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| If Canada has a long Western riding tradition, this "philosophy" or approach to the relationship between horses and humans evolved in the American West, mostly on cattle ranches, according to Hardy Oelke: "The Spanish conquistadores laid a foundation in | | bringing their way of riding and working cattle to the New World, which developed further in Mexico and especially California. That was tempered by an influence of North Europeans when they migrated west across the continent. While the Texas cowboy was usually a crude | | rider and a craftsman at best, the California vaquero was a master, if not an artist in the saddle." For those who just want to relive the foundations of the equestrian world, we have carefully picked some remarkable operations that carry Western traditions onwards. | |
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Cowboy Culture Experience near Regina
An evening
Located only 25 minutes from Regina, Saskatchewan, in the rolling hills of the Qu'Appelle Valley, Saskatchewan, a cowboy culture experience awaits you. It takes place on a working ranch, in horse training facility owned and operated by the Clemens family.
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Horse Riding Adventure in Canada
4 days / 3 nights
This horse riding adventure will take you to the West Block of the Grasslands National Park, which contain 64,000 acres of mixed-grass prairie. Rare and uncommon wildlife and raptor species abound. This is a designated wilderness area. It is the only protected semi-arid range land in Canada. This is pristine, untouched territory. Ride good horses, enjoy fine food and make friendships that will last a lifetime.
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Horse-drawn Wagon Holiday in Canada
5 days / 4 nights
This little known ecologically sensitive area loaded with life and history takes on a different shade of beauty when traveled the way it once was by horse-drawn wagons while on holiday. Designated as a Western Hemispere Shorebird Reserve site, tens of thousands of shorebirds can be seen feeding here during spring and fall bird surveys. The area is also important to geese, ducks, many species of songbirds, raptors, deer and other animals. It encompasses more than 40,000 hectares (100,000 acres) of protected land managed as an ecological reserve.
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North West Mounted Police (NWMP) Wagon Trek & Trail Ride
11 Days
This recreation of the 1886 North West Mounted Police trail ride and wagon trek has captured the imagination of historians because of the pioneer spirit it evokes. As Saskatchewan celebrates its 100 anniversary, this historic journey will bring back to life sights and sounds of riders, wagons, camps and cookouts on the vast prairie landscape.
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Western Adventure in the Cypress Hills
One day or more
An unforgettable Western Canadian ranch adventure in the Great Plains... in the Cypress Hills! Here is your chance to really enjoy Western Hospitality. Step back in time and travel the same trails used by the Indians, the Mounted Police and pioneers of yesterday. Experience a cattle drive or help check cattle on a horseback. Get involved in seasonal ranch activities, such as calving, branding and fencing. You will visit ancient teepee rings and buffalo wallows. Inexperienced riders are welcome.
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