When I was a little, my grandmother, who was my primary caretaker — passed on her love and knowledge of horses to both me and my sister. I was the rambunctious child, and my sister was overly shy and reserved; needless to say, we both needed structure and an outlet that would encourage us to [...]
Hello, we are Sal and Vinnie, two new horses who joined the Colorado Trails Ranch horse herd in October to enhance the horseback riding vacation. Colorado Trails is a guest ranch with an all-inclusive program for families, singles and couples. We’d like to tell you about our life at the ranch so far. It has been [...]
One of the activities during a Colorado Trails dude ranch vacation our guests love the most is the horse riding. However, some of our guest ranch visitors might wonder what the horses and wranglers do during the cold winter months when there are very few people around. Here are some of the questions we get [...]
Code 3 Associates and Colorado Trails Dude Ranch are at it again: Colorado Trails teamed up with the non-profit agency again recently to train first-responders in the art of technical equine rescue. In Colorado, first-responders are frequently called in to help in situations that involve horses. Normally, their calls for help are for the rider, [...]
The next time you and your family come to Colorado Trails Dude Ranch in Durango, CO, for all inclusive family vacations, we’ll introduce you to two new members of our own family: two draft horses named Fish and Frog. Fish and Frog aren’t just any draft horses. As full brothers born only two years apart, [...]
Guests to our Colorado dude ranch who have not ridden before, or spent much time around horses, can find it much easier to quickly become confidant about their time in the saddle by being more familiar with these magnificent animals. After all, they are a main part of your focus for horseback riding vacations. Unlike [...]
At Colorado Trails Ranch, we offer families a chance to go on horseback riding vacations that they'll never forget. Before you head to Colorado for your ideal dude ranch vacation, however, you should educate yourself a little about the Western saddle. Western Saddles vs. English Saddles You may be aware that there are two main [...]
If you haven't had the chance to spend a lot of time around horses, they might seem a bit mysterious. Getting comfortable with them can begin before you arrive on our dude ranch on adventurous all inclusive family vacations at Colorado Trails. Did you know that horses have frogs? Not the kind that croak and [...]
Did you know that you and your horse are supposed to work as a team? That's the secret to a truly enjoyable experience on any type of horseback riding vacations. Here at Colorado Trails guest ranch, we understand that spending a week in the saddle having a great time begins by matching each guest to [...]
Horseman's Week at Colorado Trails Dude Ranch is an excellent fall vacation opportunity. Perfect for families with older children, couples, and individuals, Horseman's Week immerses you in horseback riding through the picturesque San Juan Mountains. Our 2011 dates are September 4 through September 11 and include 20% off our regular rates. What Happens During Horseman's [...]
Peak season of June 5th - August 6th, and the week of September 4th-10th, 2022 are reserved for all-inclusive dude ranch experience weeks. August 9th - October 30th, 2022 are flex plan rates. Please call or Email us to customize your experience
