Ever wondered what it’s like to work a Texas ranch from the saddle? Cowpunching 101 puts you right in the middle of it. Spend some time on horseback learning how to move cattle through the pasture with our Wranglers!
To participate in cowpunching 101, make sure to request Cowpunching 101 when you check-in or email Reservations@wildcatterranch.com
*Please note: Taxes and gratuities are not included. Times and activity availability may change.
Working cattle on horseback takes more than a good horse and a cowboy hat. It takes awareness, patience and an understanding of how the herd moves. That’s what you’ll get a glimpse of during Cowpunching 101. With an experienced Wrangler alongside you, you’ll work cattle on horseback and learn firsthand how the pieces come together out in the pasture.
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Before "cowboy" became the word everyone knew, cowpuncher was one of the names used for the men who worked cattle across the American West. Cowpunchers spent long days in the saddle moving, sorting and tending to herds, often covering miles of open country as they worked. Texas played a major role in shaping that way of life. As cattle ranching grew across the state, so did the need for skilled horseback hands who could handle cattle across wide-open pastures. The work wasn't glamorous, but it was essential.
Cowpunching 101 offers a small taste of that tradition right here at Wildcatter Ranch. You won't be riding off into the sunset with a thousand heads of cattle, but you'll get a firsthand look at the skill, teamwork and horsemanship behind cowpunching.
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