Name: HorseWorks Wyoming
Brand: HorseWorks Wyoming
SKU: 49355
Rating: 10 (18 reviews)


<h3>What inspired you to travel abroad?&nbsp;</h3><p>I was in a position to realise my dream of living on a ranch for a couple of weeks.&nbsp;</p><h3>Why did you choose HorseWorks Wyoming?&nbsp;</h3><p>I chose this organization because after reading about a few ranches and opportunities, HorseWorks Wyoming seemed to be the only one to completely fulfill everything I was looking for.&nbsp;</p><h3>What was your favorite part about Wyoming, USA?&nbsp;</h3><p>I loved that Cody itself is easy to fly into. Wyoming was captivatingly beautiful (even when just looking and reading online) but it was HorseWorks Wyoming itself that was my inspiration.&nbsp;</p><figure class="awesome-image left-aligned" style="width: 300px;"><img style="" src="http://www5.goabroad.com/images/interviews/tess-wilson1-1551229914.jpg" alt="Tess Wilson in Wyoming with HorseWorks Wyoming"><figcaption class="caption"><p>Living the dream with the finest little mare in Wyoming</p><p></p></figcaption></figure><h3>What made your experience abroad extraordinary?&nbsp;</h3><p>HorseWorks Wyoming made the entire experience extraordinary. The spirit of the horses running right through everything, the ethos for learning, the ability to be hands-on from day one. I was part of a family from the moment I arrived. My days were filled with horses, calfs and their mothers, ranch duties, laughter, hard work, and riding amazing horses across country so beautiful it brought tears to my eyes.</p><p>A big part of the experience was also learning new skills and being taught natural horsemanship, having the freedom to learn and understand by being up close and part of how this incredible ranch operates, and making friends (real friends) for life. I booked for March 2019 before leaving last year and I cannot wait to get back under Wyoming skies and continue my adventure.&nbsp;</p><h3>How did the local program staff support you throughout your program?&nbsp;</h3><p>They supported me 100%. From the moment I arrived, I found a home away from home and I became one of the family. MaeCile is warm, welcoming, funny, kind to a fault, and THE most fabulous chef! Her wranglers are so knowledgeable, and they clearly love HorseWorks and all that goes with it.&nbsp;</p><h3>What's one thing you wish you would have done differently during your time abroad?&nbsp;</h3><p>I wish I had stayed longer!&nbsp;</p><h3>Describe what a typical day in your life abroad looked like.&nbsp;</h3><p>No two days are the same; you can rise under beautiful, sunny, cold skies one day, and snow the next. Then comes chores, more breakfast than you can eat (there was different delicious home cooking everyday), trail rides, ranch chores, ground work with youngsters, assisting a vet, feeding young horses, learning to ride a barrel, more trail rides, rounding up cattle, hitching a monster trailer to a monster truck, and then sleeping at night so soundly and peacefully.&nbsp;</p><h3>What did you enjoy doing in your free time abroad?&nbsp;</h3><p>During my free time, I enjoyed swimming in hot spring water in Thermopolis, shopping like a real cowgirl in Cody (boots like I&rsquo;ve never seen before!), and visiting Yellowstone National Park and seeing animals (bison, elk) up close. What a road trip that was!&nbsp;</p><figure class="awesome-image right-aligned" style="width: 50%;"><img style="" src="http://www5.goabroad.com/images/interviews/tess-wilson2-1551229985.jpg" alt="Tess Wilson in Wyoming with HorseWorks Wyoming"><figcaption class="caption"><p>Tess was able to work on a ranch and chase her dreams in Wyoming</p><p></p></figcaption></figure><h3>What type of accommodation did you have? What did you like best about it?&nbsp;</h3><p>I stayed in the warmest, cosiest log cabin&hellip;.I could open the door to the Wyoming country on my doorstep! Perfect.&nbsp;</p><h3>What is one thing every future participant should know about HorseWorks Wyoming before their program begins?&nbsp;</h3><p>Take sunscreen&mdash;yes, even in winter. Be prepared to surrender to the learning experience HorseWorks offers; it&rsquo;s a gift!&nbsp;</p><h3>Would you recommend HorseWorks Wyoming to others? Why?&nbsp;</h3><p>Yes, yes, yes! For all the reasons I&rsquo;ve described above. For peace, laughter, learning, and a TRUE hands-on ranch experience. You&rsquo;ll learn more about who you are than you anticipated or expected. There is something for absolutely everyone at HorseWorks.&nbsp;</p><h3>What do you feel the biggest benefit of traveling abroad is?&nbsp;</h3><p>Simply the experience the world has to offer in so many ways.&nbsp;</p><h3>Now that you're home, how has your time abroad impacted your life?&nbsp;</h3><p>I think about HorseWorks every day, and I&rsquo;m still in touch with the friends I made there regularly. I&rsquo;m a better horsewoman (even after 49 years of riding&mdash;yes, I&rsquo;m that old!) thanks to HorseWorks, having learnt new techniques and new methods, and I&rsquo;m richer as a person for having found everything HorseWorks has to offer.&nbsp;</p><h3>What does meaningful travel mean to you?&nbsp;</h3><p>It means having the opportunity for new experiences that should never be missed!</p>


