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Double
E Ranch is the home of your hosts, Debbie and Alan Eggleston
Debbie
and Alan Eggleston are living their life-long dream of owning their own
working cattle ranch! Debbie, a former Admin Assistant, and Alan, a recently
retired Airline Pilot, have both had a long-standing
passion for Cowboys, Horses, and the Old West. They are now
lucky
enough to be living their dreams at the Double E Ranch in Gila,
NM! Alan is an
expert horseman, patient instructor. They've been
sharing this spectacular New Mexico ranching lifestyle with folks
like you since 1997 when they opened their doors for guest
ranching.
You're invited to participate in the daily ranch
activities and ride for the Double E Brand. You'll begin your visit as guests but most
guests usually leave the Ranch as friends! Why not join
them for the experience of your lifetime!
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RJ
Hobbs, Ranch Manager: RJ comes from a long heritage of ranchers, cowboys and horse trainers. His experience includes working on ranches throughout the southwest including California, Arizona and Texas. One of his many responsibilities is conducting "Cowgirl Camp" , where he instructs aspiring cowgirls of every riding level and discipline in the basics of western and ranch riding, a little roping, barrels, and team penning. The highlight of the camp is applying their newly learned skills in a mini-roundup.
As an instructor, RJ encourages growth and independence. With strong, firm instruction, he'll take you and your horsemanship to the next level! He knows you can do it -- by the end of your visit, you will know it, too!
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Mark
Rinsler has a warm and easy going nature and is eager
to share the history of the land and the Old West, especially while
riding out on horseback with Guests at Double E Ranch . "Mark
makes the land come alive"! Why not sign up for one of
Mark's nature and wildlife rides and experience
a gentler version of New Mexico's "wild west"! |
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Lucy Acosta is
responsible for all the cooking at Double E Ranch. She's creative
with food, both Mexican and American dishes and makes sure your
meals are on time and plentiful. Always smiling, it's a
pleasure to see her in the kitchen every day! Remember to let her know if you have any food issues. She will do her best to accommodate you. |
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Francisca
Hernandez, Head of Housekeeping: On your arrival at Double
E Ranch you'll find a comfortable cabin presented to you in sparkling clean condition, with fresh
bed linens and plenty of thick towels. She will make sure
coffee, tea, cream, sugar are freshly stocked. |
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Double E
Ranch Dogs:
"Jammer" and
"Precious"
Both "Jammer" and "Precious"
are Catahoula dogs, bred for hunting wild hogs in the southeast.
Ranchers found they work well for gathering cattle in the rugged,
brushy southwest. When these dogs find cattle, they will bark
and circle the cows, keeping them bunched till human help arrives. |
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"Tilley" "Tilley" is also a Catahoula.
These dogs are loyal, friendly, protective, loving and eager to
please. We love our Catahoula dogs! |
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"Shadow" "Shadow" is our Australian
Shepherd and follows Alan everywhere he goes. She loves
joining him for a cattle drive, helping to push cows back to
headquarters. |
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