The wide and open, unfenced country of far western Wyoming, with 100-mile vistas and active riding are just some of the features of a Blue Sky Sage Horseback Adventure. Every week is a very hands-on experience of free-spirited horsemanship on the open range, with no fences and no "nose to tail" trail riding. You will ride savvy Horses, have a lot of fun and, no one ever leaves thinking they haven't had enough time in the saddle! Blue Sky Sage Horseback Adventures welcome riders who are currently riding or have done some riding in the past and would be generally considered intermediate to experienced in skill level in English or Western (you will ride Cowboy-style western exclusively, on Quarter Horses and Quarter mixes)

This is quite a unique experience not widely available, probably because participants on these trips really need to be in better than average physical condition.. Blue Sky Sage Horseback Adventures offer a programme for more experienced riders. The rides are safe and controlled, yet physically active. Where practical, riders ride abreast at extended gaits such as the lope - when and where appropriate.

These rides are horsemanship vacations, with the focus on all aspects of horses and riding the open range, for physically fit, active horse enthusiasts. Please understand that these are active rides that require that you be physically fit, not overweight for your body shape/age/gender, have no severe neck, back, knee or other severe pain issues, and have good body strength and control, with a certain level of stamina, though you certainly don't have to be in Olympic athlete condition. Generally, women should weigh no more than 150 pounds (10.5 stone) if you are 5'5" or less in height, relative to your overall physical condition, stamina, body type, etc. Taller women have a little bit more leeway, but only related to proportions of your body type, up to about 175 pounds. Men should not be over 175 pounds (12.5 stone) if you are 5'7" or less in height and no more than 230 pounds (16.4 stone) if you are taller, again in relation to your overall physical fitness level and body proportions.

The number of riders per trip is limited to 8, which makes for a more personal experience and is the reason they can offer you a safe, active ride across the wide-open spaces.

You will live out on the trail in a full-amenity, vehicle-supported, remote wilderness-style camp. Sleep out under the stars or in a roomy, weather-proof canvas tent. A thick foam pad under your bedroll, plus the pure Wyoming air, promises you a good nights' sleep. Wash off the trail dust at the end of the days' ride in a hot shower or take a refreshing dip in the cool waters of the river just a step away from your tent door. At nightfall, take your favourite beverage and join the crew around the campfire.

WYOMING BLUE SKY SAGE HORSEBACK ADVENTURES (previsouly High Wild & Lonesome) 7 DAYS 6 NIGHTS - Min age 16.  Camping under the stars.  Suitable for 6 enthusiastic experienced riders only -. 

Summer Wild flowers 27 June - 3 July 2010 Summer wild flowers £1373.00 pp incl tax and transfer, riding and tented accomm, gratuity paid locally

Mustang Horse Drive £1498.00 plus flights ride out and see wild mustang horses in the Red Desert 7-13 July 2010, 17-23 July 2010 includ tax and transfer, riding and tented accomm, gratuity paid locally

Girls Ride Out - All women Horseback Adventure Vacation 18-24 Sept 2010 £1373.00 pp incl tax and transfer, riding and tented accomm, gratuity paid locally.

Mixed rides : 28 July - 3 Aug, 7-13 Aug, 17-23 Aug, 27 Aug-2 Sept 2010 £1373.00 pp includes riding, tented accomm, tax, gratuity to be paid locally.

8-14 September 2010

The 2008 National Geographic Adventurer named this operation one of the Best Adventure Travel Companies on Earth. For the 2009 season the return transfer is included from Jackson Hole and all ride prices are per person. Staff gratuity is discretional , we recommend about $200 per person. American Round-Up met the owners of this operation in April 2008 and they have been operating these guided horseback adventures in Wyoming for 9 seasons.

Please call American Round-Up on 01798 865946 to book this ride. Remember we charge the same or less than the suppliers do and only by booking through us can your holiday be protected by our CAA and ABTA bonding.