Tess Wilson

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Tess Wilson | HorseWorks Wyoming Alumni Interview

Tess Wilson - 2018 Program Participant

Be a cowgirl! Be a cowboy! Be an intern at HorseWorks Wyoming. On this amazing program, learn about Western horsemanship, training, and livestock safety in Wyoming, USA! Assume responsibility, build self-confidence, learn about yourself, and expand your abilities. Explore equine-related career options through hands-on immersion in our Western lifestyle on- and off-ranch. Enjoy everything to do with ranch life! As one person said, "Your offer was absolutely amazing, the best all around the area (and I googled a lot of places!)." 

Now, the Western Equine Center at HorseWorks Wyoming invites you to join us as a spectator or participant as we focus on training our ranch-raised colts! These small-group, intensive sessions of one to three weeks emphasize techniques applied to a variety of horses, from weanlings to two to four-year-olds, of different personalities and stages of training. Immerse yourself in horsemanship on the ground and on horseback – including trail rides on our beautiful, seasoned ranch horses. 

We also work with uni students on paperwork and references to receive university credit for independent study.

HorseWorks Wyoming Working Horse & Cattle Ranch Internship

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HorseWorks Wyoming offers a unique opportunity to learn about, train, and ride horses while experiencing ranch life and exploring the American West.

In working with horses, you are either training them or un-training them! This program is perfect for anyone involved in equine-related professions or those who want to learn how to handle horses, including stable hands, trainers, and aspiring veterinary students. HorseWorks provides three immersive options for 1-to-3-week small group, hands-on programs:
- The Full Horsemanship Experience
- Internship/Externship
- Observer Program  

Weekly rates decrease with longer stays and include cabin accommodations and meals. For students, the ranch serves as a place to explore various equine-related career options. You can enjoy an authentic We...

HorseWorks Wyoming offers a unique opportunity to learn about, train, and ride horses while experiencing ranch life and exploring the American West.

In working with horses, you are either training them or un-training them! This program is perfect for anyone involved in equine-related professions or those who want to learn how to handle horses, including stable hands, trainers, and aspiring veterinary students. HorseWorks provides three immersive options for 1-to-3-week small group, hands-on programs:
- The Full Horsemanship Experience
- Internship/Externship
- Observer Program  

Weekly rates decrease with longer stays and include cabin accommodations and meals. For students, the ranch serves as a place to explore various equine-related career options. You can enjoy an authentic Western lifestyle both on and off the ranch. HorseWorks also collaborates with students whose schools offer independent study, helping them earn credit for their ranch experience!

Build your confidence and skills around horses, enhance your techniques, and learn more about yourself! The more you engage, the more you will recognize when you are training or un-training your horse, which will increase safety for both you and your horses. As one participant remarked, "Your offer was absolutely amazing, the best around the area (and I researched a lot of places!)."

HorseWorks Wyoming offers a unique opportunity to learn about, train, and ride horses while experiencing ranch life and exploring the American West.

In working with horses, you are either training them or un-training them! This program is perfect for anyone involved in equine-related professions or those who want to learn how to handle horses, including stable hands, trainers, and aspiring vete...

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Horseworks Wyoming was an amazing opportunity and definitely changed my life. Everyone in the program was extremely friendly, and I learned a ton throughout my time there. It was a perfect escape from urban settings, and I would return in a heartbeat.

