Grapevine Canyon Ranch
   - 1800' Cavalry 3 day getaway Jan 31-Feb 3, 02
 Grapevine Canyon Ranch and the Arizona Cavalry Company...

... are teaming up to take you back in time 
and ride with the US Cavalry.

Step back in time, into a restless period of history, and join a cavalry regiment in the US Army. Wake to Reveille echoing through the canyon. Feel the thrill as Old Glory rises with the sun. Take pride in the precision and execution of drills - both with weaponry and mounted.

After you "enlist", you'll be issued an authentic 1870s-1880s US Army uniform, weapons, a McClellan saddle and all appropriate tack, and a reliable mount for your term of duty.  Just as the cavalry patrols over a hundred years ago, you'll ride through the rugged Dragoon Mountains - where Cochise took refuge in his Stronghold from General Crook and his soldiers, where Geronimo sought vengeance on the White Eyes.

You will receive the necessary training to become a cavalry trooper and safely experience the smells, sounds, and sweeping views from the back of a horse. On patrol, you will very likely engage outlaws or renegade Indians whom you must capture and return to headquarters.

The Cavalry is scheduled for Patrol on February 1st through 3rd, 2002. The  itinerary follows.

Friday:
 		 Set up camp 
Introductions and Orientation
Issue uniform
Saturday: Reveille  0600 hrs
  Breakfast 0630 hrs
  Flag Raising  0700 hrs
  Weapons issue, drill training, weapon training, firing
  Tack and mount issue
  Mounted drill  
  Begin patrol   1030 hrs
  Lunch in the field, continue patrol
  Engage and pursue enemy; capture enemy
  Return to headquarters 1600 hrs
  Dinner 1830 hrs
  All equipment and uniforms checked in
Sunday: Three-hour Trail Ride and Cook-Out Lunch at the cattle ranch headquarters

Check-in at Grapevine Canyon Ranch is Thursday, January 31st at 4pm. Check-out is Sunday, February 3rd, at 2pm. The cost, per person, is $690.00. This includes  uniforms, horse, equipment, accommodations, and meals. Taxes and gratuities will be figured at check-out. There is an absolute minimum of five participants required - sign up quickly so a full regiment rides out. And, why not bring a friend to share this unique experience...