Horse Riding Terms for Beginners
Nothing connects you to the cowboy lifestyle quite like saddling up for the first time. You feel the smooth leather of the saddle, hear the creak of your boots in … Continue Reading »
Nothing connects you to the cowboy lifestyle quite like saddling up for the first time. You feel the smooth leather of the saddle, hear the creak of your boots in … Continue Reading »
Out in the untamed West, skill and precision meant the difference between survival and surrender. Ranchers, cowboys, and frontiersmen honed their marksmanship by tracking fast-moving targets across open plains. At … Continue Reading »
Some romantic experiences in life are so grand they deserve more than just a single day — they deserve a sequel. Renewing your vows is a beautiful way to celebrate … Continue Reading »
What Does “Dude Ranch” Mean? Today, the word “dude” might bring to mind casual slang like “bro,” but its meaning in the late 1800s was quite different. Back then, a … Continue Reading »
Blades cutting across a glassy surface, crisp mountain air on your face, the rush of gliding over an immaculately groomed pond — is the perfect winter complete without ice skating? … Continue Reading »
Few things are more picturesque and magical than a forest covered in new fallen snow, full of towering pines adorned in nature’s frost-laden jewelry, with air so crisp you can … Continue Reading »
A day spent in the snow has a special magic to it, especially if you’re riding horses over powdery hills, snowshoeing through glittering aspen groves, tearing down the slopes, or … Continue Reading »
As the snow blankets the Colorado Rockies, the West transforms into a scene straight out of a film, storybook, or legend — a land of untamed beauty, crisp mountain air, … Continue Reading »
If you’ve admired the graceful gait of our horses’ hooves on the trail, or paid close attention to their rhythmic clatter during a trot, you might find yourself wondering: why … Continue Reading »
Picture this: your team saddling up for adventure in a verdant meadow or bonding over snowshoeing in a pristine winter wonderland. A Western corporate retreat isn’t just a getaway — … Continue Reading »
Ranch Blog
What to Expect From Your First Colorado Dude Ranch Vacation Sure, you’ve seen the photos of wide-open pastures, horses moving through the golden aspens, and families gathered around a roaring fire at the end of the day. But photos from someone else’s vacation don’t really tell the whole story, do they? A dude ranch &…
From the Horse's Mouth
The Patio House was a wonderful experience from start to finish. The food was great and always included a dish that was either fast and easy, more casual or less heavy. The desserts were always a treat. Nice job!
~ Stephen H., 09-21-2021