Truly some of the best weeks of my life so far. An opportunity involving time spent with horses, day in and day out, and a chance to get the feel for life on a ranch in Wyoming. I made lifelong friendships with people from across the globe with whom I learnt new skills, had once in a lifetime experiences and witnessed some of the most mesmerising views on a daily basis. MaeCile makes you feel right at home and does everything she can to help you make the most of your time spent at HorseWorks (not to mention she makes the best cinnamon rolls known to man). I already want to go back!!

It's an incredible opportunity if you're lucky enough to go to Horseworks. I had an amazing time, learnt so much about horsemanship, went on some once in a lifetime adventures and made some friends and memories that I'll never forget. I can't thank MaeCile enough. Would go back in a heartbeat.

Horse riding at it's finest! (with the whole ranch experience)

After 3 weeks at Horseworks Wyoming, I still consider it my home away from home. Even with limited previous riding experience I was able to fully engage and develop my riding skill under the watchful eye and support of all those around me. The experience focuses on classic ranching, fitting in very well with the secluded nature of the ranch. Interns are expected to pull their weight in terms of ranching chores such as finding eggs, feeding the animals, repairing fences etc and daily chores such as cooking and cleaning. I felt that it was very wholesome work that is fantastic for character building and creating a strong team environment.

Now for the part everyone's interested in, the horses are superbly well trained. Each has their own unique personality and riding style that sets them apart and makes them very much an individual and a friend for the duration on the internship. The focus for riding is very much on horsemanship, creating a bond with your horse and being able to pick up on it's cues. Building trust between horse and rider is imperative. 

I can't go without mentioning the cats as they were definitely a perk for me! Plenty of friendly cats to play with, again each with their own personality!

In summary - not your typical dude ranch! Takes horse riding to the next level, building relationships. You'll leave with more friends, both human and horse alike!

Great experience on horse back!

I did a two week internship at HorseWorks in August of 2017. It was such a great experience to work with so many different horses and people. For someone who had only experienced horseback riding at a walk, being able to trot and lope on the trails and in the arena was amazing. I learned so much through this internship and was able to become more confident in my horsemanship. I cannot wait to go back again in 2020 as part of my bachelorette party!

A truly unforgettable experience!

My time as an intern here was honestly one of the best experiences of my life! MaeCile, as well as all the other interns, were so so friendly from the moment we met, and MaeCile amazing in helping us do any specific activities we wanted to do! All of the horses are so friendly and so well cared for, and we even got friendly with some of the cows too! Thank you for the best few weeks of my life (as well as some of the best cooking I have ever tasted!) I can’t wait to hopefully come back some day!

Experience of a lifetime

I visited Horseworks after completing my MBA, so a type of 'last hoorah.' Horses were a part of my life growing up and I was immediately interested. 
 
I stayed at Horseworks for 3 weeks and thought that was a very appropriate amount of time. It's long enough to get settled into the pace of life and really bond with some of the horses there. I went in April and it was a bit chilly. I'd recommend late April or May. Later in the summer can get hot and there are more campers, but I've seen pictures of folks riding horses in bikinis through the pond and that looks quite fun! So I'm sure it's great at any time. 
 
I went by myself. For me, that was perfect. I got to know the owner, MaeCile, and my wrangler, Laura, very well. Going by myself allowed me to have time for self-reflection and pursue what I wanted to get out of the experience vs having to consult with someone else. That said, I'm sure it'd be a blast to go with friends. 
 
Highlights for me were:
- helping birth the baby calves, truly a unique and wonderful experience
- learning about natural horsemanship training methods from MaeCile
- riding a different horse almost every day, which meant new challenges 
- working with Hazel, a paint mare I ultimately adopted who now lives with me in the Northeast
- seeing abundant wildlife on the range (antelope, jack rabbits, bison, elk)
- starting to halter break the foals
- hours of hands-on horse experience everyday; the kind you don't get in an indoor arena at a fancy dressage school. You're dealing with a herd of diverse horses: young, old, trained, untrained, bomb-proof, spunky, etc. 
 
HorseWorks really is in the middle of the Wyoming wilderness. Depending on where you are coming from, you may find the first week difficult in terms of adapting to a new routine, new people, new animals, and a new outlook on life. I found that going through that really helped me grow as a person. 
 
I didn't take advantage of visiting Yellowstone but that is known to be a highlight, as is the Cody rodeo which starts in June and runs all summer. 
 
Horseworks literally made me rethink what I wanted from my own life and I'll always be grateful for that.

Life changing

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!

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