Top 50 Ranches

White Stallion Ranch, a luxury dude ranch and working cattle ranch in Arizona, USA, is the latest ranch to gain the Top50 accolade. One thing that really stood out for us was not just the ranch's convenient location just 35 minutes from Tuscon International Airport, but the fact that as soon as you step cowboy boot-clad foot inside the Arizona ranch, you could be a hundred miles from the 'outside world'.

Dude ranch vacations are the ultimate way to enjoy a whole host of recreational activities. And it's not just about the horseback riding! In fact, many of our Top50 dude ranches, guest ranches and working ranches are great places to relax and unwind without even going near a horse.

Planning a dude ranch vacation isn't something to leave until the last minute! There's a lot to consider, so follow Top50's top 10 tips to make sure you get the most out of your western riding holiday…

Bargain ranch vacations don't have to mean compromising on quality and high standards. Take a dude ranch vacation at Top50's Lone Mountain Guest Ranch this June and you'll save a whopping 10%, thanks to the Montana dude ranch's special offer. The discount ranch vacations are so tempting, we've named them Top50 Ranch Special of the Month for April 2012.

Rancho Los Banos in Sonora, Mexico, recently received a visit from a UK national newspaper's roving reporter. Amy Willis, LA-based digital editor of British daily newspaper The Telegraph, paid a visit to the Mexico working ranch earlier this year for the Feburary roundup and, inspired by her incredible trip, wrote this article for the news title.

Western riding compared to English riding - are they as different as you think? For many riders, an English saddle is the most comfortable place in the world, but if those who have also tried riding cowboy-style on a dude ranch vacation will know that no English saddle compares to the 'armchair' of a western saddle, with its large, comfortable seat and oversized stirrups.

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Cattle drives are an iconic part of any dude ranch vacation and the ultimate western riding experience for any wannabe cowboy or cowgirl. Cattles drives are one of the most exciting horseback activities you can do on a dude ranch vacation, and Burnt Well Guest Ranch in New Mexico, USA, provides a selection of cattle drives that caters for all ages and riding abilities - so you can experience the thrill of a cattle drive no matter how inexperienced or experienced a rider you are - scroll down for details.

Elk Mountain Ranch is high and remote in the San Isabel National Forest with off-the-beaten path charm. Unique for spectacular scenery, quality horses, variety of activities & superb menu. Here you will savor hospitality second to none - warm, friendly and sincere.

A True Canadian Tented Safari. Clayoquot Wilderness Resort is located on the wild west coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia in the Clayoquot Sound World Biosphere. Open May through September annually offering 3, 4 and 7 night all inclusive adventures.

There are few places in the world where time seems reluctant to move forward. The Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort, nestled in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley and the renowned Santa Barbara County wine country, is one such rare retreat.

Flathead Lake Lodge is a third generation family operated Guest Ranch located in Northwest Montana on the beautiful shores of Flathead Lake. The Lodge offers unlimited horse & water activities and sits only 35 miles south of Glacier National Park.

The Bar W Guest Ranch is located in Northwest Montana, just west of Whitefish, Montana. In case you've never been to this part of the world, think of heavily timbered mountains, open prairies, clear running rivers and streams, fresh air, sunshine, and big skies. The Bar W lies right in the heart of all that and more.

Explore our expansive 18,000 acre high country sheep station by horseback, we pride ourselves on personally tailoring to your individual needs.

On this family operated ranch, we run 1,500 head of cattle on 25,000 acres - and that means lots of places to ride and lots of work to do!

Burnt Well Guest Ranch is a small, family-owned and operated ranch in the warm, sunny climate of New Mexico. With two Chesser generations raised on the ranch. This is not a dude ranch but an actual working cattle and sheep ranch.

Mexico horse riding holidays don't come much better than at Rancho Las Cascadas, which is why Top50 has chosen this luxury dude ranch as January's Ranch of the Month. Each month Top50 scours its selection of horse riding holidays and guest ranch vacations to pick out one which it feels surpasses its standards of excellence - and, most importantly, offers something unique. That could be anything from ultra-luxurious facilities, to personal touches than make a ranch vacation, to fast-and-furious cattle drives that'll be etched in your memory forever.

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Since 1919, the C Lazy U luxury guest ranch has been celebrated around the world for its rich history, rustic elegance, legendary cuisine and signature 5-Spur Service. There is something for everyone at C Lazy U - kids enjoy adventure and discovery, while adults do everything they want - or nothing at all.

Welcome to The Hideout Lodge and Guest Ranch where you will enjoy European style pampering, great horseback riding, loads of cattle work on a 100 year old, 250,000 acre Wyoming working cattle ranch.