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Labor Day Weekend

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September 3 - 7, 2026

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Summer Horseback Riding: What to Expect

  • No horseback riding on check-in and check-out days.
  • Walk, Walk/Trot and Walk/Trot/Lope rides will be offered when conditions permit (which they usually do). Rides are always paced for the horse and rider with the least experience or ability.
  • This event does not include cattle working. If you are interested in our Cattle Sorting Clinic, consider booking one of our week-long summer stays occurring mid-June to mid-August.

Grab a last summer weekend before school starts and bring the family to the C Lazy U ranch for a fun-filled outdoor weekend! You’ll get our famous gourmet food, a luxurious cabin, horseback riding, a full children’s program and all the ranch activities you can cram in!**

  • DATES: September 3 – 7, 2026
  • RATES (per person per night):
    • Adult Double Occupancy: from $726*
    • Adult Single Occupancy: from $844*
    • Children age 3-17: from $550*
  • MINIMUM STAY: 3 nights
  • 3-night minimum stay Friday to Monday, but you can arrive one day early on September 3
  • Horses will work on Sunday and have Monday off

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*Taxes (approx. 5%) and resort fees (20%) apply

**Some activities have an extra charge, but most are included.

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Preparing for a horseback riding vacation means training your body for long days in the saddle, practicing proper riding posture, and packing the right gear. Riding uses your core, arms, and legs in ways most daily routines don't, so a little preparation now helps you ride comfortably from day one and avoid the soreness that…

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From the Horse's Mouth

Natalie taught us how to ride horses; her instruction was clear, gentle, and kind. She taught us the similarities and differences between English and Western riding. We loved our time with the horses, but especially because Natalie helped us understand how to best interact with the horses. Natalie also helped us on the Feed Wagon ride, which was particularly special for us, because we got to feed horses, watch them eat, and watch them follow the feed wagon. Many thanks to Natalie for helping make this part of our stay magical.

~ Brian & Tyrene, 11-14-2021

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