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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 1 attractions in Bridger
Traveler Description: A dude ranch popularized by the movie "The Horse Whisperer."
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Attraction type: Ranch
Activities: Horseback riding, Dining

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5 of 5 stars
BrianStephenson   1 contribution
Wales
Aug 16, 2009

A truely warm welcome from pick up in Billings, 'cowboy' shopping and a great ranch experience. We went with 3 children (18, 16 and 14) of whom 2 were riders. All levels of riding proficiency catered for and there was never any cajoling...... I was a poor rider and apart from pulling my leg no bad comments can be made.... more

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5 of 5 stars
BeccaXOX   1 contribution
Hampshire
Jun 30, 2009

I had a fabulous time at Lonesome Spur. Lonnie, Elaine, Jack and Carter welcome and involve you so that you feel like family rather than a guest. Home worries rapidly become a distant memory as the ranch weaves its magic. I got to experience ranch life and got a better understanding of horses and how to work with them. They... more

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5 of 5 stars
skifiasco   4 contributions
Derbyshire
Nov 15, 2008

Just want to say thanks to Lonnie and Elaine for another wonderful holiday in Montana. As you can see from the photos's we had mixed weather but it was such fun to ride in the snow to find the 'lost cattle'! I can't wait to get back in June to go on there 'Indian ride' following the route Custer took... more

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3 of 5 stars
samboykent   1 contribution
kent
Sep 18, 2008
1
person found this review helpful

Had been planning my trip to lonesomespur ranch for 2yrs Lonnie & Elaine make u very welcome the horses are very good the scenery brilliant, we were there for two weeks and didn't get to c the wild horses or do the barrel racing most of the time we were cattle herding up beartooth mountain long hours of riding (5)... more

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5 of 5 stars
Two_Scots_Girls   4 contributions
Argyll
Jun 9, 2008

We have just returned from The Lonesome Spur Ranch and can only describe it as an unforgettable experience. So much so, that we re-scheduled our flights and stayed an extra 3 days! (It would have been longer but we had to return home to work)!! It is a working ranch so be prepared to turn your hand to anything. If... more

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5 of 5 stars
LonesomeCowgirl   7 contributions
Wantage, United Kingdom
Sep 27, 2007
3
people found this review helpful

My best friend & I are experienced riders and had been promising ourselves a ranching holiday for years. We didn't want a 'dude ranch' but a proper working ranch where we could learn something new - and this was it! All the staff were great and made us feel part of the family. We had fantastic cattle horses who taught... more

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5 of 5 stars
ResponsibleAdult   1 contribution
Cheshire
Sep 18, 2007
2
people found this review helpful

I had wanted for so long to stay on a working ranch in America and was advised this was a proper working ranch and that I would really enjoy the experience. That was an understatement, I loved every minute of it. The people were fantastic, the horses great and the scenery was stunning. We rode across wide open spaces and... more

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5 of 5 stars
hotcoral   1 contribution
hotcoral
Sep 18, 2007
1
person found this review helpful

We planned to have a week at the ranch followed by a week touring montana but we didnt want to leave lonesome spur so toured for 4 days and went back to the ranch for the end of our holiday. It really did feel like coming home. We can't recommend this place highly enough, Lonnie and Elaine are excellent hosts,... more

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1 of 5 stars
crfish   1 contribution
California
Jun 26, 2007
3
people found this review helpful

Beware their advertising is fraudulent and the quality of service horrible. We had researched 100's of guest ranches and chose this vacation location wanting to stay at a working cattle ranch where we could gallop across the range, experience cattle work, and enjoy fresh and home cooked meals. As stated on their personal website Fees were to include: a.Basic riding... more

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5 of 5 stars
areif123   1 contribution
Reston, virginia
Aug 4, 2006
5
people found this review helpful

Wow - what an amazing adventure - The Lonesome Spur is a real working ranch --- the scenery was beautiful-- --the people were mesmerizing --the culture was intriguing -- the experience was priceless! This was the real deal - I didn't see another tourist the whole week - I was faced with physical and mental challenges - and even to... more

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