Horseback Riding Vacations in Wyoming

Riding in Wyoming captures the essence of the American West. With sweeping plains, dramatic mountains, and vast open ranges, the state is home to legendary guest ranches and authentic cowboy traditions. Experience cattle drives, wilderness trail rides, and the raw beauty of various mountain ranges, open prairie, and rolling hills. Wyoming ranch vacations promise wide-open adventure and unforgettable Western spirit.

Paintrock Canyon Ranch Vacations

The Paintrock Canyon Ranch is located at the western base of the Bighorn Mountains. The ranch’s 80,000 acre range extends toward Cloud Peak, the highest mountain in the Bighorns, and is characterized by creeks, springs, meadows, and canyon walls reaching thousands of feet above. It is teeming with rich populations of elk, deer, turkey and bobcat. Paintrock Creek, the largest aquifer coming from the Bighorns, is home to some of the best trout fly fishing in northern Wyoming.

Stays are designed to intimately explore and experience the natural world and this unique landscape. Our goal is to put you as close as we can to the heartbeat of the Paintrock Creek and Canyon, as well as the red wall of hills that Native Americans lived and thrived in. You will leave with a deep understanding of the rich history of the area and the important role that ranching plays in restoring our natural resources, while exploring nooks and crannies that only a few people have ever seen.

Ranch Stays

**Duration:** 6 days / 5 nights
**Accommodation:** Glamping tents
**Riding Level:** all levels welcome

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Harvest Week

**Dates:** September 20-25 2026
Duration: 6 days / 5 nights
**Accommodation:** Glamping tents
**Riding Level:** all levels welcome

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Paintrock Pack Trips

Pack Trips

**Duration:** 8 days / 7 nights
**Accommodation:** Tents
**Riding Level:** Intermediate+

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Pack Trips give guests the opportunity to explore the Paintrock Canyon Ranch before heading into the backcountry of the Bighorn National Forest on horseback. Spend the first two nights in the creekside safari tents and take a day ride on your first full day to become familiar with your horse before riding into the mountains. Day three will begin early to start the trip up the canyon with the pack horses, making our way to the mountain camp at the foot of Cloud Peak. Nights three through six will be spent in the Bighorn Basin. Mountain camp is simple but comfortable, and is based out of backpacking tents but complete with the comforts of a hot shower and meals prepared by a private chef over a campfire. Days will be spent visiting surrounding lakes, hiking and riding miles of trails, and riding out to the Ranchlands cow camp to spend the day with the ranch team. Evenings will be spent around the fire with new friends under a carpet of stars. The trip will end by packing back down the Canyon to cap the week with a farewell dinner and the historic Paintrock Inn for one last night sharing stories.

Horsemanship Workshops with Cam Shryver

Horsemanship with Cam Shryver

**Duration:** 6 days / 5 nights
**Accommodation:** Glamping tents
**Fundamentals of Horsemanship:** June 21-26 2026
**Riding Level:** All levels welcome
**Stockmanship Week:**
June 28-July 3 2026
**Riding Level:** Intermediate+

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Spend a week honing your horsemanship skills with renowned horseman Cameron Schryver. Cam is two-time World Champion Extreme Cowboy and all those that have had the pleasure of riding with him know that his teaching methods are clear, practical and above all, fun. By applying working ranch horsemanship and riding by feel, you will leave the week feeling a deeper connection to the horse and will better understand how to communicate, developing a better handle. The days are spent in small groups with one-on-one horsemanship instruction from Cam, educational demonstrations and using the landscape as your arena, as well as rides out on the ranch with our wranglers, putting the skills into practice.

Creative Workshops at Paintrock Canyon Ranch

Explore themes of creativity: writing, painting, photography, self-expression inspired by nature and the surrounding terrain, led by experts in each field and paired with scenic riding and great food.