Which V6 Ranch Ride Is Right for You?
Here on the V6 we run a range of rides, from full days in the saddle gathering cattle and sleeping under the stars, to relaxing rides followed by a massage and a glass of wine, and everything in between.
With 2027 dates dropping Monday, August 24th, here's a head start on figuring out which ride is right for you!
Cattle Drives
Three days in the saddle moving cattle across 20,000 acres, sleeping under the stars at night.
Best for: Riders who want long days in the saddle, moving cattle across the V6 Ranch
Length: Four day trip, three days in the saddle
Riding intensity: Long days in the saddle over challenging terrain
Activities: Gathering cattle, campfire music, and sorting on the final day
Accommodation: Tent camping or sleeping under the stars; three glamping tents available
Cowboy Academies
Five days to learn real ranch skills like roping, sorting, and handling cattle.
Best for: Riders who want to learn a range of ranch skills, from roping to sorting
Length: Five day trip
Riding intensity: Flexible schedule, up to six hours in the saddle each day
Activities: Gathering, sorting, roping, trail riding, and ranch games, ending in a belt buckle competition
Accommodation: Choice of tent camping, RV camping, the V6 Bunkhouse, V6 Glamping Tents, or Parkfield Lodge
A few 2026 spots remain for guests bringing their own horse!
Rodeo Academy
Same five-day format as Cowboy Academy, with extra focus on roping, sorting, and ranch rodeo skills.
Best for: Riders who want to go deep on arena work and ranch rodeo skills
Length: Five day trip
Riding intensity: Flexible schedule, up to six hours in the saddle each day
Activities: Sorting, roping, and ranch games with a strong focus on arena-based skills, ending in a belt buckle competition
Accommodation: Choice of tent camping, RV camping, the V6 Bunkhouse, glamping tents, or Parkfield Lodge
A few 2026 spots remain for guests bringing their own horse!
Dude Ranch Getaways
Ranch life made easy: real ranch life by day, afternoons for massage, local wine, live music, and small town R&R.
Best for: Riders looking for a relaxing, all-inclusive ranch vacation
Length: Four day trip, three days in the saddle
Riding intensity: Around 3–4 hours of trail riding each day
Activities: Trail riding, massages, local wine and beer, live music, and plenty of R&R
Accommodation: Parkfield Lodge room included
Cowboy Experience
A four-day introduction to ranch life: cattle work, trail riding, and exploring the V6 Ranch by horseback.
Best for: Riders who want a well-rounded introduction to ranch life, with cattle work, trail riding, and time to explore the V6
Length: Four day trip
Riding intensity: Flexible schedule, up to six hours in the saddle each day
Activities: Gathering cattle, sorting, and trail riding
Accommodation: Choice of tent camping, RV camping, the V6 Bunkhouse, glamping tents, or Parkfield Lodge
Wrangler Ride
Five days on the V6 during peak spring, trail riding, gathering cattle, and sorting.
Best for: Riders who want a mix of trail riding and cattle work during the peak of spring on the V6
Length: Five day trip
Riding intensity: Flexible schedule, can ride for up to 6 hours each day
Activities: Trail riding, with gathering and sorting mixed in
Accommodation: Choice of tent camping, RV camping, the V6 Bunkhouse, glamping tents, or Parkfield Lodge
Still not sure?
If you want to know what real cattle work feels like and enjoy roughing it, start with the Cattle Drive. If you want to build skills, pick Cowboy Academy or Rodeo Academy depending on how much time you want in the arena versus on the range. If you want a mix of cattle work and trail riding, Cowboy Experience or Wrangler Ride fit the bill. And if you're here to unwind on an all-inclusive experience, the Dude Ranch Getaway is the perfect way to dip your toe into V6 Ranch experiences.