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Family-owned cattle ranch in the Sandhills of Western Nebraska, USA
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: 30 Apr 2025
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Left by host for Workawayer (Ronja)
Ronja was a delight to be around. She did everything that was asked of her, and did it well. She learned to put up with bunkhouse living even though it may have been a bit "rough" for her. Her riding skills were good and she schooled many of our young horses well. She was a last minute placement so we didn't have much for her to do but she stepped
… read more up and kept busy and always asked if there was anything else she could do to help.
Left by Workawayer (Ronja) for host
I had the best workaway stay I can imagine at Becky’s & Scott’s. As my work and travel plans didn’t start well, they offered me to come to their place and I was welcomed with open arms by so friendly people.
It was the best decision to go there. It was like I imagined to live on a ranch and help, but even better!
Although there wasn’t too much
… read more work in the beginning I liked helping with little tasks and kept busy with riding some horses in the arena, doing groundwork and learn more about horsemanship work. I really loved having time to spend with the horses and that I actually had the chance to learn about western riding, about cattle and other chores that have to be done on a ranch.
What I loved most was doing work on horseback. Having to move cattle with horses gave me a real cowgirl-feeling and was always a highlight!!
I also enjoyed the morning rides in the beautiful Sandhills so much!
And I already miss the freedom I felt when standing on one of the hills with a horse and enjoying the beautiful view.
Life felt really peaceful, because it is really a quiet place, and being around the cute cats, dogs and other animals was exactly what I needed. Feeding the calf with a bottle was also what I enjoyed doing every day.
I am so happy that I got the chance to go to my first rodeo with them, doing little trips and even got the chance to go to Yellowstone! I am so thankful that we had the opportunity to go on that big trip.
I hope I will be able to come back one day and get this feeling again.
Thank you all again for this opportunity and these wonderful memories!!!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Ella) for host
Just re-activated my profile so this feedback is a bit late .. :-) I had my first workaway experience at Becky's and Scott's ranch in 2016. It was the best time ever. There were different tasks every day, new things to learn and an immediate family-like feeling.
My time involved authentic cattle work, true horsemanship and great adventures! This
… read more place and family has my heart. Hope to see again many many times!!
Left by host for Workawayer (Marie)
Maria was a great workaway. She was extremely easy going with no prior expectations or demands. She listened very well and was able to adapt to the way we do things around the ranch, even though they might have been done differently at other stays. She is pleasant all the time and has a smile on her face always. Maria is a joy to have around and
… read more is very polite, and respectful. We would recommend Maria for any workaway host for any tasks. We hope Maria has a great experience in Australia next year!Feedback
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Left by host for Workawayer (Ronja)
Ronja was a delight to be around. She did everything that was asked of her, and did it well. She learned to put up with bunkhouse living even though it may have been a bit "rough" for her. Her riding skills were good and she schooled many of our young horses well. She was a last minute placement so we didn't have much for her to do but she stepped
… read more up and kept busy and always asked if there was anything else she could do to help.
Left by Workawayer (Ronja) for host
I had the best workaway stay I can imagine at Becky’s & Scott’s. As my work and travel plans didn’t start well, they offered me to come to their place and I was welcomed with open arms by so friendly people.
It was the best decision to go there. It was like I imagined to live on a ranch and help, but even better!
Although there wasn’t too much
… read more work in the beginning I liked helping with little tasks and kept busy with riding some horses in the arena, doing groundwork and learn more about horsemanship work. I really loved having time to spend with the horses and that I actually had the chance to learn about western riding, about cattle and other chores that have to be done on a ranch.
What I loved most was doing work on horseback. Having to move cattle with horses gave me a real cowgirl-feeling and was always a highlight!!
I also enjoyed the morning rides in the beautiful Sandhills so much!
And I already miss the freedom I felt when standing on one of the hills with a horse and enjoying the beautiful view.
Life felt really peaceful, because it is really a quiet place, and being around the cute cats, dogs and other animals was exactly what I needed. Feeding the calf with a bottle was also what I enjoyed doing every day.
I am so happy that I got the chance to go to my first rodeo with them, doing little trips and even got the chance to go to Yellowstone! I am so thankful that we had the opportunity to go on that big trip.
I hope I will be able to come back one day and get this feeling again.
Thank you all again for this opportunity and these wonderful memories!!!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Ella) for host
Just re-activated my profile so this feedback is a bit late .. :-) I had my first workaway experience at Becky's and Scott's ranch in 2016. It was the best time ever. There were different tasks every day, new things to learn and an immediate family-like feeling.
