Reviews

I love Milbourn Ranch and have been going twice a year for around twelve years now. I have cow bred quarter horses, and it really gives them a job to do , unlike the push for speed in sorting or penning. This is more reality based where you are dealing with cattle from a rancher's perspective, and the goal is to have the least amount of stress possible put on this cattle. David Stackley is excellent in helping you understand how to read cattle and how the cattle react to us in turn. He's also a gifted horseman and over the years I've watched him help many attendees with their horsemanship and helping their horses become more comfortable and willing around cattle. Next tiding in the mountains, this is my all time favorite thing to do horseback. Thank you David, and the entire Stackley family, for your hospitality and for opening your beautiful ranch to those of us wanting to live the ranching dream, if only for a few days. Donna Thompson 3-5-2016

I've gotten to go to the ranch one time. It was great being with other people who enjoy horses and using them to work cattle. I took Triscuit, who had never been around cattle. and I discovered the she is not interested in cows. I enjoyed meeting new horse friends, Working cattle is lot of fun. Jerry Schwein Andersen 3-3-2016

I have been coming down for 19 years. I met David and Faith at a cow working clinic being held at their ranch. They were so open, warm and friendly. A few years later in Scottsdale, Arizona. We each flew out, to help a clinician friend,do a demo at the Arab show. David and I buddy up and have been friends ever since. I feel his my brother from a different mother. I have gone down every year to the ranch 2 to 5 times a year to help and learn ranch life. It has helped me so much with my horsemanship and stockmanship. It is the most favorite thing I do with my horses. I have made long time friends that come down and feel exactly like I do. We have the best of times. The camping and doing a job on your horse to me is the greatest. To be able to check out for a few days to a week, from your other life, is so good for your soul. I have been able to now start my grandsons down the path I follow and they love it. I asked my oldest grandson what was the best part of the ranch? He said riding horses grandma. It does not get any better then that. 3-5-16 Note: at 2020 I now have 4 grandson. 3 love to ride at the ranch . The youngest is to young but he talks about when he gets to go ride his horse and have a helmet.

Rowdy and I have been to the Milbourn Ranch 3 times, for the Fall gathering and weaning . David and Faith are the most wonderful hosts, David leading the crew each day with horsemanship pointers and ranch learning. Faith serving delicious homemade food to the crew in the evenings. Roxanne organizes the crew and does a wonderful job! I have been blessed to meet new friends and ride with current friends! The experience is something I look forward to each year! If you look closely, Rowdy is smiling as much as I am! Donna Droge .3-5-16

My first experience at the ranch was bit scary for Katie, she's a warm blood with now cow experience. David worked with us in the sorting pen and she did fine. On our next visit we worked the gate moving cows into the tumbler. she nipped at them when they didn't get moving as fast as she wanted. Great experience for us both, had a wonderful time riding the range . David and Faith Stackely are the absolute best hosts. Going again this Spring. Fenise Farrow Wanbaugh 3-12-2016

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