Wyoming was the 44th state in the USA; it became a state in 1890. The state adopted Rodeo as it's official sport in 2003. Wyoming is often called the first state in outdoor America and is known for its herds of wild horses and most wild horses in Wyoming are located in the southwestern quarter of the state. Wyoming is as about as American West as you can get. Whether it's a half-day trail ride or a overnight trek, riding in Wyoming is unforgettable with wide open prairies, high country trails and meandering rivers. The chance to ride a horse, rope and brand a steer or experience a cattle drive from summer to winter pasture isn't just in the movies. Guest, or dude ranches offer varied opportunities throughout the year. http://directory.localriding.com/%cat_tags%/ en-us Nestled in the heart of the Big Horn National Forest, Paradise Ranch is surrounded by over a million acres of flowering meadows, tree covered mountains and clear mountain trout streams. With this much elbow room, the horseback riding, fly fishing and hiking opportunities are almost endless. Don't expect to see the same trail twice. Paradise Ranch is a family place. We’ve got special programs and activities for kids of all ages in addition to our adult activities. Children ages six and older can ride the trails with our wranglers, and even go on an overnight campout. Our teen program includes a teens-only social and their own overnight pack trip. http://www.paradiseranch.com/ 1.00 At Bitterroot Ranch you can enjoy some of the best and most diverse horseback riding in North America at the Bitterroot Ranch in Wyoming. Located in a remote valley bordering the Shoshone National Forest, 50 miles of unspoiled, mountainous wilderness separate the ranch from Yellowstone Park. Perpetually snow capped mountains are always in view. Wyoming dude ranch with outstanding horseback riding vacation program and broad selection of horses. http://www.bitterrootranch.com/ 1.00 The Hideout Guest Ranch with apprx 300,000 acres, the amount of life stock, farming property, horses and the diversity of terrain, we are one of the bigger and older ranches in the area. At The Hideout Guest Ranch we strive to offer excellence in hospitality, lodging and culinary pampering. Usually we accommodate 15 to 25 guests a week, which allows us to keep it personal and authentic. We attract guests from around the world who are seeking a real dude ranch experience, excellent horseback riding in the great outdoors. http://www.thehideout.com/ 1.00 Cody, Wyomings family-friendly dude ranch vacation destination at Blackwater Creek Ranch near Yellowstone Park features plenty of horseback riding, trail rides, fly fishing and river rafting, and an authentic western rodeo! Vacation away from it all and Live Your Dreams at Blackwater Creek Guest Ranch. http://www.blackwatercreekranch.com/ 1.00