan hotel is included in the cost.

Due to the time limitations set by these cattle drives, there may be little time remaining for any further activities.

Be sure to take a camera as this will ensure you come back with plenty of memories.

The drive dates will follow the pattern of arriving Sheridan the day before the drive begins and overnight.  The next day the drive starts, the last night is back in a hotel. You depart the following morning.

Tours in July, August, September & October

The tour will include the cattle drive with full board but your tent may well be shared, Ground transportation to and from Sheridan, saddle, tack, horse lease and guide service.  Also a Guardian of the Range Fee, tax and a last night's hotel in Sheridan. Drive details are in the Ranch Activities" section.  Gratuities are paid locally. The first night's hotel in not included, we will book this for you.

Please book early to avoid disappointment but note once a booking is confirmed, deposits or balances are non-refundable.


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