HorseWorks Wyoming

( 10 Reviews )

Activities: Adventure Holidays / Career Break / Horse Riding / Gap Year Internships / Sports Internships / Veterinary Internships
Country: United States

Be a cowgirl! Be a cowboy! Be an Intern at HorseWorks Wyoming and learn about Western horsemanship while riding horseback across Wyoming's mountains and sagebrush flats!

HorseWorks Wyoming provides Interns a unique working ranch opportunity to work with horses and other animals. Learn about Western horsemanship and training, livestock safety and assuming responsibility around horses and cattle, develop confidence in new skills and learn more about yourself. No experience necessary - just a passion for horses, self-motivation and a sense of adventure! People of all ages and backgrounds from around the world welcome!

Browse equine related career options through practical immersion in a real working ranch environment and experience the Western lifestyle through off-ranch activities in local towns (including the Cody Nite Rodeo, soaking in the hot springs, floating the river, Western museums and Yellowstone National Park). The project is willing to work with students on Independent Study credit and a program to meet your goals at no additional charge!

People of all ages and backgrounds from around the world enjoy 1 to 3 weeks of hands-on, full-immersion in ranch life during their initial trips. Many extend their stays or come back in subsequent years to expand their adventure and be an ongling part of the ranch family and this amazing project!

Immerse yourself in a new culture and way of living, expand your equine knowledge, enjoy all the fun activities, make new friends from around the world and build strong bonds along the way. In short, be prepared to have an adventure of a lifetime!

Project Info

Program Duration:

1 week - 3 weeks

Program Costs:

1000 - 2500 $ Dollars (US)

Founded / Established:

1941

Org Type:

Private

Awards / Certification:

Our Interns have received Independent Study Credit toward uni degrees, job placement as wranglers and trainers on other ranches, uni scholarships and acceptance in horse-related competitions worldwide.

Species:

Horses

Habitats:

Forest / Grassland / Hot Springs / Lakes / Mountains / National Park / Nature Park / Rivers / Volcanoes

Volunteer Support:

No experience necessary. Only a passion for horses and sense of adventure, goal-orientation and desire to immerse oneself in Western ranch lifestyle. We teach all necessary skills during project.

Volunteer Safety:

Must bring own riding helmet and proper riding attire and have travel insurance covering extensive horseback riding.

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Best time of my life!

Went here in summer 2017 and loved every second of it. Literally every aspect of it was perfect, there truly is something there for everyone. The wildlife is just incredible, you could wake up in the morning and leave your cabin to be greeted with horses, cattle, rabbits, deer and more! MaeCile is an incredibly knowledgeable person and you are guaranteed to leave having learnt more than just about horses. There’s such a diversity among the horses and there is bound to be one that will suit you perfectly. There’s always something to do there, whether it’s herding the cattle, taking a trip through Yellowstone national park or going to chill at the hot springs. I’m going back for five months in 2018 and I’m counting down the minutes until I get to go back there. Thank you so much MaeCile for creating such a wonderful place!!!

By: Hannah
Nationality: United Kingdom
Age: 19

Heaven on earth!!

Horseworks is heaven on earth!! Stayed for 2 weeks in June 2017 and had the best time of my life. You can learn so much about who you are as a person whilst staying on the ranch, I know that it has helped my confidence so much since I have been back. MaeCile is an amazing person who makes the experience 100 times better. The knowledge MaeCile has can help anyone develop skills not just with horses but ranch life and the local area.
You can take a trip to the breath taking Yellowstone Park, relax at the hot springs or take a ride down to Cody and the rodeos (if they are on). There is something for everyone and you will love every minute.
I am heading back for 3 months in 2018 as i enjoyed my time so much and plan to keep going back as long as i can!!

Thank you MaeCile for opening your ranch to us!!!

By: Hayley
Nationality: English
Age: 26

Heaven on earth!!

By: Hayley
Nationality: English
Age: 26

Best decision ever!

