Snake & Rodeo

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The family was up early this morning for a trail ride to breakfast alfresco overlooking the Teton range. Our horses spend each evening in a huge pasture and the wranglers coral them each day. This mother and foal have their own special pasture where they spend all day grazing and nursing.

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The afternoon is spent floating down the Snake River in an inflatable raft.

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We encountered four Bald Eagles and enjoyed a panoramic view of the mountains. Maya was given a chance to guide the raft and gained an appreciation for just how difficult this job is.

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Another exquisite dinner is followed by an excursion to Jackson Hole for the rodeo. Our very own wrangler, Drew, is one of the bull riders. This is a sport for people who enjoy being injured. Virtually every rider limped out of the arena including Drew who was kicked in the leg after a very impressive ride and a high-flying angry bull.

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