Mission & Purpose

The Dude Ranch Foundation

To Preserve and Expand

The Mission and Purpose of the Dude Ranch Foundation is to preserve the history and expand the knowledge of America’s dude ranching industry through the Foundation’s Heritage Museum, research archives, educational programs, conservation, and workforce development.

Our Programs

What We Do

HORSE SAFETY

Horse Safety & First Aid for the Trail

SCHOLARSHIPS

Dude Ranch Industry Future Leaders

CONSERVATION

Land Management & Environmental Conservation Program