| Winter horseback riding brings puffs of cold air | | | | mastering the hill. After an hour of walking the kids |
| blowing through the horses' nostrils as they climb the | | | | are tired and are now ready to hop on the sleigh and |
| hills covered by knarled oak and tall poplars. See a | | | | head for home. |
| flash of a whitetail deer as he jumps off the trail and | | | | The scenic trails are over 100 years old and the area |
| hear the howling of the coyotes on a full moon night. | | | | is rich in history. Telling stories about the first settlers |
| The silence is golden and the stars twinkle brightly. | | | | in the area and their way of life to dinosaurs being |
| The jingle of the bells and the echo's of laughter | | | | discovered in the river make the trip home go |
| follow the sleigh pulled by Tim and Tucker, two | | | | quickly. |
| Belgian horses as they merrily pull you along through | | | | All this and more is here for you to enjoy at the |
| gorgeous trails sheltered by the towering spruce. | | | | Busted Boot Guest Ranch in Holland, Manitoba. The |
| Behind the sleigh the kids are on toboggan's falling off | | | | ranch boasts one fully modernized cabin that sleeps |
| and running to catch up getting their fresh air and | | | | 6-8 with a fireplace and an outdoor hot tub. The |
| exercise. | | | | outback cabin in the hills sleeps 4 with wash basin, |
| Next, along come the horseback riders enjoying one | | | | lantern and outhouse. The cabin is fully stocked with |
| of the best times of year to ride with both horses | | | | all eating and cooking utensils. Chop your own wood |
| and rider being comfortable. The horses love to lope | | | | or try out the sweet saw to bring you back in time. |
| along the trails taking you up big hills to see fantastic | | | | Getting the entire family together where everyone |
| views of the countryside. | | | | has fun can be difficult but at the Busted Boot Guest |
| Smoke rising lazily through the air is spotted as we | | | | Ranch it is possible! Taking the wagon or sleigh along |
| come upon a cabin in the middle of now where, | | | | with the toboggan's for the kids and the horses for |
| enticing us to a warm fire and a hot cup of cocoa. | | | | the riders gives everyone an option. If their not into |
| Tying up the team and riding horses up to the | | | | outdoor activities, there is always the fireplace a |
| hitching rail we all dismount for refreshments. It's too | | | | good book and the outdoor hot tub. |
| nice a day to sit inside the cabin but we hang our | | | | 15 horses reside on the ranch. Joe is a beautiful |
| wet mitts over the stove to dry while we have a | | | | chestnut Morgan stallion and he has passed on his |
| wiener roast over the open fire pit. | | | | gentle personality to his foals. There is a horse to suit |
| The kids are getting anxious now that they are fed | | | | everyone, from inexperienced to the skilled rider. The |
| and watered for they are ready to try out the big | | | | terrain varies with flats and big hills spotted with large |
| toboggan hill. Pulling the toboggan's behind them they | | | | spruce, oak and poplar. The sites are spectacular with |
| trudge up the steep hill. Squeals of laughter can be | | | | the Assiniboine River running through the hills. |
| heard loud and clear as they take their turns at | | | | |