Working Ranch Experience
Bar B4 Ranch, we offer a true hands-on ranching experience in Colorado’s Plateau Valley, Collbran. From livestock care to land management, our ranch provides an authentic look into the daily life of fifth-generation ranchers.
Cattle Work
- Moving and monitoring cattle herds on horseback to check health
- Branding, vaccinating, and ensuring herd health management
- Sorting and penning cattle for seasonal operations
- Learning professional livestock handling techniques
- Practicing roping skills used in real ranch scenarios
- Horsemanship skills, riding, communication, and care
Ranch Maintenance
- Fence building, repair, and upkeep across pastures
- Equipment operation, maintenance, and safety practices
- Barn, corral, and facility upkeep
- Basic ranch carpentry and structural repair
Land & Water Management
- Irrigation system operation and seasonal water rotation
- Pasture rotation and crop management for sustainable ranching
- Water system upkeep and livestock hydration practices
- Land stewardship and conservation techniques
Daily Ranch Operations
- Morning and evening livestock chores
- Feeding and caring for cattle and miniature cattle
- Operating tractors, ATVs, and ranch equipment
- Ranch planning, problem-solving, and decision-making
Black Angus Ranch Experience Programs
#WT-CODE 1730
#WT-CODE 943
WEEK-LONG PROGRAM
“True Ranch Hand Experience”
Duration: 4-5 days
Price: $2,000 per person (4 days) / $2,450 per person (5days)
#WT-CODE 940
WEEKEND IMMERSION
“Ranch Life Intensive”
Duration: 2-3 days
Price: $1000 per person (2 days) / $1350 per person (3 days)
#WT-CODE 936
FULL-DAY EXPERIENCE
“Working Cowboy Day”
Duration: 8-10 hours
Price: $500 per person
#WT-CODE 889
HALF-DAY EXPERIENCE
Duration: 4-5 hours
Price: $250 per person
