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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Wrangler Ride
Take scenic trail rides through wildflower studded hills, and learn ranch skills like gathering and sorting cattle, roping, and more.
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V6 Cowboy Experience
Explore the V6 Ranch on scenic trail rides and hone your ranch skills with coaching from the V6 Ranch Crew.
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Horsemanship clinics
Join world-class horsemen at the V6 Ranch for specialized clinics and workshops, where you’ll sharpen your horsemanship and ranch skills.
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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.
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Full Calendar of Rides & Events
V6 Rodeo Academy
A deep-dive into cow-working and roping skills with instruction from professional cowboys and cowgirls.
Fall Cowboy Academy
Develop your ranch skills on this 20,000 acre working cattle ranch, with coaching from working cowboys.
Spring Cowboy Academy
Develop your ranch skills on this 20,000 acre working cattle ranch, with coaching from working cowboys.
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.
Fall Cowboy Academy
Develop your ranch skills on this 20,000 acre working cattle ranch, with coaching from working cowboys.
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.
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.
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.
Fall Cowboy Academy
Develop your ranch skills on this 20,000 acre working cattle ranch, with coaching from working cowboys.
V6 Rodeo Academy (aka Cowboy Academy 102)
A deep-dive into cow-working and roping skills with instruction from professional cowboys and cowgirls.
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.
Wrangler Ride
Develop your ranch skills on this working cattle ranch, with coaching from working cowboys.
Spring 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.
Fall Cowboy Academy
Develop your ranch skills on this working cattle ranch, with coaching from working cowboys.
Cowboy Academy 102
Cowboy Academy 102 is an advanced version of Cowboy Academy for those wanting to put their skills to the test. If you want to do a deep dive on your cow working and roping skills, this is the event for you.
Cowboy Academy: Family Style
Pack up the kids and join us for a Cowboy Academy, Family Style.
Cowboy Academy: Family Style
Pack up the kids and join us for a Cowboy Academy, Family Style.
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.
Wrangler Ride
Develop your ranch skills on this working cattle ranch, with coaching from working cowboys.
San Andreas V6 Winter Getaway
Kick up your boots and enjoy a relaxing weekend in Parkfield.
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.
Richard Winters: Ride the Rancho
Richard Winters: Ride the Rancho
May 13-19, 2022
A TRUE HORSEMANSHIP EXPERIENCE
Our eighth "Ride The Rancho" event will help each rider expand and improve their horsemanship in a myriad of practical and fun scenarios in and out of the arena. We're going to take advantage of this beautiful 20,000 acre cattle ranch and explore some of the hidden areas of the V6 Ranch that oftentimes visitors never see.
You will continue to learn and grow from Richard's solid horsemanship techniques and support. You'll be challenged and excited about the format and feel for this 2022 "Ride The Rancho." As always, arena time, big country riding, real life obstacle course and cattle working will all be a big part of our week together. Those who would like to join us for a short Cowboy Church are certainly welcome! This event allows you 5 full riding days. We are excited to be having Dave Stamey join us for a private concert on Wednesday evening!
This ride is organized by Richard and Cheryl Winters.
Richard Winters: All Women’s Horsemanship Retreat
Richard Winters: All Women’s Horsemanship Retreat May 10-13, 2022
Many people only dream of being able to make a living working with horses, for Richard Winters it is a reality!
Our ladies have a great time each year and this year promises to exceed participants exceptions! 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. This event allows you two full days of riding.
Participants will arrive Tuesday afternoon, anytime after 2:00 p.m. to get their horse and themselves settled. We officially begin with dinner around 6:00 p.m. followed by orientation. Participants stay on site at the V6 Ranch and enjoy three meals a day on Wednesday and Thursday in the outdoor Round Up Room or out on the trail. We are all doing our best to practice good Covid protocol. Our time will first be spent making sure each rider is ready to head out on the trail. Richard will be available to help with issues as they arise. Cattle working is always a highlight! We will head home after breakfast on Friday morning.
This will be a great opportunity to connect with your horse, enhance your own horsemanship skills, and make some lasting friendships.
This ride is organized by Richard and Cheryl Winters.
A deep-dive into cow-working and roping skills with instruction from professional cowboys and cowgirls.