Spring Cowboy Academy
APRIL 7-11, 2027
Learn real ranch skills on this 20,000 acre working cattle ranch
Quick Facts
Duration: 4 nights / 5 days
Starting at: $1,200/person
Group size: ~45 guests
Skill level: Open to all skill levels
What's included: All meals, all activities and instruction, RV or tent camping (water hookups available on first come first served basis), horse corrals (by reservation).
What to expect
Learn the ropes and have a blast doing it!
Spend your days on trail rides and hands-on ranch work: gathering, sorting, and roping. Bring your own horse or ride one of ours.
You'll be guided by the V6 Crew, made up of professional rodeo competitors, working cowboys, and professional horse trainers.
At week's end, test your skills in a friendly competition, a belt buckle and bragging rights await the winners.
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Day 1:
3:00pm: Official ride start with scenic trail ride.
6:30pm: Dinner and get acquainted at the V6 Blue Oak Horse Camp.
Days 2, 3, & 4:
8:00am: Breakfast and coffee in the Roundup Room.
9:00am: Practice your roping skills on the roping dummy’s with coaching from the V6 Ranch Crew.
9:30am: Saddle up and choose your adventure! Head out for a scenic trail ride, gather and sort cattle, or practice your roping.
12am: Break for lunch in the Roundup Room before heading out an choosing your adventure again!
5pm: Unsaddle and enjoy some R&R in camp.
6:30pm: Appetizers in the Roundup Room followed by dinner, dessert and music around the campfire from a local rancher.
Day 5:
8:00am: Breakfast at the Roundup Room.
9:00am: Scenic Trail Ride
12:00pm: Say our good-byes until next time!
Keep in mind that schedules may vary significantly.
Pricing
$1,200 per person for guests bringing their own horse
$1,600 per person for guests riding a V6 Ranch Horse
$500 deposit due at signup
Includes: All meals, all activities and instruction, RV or tent camping (water hookups available on first come first served basis), horse corrals (by reservation).
Glamping Tents, Bunkhouse Rooms and Lodge Rooms are not included.
Gratuity not included, but very appreciated!
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Your home base for this ride is Blue Oak Camp, nestled at the southern entrance of the V6 Ranch. Guests share access to the spacious Roundup Room, bathrooms, hot showers, campfire, and more.
Parkfield Lodge: Comfortable, modern private rooms 2.7 miles from camp. Pricing varies.
Wrangler Row Glamping Tents: Canvas tents with queen and twin beds, right at camp. $125/night plus tax.
V6 Bunkhouse: Cozy rooms with twin beds, located in camp. $125/night plus tax.
RV or Tent: Bring your camper or tent. 30 water hookups available free on a first-come basis.
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After a full day cowboy stuff, there’s nothing better than gathering around for a warm, home-cooked meal.
Every dish is made from scratch by our ranch crew using time-tested family recipes. Enjoy fresh California ranch fare like mole-marinated top sirloin cooked over a Santa Maria BBQ, crisp salads, and freshly baked cookies. Our kitchen is the true heart of the ranch, serving up wholesome, handcrafted food that puts a cherry on top of a fulfilling day.
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Due to the intimate group sizes on V6 Ranch Rides and the unique challenges of operating a small, family-owned business, cancellations have a significant impact on our business. Therefore, we must adhere to a strict cancellation policy.
General Policies
All reservations may be canceled or moved up to 60 days prior to arrival, minus a 10% processing fee.
Reservations may only be moved once. Once moved, reservations become non-refundable and may be subject to additional fees due to rising costs.
We understand that unexpected situations can arise, and for this reason, we strongly recommend purchasing trip cancellation insurance to protect your investment. You can get a quote or sign up here: Travel Guard Insurance.
If you have to cancel or move your reservation within 60 days our policy is:
Within 60 Days of Arrival
Rescheduling within 60 days of arrival is allowed, but a $200 processing fee will apply.
The new reservation date becomes non-refundable once it is rescheduled.
Reservations that are canceled within 60 days of your arrival date result in a forfeited deposit.
Within 30 Days of Arrival
No refunds will be issued for cancellations made within 30 days of arrival.
Reservations cannot be moved within 30 days of arrival.
Other Important Terms
Early departures are not eligible for refunds. Guests are responsible for the full amount of the original reservation.
V6 Ranch Rides are held rain or shine – weather does not affect our ride schedule.
Medical or family emergencies do not qualify as exceptions to our cancellation policy.If you are bringing your own horse, please note:
If your horse becomes injured, sick, or otherwise unable to participate these not qualify as exceptions to our cancellation policy. Depending on availability, we may be able to provide one of our ranch horses for your ride. Additional fees will apply. Reach out to us to check availability.