My time involved authentic cattle work, true horsemanship and great adventures! This
… read more place and family has my heart. Hope to see again many many times!!
Left by host for Workawayer (Marie)
Maria was a great workaway. She was extremely easy going with no prior expectations or demands. She listened very well and was able to adapt to the way we do things around the ranch, even though they might have been done differently at other stays. She is pleasant all the time and has a smile on her face always. Maria is a joy to have around and
… read more is very polite, and respectful. We would recommend Maria for any workaway host for any tasks. We hope Maria has a great experience in Australia next year!
Left by Workawayer (Maria) for host
I was lucky and got to go to their beautiful ranch for a month in September/October. I had the warmest welcome by Becky and her family! The work was very fun we mostly were gathering up the cattle and bringing them back to the ranch on their wonderful horses and then working them from the ground the next day. ( vaccinating, sorting, parring and
… read more so) The work hours are super fair and Becky and Scott are super considerate and will give you time of as well. Scott had so much to teach me and I learned a lot about working with cattle, the surrounding landscape and the horses. I also got the opportunity to go to a rodeo, a museum, a cow auction, deadwood, mount rushmore and wind cave national park. I really enjoyed my time there, thx guys, I hope the tornado, the horsies, Coopster and Ed are all well! (and you guys of course:)You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Frank)
Frank was so fun. He came as a last minute workawayer because Covid caused others to have to cancel. He is hard working, very knowledgeable (about everything), helpful and pleasant. He loved to stay busy and did everything that was asked of him, even riding horseback well, even though he hadn't been around horses that much. He took out a crew of
… read more 13 year olds to fence once and had a greatly productive day! We were very lucky to have stumbled upon this fantastic workawayer. We will consider Frank a life-long friend and lucky to have met this interesting and delightful young man. We miss him and have followed his travels since he left, and we will no doubt meet again some day. Frank, you will have to brush up on your Nerf gun skills before you return to the ranch!
Left by Workawayer (Frank) for host
Honestly one of the best family's I've ever had the pleasure of meeting. I didn't know what to expect coming out to the small town if alliance and was quite nervous, but I was quickly welcomed with open arms and beautiful hearts. My time at the ranch will go down with one of my fondest life memories and I will forever cherish the experience I had.
… read more Working daily with Scott, you learn so much much about ranch life- no one is more of an expert than Scott. A true real life hard grit cowboy with a heart of gold. His wife Becky is the friendliest lady I've ever met and will go out of her way to help you in anyway she can. And of course their son chili, the nerve gun king! I felt as though I was part of their beautiful family during my stay and would recommend the experience to anyone. Just make sure your willing to work hard and have some whiskeys with Scott at the end of the day! You better have some good jokes ready too! Thanks so much for the experience, I hope to be back there soon. Miss you guys, much love.
Frank You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Our stay at Scott & Becky’s ranch was really a dream come true ! We spent 6 weeks there between April & May and it is not a legend, they truly work cattle on horse backs ! So if you want to experience how it feels to be a cowboy, don’t hesitate ! The horses are really nice to ride and be around, and the cattle is gentle. Scott and Becky truly love
… read more them so it makes it really pleasant to work with animals. They talk nicely to the cows and treat them in the best way they can to avoid to stress them. We even had to deal with bulls and loved it. We also loved our horses, and the horses liked their job :) We had a big « bunk house » for ourselves, very clean and cosy, and could watch movies on some movie channels every night if we wanted to, we felt like in a hotel ! The surroundings are absolutly stunning : sand dunes all around, if you want to ride more and go on trail ride, it is simply endless ! Becky and Scott are fair and generous, they are definitly some very good workaway hosts. Thanks again to Scott and Becky for everything !!!!
Left by Workawayer (Clara & Camille) for host
There are so many things to say about this wonderful journey at Becky’s and Scott’s ranch.
We’ve spent the most incredible months with them, riding every morning to see the sunrise, working with Stormy, working with Scott on the ranch, learning about how to cattle, taking care of the goats…. And so many other things!
Becky and Scott are such very
… read more interesting and nice person! We would love to come back again to spend more time with them.
We also got the opportunity to meet two foreign girls that are now our friends!
They’ve made us the happiest girls on the world, by making one of our biggest little girl’s dream coming true!
We can’t say it enough time, so thank you so much for these breathtaking time with you!
Clara and Camille, THE FRENCH TWINS!!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Clara & Camille)
Clara and Camille were the perfect guests. They always asked if they could help with any task and were great when given something to do and left alone to do it. They were very polite and a joy to be around. Even though we didn't have very much work on horses during the time they were here, they had the discipline to get up early and take a ride
… read more every day. We very much enjoyed having them at the ranch.
