by: Peter Shannon
Looking for a rewarding and memorable family vacation idea? A cattle drive may be just the thing. We?re talking about real ranchers on real working cattle ranches. Ranch vacations are a good way for them to help support the ranch. But it?s not all business with them. They want to share their way of life and educate people about a quickly disappearing aspect of our American history and culture.
Don?t worry if you?ve never sat in a saddle before. Sure, some riding experience is helpful but the activities are geared for whatever skill level you have. All the ranches provide horse riding instruction for anyone who needs or wants it. .
In general, the more experience you have, the more you can expect to get into the thick of things on the cattle drive. Less experienced riders put in the back or at the sides. But that doesn?t mean you will be bored. There?s still plenty of action and hard work for everyone.
Yes, I said hard work. This is not a lay-about-on-the-beach vacation. But that?s the idea. You work hard and you play hard. This is a chance to tackle unique challenges in a fun and adventurous way. A cattle drive vacation can be a rewarding experience, particularly for children. It?s a tremendous opportunity to build their self-confidence and self-esteem.
You can typically expect to spend between 4 and 10 hours a day in the saddle. This will most likely mean a little discomfort but the rewards are worth it. Just be sure to bring a long pain relievers for muscle aches and antibiotic cream in case of a saddle sore or two.
Some ranches have cabins or lodges where you sleep at night. Others put you in a tent on the trail. Some will even have you sleeping out under the stars.
Besides cattle drives you can also participate in real cowboy stuff. You can help sort and brand the cattle. Learn roping. Check out the fence lines. And it?s not all work and no play. Relaxing around the campfire, playing cards, pitching horseshoes or some good old-fashioned saloon dancing.
Every ranch has a different program so check them out for what suits you and your family. Whatever ranch you choose, I think the whole family will be challenged and have a heck a lot of fun too.
About The Author
Peter Shannon is the owner of www.1001-vacation-ideas.com.
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The History of Steeplechase Horse Racing
The History of Steeplechase Horse Racing
by: Toby Beavers
The sport of Steeplechase racing dates back to 1752 in Ireland when two, half-crocked, friends settled the argument over who owned the best horse by racing to the nearest Church steeple after returning from Fox hunting. The winner actually rode right through the church where the vicar was holding a solemn funeral. Soon steeplechase racing spread to England, where in 1792, the first recorded race was held. This sport then crossed over from the Atlantic to the US, where it has became very popular.
In the early 19th century nine prominent men from New York - August Belmont, H. DeCourcy Forbes, Samuel S. Howland, James O. Green, Frederick Gebhard, A.J. Cassatt, Foxhall P. Keene, John G. Follansbee and Frederick H. Prince founded the National Association for Steeplechase. When it was first founded, its mission was to make the sport popular in the US and help it grow across the Atlantic. For...
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80/20 Guide to Chinese Pronunciation -- Part 1
80/20 Guide to Chinese Pronunciation -- Part 1
by: Kah Joon Liow
?Just give me the basics!?
That?s what this Chinese pronunciation guide is all about.
It?s all that you need to know Chinese pronunciation to get by.
The 80% that?s important.
To speak Mandarin, the first thing to learn is Chinese pronunciation of words using the system known as pinyin.
Pinyin is the Romanized Chinese phonetic system and is the most effective aid to learning Mandarin today.
(Romanized means using English alphabets.)
Pinyin was invented in the 1950?s so that anyone, especially English speaking people, could learn Chinese pronunciation easily.
Most of the letters in pinyin have the same sounds as letters of the alphabet ? with only a few exceptions.
It?s really a very practical pronunciation system.
Can you imagine an English speaker trying to pronounce Chinese characters without pinyin?
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Scootabike - Number one in Wooden Toys
Scootabike - Number one in Wooden Toys
by: Stefan Driess
ScootAbike is set to become the must have present for UK children this Christmas
Scootabike is set to become the must have present for UK children this Christmas. Already popular with European parents leading wooden toy company Wooden Choice Limited (http://www.woodenchoice.co.uk) are launching Scootabike to the UK.
ScootAbike is the perfect early introduction to cycling. At first, your child will use it like a hobby horse, at least one foot firmly on the ground. As confidence develops, they'll begin to lift both feet, scooting forward and balancing, maybe dabbing a foot to the floor occasionally if the bike tips. Soon, they'll also be having a whale of a time, not least because this is no heavy, unresponsive child's bike; it weighs just 3.5kg.
As your child grows, the saddle can be adjusted for height. The three settings...
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My Top 3 Betfair Trading Secrets
My Top 3 Betfair Trading Secrets
by: Sam Chim
Are you sick of losing your money on Betfair?
Over 80% Betfair Members LOSE money, are you one of them? If you are then I?ve got some good news for you. I?m going to share my top 3 Betfair Trading Secrets with you for free.
