Horses are beautiful, gentle creatures and horseback riding is an ideal way to explore and see the outdoors, especially as a part of your Colorado dude ranch vacation! Here are some tips to keep in mind when first getting on the saddle to ensure a positive attitude and experience on your horseback riding adventure. Keep … Continue Reading »
Colorado is blessed with an abundance of wide-open spaces and wilderness. Hidden away are mountain trails so rugged that the only way to access them is on foot—or, even better, on hoof! The mountain vistas always look even more stunning with a horse in the picture. A horseback journey in Colorado is an iconic experience, … Continue Reading »
“Let’s go up!” Echoes the wrangler’s cry in the distance of the crisp summer morning. “Clip” “clop” go the hooves on the dirt ranch driveway- 180 horses snort and whinney as they make their way into the corrals, Ready for breakfast. A dart of green here A flash of red there The hummingbirds have arrived, … Continue Reading »
At C Lazy U, your experience and skills riding a horse don’t matter – we have the perfect horse and perfect instructors for every level of rider! To help you prepare, be safe and have fun around the horses, C Lazy U would like to offer some helpful tips to our beginner riders to enhance … Continue Reading »
Practicing yoga and enhancing your skill as an equestrian work hand in hand. Not only does yoga promote awareness in the moment, a quality equestrians need to maintain control of their horse, but it also helps strengthen the core, which enhances stability and coordination while riding. As such, we often pair our lauded horseback riding … Continue Reading »
Another summer is under way here at the C Lazy U Ranch. With each summer come a lot of changes all over the ranch. As far as the horse program, there is a group of 14 horses who are trying to find their place in the herd. As the miniature Sicilian donkey that I am … Continue Reading »
New to horseback riding? No problem. C Lazy U often hears from folks who have never ridden a horse (or are simply not interested), wondering if a ranch vacation is right for them. The answer is yes! C Lazy U loves first-time riders, who often leave the ranch wondering what their next riding adventure will … Continue Reading »
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There’s no more room for outdated, boring corporate meetings and business retreats that are as inspiring and invigorating as a gray-walled cubicle. Employees thrive when they are treated to unique, exciting experiences—and there’s no better place to do that than Colorado. Easy to Access One of the biggest gripes among employees attending corporate meetings or … Continue Reading »
From the Horse's Mouth
I love this ranch. So many activities offered and they really make an effort to make it a great week for parents and kids. Staff is so friendly and helpful. They treat the horses very well and you get a lot of horseback rides in. Plus the rooms are very comfortable. Overall great stay. Awesome place for family bonding.
