HorseWorks Wyoming

When I first found this internship online I couldn't believe my luck, it was literally my dream 'bucket list' adventure. I had the most amazing time and fell in love with the horses. There's a good range of horses for all abilities, there is definitely something for everyone. The scenery is breathtaking and the riding is incredible! One of my favourite trips was riding over to cow camp and then camping under the stars. I also absolutely loved rounding up the cows, the best fun on horse back. I really learned to appreciate the little things in life while I was out there. I loved my experience so much that I then went back the next year and am planning to go back again this summer! My only wish is that I could stay for longer!

HorseWorks is nestled among sage, rocks and hills in beautiful Wyoming. If you are looking for solitude and if you want to be away from city lights and noise this is the place to be. It doesn't get more peaceful and quiet than this. The horses roam free and are being wrangled every morning before breakfast. What a unique experience to drive a herd of horses in the early morning light. After feeding and watering calves and colts and collecting chicken eggs, you usually go riding on one of the wonderful horses. There is one for every type of rider. And sometimes you can get a quick ride in after dinner before the sun sets. At HorseWorks you get down and dirty. This is not a luxury vacation! There is always work to do and every helping hand is needed and welcome. Build a cabin, fix the fence, haul hay, do dishes ... Learn about horses with the wonderful host MaeCile who will teach you to connect, join up, trust. Not only will you become a better ranch hand and teamplayer, you will definitely become a better horseman/woman and rider. There are always dynamic, energetic and fun loving people at the ranch so it never gets boring. Together you can ride out to stay the night at Cow Camp or take trips to the nearby Cody stampede, the hot springs in Thermopolis, or the rodeo in Meeteetse. Don't forget Yellowstone Park! MaeCile will gladly lend you her van. And if you want to stay in, enjoy a quiet evening watching an amazing sunset, thumb through the library, play the piano or exchange "gifts" with MaeCile: reflect and share your most memorable moment of the day - for me it was hard to just pick one! So I had to go back ...

I was an experienced competition rider when I first went to Horseworks. The ranch opened my eyes to a whole new way with horses. I love observing the large herd of horses in their huge pasture. Learning from their social interaction. Working with a huge number of horses of all types, mares, geldings, stallion, colts is an experience that many don't get. My riding and training has improved enormously since Horseworks came into my life and I have been back several times since.