Ride With us
Ready to saddle up? Our gates only open a few times a year. When they do it’s your chance to live the cowboy life. Don’t miss it!
Choose your adventure
From scenic trail rides to authentic cattle drives and Cowboy Academies, the V6 Ranch offers unforgettable cowboy adventures for every rider. With 20,000 acres of working rangeland, you'll experience true cowboy life, guided by the Varian family and crew.
Spots are limited and rides fill quickly! Saddle up and book your adventure today.
-
![]()
v6 Dude Ranch Getaways
Ride, relax, and repeat. Spend days exploring the scenic V6 Ranch and evenings kicking your boots up in true western comfort on these all-inclusive getaways.
-
![]()
Cowboy academies
Hone your cowboy skills at a V6 Cowboy Academy. Guided by professional cowboys, learn real ranch skills like roping, sorting, and gathering cattle.
-
![]()
V6 Cattle Drives
Join the Varian Family and the V6 Ranch Crew driving cattle through 20,000 acres of wide open country on a V6 Cattle Drive.
-
![V6 Rodeo Academy]()
V6 Rodeo Academy
On the V6 Rodeo Academy we will focus on ranch rodeo skills like roping, barrel racing, sorting, and more with coaching from professional cowboys and cowgirls
-
![]()
Wrangler Ride
Take scenic trail rides through wildflower studded hills, and learn ranch skills like gathering and sorting cattle, roping, and more.
-
![]()
V6 Cowboy Experience
Explore the V6 Ranch on scenic trail rides and hone your ranch skills with coaching from the V6 Ranch Crew.
-
![]()
Horsemanship clinics
Join world-class horsemen at the V6 Ranch for specialized clinics and workshops, where you’ll sharpen your horsemanship and ranch skills.
-
![]()
Parkfield Events
Join the fun at Parkfield’s annual Bluegrass Festival, rodeo, concerts, and more.
Don’t see the ride you’re looking for?
Spots fill up fast, and some rides only happen once a year. If the date you’re eyeing is full, join our waitlist to be the first to know when spots open up.
Sign up to our mailing list to get updates on new ride dates, special events, and other ways to experience the Cowboy Side of California.
Full Calendar of Rides & Events
V6 Rodeo Academy
A deep-dive into cow-working and roping skills with instruction from professional cowboys and cowgirls.
SOLD OUT - V6 Cattle Drive
Join the V6 Ranch wranglers on an authentic California Cattle Drive!
Lester Buckley & Julie Renfro Horsemanship Clinic
“Cow Working - Way Beyond Basics" with Lester Buckley and Julie Renfro
Live Music: Tom Lynch
Kick back and enjoy an evening of classic hits with local favorite Tom Lynch at the Parkfield Café.
Fall Cowboy Academy
Develop your ranch skills on this 20,000 acre working cattle ranch, with coaching from working cowboys.
Bruce Sandifer & Jeff Derby California Vaquero Workshop
Don’t miss this opportunity to spend four fun filled days riding with bridle horseman Bruce Sandifer at the V6 Ranch.
Early Californios Skills of the Rancho
An event to preserve and educate people to the beauty and efficiency of the Californio style of horsemanship and stockmanship. A family affair with friendly competition and fiesta attitude.
Held at the Parkfield Rodeo grounds.
Live Music: Dave Stamey
Join us for an unforgettable evening with Dave Stamey, one of the West’s most respected cowboy singers and storytellers.
Live Music: Michael Peters
Experience the authentic Bakersfield sound with Michael Peters, bringing classic country hits straight from the streets of Bakersfield to Parkfield.
Chris Ellsworth Ranch Horse Course
Learn the true art of handling cattle from horseback with the entire ranch as your classroom.
Live Music: Victoria Bailey
Join us for an evening with Victoria Bailey, a California-born country singer-songwriter blending classic honky tonk, Americana, and folk influences.
Spring Cowboy Academy
Develop your ranch skills on this 20,000 acre working cattle ranch, with coaching from working cowboys.
SOLD OUT - V6 Cattle Drive
Join the V6 Ranch wranglers on an authentic California Cattle Drive!
