On the G bar M we strive to pass on to our friends and clients a better understanding of communication with our horses. We welcome everyone from novice to expert riders and have horse to accommodate any level of skill. Whether we are simply trail riding to look at the birds, flowers and the magnificent vista of wide open spaces, working our horses in the arena or moving the cattle herd we strive to help each person learn a bit more about the team connection between horse and rider.

“It is my goal to provide each of our friends and clients with a better understanding of horsemanship and riding in the tradition of authentic western ranches where horses & ranchers work together in everyday situations .” says Mike Leffingwell.

Guests are assigned a specific horse for the week, and are welcome to help care for their horses. Guests may also bring and use their own saddles or horse if they like. A guest's riding ability is the wrangler's judgment. However, there is no experience required and a willingness to learn is encouraged. For the safety of the guests and the horses, all rides are accompanied by a wrangler who can help you and tell you what is to be expected from you on each ride, and what is appropriate and inappropriate behavior on horseback. We ask that you respect a wrangler's decisions regarding safety. The wrangler is there to offer assistance, advice and to answer any questions you may have about horsemanship, the local history or any other related topics. We do not have a weight limit, but a guest should be strong and agile enough to handle their own weight.

Guests will average four to seven hours of riding per day, and they are accompanied on these rides by someone who knows the country. Usually, there is a two to three hour ride in the morning, back to the ranch house for lunch, and a three to four hour ride in the afternoon.

Once a week an all day ride is scheduled and lunch is either taken along or brought to the riders chuckwagon style. Rides are usually geared to the skill level of the average rider of the group, and not all rides are in connection with the cattle. At selected times of the season, people can participate in working with the cattle, trail riding on the summer cattle range, horsemanship instruction in our outdoor riding/roping arena and overnight pack trips.

We have many varied trails through rugged mountain terrain, gentle sloping foothills, grassy meadows and sagebrush flats, many of which were used by the Indians and our pioneering ancestors.