We gave up our Thanksgiving traditions and made new memories this year at the Rancho Cortez Dude Ranch in Bandera, Texas. The weather was great and we had fun horseback riding, hiking and playing games. The food was a big disappointment but part of the memories!
We all went horseback riding but the girls and I went twice a day! Megan and Carlos took riding lessons. The cowboys were great with the kids and grandmas! On one ride my saddle started sliding off to the left - I leaned to the right, held on tight and called Chris the ranch hand riding with us! Poor Montana must have been very uncomfortable and bucked but I stayed on! Chris helped me off and while he was fixing my saddle I suddenly thought "Now I have to climb back on!" No steps out on the trail! But, I did it - yee haw!! Cowboy Larry said he was going to enter me in the rodeo next week!
On Saturday a world champion roper came to the ranch to entertain everyone. He was amazing and involved the audience in several tricks.
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| City Slickers in their boots |
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| Pink bow cowgirl |
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| Emily on a "pretend" horse |
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| Cowgirl Emily |
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| Waiting to choose their horses |
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| Taking lessons |
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| Cowboy Kevin - the champion of rope tricks |
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| Montana and Me |
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| We hiked up the hill to see the great view |
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