Parkfield Bluegrass Festival
Every Mother's Day weekend this quiet town's population leaps from a mere 18 to over a thousand bluegrass pickers, pluckers and fun-loving fans.
Richard Winters: All Women’s Horsemanship Retreat
This is an opportunity where women with the same interest and love of horses are able to be pampered and enjoy each others company as they spend hours with their equine partners.
Richard Winters: Ride the Rancho
Ride the Rancho will help each rider expand and improve their horsemanship in a myriad of practical and fun scenarios in and out of the arena.
Parkfield Ranch Rodeo
Cowboys and cowgirls go head to head at Parkfield’s annual ranch rodeo. Contestants and spectators welcome!
Held at the Parkfield Rodeo Grounds.
SOLD OUT - V6 Cattle Drive
Join the V6 Ranch wranglers on an authentic California Cattle Drive!
SOLD OUT - V6 Cowboy Experience
Live like a cowboy and learn real ranch skills on 20,000 acres.
Fall Cowboy Academy
Develop your ranch skills on this 20,000 acre working cattle ranch, with coaching from working cowboys.
Live Music: Emilee Morrison
Join us for a free live concert at the Parkfield Café, showcasing local cowgirl and singer-songwriter Emilee Morrison.
West Coast Jr Rodeo Association
Junior rodeo contestants go head to head at the West Coast Jr Rodeo Association Parkfield Rodeo at the Parkfield Rodeo Grounds. Open to spectators.
SOLD OUT - V6 Cattle Drive
Join the V6 Ranch wranglers on an authentic California Cattle Drive!
Parkfield Ranch Rodeo
Cowboys and cowgirls go head to head at Parkfield’s annual ranch rodeo. Contestants and spectators welcome!
Held at the Parkfield Rodeo Grounds.
Richard Winters: Ride the Rancho
Ride the Rancho will help each rider expand and improve their horsemanship in a myriad of practical and fun scenarios in and out of the arena.
Richard Winters: All Women’s Horsemanship Retreat
This is an opportunity where women with the same interest and love of horses are able to be pampered and enjoy each others company as they spend hours with their equine partners.
SOLD OUT - V6 Cattle Drive
Join the V6 Ranch wranglers on an authentic California Cattle Drive!
Parkfield Bluegrass Festival
Every Mother's Day weekend this quiet town's population leaps from a mere 18 to over a thousand bluegrass pickers, pluckers and fun-loving fans.
V6 Cowboy Experience
On this authentic getaway, experience the cowboy way of life and learn ranch skills on this 20,000 acre working cattle ranch.
SOLD OUT - Wrangler Ride
Develop your ranch skills on this working cattle ranch, with coaching from working cowboys.
SOLD OUT - Spring Cowboy Academy
Develop your ranch skills on this 20,000 acre working cattle ranch, with coaching from working cowboys.
SOLD OUT - V6 Cattle Drive
Join the V6 Ranch wranglers on an authentic California Cattle Drive!
Private Group - Northern California Airstream Club
Private Ride with Northern California Airstream Club.
SOLD OUT - V6 Cowboy Experience
On this authentic getaway, experience the cowboy way of life and learn ranch skills on this 20,000 acre working cattle ranch.
Winter Ride & Stay
Escape to a 20,000 acre ranch and kick up your boots in a historic lodge in the California countryside.
Winter Ride & Stay
Escape to a 20,000 acre ranch and kick up your boots in a historic lodge in the California countryside.
SOLD OUT - Chris Ellsworth Ranch Horse Course
Learn the true art of handling cattle from horseback with the entire ranch as your classroom.
Early Californios Skills of the Rancho
An event to preserve and educate people to the beauty and efficiency of the Californio style of horsemanship and stockmanship. A family affair with friendly competition and fiesta attitude.
Held at the Parkfield Rodeo grounds.
Bruce Sandifer & Jeff Derby California Vaquero Workshop
Don’t miss this opportunity to spend four fun filled days riding with bridle horseman Bruce Sandifer at the V6 Ranch.
A deep-dive into cow-working and roping skills with instruction from professional cowboys and cowgirls.