The Rocking Z is a family business, owned, operated and managed by your hosts. Zack and Patty started the guest ranch in the year 2000, making their dream into reality. Zack's family settled in the area in 1864, and Patty's family settled a few hours east of the ranch in 1872. Between cattle ranching and operating a construction business, Zack and Patty dreamt of being able to work together and share their lifestyle with others. When they transitioned the family ranch into a guest ranch they were able to realize that dream.

Natural Horsemanship is derived from watching horses interact with one another, and learning to think as much like a horse as possible. Why? Because horses have their own language, and it is the human's responsibility to learn that language. Here at the Rocking Z, we practice Natural Horsemanship learned from the Parelli Foundation, Martin Black and Monty Foreman. Parelli Natural Horsemanship has developed an incredible method of teaching Natural Horsemanship to people without leaving gaps.