Sprucedale Guest Ranch

04/16/2025

A slideshow featuring a special week at Sprucedale Ranch in Aug 2024.

04/14/2025

‘Up cattle! 🐮🐂🐄🤠

04/12/2025

Hope you’re all enjoying your weekend! 👅🐴

04/04/2025

Fall Roping Week🐎

A roping week at Sprucedale Guest Ranch offers an immersive western experience, where guests can learn and practice their roping skills in a picturesque, hands-on ranch setting. Each day features guided roping lessons, from basic techniques to more advanced maneuvers, with plenty of opportunities to work with cattle. In addition to roping, guests can enjoy horseback riding, scenic trail rides, and a variety of ranch activities. The week culminates in a fun, friendly competition, making it a memorable experience for all levels of roping enthusiasts.
Visit https://sprucedaleranch.com/roping-week/

04/01/2025

Smile! 📸 happy 🎉

03/27/2025

No trail ride for me? Fine. I’ll just spill all the ranch tea instead. ☕🐶 … Word is, the big bay threw a whole rodeo act — bucked, kicked, and then posed for pictures like a diva! 🫢🤳

03/27/2025

Horsemanship Week

🐴Spend a week at Sprucedale Guest Ranch immersed in the art of horsemanship, surrounded by the beauty of the White Mountains. Each day offers hands-on riding lessons, trail rides, and horse care guided by experienced wranglers. You'll build confidence, deepen your connection with your horse, and gain valuable skills in the saddle. Whether you're a beginner or experienced rider, this is a unique chance to grow as a horseman in a relaxed, authentic ranch setting!
Visit https://sprucedaleranch.com/horsemanship-week/

03/24/2025

A simpler time 🐂

Branding cattle at Sprucedale Ranch in 1978

03/24/2025

Are you lookin’ at me? 🐴🌾

03/19/2025

The Full Ranch Experience at Sprucedale Guest Ranch!!
Beginning in June and concluding in August, this six-day vacation package includes a cabin, all your meals, rodeo practice and competition, pony rides, evening activities, and fun hands-on opportunities to imprint colts, pet kittens, and milk a cow. The Ranch also has a playground, basketball and volleyball court, horseshoe pit, and a closet full of other outdoor games at your disposal.
Visit https://sprucedaleranch.com/full-ranch-experience/ and let the fun begin!!!🐴🐄🐱

03/17/2025

Okay folks!

Meet Whitney Wiltbank, the owner you’ll never forget! He’s got a humor that’s always on point—he’s the guy who will have you laughing nonstop, but be warned, if you’re easily offended, he might not be the match for you, but it’s all in good fun.

With ADHD, Whitney’s energy is limitless—he’s constantly bouncing from one idea to the next with a hyperactive spirit that’s as contagious as it is entertaining. Whether it’s crazy adventures, spontaneous challenges, or just embracing the chaos of life, he’s always ready to dive into something wild.

Get ready for some serious fun with Whitney this summer! 🤠

03/16/2025

🌾Cascade🌾

This week’s spotlight is on Cascade, a small but l and athletic horse that’s got a real spunky personality. Owned and trained by .wiltbank, he’s got a coat that stands out and a sweet cuddly personality.

He and .wiltbank have an unmatched bond, and that’s what makes him such a reliable and well-liked horse around the ranch. Always giving his best, Cascade’s one you can count on for an amazing trail ride experience! 🐎

03/15/2025

03/14/2025

Sprucedale is all about fresh air, open trails, and unforgettable moments with the people you love most. From first-time riders to seasoned cowboys, everyone’s welcome to saddle up and experience the beauty of the West — the way it’s meant to be. 🐎🌄

03/14/2025

Instagram meet Oreo and her baby Milkshake 🐮

Did you know you can help milk a cow at Sprucedale Guest Ranch almost every morning? 👀🥛 Try some with your homemade breakfast! 🥞🤠

03/11/2025

Sprucedale horses graze pastures year-round. In the summer they live at Sprucedale, and in the winter they live at the Lower Ranch--pasture near Lyman Lake. This is around 50 miles from Sprucedale, over the mountains and through the woods, to juniper-spotted hills of high desert country...
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03/08/2025

This week’s spotlight is on Brianna, our 15-year-old Quarter Horse who’s been a standout in training kids to ride. Her motherly, steady nature makes her the perfect choice for teaching young riders the ropes and building their confidence. Brianna has been a favorite of ’s little boy Grayson, who’s learned so much in just 2 years! At 15, Brianna still as reliable as ever and continues to make learning to ride a fun experience! 🤠

03/07/2025

For the Spring Horse Drive we gather the horses from the Lower Ranch and spend four days herding them to Sprucedale. This is a real-life, hands-on experience through some amazing country. Each day we ride you will spend a fair amount of time in the saddle, and the day we climb from Eagar to Big Lake will be at least a six hour ride...
Learn More at https://sprucedaleranch.com/spring-horse-drive/