July 22 Tour Meet our Horses black mountain ranch, Black Mtn Ranch, dude ranch vacations, horses, meet our horses Our horses are professionals at giving folks without much riding experience fantastic experiences. It is their job. Here is a sampling of who we have to ride and what they are like. We have over 70 horses in our dude string, so not every horse is listed on our website. Apache Apache is a favorite for many returning guests and advanced riders. Gila Known for her half-draft size and gentle manners, Gila is a favorite of large riders and children. Half-drafts are known as ...