Fly into Cody, WY (COD) on Sunday for your Working Ranch Vacation at HorseWorks Wyoming! A local shuttle operator will pick up in Cody, WY, bring you to our working ranch and return you to Cody after your working ranch adventure! Whether you are traveling from overseas or from within the continent, we recommend making your reservations early to get low fares. Round out your working ranch experience and make the most of your trip by planning off-ranch activities, renting a car to go to Yellowstone National Park for a day or two, or staying overnight in Cody before or after Internship. There are many Area Attractions, like the Cody Nite Rodeo, the Buffalo Bill Historical Center Museums and the hot springs in Thermopolis. If you are driving from home or renting a car in Cody, Billings, or another regional airport, download directions to the ranch on this site.
When to Visit:
Regardless of when you come, HorseWorks Wyoming is an opportunity of a lifetime. Enjoy riding horseback. Find a new energy. Put your riding skills to the test rounding up horses and cattle. Gain confidence in meeting people from all over the world.
Early season March – May
Horses are fresh and well rested after a long winter break. A great time for riders wanting to spend long hours in the saddle riding different horses. The staff do a lot of round pen work with the horses on the ground and in the saddle. Calves and foals are born during the spring season. Vacationers have a chance to get to know the brand new arrivals and may see a calf or foal delivered! This is a great time see us work with the yearling and two-year old colts, too! Weather during the spring sessions is variable, with likely some lovely warm spring days, as well as the odd flurry of snow, so favorite off ranch activities are soaking in the hot springs and visiting the five museums at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center. The North Entrance to Yellowstone is opened during this time. The rodeo has not yet started, so focus on your ranch vacation, but save time and money for shopping at many of the western apparel shops that have sales on and great bargains to be had!
High season June – August
Enjoy everything to do with ranch life! Wrangle horses from pasture, round up cows, go for long and short trail rides! The Cody night rodeo is in full swing and all the Yellowstone roads are open. An overnight tepee camping trip to cow camp, sleeping under Wyoming’s starry sky, cooking over a campfire and floating the river in the local town of Thermopolis are on top of the activities list for many. This is the time for the full Wyoming experience with all of the off-ranch activities available for Vacationers.
In mid-June Casper, WY hosts the College National Finals Rodeo, a highlight for old and new rodeo fans alike.
In late June and early July returning Vacationers may borrow ranch horses to attend a clinic with Pat Wyse in Montana to learn advanced Western riding and training techniques.
Weather is typically hot and dry, with occasional afternoon thunderstorms. To beat the heat, we may ride early in the morning and in the late afternoon and evening, doing non-horse or off-ranch activities during the heat of the day.
September – October
In September days are still long and warm without the more extreme heat of July and August. In October, you may experiences all four seasons in one day – snow, sunshine, rain, warm sun and cool temps that beg for a warm fire in the hearth! September-October is the many Vacationers’ favorite time for beautiful, autumn weather. The occasional snow or colder days quickly give way to perfect autumn weather. Yellowstone national park is still open and much quieter than during the peak season and, more importantly, this is great time of the year to spot wildlife, lodging cheaper and beautiful autumn colors are at their best, especially in the Grand Tetons outside Jackson, WY.
The September Labor Day rodeo and parade in Meeteetse, a town of 300 people, is a real western experience and is a highlight for the Vacationers. In Billings, MT, the four-day NILE rodeo takes place mid-October. To fully enjoy this highlight, Vacationers may do an overnight trip. In October, Vacationers may see how we prepare the ranch and the animals for the winter. Horses shoes are pulled off, and chickens are moved to an insulated hen house. There is a lot to do to get everything ready before the winter sets in.
