06/17/2026
Living my cowgirl dreams out here! The ranch I’m hosting my photography workshop at has activities each day that the guests can participate in.
Yesterday we had some down time from photography so one of my workshop guests and I decided to sign up for cow sorting.
Cow sorting is when riders work together to separate specific cows from a herd and move them into another pen (for branding, medical treatment, transport, etc.)
The game of it is to make sure your target cow is the only one that gets through. So one separates and pushes the cow while the other blocks others from getting through.
This was my first time sorting or even working with cows in any capacity, so I’m def no pro but dang was it a lot of fun trying to predict the cows and work with my horse and teammate.
What a great time and a chance to step into the boots of this life for a moment. While it was just a fun little activity for us, it gives you such appreciation for the cowboys and cowgirls who do this day to day and make it look easy (in all weather conditions).
If you’re looking for a fun, family dude ranch experience for you and your family, I couldn’t recommend Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch more highly.
The accommodations, food, activities, experiences and staff are a 10/10. This would make for one heck of a memorable next vacation!
KyleAnn Hung