Left by Workawayer (Margrete) for host
For two months I stayed at this beautiful place and had a wonderful time. It was my first workaway stay and I had no idea what to expect, but it turned out awesome!
This ranch is the real deal! I enjoyed to learn all ranch-work with the horses and cattle. It was an incredible feeling waking up with the sun, runding up cattle and driving them back
… read more home to the ranch for us to work them. The horses are really well behaved and we could take them out for rides when not working, but most days we were in the saddle all day. The days can be long, but if you enjoy being outside, in the saddle and working with cattle, then it is paradise. You will also have a lot of sparetime, but often I worked whole days and then had whole days off. But no worries - everything like that you will sort out with Becky and Scott.
Both Scott, Becky and Chili love to tell about the area and they took me with them every time it made sense. Becky was so helpful when me and another workawayer rented a car and drove to Yellowstone. On my very first day Scott took me to a roping with a bunch of other cowboys to show me some of the real cowboy-life. It was so fun! He also tried to teach me to rope and shared so many stories and thoughts on the american life. If you want to learn, there is no end to it.
I arrived in August and there wasn't much work, but later on in September and October there was a lot. The ranch is about an hour drive from town, but most days someone is going to town and can give you a ride. But mostly you are at the ranch either working and relaxing or simply just enjoying the beautiful surroundings.
A stay at this ranch with these people will give you the real american ranch experience. If you are in doubt then just do it!
Once again, thank you Scott, Becky and Chili for giving me so many amazing experiences.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Lisa & Ina) for host
In summer 2018 we spent 3 months on Scott’s and Becky’s ranch and we definitely had the summer of our lives. It was hard work and getting up early but it was worth it. We’re so thankful for everything you taught us and trust you gave us working with your animals. A special experience was having a bottle calve (Lasse), because his mom didn’t have
… read more enough milk. Seeing this little animal growing up and getting stronger from week to week. Thank you! We definitely wanna come back some time!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Michael)
Mic was here during the summer and drove big machinery for us haying. He was responsible and careful in every way, and when he had a day off he would ask what else he could help us with. A sheer joy to have around. Friendly and fun-loving, knowledgable and interesting. Always had a smile on his face, and didn't get angry when we would scare him
… read more with rubber snakes. LOL We would have Mic back any time he wants to come!
Left by Workawayer (Michael) for host
Did I ever post a feedback here??? I have no clue...
I loved that place... the area...the family and the animals..
I will go back there one day,...If I get another chance.
Thanks for one of the best weeks in my life
Greetings to my bf Donnyyy :)
Mic
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Left by host for Workawayer (Kira)
Kira is a strong independent woman who loves to travel and did a great job at our ranch. She came from the warmest climate of Costa Rica to our ranch at a very cold time and never once complained about the weather or anything. We gave her tasks that required lots of strength and fortitude and she was great at everything we required of her. I'm
… read more glad she was able to ride, as that is something our young horses require and is just as important as feeding. We are sad that she had to leave earlier than I think she wanted to, as we had other workawayers scheduled to arrive. She would be an asset to any workaway host or employer and we wish her well at any project, job or assignment that she does in the future.
Left by Workawayer (Kira) for host
Hey Scott, Becky and Chili!
I stayed at this beautiful ranch in March and April 2016 and it´s been an unique and wonderful experience. There wasn´t too much work, just feeding the cows twice a day and helping rounding up some cows. I highly appreciate that opportunity you gave me to see all this! There was an other girl together with me and we
… read more spent lots of time together riding on our own in the sandhills!! Becky even took us to South Dakota to see Rapid City and Mount Rushmore and we were able to go with Scott to a Rodeo practice. Thanks again for all that! If you are looking for a ranch in the middle of nowhere with cattle and horses this might be the place for you!
Best,
KiraYou can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Hélène)
Helene is a sweet young women with a thirst for knowledge. She listened well and was a hard worker. She would do well at any job and one can count on her to be there when you need something. We wish her well and send her good luck on all her future endeavors.
Left by Workawayer (Hélène) for host
I stayed one month there and enjoyed it so much ! You want ranch's experiences ? I couldn't found something more authentic. Scott is an amazing cow-boy, he knows soooo much stuff that you have to live twice to get all of his knowledge : you're going to learn how to move around horses for your safety for exemple and better understand their
… read more thinkings. Becky is incredible also ! I remember when we were both watching TV/movies and laughing :) She is going to make you feel comfortable and show you how the ranch's life is going. With both, you can have very interesting discussions about the World, the USA, the politics and the meaning of life... !!
