Who needs a gym when you've got a guest ranch...burn calories while you play!

Did you know that horseback riders can burn up to 650 calories an hour while in the saddle?

Ranch Rider offers up a pretty darn good idea for those fun-loving travelers who are looking to live up to their new years resolutions.  Kill two birds with one stone this summer by opting for a vacation where it's possible to have a blast and keep active at the same time!

Check out the article below posted online in CANADA Magazine:

Saddle Up & Get Back In Shape

With the recession finally relinquishing its grip on those pursestrings, we can all focus on our personal health rather than that ofour bank balance. According to Ranch Rider, fitness holidays are not simply concerned with trekking and hiking into the hinterland(although many guest ranches will offer these pursuits), as riders can burn up to 650 calories an hour while in the saddle.

So if that New Year’s resolution to get back in shape has been shelved along with your gym club membership, grab the reins and head to Canada with Ranch Rider.

 Why not take your girlfriends along for theride and opt for the Cowgirl Boot Camp at the Elkin Creek Guest Ranch in British Columbia. There will be opportunities to hit the trail, rope the livestock and enjoy a few pre-dinner drinks and horsd’oeuvres with your BFFs in the unspoilt Nemaiah Valley.

The complete health and wellness package, yoga, massage and life-skillscoaching round off the 2-night stay. 7-nights from £1,145pp.

Departures: 11 – 13 June. Excludes car hire from £249 per week andgratuities left to guests’ discretion. Return flight from £579pp.

All prices (unless otherwise stated) are based on two sharing andinclude full board accommodation, all ranch based riding, use of allfacilities, gratuities, taxes and transfers. Subject to availability.

Telephone Ranch Rider on 01509 618811, email info@ranchrider.com orvisit www.ranchrider.com for further information.

Getting excited for the 2010 events at ELKIN CREEK GUEST RANCH

The sun is still shining across the lower mainland here in beautiful British Columbia. The record breaking warm weather over the last week has me daydreaming about summer. Warm against my back, the sun beats through my office window, creating a glare on my computer screen and distracting me from my usual duties....I begin conjuring up visions of hot summer days. Of course, my thoughts drift to days spent at the ELKIN CREEK GUEST RANCH, where some of my fondest memories were created (lucky me!). Reminiscing over last year’s events, I start to get excited for our 2010 season, which starts in less than three months...Yeehaw! I’m not too sure which event I’m looking forward to the most, although, because it’s all about the ladies, I do play favouritism to our Cowgirl Bootcamps. Each and every event is an adventure...and, best of all, inspires a unique and true sense of the west.


What would you be most excited about?

Broncos kicking up dust storms as they buck and toss denim clad cowboys from their rippling backside... soft winds catching the brims of well-worn felt cowboy hats...the scent of warm leather... (Nemaiah Valley Rodeo)

A sense of victory as you and your horse collaborate to conquer the minds of cattle... navigating your way through the unspoiled, luscious countryside...cooking up a challenging feast over an open fire, glasses of wine clanging as you cheers the accomplishment and satisfaction of teamwork... (Cowgirl Bootcamp)

I could go on and on, but instead come check out the ELKIN CREEK GUEST RANCH EVENTS PAGE for more details or check out our FACEBOOK ALBUMS for pictures of the events.