Jeff and Colton Avaritte have bred and trained several of our AQHA reining horses for further…read moretraining and competitions in the world class level competitions. There is no one we trust more to start our goals and care for our mares- they are an amazing team of the best trainers in cow horses and reining in Colorado.

This was our second favorite stay at the Red Barn Guest Ranch in New Castle Colorado. Just like our…read morefirst visit, we again experienced a beautiful stay surrounded by beauty and the tranquility that we needed. Our accommodation in the "Bridal Suite" was immaculate and so comfortable. Our hosts, Luis and Kristine, surprised us with a fresh organic breakfast every morning, along with piping hot coffee and tea. We relaxed and enjoyed walking the property and seeing the beautiful horses in their pasture. One morning wild turkeys ran past our door and I managed to get some great photos. The fall is stunning for great sunsets and aspen-glow. We will be back !

NEW OWNERSHIP We had originally reserved 4 nights at the Rio…read moreGrande B&B in Glenwood Springs, a place we stayed at for a weekend last December and just loved. Unfortunately, due to the nearby fires there was heavy smoke everywhere. The owners realized it would be unbearable to stay there and offered us a bridal suite at their recently purchased ranch which is 15 minutes away. After a few rural roads we came upon their place... OMG what a ranch! It was how one would imagine a ranch to be... white fenced sections, horses, wildlife, stables, lots of well-kept acreage with many large shady trees also many apple trees. A beautiful huge main house to one side, the bridal suite across the driveway very privately surrounded by beautiful lawns and trees with lots of shade. One of the family members took us on a tour around the 21 acres and as the ranch name suggests, they have a huge red barn along with stables, corrals, ponds, more B&B suites, just amazing! It had a perfect reception hall that opens to a vast lawn, this with a complete bar, bandstand; this is a perfect place for a wedding. The entire place was super clean and well kept. Our mornings were very relaxing... peacefully quiet but for the soothing soft breeze through the trees. Breakfast on our private patio was a treat and did I mention the delicious coffee? Luis and Kristine along with their wonderful family were so welcoming and are the warmest of hosts, one and all. We really enjoyed their company. This ranch is a perfect place for a wedding, family reunion, retreat or whatever! We look forward to coming back very soon. We loved it and you will too!

Came here for one night following a houseboat get adventure at Lake Powell and truly wished we'd…read morebooked for longer! The Juniper Ridge Family Cabin (located 3 miles north of Blanding, Utah) is an absolutely beautiful log cabin type accommodations with a stunning wrap around deck, picnic table and fully working outside grill. It has a fully furnished kitchen, dining room table with all the amenities and equipment you could hope for, and a washer & dryer. There are 4 double bedrooms and a bunk bed, also a futon on a top floor. It has 2 full bathrooms although the one on the bottom floor is quite intimate. As you're lying in the bath you can hear and smell what's going on in the loo next door! There are 2 separate and spacious living rooms on different floors with comfortable seating. Its location is simply gorgeous on Blue Mountain Road with amazing views in all directions. WIFI, TV and DVD are provided. I loved staying here. It's just perfect. Blanding is also a very friendly town and you can buy all provisions from the very well stocked Clarks supermarket very close by. You gave to look at the photos to get a real approximation. I have taken these from the Canyonlands Lodging website http://www.canyonlandslodging.com/vacation-rentals/juniper-ridge-family-cabin/

From the owner: Vacation Cabin Rentals surrounded by over 12 National Parks and Monuments.read more

Beautiful setting, awesome owner, great staff/instructors and well suited horses! While on vacation…read moreour 10 year old son took one private lesson and liked it so much that he decided to do three days of camp. Would have done more but our vacation ended. We are definitely coming back!!!

From the owner: Kathy Weiss' Crystal Springs Ranch & Saddlery has been serving Aspen, CO area horses, owners and…read morestudents for the past 38 years. We provide a safe and friendly atmosphere for Horses and Riders in the Boarding options, Year Round English Riding School and annual Kids Summer Riding Camp. We own our school horses and ponies. The beautifully maintained 380 acre ranch includes: Indoor & Outdoor Arenas, 23 box stalls, 22 paddocks, and grass pastures of various sizes. The Ranch has Post and rail fencing, Large irrigated grass pastures, Individual paddocks, and Miles of private mountain trails. The ranch manager lives on-sight. The 100'X200' Indoor Arena is insulated, sunlight filled, and lit. Both Indoor & Outdoor (150'X300") arenas have dust free, excellent footing.

Thank you Randy, Pam, and Merrill for an unforgettable experience on the Cedar Ridge Ranch! We…read morestayed in the Yurt Glamping accommodation which was cozy and well equipped to feel like home. They have a convenient outdoor grill where we made all of our meals and they have plenty of cooking resources to help guests feel like they have an equipped kitchen for their food preparation. The blankets and linens on the bed were incredibly comfortable and provided us with excellent rest. The experience strikes the right balance between camping and enjoying the ranch lifestyle. The public part of their barn is open 24/7 with WiFi and they have a cute store inside selling a variety of provisions as well as clothing and fun gift items like tiny felt alpacas. You can buy fresh beef and pork grown by their neighbors' farms directly from them which is a cool unique perk of staying at the ranch. We enjoyed getting to interact with all the different animals they have on the ranch consisting of alpacas, goats, cows, bulls, horses, and dogs. The most incredible experience we had was doing the horse heart event with Merrill. She guided us through interacting with the horses in an emotional and intimate way that was unforgettable. We then learned how to groom and take care of the horses then got to ride the same horses we bonded with the following morning for a breathtaking morning horse ride. Last but not least, you can't beat the view of the stars at night, it's as clearest a sky out there as you could ever hope for. We are so grateful to have found this place and can't wait to come back!!

I was with a friend that was at cedar ridge ranch, and I do not recommend this farm to anyone that…read morecares about horses and other animal's. While I was there I saw a horse pen with 6 horses in it, with only one small shelter from the snow and cold, yet, none of the horses had winter coat's on. They were standing in muddy ice and also there was a little white goat in the same pen. It seemed odd and dangerous to all of us. There was a lot of trash and junk around the entire horse barn, there was also two little ponies standing on ice with only a small tarp above them for shelter. this place does not look like the pictures I saw on the their website and the animals look destressed