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WHAT TO BRING FOR YOUR CATTLE DRIVE VACATION

Provided for You on Your Cattle Drive Holiday

  • Western Saddle and Tack
  • Spurs
  • Bandana or Scarf
  • Riding Slicker (no ponchos)
  • Pommel Bag

(You’re Welcome to Bring Your Own)

Necessities for a Cattle Drive in Montana

  • Cowboy Hat (hats and stampede strings available in our store)
  • Heeled Boot, Preferrably a Cowboy Boot
  • Jeans or Riding Pants (no shorts)
  • Collared Long Sleeve Shirts (protection from sun)
  • Sun Screen, Chapstick, and Toiletries
  • Warm Outerwear
  • Warm Gloves in the Spring or Fall
  • Long Underwear in the Spring or Fall

Optional for a Cattle Drive

  • Chaps or Chinks (we have some available for sale in our store)
  • Riding Gloves
  • Flashlight
  • Camera (You’re Going to see some beautiful country!)

Spring Season & Late Fall — Cold Layers

  • Long Johns or Flannel Lined Jeans
  • Long Sleeved Flannel Shirts
  • Lined Gloves (2 pair)
  • Wool Socks that come to the knee
  • Silk Scarf Stocking Cap/Wool Cap (cover ears)
  • Winter Parka Boots with a heel
  • Wool Sweater or Vest
  • Saddle rub salve (Bag Balm)

Wool and Silk are natural products that break the wind and hold body heat better than cotton. Layers hold warm in and keep cold and wet away from your skin. Wind is hard to hold out and layers work best.

Spring Season & Late Fall — Cold Layers

  • Long Johns or Flannel Lined Jeans
  • Long Sleeved Flannel Shirts
  • Lined Gloves (2 pair)
  • Wool Socks that come to the knee
  • Silk Scarf Stocking Cap/Wool Cap (cover ears)
  • Winter Parka Boots with a heel
  • Wool Sweater or Vest
  • Saddle rub salve (Bag Balm)

Wool and Silk are natural products that break the wind and hold body heat better than cotton. Layers hold warm in and keep cold and wet away from your skin. Wind is hard to hold out and layers work best.

Summer Season & Early Fall — Warm Layers:

  • Light colored shirts
  • Cowboy Hat-straw or felt
  • Light weight shirts with sleeves
  • Sunscreen/ Lip Balm
  • Personal Hygiene products
  • After riding comfy shoes/slippers
  • Light weight Riding gear
  • Saddle rub salve (Bag Balm)

Sleeves seem like an unnecessary things to wear in summer. Our sun is unfiltered and the mountains put you closer to the sun than most places you come from. Sunburn is uncomfortable and sunscreen doesn’t always protect, where sleeves give you that extra protection. Cowboys didn’t wear long sleeves all the time because they didn’t have anything else.

We have a ranch store which offers gift items and basic necessities that we find our guests forget or need when they are at the ranch.  We have cowboy hats, gloves, wool vests, silk scarves, sweatshirts with hoods and without, T-shirts with our brand and ranch name on them, sunscreen, jewelry and small gift items. We rent rain slickers, and leather chinks for the week.  We lend to you for the week a pommel bag, spurs with strap, and a cotton neckerchief.  I hope this helps you pick your “What to Bring” items.

Summer Season & Early Fall — Warm Layers

  • Light colored shirts
  • Cowboy Hat-straw or felt
  • Light weight shirts with sleeves
  • Sunscreen/ Lip Balm
  • Personal Hygiene products
  • After riding comfy shoes/slippers
  • Light weight Riding gear
  • Saddle rub salve (Bag Balm)

Sleeves seem like an unnecessary things to wear in summer. Our sun is unfiltered and the mountains put you closer to the sun than most places you come from. Sunburn is uncomfortable and sunscreen doesn’t always protect, where sleeves give you that extra protection. Cowboys didn’t wear long sleeves all the time because they didn’t have anything else.

We have a ranch store which offers gift items and basic necessities that we find our guests forget or need when they are at the ranch.  We have cowboy hats, gloves, wool vests, silk scarves, sweatshirts with hoods and without, T-shirts with our brand and ranch name on them, sunscreen, jewelry and small gift items.

We rent rain slickers, and leather chinks for the week.  We lend to you for the week a pommel bag, spurs with strap, and a cotton neckerchief.  I hope this helps you pick your “What to Bring” items.

SEE WHAT OUR GUEST HAD TO SAY!

