Steens Mountain Guest Ranch

Shelley Heller

Our Kiger Mustang Experience was amazing! The accommodations were very nice and the food was delicious. The O’Crowley family took such great care of us and our time spent with them was delightful. The scenery, the horses we rode, and the special opportunity to see the wild horses made the trip absolutely perfect!

Kimberly Young

It’s possible to travel just 3 hours and feel like you’re in another world. When we booked our adventure over the phone, Susan asked about our riding experience, any food sensitivities and how much we wanted to dive in with the ranch experience. When we arrived, Susan came out of the house to welcome us and showed us our cabin (which they just finished last year). I wanted every experience the ranch had to offer and Tim and Susan did not disappoint. From waking up at sunrise to feed the horses, to witnessing the birth of a calf (they didn’t have control over that but a total bonus), fixing fences, riding all day, cattle pushing, taking care of the horses, riding in the back of a truck after a long day, taking care of calves, glorious sunrises and sets, magnificent landscape to wonderful home cooked meals. We would swap stories at the table as I stuffed my mouth with biscuits, steak and homemade jam. I would watch the day break from the loft in our cabin. There was something so comforting and so right to put on the same pair of dusty jeans and boots as I got ready to tackle the day. I never once felt stupid for still not grasping how to cinch my horse by the third day or accidentally splitting up a herd during a push down the mountain. Susan made sure she snapped a photo or got a video during our glory moments. We were all treated like family and it was hard to say goodbye when the time came. Your adventure will be worth every penny, every sore butt and dusty face. In my 43 years next to my daughter’s birth, this was the greatest moment of my life. My soul was alive the whole week and have found my calling after my daughter flys the coop. There is no better place to heal the soul than on the back of a horse.

DARCY THOULION

I have always loved the Steens and I booked the Keiger Mustang experience with a friend at the guest ranch. We had a wonderful time. Tim and Susan were great hosts and the accommodations and food were great. We had a nice ride upon arrival and the next morning ride out to see the mustangs and we weren't disappointed. The next day was perfect. We came upon a herd of about 75 mustangs. We tied up the horses and walked over to get a better look. They looked at us and decided we weren't a threat so we were able to sit and watch them graze and the babies sleep while we ate lunch. It was s wonderful time and I highly recommend a visit to their ranch

Suzanne Beaudry

Had a great time! Tim and Susan were great hosts and Tim and Dan were perfect guides. They matched horses to each person's experience level and comfort (we had riders with no experience up to intermediate). We were a little concerned that the 4-hour ride might be too much for the zero-experience riders, but it worked out great! Did a stop about every hour or so to check out the views and stretch out a bit. Also loved the dog, Rosie, who ran alongside during the ride! Will hopefully be back at some point :)