Does anyone know anybody who HASN'T liked a dude ranch?

[Anonymous]

We are not riders, but are considering this type of vacation. There is something about the West that is calling me. All the reviews online are amazingly good--is it really THAT good? Has anyone NOT liked it who has actually gone???

[Anonymous]

So much fun! It was our best family vacation.

[Anonymous]

I hate outdoor "adventures." My threshold is about an hour-long hike. Mayyyyyybe two hours with the second hour for turning around and getting back. I hate everything cowboy-isn. The clothing, the dumb hats, the boots, the bolo, the high cholesterol meals, etc.

[Anonymous]

I don't know anyone who can afford one! For what you pay, it better be amazing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I hate outdoor "adventures." My threshold is about an hour-long hike. Mayyyyyybe two hours with the second hour for turning around and getting back. I hate everything cowboy-isn. The clothing, the dumb hats, the boots, the bolo, the high cholesterol meals, etc.

You sound like a blast

[Anonymous]

Are there any that aren't the price of college tuition?

[Anonymous]

I will never go to one again. When I was 14 my mom got thrown from a horse and kicked in the head. Not a fun vacation.

[Anonymous]

OP here. Thank you to the 16:14 and 18:24 responders. Anyone else out there that has physically gone to one for an actual vacation?

[Anonymous]

We are going in two weeks with our three kids - will report back. Personally? Can't wait.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I hate outdoor "adventures." My threshold is about an hour-long hike. Mayyyyyybe two hours with the second hour for turning around and getting back. I hate everything cowboy-isn. The clothing, the dumb hats, the boots, the bolo, the high cholesterol meals, etc.

We can hang out on a beautiful beach together.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I hate outdoor "adventures." My threshold is about an hour-long hike. Mayyyyyybe two hours with the second hour for turning around and getting back. I hate everything cowboy-isn. The clothing, the dumb hats, the boots, the bolo, the high cholesterol meals, etc.

How was Italy this year?

[Anonymous]

All I can think of is Jeff Spicoli.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We are going in two weeks with our three kids - will report back. Personally? Can't wait.

Which one are you going to? And do you horseback ride already?Looking forward to your report!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I will never go to one again. When I was 14 my mom got thrown from a horse and kicked in the head. Not a fun vacation.

And that's why you wear a helmet. Watch the Olympics.

--lifelong equestrian

[Anonymous]

A relative who had been riding weekly since early childhood was also thrown from a horse and suffered traumatic injuries. I know another woman (friend of a friend) who had ridden since childhood and was killed when thrown (head injury, died almost instantly).

No way would I take my kids to a ranch and let them ride strange horses.

And I'm with the pp: if there's sun and heat, there better be a beach, water and boozy drinks.