One of my favorite images from MT last summer at the Dryhead Ranch was chosen as the Opening Shot in this month’s February 2020 issue of Western Horseman magazine!  Watching James ride Yeller and rope his calf was truly one of the highlights of my trip.  The determination and seriousness on his face is priceless! Lol  Good thing two grown cowboys were nearby to help out. -Pam Gabriel Photography

The future belongs to the few that are still willing to get their hands dirty.  Thanks to all the farmers and ranchers for keeping us well fed. -PhyllisBurchettPhoto

So excited to open the May edition of Western Horseman magazine April 2020.  It be honest, during all of the craziness that is currently happening, it’s been very hard for me to stay positive about my small business.  The opening shot couldn’t have come at a better time for me!  Stay healthy and happy, my friends!  I hope to photograph you all in the coming months. -Hilary Bishop

Well, its back to reality and back to work for me today!  I’m still dreaming of the aroma of sage in the pastures in Montana and the thundering hooves. -Roam Photos

I got to photograph some colt starting while out in Montana.  It was amazing to watch the way they communicated with their young horses and Jake and Matthew were kind enough to share stories and technique with us while calmly working with each horse!  I’m sharing a couple of the most exciting moments here,  but all in all it was a pretty calm affair. -Fast Horse Photography

14 years ago and still thinking about my experience everyday. Unforgettable. -Camille Brit

 A place to meet old and new friends.  Every year I learn a little more about the work of the cowboys, a little more about how to handle horses.  It’s a place that decelerates.  All work is done in cow time.  After the holiday is before the holiday.  So I look forward to next year -Andreas Will, Germany

Such incredible memories of my week on the ranch.  A long time dream of mine and I just don’t have words for the “wow” moments I had on that trip.  Hearing the cowboys bring in the horses that first morning, galloping to catch up to and turn the strays, the stars at night, to name a few! Thank you for the memories I will forever cherish -Maureen Knibloe

Solitude. Peace. Adventure. Friendship. Great food. As close to the real West as could be.  Treat that childhood cowboy wanna-be to something special. -Jimmy Addis

I had a great time at the Dryhead Ranch.  I loved my time in the saddle experiencing Montana and getting to know the family.  It left me the best kind of tired, ready for a good nights sleep after a delicious dinner.  I’d like to think that stay gave me the clarity of mind to make the best decision of my life…to move out to Montana and enjoy riding my horse surrounded by it’s beauty…Read More

There is no place better to see beautiful scenery and enjoy the cowboy lifestyle.  Every time I go, I learn and grow thanks to the outstanding team at Dryhead.  Thank you all so very much! -Ken Fisher

For me it was the most beautiful travel I’ve never done!!!  It was a dream since I am 10 years, and I really hope I could come and see all of us one more time… -Isabelle Isa

Still my favorite place on earth!  I dream about it every night..  My feet itch to get back only I will probably never leave again..  From the feeling of family epic horses and a once in a lifetime experience..  Nothing could ever top the Dryhead.  It healed my soul in so many ways I couldn’t begin to explain..All I can say is thank you and hopefully see you all real soon. -Caty Greve

I can honestly say that this was one of the best vacations I’ve ever been on. Great food, great staff and some of the best scenery you could ask for. I’ll be back, and it won’t be fast enough. Jen was great in getting us started and getting us anything we needed during my stay. Jake was great with me while working with the cattle and horses as a novice rider, and the food was…Read More

Sore muscles and a dirty face has never felt so magnificent!  Having the privilege of joining the ranch family, building relationships, working hard, and experiencing the majesty all around, was truly an unforgettable experience. -Monique Gilbert

Friendly welcoming and had a fabulous time on this true cowboy hands on experience with fabulous horses.  Good homemade food set to your dietary requirements.  Clean and homey accommodations.  We felt like family and have returned for a second time. Hopefully we get to go again. -Michelle Robinson

This is a great place with great people—and the real deal, nothing fancy, which greatly contributes to why I keep coming back.  It doesn’t matter whether you are with a big group of people, or the only guest, which, by some strange coincidence, I have practically been the only guest most of the times I have been to Dryhead.  The scenery is amazing.  And you can be sure of a lot of riding on good…Read More

Once in a lifetime experience never to be forgotten.  You really do become a part of the family. -Pat Hofmann

I just came home from a week at the Dryhead Ranch and wanted to thank Iris, Jennifer, Jackie, and Jake for the greatest vacation I have ever had! I have always wanted to see Montana and this experience was more than I ever hoped for. The bunkhouse, food, horses, scenery and hospitality shown by this wonderful family is something I will always fondly remember. I came home with answers and this really did change my life in a…Read More

Third time and keeps getting better! A big thanks to Jake, Sky, Jennifer, Jackie, Cannon, Suzie, and everyone else at the Dryhead for making my third trip to the ranch so much fun. We really got to experience a little bit of everything last week! The other guests and I really got along and seemed like had I had known them for years instead of just a few days. The warm family atmosphere at the…Read More

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