The Story on the Boots
To start the first day of vacation at the ranch, families gather at the barn, anxiously awaiting the assignment of their horse and the adventure of their first ride of the week. A simple trip down the ranch's dirt road is the first outing with horse and saddle for [...]
DWR: Dude, We’re Riding
Frequently, you'll see three letters around here: DWR. What, you ask, does that stand for? Maybe Does Water Run? Maybe Dorks Wear Red? Maybe Dogs Wander Round? Nope, off target on all of those. One meaning that applies is simple: Drowsy Water Ranch. But that's not [...]
The World Needs More Cowgirls and Cowboys
Our neighbors to the north, The University of Wyoming, recently adopted a new motto that is worth some conversation when it comes to a Drowsy Water Vacation. The motto, "The world needs more cowboys", has been slightly controversial (you can google the articles), but the intended point [...]
Wise Words
Over the centuries, there have been countless quotes spoken about the wonder and uniqueness of the horse. For today's blog, we've compiled a few of our favorites. "No hour of life is lost that is spent in the saddle." -Winston Churchill "The horse, with beauty unsurpassed, strength immeasurable and [...]
Active Recovery
The term “active recovery” is a well-known one among fitness enthusiasts. Those with a basic knowledge of fitness and exercise science know that Active Recovery is a crucial part of any fitness regimen. It refers to “rest days”—specifically, what to do on rest days. It’s important to take a break [...]
Another Day at the Office
The average day at Drowsy Water Ranch seems anything but average to us. But for the horses who work here, it's just another day at the office. For example, most mornings start out with bumper-to-bumper traffic. When you get to work, you head to your cubicle... ...and clear your inbox. [...]