Cattle drive vacation in Nebraska

By: Pablo Imberti Posted: 29/01/2021

Today, we want you to feel like a real cowboy exploring the Nebraska backcountry and experiencing an authentic working ranch.

Natural wonders are everywhere in Nebraska: extensive meadows in the east, magnificent cliffs in the west and sand dunes in the middle, which makes this state the perfect place for your horseback riding vacations.

Nebraska is rich in history, too. There are many opportunities to explore its heritage. Visit Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park, venture through Lewis and Clark Trail or explore a historical military fort.

Nebraska played a key role during the so-called Gold Rush and since it’s the birthplace of Rodeo, this is the right place for an authentic cowboy experience.

There are countless riding opportunities here, but the terrain and the scenery will vary according to the location of the ranch where you stay.

Do you want to play cowboys or be one of them?
If you choose the second option, visit ROWSE'S 1+1 RANCH in Nebraska
“A real American cowboy experience.”

Rowse's 1+1 Ranch

At 1+1 Ranch they don’t do head-to-tail trail rides, yoga, golf, or spa days. They’re a working cattle ranch. They give you the opportunity to not play cowboy but to be one.

You will learn to work cattle, ride, rope, brand, drive the herd, and sort cattle. You’ll do all of it mounted on a trained quarter horse that’s yours for as long as you stay.

They’re known for wide open spaces, hospitality, phenomenal horses, and unparalleled riding opportunities.

An Award Winning Guest Ranch

• Recognized as a Top Cattle Drive by DudeRanch.com(2014).
• Named two years in a row “Best US Cowboy Experience” 2010 & 2011 by Rustic Vacations.
• Approved by the world-renown Dude Ranchers Association as a top ranch vacation destination.
• Chosen as "Awesome Equestrian Break" by Western Horse, UK.
• Featured in Western Horseman (Feb. 2012) as “An Authentic Working Cattle Ranch welcoming guests to live and share their authentic ranching lifestyle”.

Their Horses: The Perfect Riding Companion

The 1+1 Ranch quarter horses you will be riding have been raised, trained, and rode in the Sandhills of Nebraska. They are outstanding athletes, bred for conformation, disposition, solid minds, and eye appeal. Their performance ability has been proven on the ranch and in the show ring.

Training starts their two-year-old year with brandings to attend, pastures to check, and roping.

It takes lots of wet saddle blankets to make the horse. They are firm believers that working cattle and many miles in wide open pastures makes all the difference in the training of their young horses.

Their ranch horses stand apart because they have worked. The 1+1 Ranch of Rowse has a proven program you can trust that turns great horses into great partners. They put a lot of work into their horses to ensure your experience is as pleasurable as possible.

Daily activities

Each day can be an adventure at the 1+1 Ranch. Being a working ranch, each day includes several hours of horseback riding, helping the cowboys with their jobs including working cattle, cattle drives, checking pastures, roping, and sorting. You’ll be teamed up with a gentle, well-schooled quarter horse that will be yours for your stay as you complete the daily ranch work with the Rowses.

After the morning chores and pasture checking is done, if you like, we will head to the arena in the afternoon for some roping lessons, team penning, or additional horsemanship lessons.

Jerry and Kyle have competed in the roping events at AQHA shows, Amateur and PRCA Rodeos and USTRC Team Ropings and they are willing to share their years of ranch experience and cowboy knowledge.

No matter how long your stay Ranch, every day will bring new challenges and experiences. Be a cowboy at their ranch. They’re not a dude ranch or a normal guest Ranch resort. They’re a working ranch and you are their special guest.

They only take 5 to 10 guests a week, which guarantees a personalized attention, and meeting all your needs and clearing all your doubts about the different activities.

They are an adults only ranch – must be 18 years or older. You will get the full ranching experience here.

Accommodation and Food

Updated Western Cabins

Working hard on a cattle ranch takes a lot out of you. At the end of the day it’s time to kick off your boots and relax. The Main Lodge, decorated in western antique decor, is the meeting place for meals, location of the laundry area and snack bar.

Guests sleep in the log bunk houses with private bathrooms. All bedrooms are decorated in the western tradition, air-conditioned and heated for guests comfort, small refrigerators, and microwaves.

Special attention was paid to the little details —the beds have headboards that were handmade by Tammy. Towels and linens are furnished for all rooms.

Home Cooked Meals

You can look forward to three, hearty, home-cooked meals every day at The Main Lodge. 1+1 Ranch is located in the heart of beef country. You can count on Tammy to serve up the best cuts, seasoned and prepared fresh every day with all the fixings.

All-inclusive package 

Your own horse during your stay will be selected at your arrival, and at the same time, you will be guided by your hosts to match your riding skills with the perfect horse.

• Lodging in one of their 6 cabin rooms.
• Team Penning when time allows – summer months.
• Sorting Lessons when time allows – summer months.
• Roping Lessons when time allows – summer months. 
• All meals at Main Ranch Lodge shared with family and friends served by Tammy.

Prices includes all taxes (state and lodging). Gratuity is not included in pricing and is voluntary.

To clear all your doubts about this ranch, its horses and rides, go to their web site: https://1plus1ranch.com/

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/ Photos from: 1plus1ranch.com /

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