Price
2026
5 Nights – $6,800 per person, sharing
Dates & Prices
USA
The Horse Drive at Silver Spur Ranch
Overview
The Horse Drive at Silver Spur Ranch is not your typical dude ranch. In fact, it is not a dude ranch at all. Prepare for an adventure unlike anything experienced before as you begin to herd 40+ horses through the Rocky Mountains of Idaho.
The horses we are herding are younger horses that have been bred at Silver Spur and are currently in their training program. The horse drive not only helps to rotate pasture but also teaches these young horses how to become sure footed animals, cross creeks, dead falls, and navigate in steep terrain all before we get on their back.
Horses have a herd instinct so they naturally want to follow other horses. You will split up and half the group will go in the front and the other half will go in the back. The group in the front has the job to lead the way and set the pace, the group in the back has to make sure all the horses are following the horses in the front and that you don’t lose any.
The horse drive is the ultimate horseback adventure. It is fast paced, has a variety of terrain to navigate, and really tests your skills. Expect to travel 15-20 miles on horseback every day.
Each day, after the ride you will arrive back at either the cabins or a campsite, welcomed with a cold beverage and homemade treat! You then have time to relax, shower (while at the cabins) or bath in the stream (while on the trail). Enjoy a little downtime to do whatever you like until dinner. Some popular things to do is relax by the fire, practice your roping skills, play horse shoes, go on a walk, or simply just enjoy the outdoors.
Location
Rocky Mountains of Idaho
Airport
Idaho Falls
Duration
5 nights
When to go
May - August
Riding level
Intermediate to Advanced
Weight
114kg / 17 stone / 250 lbs
Group size
14 max
Accommodation
Cabins and tented camps
Included
All the riding, accommodation, meals, snacks, soft drinks, tax, fees and ranch activities.
Extras
Single supplement may apply, please enquire.
Excluded
Tax (10% added to final bill), flights, transfers and alcoholic drinks.
Price guarantee
All our riding holidays hold a price guarantee. We believe in your piece of mind on price when you book with us and will refund the difference should you find the same riding holiday elsewhere at a lower price.
Exchange rate
Rates are subject to daily exchange rate fluctuations, please refer to our Terms and Conditions for full details.
Transfers
Pick up location is Idaho Falls Airport or your hotel between 3.30pm and 4pm. The cost is $150 return, per person. Transfer time is approximately 2 hours.
Departure dates
All dates are full for 2026 except 8 - 13 June. Please conact us to be added to the waitlist.
Riding & Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive at the ranch around 4.30pm to meet with the Silver Spur team and other riders. Settle in to your cabin then a welcome dinner followed by ranch activities such as roping.
Day 2
After breakfast you will meet your horse. Saddle up and go on the mountain trail ride designed to get you comfortable with your horse before the horse drive. Dinner and overnight back at the ranch.
Day 3
Get your bags packed for 2 nights out on the horse drive. Today you will be driving the herd from Middle Creek to the Warm Springs Campsite where you will camp overnight. Dinner with games and songs around the campfire.
Day 4
After breakfast you will ride from Warm Springs to your next location at Weber Creek. Your gear and tents will meet you there for a camp dinner and ranch activities.
Day 5
Today you will be driving the herd back to the ranch. Farewell dinner at Silver Spur and overnight in your cabin.
Day 6
Breakfast and farewells before heading to the airport.
Horses
A herd of homebred quarter horses
Riding level
Intermediate to Advanced
Type of riding
Western. A fast paced horse drive, a variety of terrain to navigate testing your skills.
Tack
Western
Weight limit
114kg / 17 stone / 250 lbs
Group size
14 max
Accommodation & Meals
The ranch is completely off grid so perfect for a total switch off from the World. There is zero wifi or mobile reception (satellite phone for emergencies). Electricity is powered by the sun and the shower is outdoors with an endless supply of hot water to wash off the day’s dust and ease those achy muscles. Toilets are outhouse style – you want western style, you got it!
Whilst out on the horse drive, you will be staying in Kodiak canvas tents with foam pads, warm sleeping bags, and all your gear will be waiting when you arrive by horse. The first campsite has a natural warm spring you can bathe in and get all the dust off.
A campfire will be lit every evening for cooking and keeping warm. A great way to end your day and chat over the adventures had that day.
The food at Silver Spur is delicious and plentiful. Much of it is cooked over the campfire so think BBQ style with burgers and salads. Vegetarian and allergies can be catered for, please us know us in advance. Snacks and soft drinks are always on offer. There is no alcohol kept at the ranch, there is a shop on the way to the ranch which you will stop at to pick up drinks and there is a coolbox to keep your beers cold.
Accommodation
Cabins and tented camps
Single Supplement
Single supplement may apply, please enquire.
Meals
Inform us about food allergies and intolerances
Drinks
Soft drinks included, guests are welcome to bring their own alcohol.
The Destination
The Rocky Mountains in Idaho compose the northern and central parts of the state. High peaks, deep, river-carved canyons, alpine lakes, and glacial trenches scatter through this region.
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