Welcome to Fort Howes!

Homesteaded in 1883 by Captain Calvin Howes (a former sea Captain from Massachusetts), the Circle Bar Ranch is the home of the Fort Howes Endurance Rides. Started in 1997, the Fort Howes rides have grown from a one-day ride offering a 25 mile Limited Distance ride and a 50 mile Endurance Ride to currently offering a two-day ride with a 35 mile Limited Distance ride, two 50 mile Endurance Rides, and a 100 mile Endurance Ride. Included with these distances are three FEI rides (which also include three Young Rider Rides) and the Arabian Horse Association (AHA) Region 6 Championship and two AHA Local Rides.

Trails consist of Open Meadows, Cow Trails, and unimproved Jeep Trails. Riders can expect to have at least one 1000' elevation change in each loop they ride out on. Water is available out on trail every 3-5 miles. Vet Checks for the Limited Distance and the 50 mile Endurance Rides will all be in basecamp, with the 100 mile possibly having one vet check out of camp (we'll make arrangements to haul your crewing supplies out if necessary).

Basecamp is a huge open field with lots of room and plenty of horse water available. Lone Dog Catering will also be here during the ride with their usual assortment of food for purchase - hamburgers, hot dogs, Indian Tacos, etc.

We will again be offering our Rancher's dinners on Friday and Saturday nights. Currently we are planning on having a dance on Friday night to add to the festivities.

Temperatures in the early part of June range in the 40's overnight and up into the 80's during the days. Though one should always plan for anything - this is Montana after all and we subscribe to the saying "Don't like the weather, wait five minutes, it will change".