Coming to Horseworks was the best decision I've ever made. It's hard to summarise all the things Horseworks has given me, there are just too many. I first came out for a three week internship in 2016, it didn’t take me long to fall in love with the horses, the ranch and the western lifestyle. I came back in 2017 for three months and I’m currently planning another trip for the summer of 2018. The best thing about Horseworks, is that it’s not a dude ranch where you get a tacked up horse presented to you each day and you don’t have to do any of the work. At Horseworks, you are involved in every aspect of ranch life, from fixing fences to riding out to find lost cattle. The ranch is pretty remote but that only adds to the experience. It’s an amazing feeling to be the only one around, for miles and miles. You share your internship experience with people from all around the world who share the same passion as you: horses! As teamwork is an important aspect of the ranch work, it doesn’t take long to get close to your fellow travellers. Most heard comment at Horseworks: ‘I feel like I’ve known you guys for years!’ For me, meeting so many amazing people is the best thing about Horseworks, and I still keep in touch with a lot of the people I met in Wyoming. I’ve grown a lot as a person as well, travelling on your own for the first time can be nerve wrecking and going to a new place with new people is both exciting and scary. Stepping out of your comfort zone teaches you a lot about what you’re good at, what you don’t really like and shows you that you can do a lot more than you thought. And being away, doing something completely different from your normal life, can give you a great perspective on what you really want to do. It gave me the courage (and the skills!) to choose to travel the world, working with horses. I’m very grateful for all the opportunities MaeCile has given me. One of the best ones was getting to train a young colt. With MaeCile’s help, she went from being scared of everything and kicking at us to me being able to put a saddle on her without problems, put my feet in the stirrup and leaning over her back. I’ve learned a lot about training and I’ve realized that is something I want to do more. MaeCile calls the returning interns her ‘ranch family’, a very apt description, it really feels like my home away from home!

By: Aly
Nationality: Nederland
Age: 25

Dream come true

I had been dreaming about going to a working ranch for ten years before a finally took the decision to book a plane ticket and go! And how I fell in love, with the people, all the animals, the ranch and the Wyoming sky! I absolutely loved it! Being a part of everyday life on the ranch and getting involved in all the work that needs to be done on a ranch. Horseworks Wyoming has become a second home for me, and the people I met there are all like an extended family.
That’s why I went back there for the following two years! And I will definitely go back a forth time!

By: Emelie
Nationality: Sweden
Age: 29

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Living the cowgirl dream..

My first visit to HorseWorks WY in 2014 was not only one of the highlights of my equine experiences, but also of my life! So much so that I've been back another 2 times since. The setting of the ranch places you in the heart of old cowboy country, riding on the flat open planes right up to the top of the ridges with phenomenal views. MaeCile is beyond welcoming, opening up her home to interns and giving all her knowledge in western horsemanship. Her riding horses are amazing - I've ridden many of them and have had a different favourite everytime I've been back there! I've also made some life long friends at HorseWorks as teamwork is definitely a strong aspect of being an intern, especially during cow working exercises. Safe to say that I've gained a lot of confidence and knowledge in my horsemanship, which has made a real difference when I work with my horse back home in the UK, which is a very rewarding feeling! I hope to return again in the future as it is always a very grounding and fantastic experience - thank you MaeCile and Nate for setting up this wonderful place :)

By: Lucy
Nationality: British
Age: 26

Western Adventure!

I first went to HorseWorks Wyoming in October 2016, and then returned twice in 2017! I have ridden for 18 years, but had never sat in a western saddle before I came here. MaeCile spends time making sure everyone is happy and comfortable with their horses, she has made me so much more confident in myself, and around horses. There is a horse to suit every rider!

A normal day starts with a delicious home cooked breakfast, then we feed the horses, cows, cats and chickens. We then saddle up and head out into the spectacular Wyoming scenery. Afternoons are filled with more riding, maybe moving cattle, or groundwork with the colts. Whatever you want to learn, MaeCile makes it happen. It is a privilege to learn from someone so knowledgeable, this internship opened my eyes to a whole new idea of horsemanship, one based on trust and respect.

This place is truly incredible, it is quiet, animal focused and a true western adventure! I don't think there is anywhere else where you can ride and mule and a quarter horse in the same day!

By: Hayley Ousby
Nationality: British
Age: 23

Happy trails!

Horseworks Wyoming gave me confidence I never had before around horses! It gave me the courage to follow my dreams with horses and think big! I also gained some very close friends from all over the world some of whom I still talk to every day. If you want to build your confidence, meet amazing people and ride well trained and exciting horses in the beautiful American west, Horseworks is for you!

By: cass
Nationality: American
Age: 20

Experience of a lifetime.

The three weeks I spent at HorseWorks were some of the most liberating and best of my life. Being immersed in the wide open spaces on the back of a horse is on of the greatest senses of freedom! I was also able to to get the hands on experience that’s absolutely necessary to learn how to work on a ranch. I highly recommend this internship to anyone who wants to boost their confidence around horses, livestock, or even Bobcats! (The machinery of course)

By: Genesis
Nationality: American
Age: 19

Life changing experience you won’t want to miss!

Going to HorseWorks Wyoming in 2011. Really did change my life in a way that I thought it never needed changing. It gave me the best foundation to horsemanship and ranching. And even opened up my eyes to trying new methods in a skill I never really knew I possessed. I owe everything to MaeCile and Nate, they took me in and made me a part of a family like no other. I would highly recommend anyone with a passion for horses to visit HorseWorks. You won’t regret it.

By: Jess Cale
Nationality: British/American Dual
Age: 30