Hats off…
The American cowboy hat, as we know it today, didn’t exist in the 1840’s. Hats worn by those legendary mountain men were generally made of pelts; a few of wool for the hunters and trappers who ventured into town for supplies. Moving west hats were generally a sign of a profession, or reflections of cultural […]
Jackson Hole Guest Ranch Bound…
Jackson Hole here I come! I recently received an offer from Goosewing Ranch to join their team for the 2013 summer season. It is a herd of horses, pack of dogs, flock of sheep but what do you call a bunch of cowboys and cowgirls-Wranglers, and wranglers are what we are! It is my pre-conceived […]
Treat yourself to an All-Inclusive Guest Ranch Vacation….
For many a Dude or Guest Ranch vacation seems like a good way to spend a lot of money for doing work instead of relaxing. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Yes, some Ranches are a bit pricy, but once you take into account that most are All- Inclusive than the sticker shock is […]
Autumn in Jackson Hole
Well the summer tourist season has drawn to a close. It was another spectacular summer in the Jackson Hole area, and throughout Yellowstone. But not all travelers have left and there certainly are locals still in the area… so what is there to do in Jackson during the fall shoulder season? Well, there is a […]
A word from one of our wranglers, Katie
The end of July marks the halfway point of our guest ranch season at Goosewing Ranch. The horses and guests have been enjoying the 2012 season and have been up to lots of fun things. We were able to cross the Gros Ventre River at the beginning of July. Being able to cross […]
Belt Buckles…A cowboys story…
I am sure many of you out there have wondered what the deal is with the BIG belt buckles that cowboys and cowgirls wear… Of course the practical purpose of the belt buckle is to keep your belt closed, but it also can tell a story. Belt buckles come in all sorts of shapes, sizes, […]
From our head wrangler, Kris…
Well another spring has arrived and life on the ranch is as exciting as ever. The tack room is cleaned, and ready for a fun filled summer of horseback adventures into the Wyoming back country. We have 62 head of horses on the ranch, with mostly familiar faces, but a few new ones to learn. […]
The Cowboy Hat…
They come in all shapes, sizes, heights, and colors…Some faded, some misshaped, and others perfectly formed. What is it that is so special about a cowboys/girls hat? To completely understand the bond between the buckaroo and their signature piece, one must understand the uses of the cowboy hat. Unlike many other styles of hats the […]
Rodeos…A cowboys resume…
Rodeos have a long and vibrant history. The roots of modern rodeos can be traced back to the late 1700s and 1800s. Spanish ranchers who settled in Mexico brought over many of their ranching techniques and taught them to their Mexican ranch hands, also known as vaqueros. As Spanish influence waned in the 1800s the […]
Goosewing Ranch Gone Green..
Guest Ranches aren’t about a bunch of rough cowboys trying to find a way to make a living. It is about an honest, hardworking group of people that love the outdoors, and want to share a piece of their world with others. Modern Guest or Dude Ranches come in lots of sizes, shapes, and with […]