V6 Cowboy experience
Experience the cowboy way of life and learn ranch skills on this 20,000 acre working cattle ranch.
Upcoming V6 Cowboy Experiences
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March 20-23, 2025
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Ride through lush green landscapes, gathering cattle and learning ranch skills with coaching from professional cowboys. Spend cool spring evenings stargazing around the campfire. -
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April 28-May 1, 2025
Learn ranch skills with coaching from cowboys who have spent their lives ranching, training horses, and competing in rodeo. Spend perfect spring days in the saddle exploring the vast landscapes of the V6 Ranch.
Experience real ranch life, guided by real working cowboys
What to expect
On this authentic getaway, experience the cowboy way of life and learn ranch skills on this 20,000 acre working cattle ranch.
Explore the V6 Ranch on scenic trail rides and gathers and learn ranch skills like sorting cattle and roping. On V6 Cowboy Experiences you’ll be guided by professional working cowboys from the V6 Ranch and neighboring ranches.
Bring your own horse or ride one of the experienced V6 Ranch Horses.
Accommodation
This ride is based out of Blue Oak Camp, at the southernmost entrance to the V6 Ranch. Guest have shared access to our large Roundup Room, bathrooms, showers, campfire and more.
RV or tent camping: Bring your camper or tent and find the perfect campsite! 30 water hookups are available on a first come first served basis. No additional charge.
Parkfield Lodge: Kick up your boots in true comfort in these spacious, fully modern, private rooms. Located 2.7 miles from Blue Oak Camp. Pricing varies.
Wrangler Row Glamping Tents: Camping at its very finest right in Blue Oak Camp! These tents have canvas walls and stunning wood ceilings. Each tent has a fully made king and twin bed. $125/night plus tax.
V6 Bunkhouse: Cozy bedrooms located in the middle of Blue Oak Camp. Each room has two fully made twin beds. $125/night plus tax.
Food
Nothing compliments a long day in the saddle like a delicious, home cooked meal. All meals are prepared from scratch by the V6 Ranch Crew and Varian Family using the freshest of ingredients. Enjoy California ranch favorites like marinated top-sirloin cooked over an oak bbq, smoky cheese enchiladas, and fresh salads.
Kick off each day with scrambled eggs, bacon or sausage, homefries, fresh-baked pastries, and fruit. For lunch enjoy sandwiches on locally baked bread with hand-sliced cold cuts and vegetables, delicious salads, freshly baked cookies and more.
Sample itinerary
Day 1:
3:00pm: Official ride start with scenic trail ride
6:30pm: Dinner and get acquainted at the V6 Blue Oak Horse Camp
Day 2 & 3:
8:00am: Breakfast and coffee in the Roundup Room.
9:00am: Practice your roping skills on the roping dummy’s with coaching from the V6 Ranch Crew.
9:30am: Saddle up and head out to gather and sort cattle in the V6 Corrals.
12:00am: Break for lunch in the Roundup Room before heading out for a scenic trail ride.
5:00pm: Unsaddle and enjoy some R&R in camp.
6:30pm: Appetizers in the Roundup Room followed by dinner and dessert.
Day 4:
8:00am: Breakfast at the Roundup Room
9:00am: Scenic Trail Ride
12:00pm: Say our good-byes until next time!
Keep in mind that schedules may vary significantly.
2025 pricing
$800 with your own horse
$1,200 with a V6 Ranch Horse
$500 deposit required at sign-up. Gratuity not included.
Includes: All meals, all activities and instruction, RV or tent camping (water hookups available on first come first served basis), horse corrals (by reservation).
Glamping Tents, Bunkhouse Rooms and Lodge Rooms are not included.
“Oh how I look forward to my 2 visits per year at the magnificent V6 cattle ranch. The vistas are breathtaking, the ranch horses never disappoint. The entire Varian family and all the wranglers make you feel like family. Not only do you get to play cowgirl/cowboy, gather and sort cattle, you get to experience some delicious meals. I leave each trip counting the days until my next visit.”
~ Debbie L.
More info
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Fill out the form here to request a registration form. We are a family-run team and are frequently working on the ranch, so it can take a few days to receive a registration form. Requests will be processed in order of receipt.
Fill out and sign the V6 Ranch registration form, V6 Ranch Release and pay a $500 deposit. If a deposit is not received within seven days, your spot will be forfeited.
Your balance is due no later than 30 days prior to your arrival.
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Cancellation policy:
Due to the small group sizes on V6 Ranch Rides, cancelations have a significant impact on our business and we must adhere to a strict cancellation policy. Please reach out to us at info@v6ranch.com to make any modifications to your reservation.
Reservations may be canceled or moved up to 60 days prior to your arrival less a 10% processing fee.
Reservations can only be moved one time.
Reservations that have been moved to a different date are non-refundable and may incur an additional fee as costs rise.
Moving a reservation within 60 days of the arrival date results in a $200 processing fee and the new date becomes non-refundable.
Reservations that are canceled within 60 days of your arrival date result in a forfeited deposit.
There are no refunds for reservations that are canceled within 30 days of your arrival date.
Reservations can not be moved within 30 days of your arrival date.
Guests that depart prior to the end of a scheduled reservation are responsible for the total original stay amount.
We strongly recommend purchasing trip cancellation insurance.
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The V6 Cowboy Experience is open to guests of all riding skill levels.
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Kids ages 7 and up are welcome.
For the safety of our horses we unfortunately cannot accommodate guests over 250 lbs.
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V6 Cowboy Experience has a group size of approximately 40 guests.
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V6 ranch rides and events are held rain or shine
On a ranch in California, there is no better day than a rainy day! The ranch is BEAUTIFUL in the rain and we will do our best to ride around the rain.
A deep-dive into cow-working and roping skills with instruction from professional cowboys and cowgirls.