The Rough Riders Family
 
 
About Us
H.A. Moore is owner and manager of Yellowstone Rough Riders. A certified stock operator licensed to operate in Yellowstone for 35 years and has 41 years of experience in Yellowstones backcountry. Just tell H.A. what kind of sights you want to see, and he'll show you the best and most beautiful. He's found a treasure chest of scenic spots. H.A.was featured in the April, 1982 edition of The Western Horseman and article "The last best river" in the National Geographic.
Vicki Moore Vicki grew up in Wisconsin dairy land helping her parents; five sisters and three brothers work a 400-acre dairy farm and showing registered quarter horses. She came west in 1981 and fell in love with Yellowstone and H.A. She joined the business and has worked together with H.A. ever since.
The golden Eagle pictured had been hit by a truck and was on the side of the road; Vicki maganged to capture it and called Rapture Rescue. Once the Eagle was healed; Vicki released it back into the wild.
Trailson Moore grew up in Yellowstone. He is an accomplished white water boatman and fly fishing guide. He also logged many miles in the backcountry helping his dad as a packer and horse wrangler. (You need to hear Trailsons wolf story!)He and his wife Kayla love to hike and backpack with their two sons, Jaxson and Holden. Trailson spent many years helping his parents in the backcountry and running the rafting business but now he has decided to serve his country. He flies Blackhawk Helicopters for the United States Army as a Warrant Officer II. Trailson hopes to get his two boys in the backcountry with the old man this summer.
Taralynn Matthews is an experienced horse wrangler. Tara  has had more experience in Yellowstone's back country than many outfitters running trips. She went on her first pack trip when she was just 2. She has received many awards at horse shows in team roping, barrel-racing and pole-bending, and has a gift for healing animals. Tara loves the outdoors and her favorite horse, Apple Jack who is in his thirties. Tara married Chance, a rancher from Browning, MT and now has two daughters, Mariana and Rilynn. They now live in Montanas ranch land and help out with the business whenever they can. Mariana and Rilynn are already following in their mothers footsteps, Mariana took her first pack trip when she was two and little Rilynn will follow suite this summer.
Tyler Wilson grew up in Oregon and has worked on several ranches in California, Nevada, Oregon, and Montana. He started with Rough Riders the summer of 2010 and is a top hand no matter where you put him. He is exceptionally good with young horses and the guests love his smile and care free disposition.
All Yellowstone Rough Riders' employees are personally trained by the family to deliver the same high-quality service.
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