Giddy Up, Let's Go!

Verse 1
July first, Eldorado wakes, the sun is climbing high
set for camp, the gear is packed, adventure in our eyes
Four horses saddled, ready, two riders, two to haul
Pack horses prance and snort, we load ‘em up and call:

Chorus
Giddy up, let’s go, up the mountain trail we ride
Over logs and winding paths, with the mountain goats by our side
Grizzly tracks and open skies, what a day to be alive
Giddy up, let’s go, adventure’s on our side!

Verse 2
Five hours up the mountain, chainsaw in hand
Cutting logs, we clear the way, through this rugged land
Cabin stands, a welcome sight, no grizzlies here today
Deer are grazing in the meadow, as we work and play

Chorus
Giddy up, let’s go, up the mountain trail we ride
Over logs and winding paths, with the mountain goats by our side
Grizzly tracks and open skies, what a day to be alive
Giddy up, let’s go, adventure’s on our side!

Bridge
Firewood stacked, tree comes down, we pull it with a rope
Water for the cubes, unsaddle, laugh and joke
Tent frames fixed, prospector tents rise against the dusk
Lasagne by the fire, in the wild we trust

Verse 3
Birds are singing, four a.m., the world is fresh and bright
Stock the wood, feed the crew, oats and cubes for might
Winter’s gear moved out, beds made up, sweep from top to ground
Saddles on by sunrise, no time to mess around

Chorus
Giddy up, let’s go, down the mountain trail we fly
Brush-cutting as we travel, under the open sky
Home by noon, not a minute lost, the journey’s in our stride
Giddy up, let’s go, adventure’s on our side!

Outro
Giddy up, let’s go, hear the mountain call
With friends and horses, we can do it all
From dawn to dusk, through woods and open wide
Giddy up, let’s go, adventure’s on our side!

Verse 1
It’s not the critic who counts,
Not the one who points and shouts,
Not the voice that tells the strong man
How he stumbled to the ground.
No, the credit belongs
To the soul in the fight,
Face marred by dust and sweat and blood,
Standing tall through the night

Chorus
He’s the man in the arena,
Striving valiantly on,
Falling short, rising up,
With every hope nearly gone.
But he dares, and he dreams,
And he gives all he can,
So his place will never be
With those cold, timid souls
Who never dared to stand

Verse 2
He knows great devotion,
He’s spent in the cause,
He’s tasted the triumph
And learned from the loss.
There’s no effort without error,
No striving without scars,
But he does the deeds,
And he reaches for the stars

Bridge
At the best, he knows victory,
At the worst, he still tries,
If he fails, he fails daring,
With fire in his eyes.
So let the critics chatter,
Let the doubters retreat,
For the man in the arena
Knows the taste of defeat
And the glory of rising to his feet

Chorus
He’s the man in the arena,
Striving valiantly on,
Falling short, rising up,
With every hope nearly gone.
But he dares, and he dreams,
And he gives all he can,
So his place will never be
With those cold, timid souls
Who never dared to stand

Verse 1
From Ireland’s green fields, a graduation cap in her hand,
Kayleigh searched for purpose, where would she truly stand.
A backpack of dreams, across oceans she roamed,
Arrived at the Ranch, now far away from home.
Guide school’s tough tests through sleepless, cold nights,
Fears surfaced and lingered, but she never took flight.
For meaning she ached, though she didn’t yet know
She’d be met with more here than only mountains and snow.

Verse 2
Kayleigh packed horses at dawn and learned every knot,
Faced rivers on Scout, trusting more than she thought.
She braved cold nights, shed old habits, and spoke up with care,
Let gratitude and feedback transform her despair.
Hands in the dirt, she embraced stewardship’s call,
Built self-trust, grew bolder, and stood strong through it all.

Chorus
From drifting and seeking to finding her way,
Kayleigh made her place, inspiration each day.
With freedom and strength, she shows us to see:
It all begins by choosing what kind of person we want to be.

Verse 3
Kayleigh changed a tire beneath rain-soaked skies,
Planted new seeds and watched her confidence rise.
Through honest reflection and feedback she faced,
She let go of old stories and found her own pace.
Building skills with mentors, through challenge and strain,
She grew self-reliant, resilient, and rooted again.

