An overview of horseback riding opportunities from Las Vegas, including Red Rock Canyon, the Great Basin, and the Grand Canyon. The presentation is provided by TourGuy.com and TourGuyFieldGuide.com

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2. 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.
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.
Grand Canyon Ranch
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.
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Maverick Breakfast Ride
Olʼ Spanish Trail Lunch Ride
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Wild West Sunset BBQ Ride
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Grand Canyon 4-in-1 Ground Tour
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1. Along the trails at Red Rock.
2. Roping cattle in Great Basin.
3. The Grand Canyon West Rim.

3. • Hat. Old western hats werenʼt fashion
statements. In the rugged West, high
crowned, wide brimmed hats fit well on the
head and helped cowboys keep the sun and
rain off their faces, necks, and backs. You
donʼt have to purchase a hat for tours. Any
hat will do, and some riders request helmets.
• Pants. While tights are often the most
comfortable pants for riding in some of the
United States, jeans are most appropriate for
the wild west. Some trails do pass by brush
and sage, making denim the best choice. If
you can, choose jeans that do not bunch,
twist or wrinkle too much.
• Shirts. Light, long-sleeved shirts are best in
the summer months, but sweatshirts might be
more comfortable in the fall and winter. As an
alternative, you can wear a lighter shirt under
these suggestions, allowing you to peel it off
from time to time.
• Jackets. Many riders prefer vests, which give
them more flexibility when they ride. In
choosing a jacket, never pick anything that
you would have to tuck under your seat. If
you want to wear a long coat, consider a
trench coat with a split in the back.
• Shoes. Boots are ideal for riding in the
American west because they offer the most
protection. However, if you do not have boots,
closed-toed shoes and most tennis shoes will
be fine. If you do have boots, the best for
riding are usually made with 1- to 1 1/2-inch
heels so they can stick in the stirrups.
• Gloves. While gloves are not necessary
during most months, do consider packing a
pair in the winter. Your hands will be exposed,
holding the reigns during the tour.
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If you've ever imagined riding off into the
sunset like cowboys and desperados used to
do more than 100 years ago, any time you
are headed to Las Vegas is the right time to
fulfill that fantasy. No matter what season,
any time is the right time to plant your foot in
the stirrups and experience the beautiful
expansive desert like the pioneers and
cowboys that once made the
American West famous. Here,
they still do, every day.
"Any time you mention Las
Vegas, people think of the
bright lights and big city," says
James Hoke, president of
TourGuy.com LLC. "But before
everybody took an interest in the turn that
Las Vegas took, the wild west was very much
a frontier town mapped out by people like
legendary mountain man Jedediah Smith and
his party in 1827."
In the Las Vegas area, Smith is credited as
the first, but he was hardly the last. Early Las
Vegas was made famous not by the colorful
neon lights but rather by rugged men like
John C. Fremont, Antonio Armijo, Butch
Cassidy, Harry Longabaugh, and, further
north in Carson City, "Three-Fingered Jack"
McDowell.
Similar colorful characters also defined the
other two locations carefully mapped out by
TourGuy.com tour specialists. Closer to the
California border, there is a true-
to-life working cattle ranch that
still teaches visitors how to rope
a calf and ride across the sandy
plains. And, closer to the Grand
Canyon, is the same working
ranch where Louis L'Amour even
spent time as a ranch hand,
spending his free time sitting in
the shadow of Spirit Mountain.
He wasn’t the only one. So did Bruce Kisadon,
the quintessential cowboy poet of the
twentieth century. And (pictured) Ronald
Reagan was also known to visit legendary
sites across the American West.
TourGuy.com can connect you to these and
more than 50 experiences near Vegas.
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Convention services around Las Vegas.
Maverick Horseback Breakfast Ride
Operates daily, starting at 7 a.m. from your hotel.
Riders saddle up by 8:30 a.m. and return shortly
after lunch. Breakfast included. Details.
The Ol’ Spanish Horseback Lunch Ride
Operates daily, starting at 7 a.m. from your hotel.
Riders saddle up by 8:30 a.m. and return shortly
for lunch. Details.
Wild West BBQ Dinner Horseback Ride
Operates daily, except Sunday and Wednesday,
starting at 1:30 p.m. from your hotel. Riders
saddle up by 3:00 p.m. and return for a campfire
cooked dinner. Details.
Grand Canyon 4-in-1 Ground Tour/Ride
Operates daily, starting at 7 a.m. and then
continuing with the most comprehensive Grand
Canyon tour offering. Details.
Custom Tours Offered By TourGuy.com
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*All horseback tours require that the riders are at least 6 years
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).
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