Experience Horseback Riding During Your Ranch Vacation

We have approximately 73 horses. Our herd is primarily comprised of Quarter Horses.

Children under the age of eight can take part in our obstacle course or adopt-a-horse programs. These programs are included in your stay.

Our maximum weight limit is 250 lbs., which is standard for guest ranches to ensure the longevity of the horse herd.

If a guests is 11 weeks or under in their pregnancy they will need to supply The Ranch with a doctor’s note permitting them to ride. If a guest is 12 weeks or further along in their pregnancy they will not be permitted to go on a horseback ride.

No, we do not allow guests to bring their own horse for health and safety reasons. Not all horses are familiar with our Western landscape and we do have wildlife on property. New horses do not acclimate appropriately during their time here. We also believe that a horseback riding vacation is an opportunity to experience new and different equine personalities.

• In addition to wranglers wearing masks and gloves during the moments when social distancing isn’t possible, all rides will be scheduled in 30-minute increments. Guests must arrive no later than 15 minutes after their scheduled time to ensure we can limit the amount of people at the barn at one time.
• We recommend that guests bring their own boots, hats and gloves if they have them as an extra sanitary measure. We further recommend boots with at least a one-inch heel.
• Boots will be set out for guests based on their size on the daily. Guests riding more than once can either check their boots out for the duration of their stay or return them to be sanitized.
• All guests must use the mounting deck to get on their horses. If they are unable to get onto their horse without assistance, they will not be permitted to go out on the riding activity. 
• A safety speech and steering instruction will be done prior to any guests mounting their horses. Once the guests are on their horses, their wrangler will show them the steering instructions again; encouraging guests to try themselves.
• Out on the trail, once six feet of distance can be maintained between horses, face masks will not be required. If a guest does need assistance that requires wranglers to go within 6 feet it is mandatory that wranglers and guests put on their masks.
• Returning back to the barn, guests must wait for wranglers’ assistance to dismount from the mounting deck.

No. We encourage all riders to experience Western riding traditions while in Montana.

The Ranch at Rock Creek predates many dude ranches with its 127-year history as a homestead and family ranch. Today, as a guest ranch, we help preserve the legendary West by maintaining a horse herd, cattle herd, hay pastures and sustainable farming and recreation practices, in addition to our all-inclusive guest services. Our wranglers are exceptional horse men and women, who enrich our programs with their passion for ranch life. Even our Little Grizzlies Kids Club helps our youngest travelers learn of the traditions and horsemanship involved in running a ranch.

While most dude ranches operate solely in the summer, we are open year-round, offering outdoor Montana adventures like snowmobiling, ice fishing, shooting and archery, to name just a few. Our Western traditions extend beyond our horse barn to include a summer Saturday barn dance, Friday cowboy breakfast, poker tournaments, our Silver Dollar Saloon, five ranges for shooting, archery and ranch-to-table cuisine sourced from local farms and ranches.

There are few places in the world where you can wake up in Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star accommodations, dine on gourmet, locally sourced meals, learn to rope and barrel race and then relax for a Saddle Sore Soak at the Granite Spa. This contrast creates an unparalleled experience for our guests.