Verse 4
Kayleigh moved from the sidelines to lead in the field,
Faced firearms tests and pressure she refused to yield.
She packed, planned, and stumbled, learned teamwork’s true cost,
Asked for help when uncertain, admitted what was lost.
She treated a horse, guided a guest in distress,
Found courage in failure and grew through the mess.
Through teamwork, feedback, and hands-on mistakes,
She built real confidence, and rose for her own sake.

Chorus
From drifting and seeking to finding her way,
Kayleigh made her place, inspiration each day.
With freedom and strength, she shows us to see:
It all begins by choosing what kind of person we want to be.

Verse 5
Kayleigh braved rain-soaked trails, led guests with care,
Faced rivers and storms, found her courage out there.
Packing and planning through challenges and cold,
She learned teamwork and grit, grew determined and bold.
Sharing her values, she stood strong in the wild,
Hard-won confidence and belonging reconciled.

Verse 6
Kayleigh rode off-trail with a partner, leaving old fears behind,
Faced crises and ceremony, grew courage and mind.
She packed horses through mountains, learned to adapt and trust,
Built spiritual partnership, support and honesty a must.
From tending wounds to leading with values, she found where she fit,
Community embraced her, and she grew stronger for it.

Chorus
From drifting and seeking to finding her way,
Kayleigh made her place, inspiration each day.
With freedom and strength, she shows us to see:
It all begins by choosing what kind of person we want to be.

Verse 7
Kayleigh took the lead on wild trails, faced fears head-on,
Owned her mistakes, let doubt drift and was strong.
Mentored others, watched confidence start to grow,
Learned courage and trust through each high and low.
From mountain lake breaks to sharing the climb,
She discovered empowerment, building it, one step at a time.

Verse 8
Kayleigh learned from the land, gave more than she’d take,
She led fireside reviews, shared wisdom she’d make.
Filming and guiding, she taught others to grow,
Packed saddles, solved problems, let gratitude flow.
Through stories and service, her gifts were set free,
Building true community, shaping all she could be.

Chorus
From drifting and seeking to finding her way,
Kayleigh made her place, inspiration each day.
With freedom and strength, she shows us to see:
It all begins by choosing what kind of person we want to be.

Outro
From confusion to purpose, Kayleigh’s story took flight,
She filled three hundred pages, pouring truth into light.
Every chapter hard-won, a quest for what’s true,
She wrote for her own clarity and to offer her view.
Her courage on paper, her journey confessed,
A book that empowers, giving others her best.

Verse 1
September first, the bear came near,
No berries left, the choice was clear.
He searched for fruit where branches bow,
A sign for us: the time is now.

Verse 2
We saw the clue, we took the road,
To where the orchard’s bounty glowed.
Pears and apples, hanging bright,
A harvest waiting in morning light.

Chorus
Shake the tree, let the fruit fall down,
Hands together, working all around.
Gathering nature’s golden prize,
Health and joy beneath autumn skies.

Verse 3
Climb the tree, reach up high,
Shake the branches, watch them fly.
Gather quick, a snack between,
Sweetest taste of pears and green.

Verse 4
Together strong, the work was fast,
Teamwork steady, joy to last.
Four boxes filled, a treasure found,
Nature’s riches, safe and sound.

Chorus
Shake the tree, let the fruit fall down,
Hands together, working all around.
Gathering nature’s golden prize,
Health and joy beneath autumn skies.

Verse 5
Back at home the jars we line,
Old skills learned, traditions fine.
Canning fruit, the bubbling song,
Shared together, we all belong.

Verse 6
Autumn gifts in jars of gold,
Stories canned, as tales are told.
From tree to table, hand to hand,
A harvest feast across the land.

Chorus
Shake the tree, let the fruit fall down,
Hands together, working all around.
Gathering nature’s golden prize,
Health and joy beneath autumn skies.

Verse 1
She left the lights of Berlin for the whispering pines,
Air so wild in Canada, a thousand trails to find.
With a suitcase full of courage, and Lea by her side,
Climbing out of comfort into mountains open wide.
Steel was shining in the sunset, white mane flowing free,
Riding on into the darkness, faith and laughter
A little late to the party, chasing daylight on the run,
Trusting hoofbeats, sister voices, til the journey’s just begun.

