Super friendly support while reserving trip, and the trip itself was phenomenal!…read more At first, my 8-yr old son was hoping he'd have to direct the horse more, but the occasional trotting and the more frequent steep ascents and descents made us both happy the horses are pros and know the trail, and still gave us a thoroughly enjoyable ride. Our guide Abigail was also key to our incredible trip--super friendly and knowledgeable about ranching and outfitting, and added so much to our experience reciting cowboy poetry. We will definitely be back!

Great ride!! Mark was fantastic and very knowledgeable. Views were great and ride was perfect!read more

If you are looking for a truly unique trail riding experience, you should absolutely visit Platte…read moreRanch!! As an experienced rider, I was looking for a trail ride that would not be the stereotypical nose-to-tail walking trail ride that is so commonly offered, and this trail ride did not disappoint! We were able to ride in a pack, side-by-side each other. We rode from the ranch, out through a pasture, and up a hillside to the top of the butte. On the butte, they let us experienced riders do more than walk on our horses. Amy, Josh, and Josh were so warm and welcoming and shared some history about the area. Fantastic tour guides, and amazing humans. My friend and I were visiting Colorado for about a week, and Amy gave us some recommendations of additional things to do/see while we were in the area, as well. Next time I make it back to Colorado, I would absolutely go back and visit Platte Ranch again. Cannot recommend this place enough for those looking for a truly awesome riding experience in the mountains!!

I cannot say enough good things about this amazing place. I have been riding most of my life and…read moreusually do not get excited about your typical nose-to-tail trail ride. But I still enjoy horses and being out in nature so much that I try to go when we are on vacation just for fun. This place is anything but a nose-to-tail trail ride. The horses were all fantastic, the wranglers were very friendly, very informative, and amazing at their job, and the scenery was breathtaking. I would almost go back to Colorado for another vacation just to go riding here again. I cannot recommend it enough!!! Not only was the ride amazing, and the scenery too, but our trail guides were the very best. They engaged with each one individually, tried to learn a little about each of us and made sure everyone was having a good time, that we were all comfortable, and they let us know several times to just ask if there was anything we needed. It was fabulous!

Granted, We were at the end of the season, but they should have stopped weeks before - I would not…read morerecommend. I felt so guilty even riding the sleigh with how miserable the horses were, but another person in our group had purchased all the tickets in advance as a treat for everyone The "trail" was complete mud and rocks and the horses were working so hard they had to stop and rest every few minutes - Thankfully, they allowed them to rest, but they should not have even been operating in those conditions! The ride was painfully rough. Absolutely not worth the $50 per person! Everything was dirty slush by mid-March, but the trail is more of a track, no wooded area, not really any views. The horses were absolutely miserable - dragging a loaded sleigh thru icey, muddy riches. They have a small paddock - I wouldn't even call it a pasture. And no shelter - Yes, these horses are content to stay outdoors 99.9% of the time, but they should have an optional covered area available at least.

We felt like something out of a Hallmark movie or princesses in a Disney movie. This was so cute to…read morestart our bachelorette weekend in Vail - a sleigh ride through the mountains with some of the biggest horses we've ever seen. Thank you to the staff that works there and the delicious spiked apple cider that kept us warm the whole way, and not to mention the s'mores at the fire pit afterwards that was such a special touch on the afternoon. These stables are great for a group of friends or family with young kids and older kids. Just an all-around lovely experience. Thank you so much for the memories.. Henry the Horse is your VIP!!

Google is mistaken, this outfitting company is DEFINITELY open for business! I took my family…read morehorseback riding this week and Tracy, the owner and our guide couldn't have given us a more perfect, authentic Colorado experience. He was very personable, the horses were so sweet and well behaved and we had the best time. Highly highly recommend!!

Best experience ever!!! Nic and Susan were so wonderful. They treat the horses like family and it's…read morereally nice to see. Susan's hunting dog Shadow came along for the ride and was the sweetest dog and my new best friend. We even received a kiss from Nic's horse Pale Girl. The views were magical and Nic's knowledge was unmatched. Gail at the call center was also lovely and so helpful. We can't wait to come back!