Before I share my secrets with you, I want to make sure that you are familiar with the term ?Betfair Trading?. This is when we do not just back or lay bets, we trade them??to GUARANTEE a profit. All you need to do is back at a high price and lay at a lower price on the same outcome in an event. If you want to learn more about this method, I recommend you to take a look at my website (provided below).
Now that I?ve got that out of the way, I?m assuming you know how to trade on Betfair now. Here are My Top 3 Betfair Trading Secrets:
Tip 1:
Study the market you are going to trade and stick with it until you completely ?master? it. For example, I specialise...
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Spyware IS Good
Spyware IS Good
by: Andrew Wroblewski
How many times per week do you run your antivirus protection or anti-spyware or adware programs to ensure that your paranoia about having an infected machine is just that, paranoia?
With so many problems in the computer infection world, one cannot really blame themselves for checking up on their system on a routine basis.
However, do you ever really think about where all these programs come from because someone out there must be sending them out, they don?t just appear through spontaneous generation.
This makes one ponder the question as to who is sending these things?
There are thousands of spyware, adware, and Trojan horse programs that are running rampant throughout cyber space as you read this article.
But if you really think about it, just as war might be considered good for the economy, these computer infestation programs are good for the economy.
If you...
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All You Need To Know About Motorcycle Spark Plugs
All You Need To Know About Motorcycle Spark Plugs
by: Maricon Williams
Motorcycle spark plugs have already caused several misfires. It can also tend to break into two when you try to remove them. These are instances when you are wasting money over low quality and non-durable spark plugs.
There has been a lot of puffing going out in the motorcycle market. Some are talking about horse power advantages. Nonetheless, be cautious of what you believe in, chances are they are just flowery words thus, misleading.
In order to avoid this, we have to bear in mind some pointers about this motorcycle parts.
First, always go with the motorcycle parts manufacturer?s recommendations. That way, you can never go wrong.
Second, if you have qualms over the parts, call the manufacturer to save you from further trouble. Do not experiment with parts, especially if you have little knowledge about them. They can go wrong in just a flick of the finger...
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Romantic Weekend Getaways
Romantic Weekend Getaways
by: Steve Gillman
Romantic weekend getaways can be a second honeymoon or your first vacation together. When you don't have the time or money for a long trip, try one of the following.
Luxuriate Together
Spending time at a nice hotel is the most obvious and common romantic weekend getaway, and with good reason. It is wonderful to be waited on and relax in a hot tub together. The best hotels for this will have a pool, a hot tub (preferably in the room) and even a lounge where you might be able to go dancing.
In Michigan, this might be the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. This is where they filmed the Christopher Reed movie, "Somewhere In Time." There are no cars, so you'll have see the island together by horse carriage.
Romantic Weekend Getaways - Outdoors
If you both enjoy getting outside, you may want to consider a camping weekend. Whether you want to really rough it, and put on the backpacks,...
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A Preview Of March's UK Horse Racing
A Preview Of March's UK Horse Racing
by: Malcolm Heyhoe
The four-day Cheltenham Festival dominates the March programme, but there?s also a busy programme of racing throughout the month including the ever-popular Imperial Cup day at Sandown plus the thrills and spills of the Midlands Grand National day at Uttoxeter. Flat fans, meanwhile, will need no reminding that the new turf season kicks off with the William Hill Lincoln at Redcar on March 25.
March begins with the newly-established Vodafone Gold Cup at Newbury on the 4th over two and a half miles. It?s something of a surprise to find such a valuable race staged so close to the Cheltenham Festival, and many trainers face the dilemma of deciding whether to run here or in either the Ryanair Chase or Racing Post Plate over similar distances at the Cheltenham Festival.
Twelve months ago a solid handicapper in the shape of Supreme Prince held on to land the valuable prize while in its inaugural...
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Four Simple Steps to Improve Your Sales Copy
Four Simple Steps to Improve Your Sales Copy
by: David Bell
You know what its like, you're reading the sales material about a product you're considering buying, but, as you read, all these questions seem to pop into your mind, but there's no-one there to answer them, so you shelve your plans to purchase.
If it happens to you, you can guarantee it also happens to your customers when they read your sales copy. So, what's the answer?
You don't have...
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Overcome Sports Pain After 40 - Are Remedies Available? Part 2
Overcome Sports Pain After 40 - Are Remedies Available? Part 2
by: Kamau Austin
In Part 1 of this article we explored the desire of persons over forty to experience optimal health. Optimal health for most of us can be reflected in more active lifestyles.
Your efforts and goals to be in good shape that results in better health usually will include working out and losing weight.
Nevertheless, your best efforts to achieve the more active and healthier...
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Reading Glasses- What a Sight!
Reading Glasses- What a Sight!
by: Steve Cogger
Reading glasses can be fun. You don't have to look like Albert Einstein or one of those out of date versions of Marian Librarian just because you need reading glasses. Have some fun with them. Reading glasses are just another fashion accessory, of course, there's also the plus that with your reading glasses you'll be able to - you guessed, it - read.
Reading glasses are still available at the corner pharmacy....
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