Chorus
Oh, when it gets tough, only the tough keep going
Thunder’s rolling, rain keeps pouring down.
Hearts are glowing, wild winds blowing,
She finds her way when no one’s around.
Out where the brave are made not born,
Sarah’s spirit won’t be worn.
When it gets tough, only the tough keep going on.

Verse 2
Next day dawned with campfire coffee, rode in to the Seton Band
Stories rising on the smoke, new adventures to begin.
Checked the horses, counted blessings, laughter leading through the rain,
Grizzly shadows by the creek, but she held her fear at bay.
Soaked to the skin, but unbroken, at Big Creek Sarah smiled,
Drying boots and aching muscles, still the trail called her wild.
Back at Tyax, sisters hustling, no stove yet but hope remained,
Climbed the roof and stacked the pipes, teamwork drying out the pain.

Chorus
Oh, when it gets tough, only the tough keep going,
Thunder’s crashing and the horses press on.
Shoulders together, spirits showing,
Through rolling storms and the breaking dawn.
Learning she could stand alone,
In this wild she finds her own,
When it gets tough, only the tough keep going on.

Bridge
Early morning, Seton waiting, thirteen horses on the line,
Galloping through thunder, chasing dreams across the pine.
Stake the horses, circle stories, let the fire warm the soul
Sarah’s laughing, finding freedom, growing strong and feeling whole.

Chorus
Yeah, when it gets tough, only the tough keep going,
Lessons growing with every mile.
Sisters guiding, courage showing,
She found her strength, she found her smile.
Now she rides into the sun,
Her wild adventure’s just begun,
When it gets tough, only the tough keep going on.
When it gets tough, only the tough keep going on.

Verse 1
Winter is coming, snow’s on its way,
The ranch must be ready for the cold, short days.
Emely and Lilli, with boots laced tight,
Set to the task from morning ’til night.

Verse 2
Moving mattresses and furniture from the tents to the building,
Four at a time in that trusty old wheelbarrow.
Emely pushing, Lilli balancing, trading turns and laughing,
’Til one drawer slipped and shattered in twenty little pieces.

Chorus
Emely, Lilli with their wheelbarrow near,
Crooked handles, steering through the frontier.
Working in tune, right from the start,
Rolling through chores with courage and heart.

Verse 3
Then came the parking logs, heavy and long,
Light ones lifted easy, the heavy rolled along.
Dodging the bushes, steering with skill,
Emely and Lilli refining their will.

Verse 4
Then the gas barrels, rolling in a line,
Lilli said, “Let’s take three, we’ll save some time!”
But one was enough for that wobbly wheel,
Emely took the last, both steady and real.

Chorus
Emely, Lilli with their wheelbarrow near,
Crooked handles, steering through the frontier.
Working in tune, right from the start,
Rolling through chores with courage and heart.

Verse 5
On to the garbage, six bags tied tight,
Worked smart, not hard, got it done right.
Balanced and bound so nothing would spill,
One trip only, that was the drill.

Verse 6
Sprinklers came next, a trickier run,
One pushed the wheelbarrow, the other was spun.
Moving the pipe with rhythm and care,
Fast and efficient, the perfect pair.

Chorus
Emely, Lilli with their wheelbarrow near,
Crooked handles, steering through the frontier.
Working in tune, right from the start,
Rolling through chores with courage and heart.

Verse 7
Then came the goat, with an injured leg,
Couldn’t walk, so they carried instead.
Lea and Kayleigh joined the crew,
Teamwork growing, the kindness too.

Outro
Ranch winterized as the snow starts to show,
Emely, Lilli and the wheel barrel helps everyone grow.
Independent and strong, their work sets the tone,
Community flourishing, thanks to what they’ve done.

