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Arizona

Rancho de la Osa: Ranch Life on the Southern Border

Program No. 23771RJ

Experience life at the most historic ranch in Arizona. Enjoy tranquil trail rides near the Buenos Aires Wildlife Refuge and learn about grooming, ranch crafts and ancient history.

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At a Glance

Duration

6 days

Program Begins

Sasabe, AZ

Program Concludes

Sasabe, AZ

Group Type

Small Group

Meals

14 ( 5B, 4L, 5D )

Activity Level

Experience authentic ranch life, surrounded by the stunning landscapes of southern Arizona and the Buenos Aires Wildlife Refuge. Hop into the saddle of gentle horses to ramble along easy scenic trails where John Wayne and Pancho Villa once roamed. Learn skills from roping to caring for ranch animals, and study the rich history of the area. Get hands-on lessons riding horses, making tortillas and take part in a tequila tasting. Plus, choose an extra activity each day, from off-road UTV adventures to sport shooting. This ranch adventure that will give you a window into ranch life on the Southern border.

Best of all, you'll...

Take a field trip to the U.S.-Mexico border to get a better understanding of life on the border.
Explore the high desert grasslands and wetlands of the Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge.
Enjoy a variety of hands-on classes at the Ranch, from trail riding and roping to dance classes, tortilla making and tequila tasting.

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General Notes

Due to the nature of this program, listening devices are not available. Select dates can be taken back-to-back with a sister program, “Ultimate Old West: The White Stallion Ranch Experience (#20193)”. Please check Dates and Prices of both programs for availability and then contact the Ranch directly to make arrangements.

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Jerry Freund

Jerry Freund was born on the plains of western Kansas. He has explored the natural world and the world of Native Americans for most of his life. His love of Navajo culture and their weavings has intrigued him for more than 60 years. Though retired, Jerry continues to work in an art gallery of Western art that specializes in Native American art.

Please Note:

This expert may not be available for every date of the program

Please Note:

These experts may not be available for every date of the program

Jerry Freund

Loop Rawlins

Loop Rawlins has been fascinated by cowboys since he was a boy, and began learning trick roping at the age of eight. At 14, he started performing at a theme park, and at 16 shocked his competitors by winning five International Wild West Arts Awards in Las Vegas. He soon found himself working at rodeos, resorts, festivals, and special events. He has also appeared on ABC, AMC Television, History Channel, the BBC and ITV (UK). Loop was the first cowboy performer in Cirque Du Soleil.

Angela Collick

Angela Collick, a native of rural Michigan, has been in the hospitality industry for over 30 years. She has experience in managing restaurants, real estate, the medical field, and event coordination for banquet centers and weddings, plus a love for interior design. Angela is a huge animal lover and had her own small farm before joining True Ranch Collection as the ranch manager at Rancho de la Osa in Arizona during the winter season and Circle Bar Ranch in Montana in the summer season.

Jaye Wells

Jaye Wells is a designer, developer, and entrepreneur; he is a managing partner of Rancho de la Osa. He attended the Memphis College of Art and Parsons School of Design and specializes in restoration, home design, historic preservation, and museum work. As a lifelong fly-fisherman and shotgunner, Jaye founded sporting apparel and gear manufacturing companies. Jaye has also founded several nonprofits. In 2014, Jaye and partner Russell True founded True Ranch Hospitality, which aims to preserve and manage historic guest ranches across the American West.

Russell True

Russell True grew up on the historic White Stallion Ranch in Tucson, Arizona. Today, Russell and his family own the White Stallion and he is a principal of Ranch Preservation Holdings, LLC, as well as one of the founders of True Ranch Hospitality with Jaye Wells. In 2017, Russell was inducted into the Arizona Tourism Hall of Fame, and the Family Travel Association named him Person of the Year in 2019. He is the author of 'Dude Ranching in Arizona' and 'Dude Ranching in Wyoming.'

Activity Level

Outdoor: No Sweat

Riding horses and UTVs, getting on and off horses, walking up to a mile daily on unpaved desert terrain.

Small Group (13 to 24)

Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.

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Assurance Plan

Road Scholar is committed to the well-being of every participant, whether on a program in the United States or abroad. That’s why all participants are covered under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan, which provides 24-hour assistance in the event of an emergency during your program, as well as insurance for emergency medical evacuation.

Want to Protect Your Investment?

Road Scholar is pleased to offer its Trip Protection Plan as a way to protect your program investment. You may purchase this optional trip protection plan when enrolling in your program.

Sustainable Travel

We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.

Peace of Mind

We want your Road Scholar learning adventure to be something to look forward to—not worry about. That’s why we go to the ends of the earth to give you peace of mind, from the moment you enroll until the day you return home.
Assurance Plan

Road Scholar is committed to the well-being of every participant, whether on a program in the United States or abroad. That’s why all participants are covered under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan, which provides 24-hour assistance in the event of an emergency during your program, as well as insurance for emergency medical evacuation.
Want to Protect Your Investment?

Road Scholar is pleased to offer its Trip Protection Plan as a way to protect your program investment. You may purchase this optional trip protection plan when enrolling in your program.
Sustainable Travel

We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.