Trainers are amazing. I have been a student for the last 2 years and I cannot state enough how much…read moreElizabeth helped me growing. Their holistic and gentle approach goes way beyond just a simple horse lesson. You learn how to respect your horse and ask him/her permission to create a relationship which is based on respect and enthusiasm instead of fear and submission. Highly highly recommended

Elizabeth and Giorgia are exceptional horse trainers who focus on the well being, as well as,…read moredressage training of horses. No matter what level of training your horse is at when (s)he arrives, whether a young one or upper level, introducing the intrinzen and positive reinforcement, which include other training methodologies, your horse is in excellent hands! Thanks to both of you for my horse's all around emotional, mental and physical training!!

GREAT instructors for all level, beginner (kids or adults) thru highest levels. Helen is a legend…read more She knows exactly how to pinpoint and fix anything with horse or rider. Kaia is particularly fantastic with teens - so much knowledge coupled with attention, patience and empathy. Rebecca is so kind and terrific with beginners (adults or kids). The facility is older but well-run and has everything - 2 outdoor rings, an indoor, and even a cross-country field. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is that the barn stalls don't have runs attached and you have to pay extra for turnout, making boarding kind of pricey.

Blue cloud farms is amazing with great trainers like Helen, the owner, Liz, and Rebecca. Kaia runs…read moreher own business called spirit horse. She runs intensives every other month and is a great instructor. Her husband also runs acupuncture in the farm hous there. Both are fun. Kristin also runs her own business at blue cloud and it is called blue star farms. she is amazing at training teens and adults. She can train anything you put at her. The lower bar is all fixe d up and has a cozy indoor.the stalls in the upper barn are amazing, and the out door arena is spacious and roomy. The jumpers are painted bright and have cool patterns on the side. All though there are different businesses, every one works as a team and are great friends. Nobody is separated or into groups. Everyone gets along and not that many people are competitive. You do have to pay for turnout, which does make boarding pricy, but it sure is worth it! Blue cloud farms is pet friendly and they have a barn cat.

Awesome, awesome, awesome. Our two girls, 12 and 15 , were thrilled with this experience with…read moreBridgit. The 15-year old has admittedly always been horse crazy and is currently exploring horse-related careers, but this experience is so much more than an opportunity to be near horses. Both girls were amazed to experience a real connection with another being, and were introduced to leadership skills and body awareness concepts that are important in all facets of life. Bridgit was very easy to communicate with and very generous with her time and her knowledge of horses. Thank you, Bridgit, for really inspiring our daughters in a multitude of ways and, no doubt, for many years to come!

I came into the session curious and also nervous as I had never worked with horses before. Bridgit…read morehas a ton of knowledge about horses and coaching and helped me to feel comfortable and at ease. I loved the simplicity yet depth of each exercise and I walked away with so much insight about myself and my leadership. I was surprised by how much depth there is to working with the horses while standing or moving beside them rather than while riding them. Also, I was happy to be able to be active and comfortable despite thanks to the heat in the indoor, even though outside it was in the 20s. Thanks, Bridgit!

Beautiful facility but teenaged barn help tend to run off boarders they don't like. Better for…read morestock horse owners than for sport horses.

I love this place so much. I am a late returner to riding and there is so much that I need to learn…read moreor relearn and Kim has been so gracious and kind as I do this. The horses are loved and are absolutely great for all learners of any experience. I highly recommend.

One class is all it took. My daughter and I are HOOKED. The property is amazing. Kim is so…read moreunderstanding. She took time to get to know every student. The classroom time was incredible. So many important topics were covered and explained. I can't wait for next weeks class! HIGHLY RECOMMEND. The vast amount of knowledge and experience is unbeatable.

Carriages of Colorado is an amazing business to work with! I've worked with them every year…read moreFor the last 4 years. They are so accommodating with scheduling, their customer service is top notch, they follow up a couple times a year to schedule the next event and they are so trustworthy! I had 125 residents show up to our event and the amount of positive feedback was unreal! I highly recommend them for personal Or business!

Working with Carriages of Colorado was so easy. Joe provided simple instructions and quick…read morecommunication about a backyard birthday party with a Shetland pony. We organize the date and he confirmed a few days before. Joe was prompt and ready to go to confidently lead kids on pony rides around the backyard. He was personable. The whole experience was magical for my kid and the pony was well mannered (even munching on our delicious grass). The price was appropriate. We would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for this experience. My son was also mesmerized by Joe who was a legit wrangler.

I have a friend who is quite fond of volunteering here so I decided to visit the facility for a…read morevolunteer information session. The volunteer info facilitator was very friendly and passionate about her work, which I thought was great. It was amazing to learn about the different therapy horses (you can read their profiles online) as well as the therapy conducted (the facility works with children and adults with a variety of physical, cognitive and emotional disabilities, providing therapy and recreation opportunities using horses and horsemanship). If you have time in your schedule, enjoy working with children or horses, definitely look into volunteering at this awesome facility. Word to the wise: The volunteer information session may be hands on, so definitely don't wear your Sunday best and be sure to bring closed toe footwear. Update, 07.16.14: I cannot express how much volunteering here has positively impacted me. I have so greatly enjoyed working with the horses and seeing the growth and improvement in all of the children. It is so remarkable how understanding and encouraging the staff and horses are. I highly recommend supporting this facility in any way that you can.

I began volunteering at Rocky Mountain Riding Therapy back in August this year, and my experiences…read morehave been only positive. The instructors are patient, kind, and passionate about their work. The horses are well cared for--lots of pasture time, cuddle time and play time. The clients I work with in lessons are respected and listened to: the instructors always make sure everyone is happy, safe, and learning lots. I highly recommend signing up to volunteer, you will have lots of fun, lots of hands-on experience, and help horses and people alike! The children and adults who do the therapy sessions are wonderful people, and the horses are elderly and wise: they know their routine and will always look after their riders and their caretakers.

I needed to do a kayak lesson to learn about proper paddling for an adventure I'm going on. Lauren…read morewas absolutely amazing. She taught me all the basics (including preparing my kayak) and even videotaped me while I was learning them, so I could work on my technique later. She taught me how to get back into the kayak if I was knocked out of it. She was very knowledgeable and made my lesson very comfortable. I would 100% recommend.

holy cow everyone in the area should take the st vrain tour!! bring your spouse, bring your kids,…read morebring your birder/wildlife photographer friend!