Our family all agreed this was the highlight of their trip to Colorado! Fantastic trails and…read moresurroundings, absolutely beautiful views of the mountains all around. Saw several deer and a big red tail hawk on the ride, fields of varied, bright and beautiful wildflowers. Best terrain and horses we've had on a ride, and we've been on rides in Steamboat, Utah, and Wyoming. This was the best and the Liz de Kock Family reunion members strongly recommend you ride with Gore Range!

Beautiful trail ride overlooking the mountains and lake in Dillon. Our guides were knowledgeable,…read morefriendly and helpful. There were 8 of us on the hour and a half ride stopping about halfway to take pictures. I appreciate that they picked horses to match the riders and their different riding levels. For someone who does not ride often this ride was long enough to enjoy but not too long sitting in a saddle. Totally worth every penny.

This was the best experience for a girls trip!! Our guides Sam and Grayson were so helpful,…read moreeducational and funny!! This excursion is for any skill level. There's a nice halfway point for beautiful scenic views and they served hot drinks - hot chocolate, hot apple cider and tea. There is a restroom at the lodge and at the halfway point. Highly recommend for a group trip! The full activity was about 2-2.5 hours.

Did the snowmobiling tour at T-Lazy-7 Ranch for my birthday and it was a blast. Huge shoutout to…read moreour guides, Sadrian and Ford -- they were great and made the whole experience a great time. Incredible scenery. Hot chocolate and lunch stops during the ride. Highly recommend.

Felt like a genuine cowboy experience! Jen, Faith, Grace, Ineka, Sam, and Marshall are so kind &…read moreinformative! I love them! Yeehaw! Sometimes I'm hesitant to do this sort of guided experience because I don't want to feel like I'm being led by someone who's just marching through the motions. This was NOT the case here! Super smart and friendly wranglers, well behaved and responsive horses, beautiful scenery. Very peaceful! To top it off, they have a coffee cart at the barn, and it is a gorgeous drive to the ranch!

Took my family horse back riding here and on our recent vacation and it was awesome! The staff were…read moreso nice, very helpful, and gave us a great experience - the views on the trail are incredible! Highly recommend!

Came here for the Goat Happy Hour during our vacation. It was the most amazing experience. The…read moregoats were total attention hounds and I loved every minute of it. We came with kids, but I think the grown-ups were enjoying it even more. We didn't participate in the drinking part, but I thought it was a unique take on an already fun activity. Easily the best part of my vacation. I was tempted to make a second trip out before we left, but there just wasn't time. They offer horse and pony rides too and there's also a little play area for the kids. Highly recommend stopping here if you're in the area.

The GOAT Happy Hour is the best!!! Runs from 11am- 5:00 pm. The Views from this place are just…read morebreathtaking!! I invite everyone who is passing by I-70 Vail to come up and take a rest and enjoy a great atmosphere with the mini goats. They will steal your heart!

Fantasy Ranch was highly recommended by the locals in Crested Butte when I asked around about…read morehorseback riding. I called two days ahead and they had a ride available for me. Everyone at the ranch was very nice. Sage was a wonderful guide. she pointed out landmarks, shared information about the horses and the area. I enjoyed the ride and scenery so much I went with the second group of the day as well. Sidney was the guide for my second ride. We took a different trail and saw more beautiful CO scenery. The horses are well cared for at this ranch. That's important to me. The guides all worked well together to make everyone comfortable and happy. Chuck runs a smooth operation there. It was a fantastic experience. Thanks to all at Fantasy Ranch.

This is the best Ranch on the mountain in the area. My family try's to go at least once a year…read more They are the best. Take your family and friends! The horses are all pretty experienced and it's an easy ride. I haven't taken a few friends who have never ridden before and they had the time of their lives. The views are incredible and so is the staff (including the horses). My family coming from Oklahoma is pretty experienced in riding but there is nothing like riding up a trail in the mountains! Highly recommended