Triangle C Horse Philosophy

It's About Attitude

The Triangle C Ranch is family owned and operated. Our family has been in the dude ranching business for four generations. We manage and operate our own horse riding program rather than hiring outside managers. We participate with our guests because we understand that's what it's all about.

Att: Charismatic Caring Cowboys My Dear Friends & New Found Family; "Perfect in every detail" is the only description that explains our experience at the tremendous Triangle C. The food was fabulous! The service spectacular! The Wranglers were wonderful and the trails terrific! The entire staff was a Blast! Most importantly was the bonding and participation which was accomplished through the enriching example that was displayed by all the members of the Triangle C Family. On behalf of everyone of the Lustre Craft family, we extend our endless gratitude to everyone at your family and all hope to stay in touch and visit in the not so distant future. Our homes throughout the nation are open to all of you at anytime your trails cross our path. These doors are not open just as a courtesy, but a sincere invitation to share our lives with you in the future. With kindness and gratitude until we meet again, Your friend always, Lustre Craft Family

The Horses

The Triangle C runs about 150 horses and mules total. During the winter, the horses are trailered off to our farm at a lower altitude with milder weather until the next spring. The Dude Ranch has a broad selection of different breeds and types, so you are likely to find the horse that suits you.  We raise and train our horses, so we know their strengths and termperaments.

Guest/Horse Ratio

This is an important piece of information to have. Ranches with only one horse per guest run the risk of the horses becoming exhausted long before the end of the season. The Triangle C keeps at least a 2 to1 ratio of horses to guests at all times, sometimes as high as 3 to 1. This ratio will insure you always will have a strong, fresh horse to enjoy your dude ranch horseback riding experience.

Terrain and Geography

The Triangle C Ranch is located in the Wind River Valley. This makes the Triangle C one of the best horseback riding locations to be found anywhere. Terrain ranges from flat and easy to steep, wild and challenging. You'll be able to find rides that suit your skill and interest level. The ranch is near several beautiful lakes and the Wind River runs alongside the riding area for miles.

Pace, Safety and Horseback Rides

• The Triangle C will carefully match you to a horse of appropriate demeanor.
• The pace of the ride will be slow enough for the ability of the least skillful rider in the group.
• Each rider will get careful instructions in how to handle this particular horse.
• All ride leaders are well qualified, have first aid training and are attentive to all the riders with them.
• We'll see to it that cinches are properly tightened, neither too loose nor too tight.

Tack

The ranch has a broad selection of saddles. Care taken to give each horse a bit which suits him and is fitted properly. Our equipment is well maintained and headstalls, reins, girths and latigoes are checked and replaced periodically.

Treatment of the Horses

Our horses are treated humanely, fed well, never overworked. They are almost members of the family!

Pack Trips

The Triangle C Ranch is located in Shoshone National Forest, and offers the opportunity to take pack trips into the wilderness for an overnight or more. A Triangle C wilderness pack trip is a deeply enriching experience, and gives you a chance to bond with your horse who will be your close companion during the trip. You will see country which would be difficult to visit in any other way.



Got a Question? Call Toll-Free (800) 661-4928.
In Wyoming call (307) 455-2225 or E-mail us.

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