RANCH REALITIES: THE ENTIRE RANCH EXPERIENCE

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A full-access, hands-on ranch day for people who dream of owning cattle someday — and want honest answers beforetaking the leap.

• Price: $350 per person
• Duration: Approximately 3 hours
• Ages: 13+ (minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian)
• Group Size: Maximum 4 guests
• Waiver Required
• By reservation only

Ranch Realities was created for people who feel drawn to livestock ownership but want clarity before committing — people who are curious, cautious, and serious about understanding what ranch life truly involves.

This experience is for the dreamers who are excited and also a little afraid. Afraid of getting it wrong. Afraid of making costly mistakes. Afraid of romanticizing something that deserves respect.

Ranch Realities exists to replace uncertainty with understanding.

This is not a casual tour.
This is not a photo-focused visit.

Ranch Realities is a roll-up-your-sleeves ranch immersion rooted in real work, honest conversation, and direct exposure to the physical, financial, and emotional realities of raising cattle. Guests spend the day working alongside us, participating in everyday ranch tasks, and asking the kinds of questions most people never get straight answers to.

If you are serious about homesteading, livestock ownership, or simply want to understand what ranch life looks like beyond social media and highlight reels, this experience was created for you.

By the end of Ranch Realities, guests leave with:

• A clear, realistic understanding of what livestock ownership truly requires
• Confidence to move forward — or permission to pause — without guilt
• Honest insight into daily care, time commitment, and physical demands
• Real-world perspective on costs, planning, and long-term responsibility
• Fewer assumptions, fewer surprises, and fewer expensive mistakes

Participation in this experience does not guarantee specific outcomes, skills, results, or readiness for livestock ownership. Its purpose is clarity — not certification.

Ranch Realities is ideal for:

• People who dream of owning cattle but feel unsure where to start
• Future homesteaders who want real exposure before making major commitments
• Individuals overwhelmed by conflicting or romanticized advice online
• Buyers who want to understand responsibility before purchasing livestock
• Thoughtful learners who value honesty, stewardship, and informed decision-making

Ranch Realities may not be a good fit if you are looking for:

• A casual ranch tour or entertainment-based visit
• A petting zoo or photo-only experience
• A physically easy or passive activity
• Guaranteed interaction with specific animals
• A quick introduction without responsibility

This experience is intentionally realistic, hands-on, and honest.

Guests may participate in and observe:

• Hands-on work with miniature and micro-miniature cattle, including Highland, Dexter, High Park, and Belted Galloway crosses
• Learning how to halter, lead, groom, wash, and blow-dry miniature cattle
• Feeding the herd and discussing daily nutrition, feed planning, and real-world cost considerations
• Exploring pasture layout, fencing choices, shelter requirements, and barn design
• Performing routine ranch chores such as pen cleaning, manure management, and general upkeep
• Guided discussion on the realities of livestock ownership, including costs, time commitment, emotional demands, and lifestyle impact
• A sack-lunch break with open Q&A time
• Photo opportunities throughout the experience
• A Chasing Dreams Ranch gift bag including a branded t-shirt and curated ranch keepsakes

Exposure to other ranch livestock, such as goats, may be included if it aligns with the day’s ranch operations and safety considerations.

Specific animals, activities, or tasks are not guaranteed and depend on animal behavior, safety considerations, weather, and ranch operations on the day of the experience.

• This experience is an agritourism activity as defined under Texas law and involves inherent risks associated with farm and ranch environments, including livestock behavior, uneven terrain, equipment, weather conditions, and physical exertion.
• This experience involves physical activity and working conditions typical of a livestock ranch.
• Guests should wear clothing that can get dirty. Closed-toe shoes are required. Long pants and gloves are strongly recommended.
• Minors must be accompanied by and remain under the direct supervision of a parent or legal guardian at all times. Chasing Dreams Ranch staff do not provide child supervision.
• Livestock are animals with natural behaviors and can be unpredictable. Participation in all activities is voluntary and at the guest’s discretion.
• Guests acknowledge that participation may involve physical exertion, fatigue, and exposure to animal waste, dust, and allergens.
• All participants must sign a liability waiver prior to participation. A photo and media release is included as part of the waiver.
• In the event of severe weather or ranch safety concerns, sessions will be rescheduled at no additional cost.

This experience is educational and observational in nature. Participation does not grant, imply, or substitute for professional training, certification, licensure, or competency in livestock handling, animal care, or ranch management.

Chasing Dreams Ranch is not a veterinary facility, and we are not licensed veterinarians or veterinary technicians. All demonstrations, discussions, and activities involving animal handling, care routines, feeding practices, or health-related topics reflect how we manage our own livestock and are provided for educational and observational purposes only.

This experience does not provide veterinary advice, medical instruction, diagnosis, treatment, or professional livestock certification. Guests should consult a licensed veterinarian for any health-related decisions involving their own animals.

Participation does not grant, imply, or substitute for professional training, certification, or competency in livestock handling or animal care.

WARNING:
Under Texas law (Chapter 75A, Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code), an agritourism entity is not liable for injury to or death of a participant in an agritourism activity conducted at this agritourism location if the injury or death results from the inherent risks of agritourism activities.

Inherent risks include, but are not limited to, risks associated with land, equipment, weather, and animals, as well as the potential for participants to act in a negligent manner that may contribute to injury or death.

By booking this experience or entering Chasing Dreams Ranch, you acknowledge and accept these inherent risks.

Ranch Realities sessions are intentionally limited to four participants per date to allow for meaningful hands-on work, thoughtful discussion, and a safe, controlled environment. Advance booking is required.

Because owning livestock is a commitment — not a trend.
And the best decisions are made with honest information, real experience, and eyes wide open.