Verse 1
Fifty days in the wild, I was muddy and tired
Eight trips down the trail, but my spirit never expired
Axes broke, the sun went down, but I kept moving on
Every stumble, every worry, made me twice as strong

Pre-Chorus
I learned to say yes, to every test
Turned my nerves into fuel, gave my doubts a rest
From tying horses in the dark, to singing off the fear
I found the strength inside of me

Chorus
Challenge me, I’ll rise up, I’ll take the lead
Every mountain, every setback, just what I need
I’m on top of the world, I’m alive and I’m free
Every high, every low, is a victory
So bring it on, let the wild winds blow
I’m stronger than I ever thought I’d know

Verse 2
Learning fast, guiding guests, driving trailers down the road
From lost and overwhelmed, to carrying my own load
I found the joy in hunger, the beauty in the cold
Every challenge was a story, every story to be told

Pre-Chorus
I faced my fears, I found my crew
A family who believes in what I do
With every lesson, every fall
I got back up, I gave my all

Chorus
Challenge me, I’ll rise up, I’ll take the lead
Every mountain, every setback, just what I need
I’m on top of the world, I’m alive and I’m free
Every high, every low, is a victory
So bring it on, let the wild winds blow
I’m stronger than I ever thought I’d know

Bridge
I was tired, I was hungry, I was scared and small
But the body keeps going if you don’t break down at all
Positivity’s the key, happiness the goal
Now I see every struggle as a chance to grow

Chorus
Challenge me, I’ll rise up, I’ll take the lead
Every mountain, every setback, just what I need
I’m on top of the world, I’m alive and I’m free
Every high, every low, is a victory
So bring it on, let the wild winds blow
I’m stronger than I ever thought I’d know

Outro
Now I’m back at the ranch, but my journey’s not done
Every challenge is a gift, every struggle overcome
I’m living my adventure, I’m proud of who I’ve become
On top of the world, singing, “Let the challenges come!”

Verse 1
In the ordinary world, I lived my days,
Dreams tucked away, lost in a haze.
Then came a whisper, a call to go,
Adventure beckoned, but fear said no.

Pre-Chorus
A mentor’s wisdom, a guiding hand,
Pushed me forward to unknown lands.
I crossed the threshold, left home behind,
With hope and doubt entwined.

Chorus
On the road of trials, I stumble and rise,
With allies and enemies, truth in disguise.
Through darkness and danger, I find my way,
Each test transforms me, day by day.

Verse 2
Tempted to falter, to turn around,
But courage and purpose are what I’ve found.
In the heart of the storm, I face my fear,
The ordeal breaks me, then makes it clear.

Bridge
I seize the reward, the lesson learned,
The world behind me, the hero returned.
But the journey’s not over, the road winds back,
A final test before the world fades to black.

Chorus
On the road of trials, I stumble and rise,
With allies and enemies, truth in disguise.
Through darkness and danger, I find my way,
Each test transforms me, day by day.

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Outro
Back to the world, changed and strong,
With wisdom to share, I carry on.
The hero’s journey never ends,
For every ending, a new one begins

Verse 1
On a Saturday morning they were ready to ride,
Kevan and Charlie with Apache and Willy by their side.
Through Cadwallader Valley, the road stretched long,
With gas run low but their will was strong.
They laughed at the saying, “a day late, dollar short,”
On the trail of the wild where no comfort’s bought.
Making a rocker pad cinch when the cinch was gone,
Improvising with wisdom to keep moving on.

Chorus
Kevan and Charlie, riding through the range,
Flexible and steady in a land that’s strange.
Conscious in the moment, aware of the ground,
Self-sufficient spirits where the wild resounds.

Verse 2
Deadfall and timber blocked the trail ahead,
Logs to duck under, and high banks to tread.
Horses stood steady, calm in the fight,
Finding wild blueberries in the smoky light.
They camped where the meadow met alpine sky,
Gathered needle-duff mattresses where big bucks lie.
From creek’s clear source they bent to sip,
In McGillvrey, living from the land in every trip.

Chorus
Kevan and Charlie, riding through the range,
Flexible and steady in a land that’s strange.
Conscious in the moment, aware of the ground,
Self-sufficient spirits where the wild resounds.

Verse 3
The smoke hung heavy, the ridges unclear,
Hoofbeats on boulder rock was all they could hear.
Off-trail to find an old log cabin, the mountains their guide,
Through lakes and high meadows, across the ridge wide.
And though the cabin stayed hidden from view,
Each step was a lesson, the land something new.
They reached the far edge where Anderson lay,
Though smoke veiled its waters, they’d found their way.