Going there is not only gonna bring you experiences about ranch but also about life ! ;)
Thank you so much for this time with you (:You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Paola) for host
I stayed from end of May till end of July at Scott and Becky's Ranch and I learned so much about cowboy lifestyle !
The branding season was still going so I learned how to brand, vaccinate and wrestle with calves. I was taught how to move a cow herd on a horse and Scott also gave me some roping lessons... I learned everything that I ever wanted
… read more to know :) !
Once the haying started, the workload dropped a lot. Every day was different.
We also talked a lot about politics in that crazy presidential election time and there I extended my knowledge quite a bit about american culture. The family is very open minded and think similar like Europeans so you will connect easily to them.
It was for me also a good experience on the psychological side, because you have to work long hours together and understand very quick what the other wants without talking to him, and Scott is conscientious so better do a good work :D !
More than anything, I loved the landscape, the endless sandhills and boundless sky that made me think of how frontier land used to be.
Also, I miss the dogs and the bottlefed calf that are simply adorable...
Becky took care of me like I was from the family, and Scott loved to tell us stories and share his music with me :)
Thank you for that awesome stay,
See you soon in Germany !
HugsYou can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Francesco Miguel)
Francesco was a delight to be around. Always smiling and ready to work. He learned a lot and more was asked of him because of his maturity, despite being such a young man. We will always remember Francesco fondly and thank him for his tireless effort and attitude. We hope we can see him again some day.
Left by Workawayer (Francesco Miguel) for host
I've stayed in the ranch for one month and I enjoyed it a lot! It was my first experience as a workawayer and I found what I was looking for: an experience of real ranch life!! It is sometimes hard work but when there were no work to do I had the possibility to go wherever I wanted to! Plus the horses are beautiful and I had some beautiful ride
… read more in the sandhills !!
Thank you very much Becky Scott and Chili !!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Reuben) for host
I stayed at this ranch for one month and thoroughly enjoyed my stay. Becky is a delight, especially her cooking. Scott is a master cowboy who has tons of knowledge regarding cattle and lots of other interesting subjects such as politics and music. Their son Chili is a big Star Wars fan so we instantly had something in common. While at the ranch I
… read more got the chance to work with cattle for the first time, and also improve my roping skills on Scott's roping dummy. Becky and Scott also let me borrow their car to visit Mount Rushmore and Deadwood in South Dakota. If you want to have a great ranching experience and to improve your cowboy skills then this is the place to be. Thanks again guys.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Harrie)
We were so lucky to have such an enthusiastic young man come to the ranch. We had a LOT going on during his stay here and he was up for every task. He always had a smile on his face and he worked all day in some miserable conditions more than a few times! This bright, eager, strong and willing guy would be an asset for any workaway host. He is
… read more missed!
Left by Workawayer (Harrie) for host
I stayed with Scott, Becky and Chili for five weeks from May 10 to June 14 and had the most incredible experience. I grew up on a farm in Australia but was in awe of the beauty of this ranch and the Western way of farming. From brandings to AI-ing cattle, every moment was amazing. They and their great friends could not have been more welcoming and
… read more immediately made me feel at home. I learned so much while being at the farm and always enjoyed being there. Scott taught me a lot about cattle, about riding properly and about American life. The days spent working and chatting with Scott and Becky or playing with Chili are moments that I will always remember fondly. Together they are wonderful family and have created an amazing place for a workaway. If you are young, fit and eager to learn then I would certainly recommend this ranch as your perfect workaway. I can´t wait to go back!!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (vme2206)
Emmanuelle was an excellent guest. She is missed greatly and stole our hearts. Emmanuelle was very smart and capable at any task. She jumped right in and did not have to be asked to do things that were needed. Her health and welfare skills came in very handy here at the ranch, and if she had not have been here, I think our bottle calf at the
… read more time would not have lived. Emmanuelle was extremely pleasant and easy to be around and always had a smile on her face. She is very self sufficient and any host would be very lucky to have her as a workaway. We miss you Emmanuelle!
Left by Workawayer (vme2206) for host
I had the time of my life there! Thank you so much Becky Scott and Chili!
I had many opportunities to learn about cattle, on horseback during the pairing, the round ups or to check on the calves, on foot during the brandings where I could vaccinate or wrestle calves, and even in the pick up, Scott is an encyclopedia when it comes to music,
… read more history and the western world! They are a very sweet fun and open minded family, I enjoyed every bit of my stay working as a cowgirl! I met so many people, saw beautiful places, so if you have a chance and you are an animal lover just go there! I miss the place already...
