Ranching Throughout the Rocky Mountain Seasons

 

SUMMER: JULY – SEPTEMBER
In the summer, Marabou comes alive. With 20 miles of horseback–riding trails, the summer is the best time to view the area's wildlife. You'll discover deer, elk, antelope, sand hill cranes, sharp tail grouse, and Raptor chicks in Marabou's hawk nesting sites.

Horses
Shod horses for summer months while they're not busy with trail riding
Horses graze in the pasture during summer months

Cattle
Free–range, grass–fed cattle arrive
Daily checks by ranch managers for health and moving to greener pastures

Maintenance
July – August — Some hay fields to be irrigated while most remain non–irrigated
Managing of irrigation as needed
Harvesting of up to 200 acres of hay
Vehicle maintenance
Gardening at the Ranch Gate

Would you like to try your own hand ranching at Marabou? We can show you how to become skilled in no time. Contact us to find out how.