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
Drive cattle through 20,000 acres of wide open country with the Varian Family and V6 Crew on a V6 Cattle Drive.
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V6 Rodeo Academy
Get first rodeo ready on the V6 Rodeo Academy! Learn 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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Parkfield Events
Join the fun at Parkfield’s annual Bluegrass Festival, rodeo, concerts, and more.
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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.
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
Private Group - Northern California Airstream Club
Private Ride with Northern California Airstream Club.
Private Event - Airstream Club International - Cali Rally
Private event with Airstream Club International - Cali Rally
Private Ride - Santa Barbara County Cattlewomen
Private Ride with Santa Barbara County Cattlewomen.
Private Ride - Santa Barbara County Cattlewomen
Private Ride with Santa Barbara County Cattlewomen.
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.