Las Vegas Horseback Handbook

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Red Rock Canyon Trails Between 1829 and 1848, Red Rock Canyon wasnʼt known as one of the nationʼs most valued conservation areas. Instead, it was one of the many focal points along the Old Spanish Trail, which linked Santa Fe and Los Angeles. After the Mexican-American War, the trail fell out of use. The one exception? Some of the most famous outlaws used it. Find Out More Online... Maverick Breakfast Ride 1 Olʼ Spanish Trail Lunch Ride Working Great Basin Ranch Approximately 45 minutes out of Las Vegas and more than 100 years away, there is beautiful working ranch nestled in the Clark Mountain range. The skies are blue, the sandstone formations remarkable, and nearby mining remnants unforgettable. Some of the sites you may see in the Sandy Valley area include bighorn sheep, jack rabbits, and golden eagles that make the Great Basin between Calif. and Nev. home. 2 Find Out More Online... Wild West Sunset BBQ Ride 1. Along the trails at Red Rock. Grand Canyon Ranch 2. Roping cattle in Great Basin. 3. The Grand Canyon West Rim. With a rich history, dating back to the 1880s, the Grand Canyon Ranch is steeped in history. It was started by Wellington Starky, who was rumored to have ridden with Kid Curry of the Hole-In-The-Wall-Gang (Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid). After his death, his four daughters took over the ranch and it became the writing ground for legendary American West novelist Louis LʼAmour. Find Out More Online... Grand Canyon 4-in-1 Ground Tour 3

The American West Is Right Outside Las Vegas. What To Wear With Tour Guy. If you've ever imagined riding off into the Cassidy, Harry Longabaugh, and, further • Hat. Old western hats werenʼt fashion statements. In the rugged West, high sunset like cowboys and desperados used to north in Carson City, "Three-Fingered Jack" crowned, wide brimmed hats fit well on the do more than 100 years ago, any time you head and helped cowboys keep the sun and McDowell. rain off their faces, necks, and backs. You are headed to Las Vegas is the right time to donʼt have to purchase a hat for tours. Any fulfill that fantasy. No matter what season, hat will do, and some riders request helmets. Similar colorful characters also defined the any time is the right time to plant your foot in other two locations carefully mapped out by • Pants. While tights are often the most the stirrups and experience the beautiful comfortable pants for riding in some of the expansive desert like the pioneers and TourGuy.com tour specialists. Closer to the United States, jeans are most appropriate for the wild west. Some trails do pass by brush cowboys that once made the California border, there is a true- and sage, making denim the best choice. If American West famous. Here, to-life working cattle ranch that you can, choose jeans that do not bunch, twist or wrinkle too much. they still do, every day. still teaches visitors how to rope a calf and ride across the sandy • Shirts. Light, long-sleeved shirts are best in "Any time you mention Las the summer months, but sweatshirts might be plains. And, closer to the Grand more comfortable in the fall and winter. As an Vegas, people think of the alternative, you can wear a lighter shirt under Canyon, is the same working these suggestions, allowing you to peel it off bright lights and big city," says ranch where Louis L'Amour even from time to time. James Hoke, president of spent time as a ranch hand, • Jackets. Many riders prefer vests, which give TourGuy.com LLC. "But before spending his free time sitting in them more flexibility when they ride. In everybody took an interest in the turn that choosing a jacket, never pick anything that the shadow of Spirit Mountain. you would have to tuck under your seat. If Las Vegas took, the wild west was very much you want to wear a long coat, consider a a frontier town mapped out by people like trench coat with a split in the back. He wasn’t the only one. So did Bruce Kisadon, legendary mountain man Jedediah Smith and • Shoes. Boots are ideal for riding in the the quintessential cowboy poet of the American west because they offer the most his party in 1827." twentieth century. And (pictured) Ronald protection. However, if you do not have boots, closed-toed shoes and most tennis shoes will Reagan was also known to visit legendary be fine. If you do have boots, the best for In the Las Vegas area, Smith is credited as riding are usually made with 1- to 1 1/2-inch sites across the American West. the first, but he was hardly the last. Early Las heels so they can stick in the stirrups. Vegas was made famous not by the colorful • Gloves. While gloves are not necessary TourGuy.com can connect you to these and during most months, do consider packing a neon lights but rather by rugged men like more than 50 experiences near Vegas. pair in the winter. Your hands will be exposed, John C. Fremont, Antonio Armijo, Butch holding the reigns during the tour.

A Quick Overview And Invitation To Connect. Want To Learn More? Maverick Horseback Breakfast Ride Operates daily, starting at 7 a.m. from your hotel. TourGuy.com was developed for eco- and Riders saddle up by 8:30 a.m. and return shortly adventure travelers in mind. With more than 50 after lunch. Breakfast included. Details. TourGuy.com tours departing from Las Vegas daily, we are the 888-801-1575 The Ol’ Spanish Horseback Lunch Ride fastest-growing tour and travel specialist in the Operates daily, starting at 7 a.m. from your hotel. nation. And, we only choose tours that are 702-664-2599 Riders saddle up by 8:30 a.m. and return shortly sensitive to the fragile desert environment. for lunch. Details. If you would like to learn about about Wild West BBQ Dinner Horseback Ride Operates daily, except Sunday and Wednesday, TourGuy.com, there are several ways to connect starting at 1:30 p.m. from your hotel. Riders with us online. Please find us at these locations. saddle up by 3:00 p.m. and return for a campfire cooked dinner. Details. TourGuy.com Our booking and information site. Grand Canyon 4-in-1 Ground Tour/Ride Operates daily, starting at 7 a.m. and then TourGuyFieldGuide.com continuing with the most comprehensive Grand Our online field guide with tour articles. Canyon tour offering. Details. Custom Tours Offered By TourGuy.com TourGuy.com Facebook TourGuy.com also offers unlisted and custom tours Our increasingly popular Facebook page. that are perfect for family gatherings and groups. If you are interested in a custom-made tour, we TourGuyGuide Twitter can take care of all the arrangements from start to Our tour specialists’ favorite place to connect. finish. Custom tours can be arranged by calling 888-801-1575 or 702-664-2599. TourGuyLasVegas Twitter *All horseback tours require that the riders are at least 6 years Convention services around Las Vegas. of age. All children under 12 will be asked to wear a helmet. The exception is the Grand Canyon 4-in-Tour, which is suitable for children as young as 2 years of age (if they do take the optional horse ride portion of the tour). Copyright 2010 TourGuy.com

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