Wood heating stoves are supplied for the cooler weeks and they're very efficient. There is no electricity, TV, telephones, or noise. Peace and quiet, with maybe the mournful howl of a coyote in the distance. Ropeing, branding, tagging, vaccinating and doctoring, castrating and dehorning and cutting are done when the cattle are gathered. That means everyone can join in the fun - and work.
Guests help out with everything from cattle drives to branding calves and chasing down strays.
Guest participation is not compulsory, no one absolutely has to ride all day, every day. The TX Ranch's cowboys are happy to teach guests how to rope in the evenings, and the more proficient will likely get a chance to test their skills. Evenings are often spent trading stories around the campfire. We encourage children to participate with their parents in all activities. We do recommend ages 10 years and up, unless younger children are good riders.