I'll be back! :)You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Anthony)
Anthony was simply a delight to have here last summer and fall. He was an extremely hard worker and wasn't happy unless he was out-doing himself from the day before. He was very easy to get along with and open minded in every situation. We thought about hiding his passport so that he couldn't leave, and we would have liked to keep him on
… read more permanently. Thanks much for your friendship, your help and your easy demeanor. You are missed!
Left by Workawayer (Anthony) for host
I had my first workaway expérience in in this Ranch. Scott, Becky and chili were so nice to me, it's a lovely family in a nice country. It's just a perfect place to discover a real american cattle ranch. I ll never forget this awesome trip. I learn so many stuff about american life, rancher job (cow, horses..).
If you like work outside around
… read more cows, horses, and tractor this is The good place to have a great time.
Thanks you family, i just want come back for the branding now ;)You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (mathremuk)
We got to camp with Kelly in Yellowstone before meeting her at the ranch and knew we'd get along fine. She and Paul were a delight and so good with our son. They got a lot done in the short time they were here. Always willing to help, we appreciated the work and help they gave us while they were here. We enjoy keeping in touch with them and
… read more the other workawayers.
Left by Workawayer (mathremuk) for host
Really lovely family who will welcome you in as if you were one of their own. There isn't a lot of cattle/horse work here in the summer months so gardening, other field and perhaps building tasks are available. There is always something to do. I was gardening and my partner went out mowing hay during our stay. I also got to watch and play with
… read more little Chili which was a lot of fun........especially since we were playing treasure hunts!
During downtime there are opportunities to ride some lovely horses over the ranch and explore. It is truly beautiful here and I am thankful for the chance to visit.
OHHHHHHH and there is an drive through cinema nearby!!! So cool!!
Hope to stay in touch and have this family visit if they are ever my way! :)You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Melisca Michelle)
Lisca was very pleasant and willing to learn everything. She was very interested in taking home some cattle knowledge, so, even though it was very cold and very different from Indonesia, she didn't hesitate to get bundled up, go out in the cold and get things done. We appreciate her help with our son as well as the yard and everything else she
… read more accomplished. Thanks, Lisca! We will come see you one day when you have your own cattle!
Left by Workawayer (Melisca Michelle) for host
I stayed with this family for 1.5 months i guess.
i was their first official workawayer, and i was quite small so i do have some difficulties handling their gates, and not a very good horse rider as well :D
but during my stay with them, i have the chance to learn a lot about cattle, how the branding process goes, how the AI process goes, how to
… read more read how to herd cattle and stuff like that.
you'll have a lot of chance to discuss about a lot of things with scott and becky, since they are open minded from families, politics, anything really :)
Scott does have a lot of stories to tell.
And chilli is one smart little boy, u'll be amazed at how he has a lot of knowledge :) he loves to play!( which boy doesn't?) and he has high creativity so make sure you are creative while playing with him :D
things i miss about this family are scott's cooking skills, he will cook something and i loved it and i asked whats the recipe, and he will answered "ah, just a little bit of everything. :D" hahah
they welcome you as a family and they will treat you like one. you will have no problem getting along with them.
i've met lisa and cecile during my stay, and as you can read they also had a blast volunteering here :)
i miss you guys! be safe! You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Rebecca)
Rebecca and Alex were the perfect guests. Smart, funny and very willing to jump right in and do any hard work that was needed. We wished they had more time to stay and experience some more ranch life. Thanks you guys!
Left by Workawayer (Rebecca) for host
WOW -what nice and open minded people! We'll try to come again - so if you have the chance to stay with them in Nebraska - go for it!! Our stay could not have been better and we often talk about our good time there!!
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Left by host for Workawayer (Cécile)
Cecile stayed with us for three months and was a complete delight to be around. She took adversity in stride and was quick to learn everything from vaccinating calves to moving and sorting cattle. We loved having her here and her stay will always be remembered by us as I hope it will be by Cecile as well. She would be an asset to any other
… read more workaway host.
Left by Workawayer (Cécile) for host
Thanks to Becky, Scott and little Chili I had a really good time in Nebraska !
They've got beautiful Quarter horses, the cows are most of the time pretty nice (If you get lucky, you'll have a baby calve for your own !).
I had a lot of opportunities to go ride (for the cattle work or just for pleasure.)
They had a lot of work for me in the
… read more spring time because of the branding and AI season ! And I also met some great people !
Thank you very much for this 3 month i spend with you !
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