Chorus
Kevan and Charlie, riding through the range,
Flexible and steady in a land that’s strange.
Conscious in the moment, aware of the ground,
Self-sufficient spirits where the wild resounds.

Verse 4
They reached Connel Camp, a cabin scarred,
By grizzly claws and the pack-rat’s guard.
They swept it clean, claimed the ground as their own,
With peppermint tea by the fire’s glow.
And when the Suburban failed on the road,
They pulled it with rope, behind the trailer load.
A dollar short, a day behind the sun,
But they proved once again, the job got done.

Chorus
Kevan and Charlie, riding through the range,
Flexible and steady in a land that’s strange.
Conscious in the moment, aware of the ground,
Self-sufficient spirits where the wild resounds.

Outro
Through uncharted valleys their story will stand,
Two riders, two horses, one untamed land.
The bush wrote the song of their grit and their fight,
And Connel Camp waits in the dim firelight.

Verse 1
Out in the meadows, under the sun,
Smokey the bear is napping, his day’s work done.
He’s fat and lazy, dreaming in the grass,
Digging for wild potatoes as the warm hours pass.
We dig nearby, careful not to intrude,
Respecting Smokey’s space and his favorite food.

Chorus
At Spruce Lake, we’re all together
Smokey the bear in the sunny heather,
Ben the beaver in the sparkling blue,
George the eagle soaring through.
With every friend, wild and free,
Spruce Lake’s where we’re meant to be.

Verse 2
High above the water, George the eagle rides the breeze,
Watching the lake and the tops of the trees.
He swoops down low, a fish in his sight,
Sharing the bounty, then soaring to flight.
We cast our lines, hoping for a bite,
Just like George, we’ll have fish tonight.

Chorus
At Spruce Lake, we’re all together
Smokey the bear in the sunny heather,
Ben the beaver in the sparkling blue,
George the eagle soaring through.
With every friend, wild and free,
Spruce Lake’s where we’re meant to be.

Verse 3
Paddling our boat where the water flows,
Ben the beaver swims with his family in tow.
He slaps his tail, a warning sound,
Keeping his loved ones safe and sound.
We drift and fish, sharing the space,
Side by side in this peaceful place.

Chorus
At Spruce Lake, we’re all together,
Smokey the bear in the sunny heather,
Ben the beaver in the sparkling blue,
George the eagle soaring through.
With every friend, wild and free,
Spruce Lake’s where we’re meant to be.

Chorus
At Spruce Lake, we’re all together,
Smokey the bear in the sunny heather,
Ben the beaver in the sparkling blue,
George the eagle soaring through.
With every friend, wild and free,
Spruce Lake’s where we’re meant to be.

Outro
So come to Spruce Lake, where friendships grow,
With Smokey, Ben, and George, there’s always more to know.
We share the wild, the water, the sky,
Together at Spruce Lake, as the days go by.

Verse 1
Early sunrise paints the sky,
I’m lying in my tent nearby,
Whispers of the wild roam free,
Horse bells echo through the trees.
I stir to life, throw off the chill,
Mountains waking, hearts to fill.
My team’s already up and out,
Fetching horses to begin to ride out.

Chorus
I heard the bells at the break of day,
The horses calling us to play,
We do not fret, we’re getting set,
‘Cause cowboy coffee’s on the way.

Verse 2
Hooves thunder gently on the ridge,
Wild and wandering, without a hitch,
Meadow grasses wet with dew,
Riders gather the loyal crew.
I sit up, my purpose clear,
Spark of adventure drawing near.
I step into the breaking day,
Ready to set the world ablaze.

Chorus
I heard the bells at the break of day,
The horses calling us to play,
We do not fret, we’re getting set,
‘Cause cowboy coffee’s on the way.

Verse 3
Campfire crackles, cups in hand,
I pour out strength across the land.
Stories waiting on mountain high,
Adventure shining in each eye.
The wild ones run beyond the view,
Roaming free, hearts strong and true.
With every sip, a journey begins,
To greet the day, and where it ends.

Chorus
I heard the bells at the break of day,
The horses calling us to play,
We do not fret, we’re getting set,
‘Cause cowboy coffee’s on the way.

Outro
Wild horses run beyond the dawn,
Campfires fade but hearts live on.
My team and I ride through the day,
Cowboy coffee leads the way.