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Ami Cullen’s ‘Running Free’: A Tale of Courage, Horses, and Heart

January 15, 2025

We’re thrilled to announce that our very own Director of Equestrian Operations, Ami Cullen, has been featured in UK Table Read Magazine for her new book, Running Free. This captivating novel, inspired by her heroic efforts during the East Troublesome Fire, tells the fictionalized story of a woman’s journey from the elite equestrian world to a transformative life at a remote dude ranch, where she leads a daring rescue mission for hundreds of horses.

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If you ask most people when to visit a Colorado dude ranch or all-inclusive western resort, they’ll say summer. Because the cowboy spirit is all about long days, sunny trails, and wildflower-filled meadows, right?  But if you ask seasoned travelers — or guests who’ve experienced it firsthand — they might have a different response: March.…

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It was absolutely wonderful! We had Harper as a wrangler a couple times and Olivia once, and they were so encouraging and kind, and, I felt, thoughtful, both about the trails they took us on and about our fit/comfort level with the horses. We all felt like Amy did a perfect job matching us with our horses, and under the wranglers' instruction/guidance, we even had fun trying out trotting and loping!

~ Jen O., 09-16-2021

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