My expierence at the Music Meadows Ranch was absolutely amazing. Rhoda & Elin were incredibly helpful, they helped make sure my crew & I had everything we needed. We rented the ranch for a video production shoot & that was the best decision I could have made for the video. The ranch sits on roughly 3500 acres so there is PLENTY to explore. The views from the front door are breathtaking, the pictures dont do it justice. Make sure you get up to watch the sunrise atleast once :) Rhoda took us out to scout the land for our shoot, she graciously spent her time showing us around & giving us plenty of different options for us to film at. She even equipped us with ATV's & side by sides to use for filming. A HUGE plus for our production. This was a game changer. We had 5 people in our group & there was more than enough sleeping space. The ranch was in great condition & had everything we needed for our stay. The outside has a modern exterior while the interior has that old rustic vibe that you'd be hoping to get at a ranch of that age. We even arrived with some Tomato bisque soup waiting for us. Make sure you get the food included its worth it, Elins cooking is second to none. Cant forget the beef jerky either. The hospitality & good people are what will bring me back. I highly recommend booking a stay here, you will not regret it. I can't wait to return. read more

Visiting Music Meadows Ranch this winter was a revelation for my family and me, thanks to the incredible Elin. This place isn't just a ranch; it's a gateway to a whole new world of horseback riding and nature immersion. Elin's expertise in horsemanship is unparalleled. She brought us back to the basics of riding, making each lesson not just informative but truly captivating. The horses are the stars of the ranch - each with a unique character, incredibly well-cared for, and a joy to ride. The ranch itself is a slice of heaven. Its stunning winter landscape offers a serene and picturesque setting that's perfect for unwinding and reconnecting with nature. Elin's warm hospitality and personalized attention made us feel welcomed and valued. It felt like being part of a community rather than just guests at a ranch. A standout experience was the ice fishing expedition, expertly organized by Elin. It was our first time trying our hands at this, and catching rainbow trout was an exhilarating experience we won't soon forget. In short, Music Meadows Ranch offers an authentic, heartwarming, and memorable ranch experience, thanks to Elin's passion and dedication. It's a perfect blend of adventure, relaxation, and learning. We left with our spirits lifted and are eagerly looking forward to our next visit! read more

Spent a week in the Wet Mountain Valley with my wife and two children and wanted to give them the horseback riding experience I had as a child. This was that and more! Monday we went on a trail ride with Elin. Really appreciate the emphasis on teaching us how to saddle up and ride the horses as opposed to a nose-to-tail ride. Elin's experience and patience made it an incredible experience. I had trouble communicating with the horse I was on and Elin guided me through to the point where I went from worrying he wasn't the horse for me to being able to canter across a meadow! The ride itself was breathtaking! My kids had such a great time they wanted to go on another ride so Thursday we went for the ranch experience, this time led by Nicole. Out of our week and a half stay in the valley my daughter said this was the best day. Riding out into the prairie to actually move cattle wasn't something I'd expected to do on this trip and now it's something I can't imagine NOT doing. Wow. Hats off to Nicole for her skills and attention - herding people to herd cattle with all the ensuing variables is something else. We had an awesome time! read more

Me and a friend arrived for the sunrise ride and were met by Grace our very knowledgeable and friendly guide who will make you feel so comfortable. Grace had a horse paired to both of us based on our experience. My friend who has experienced riding was matched with a horse with some spirit. I got a sweet friendly trained horse since I am a inexperienced rider. Grace showed us how to groom and saddle our horses and answered any questions and then we were on our way. The mountain views were just breath taking as the sun was rising as we made our way through the pasture range. Before we rode through the aspen tree forest we stopped for a delicious breakfast of beef burritos, fruit and coffee that absolutely hit the spot. We were aloud to ride on our own at anytime we wanted instead of following Grace. We both had a amazing time and that was the highlight of our trip in the area. We both would definitely come back if we are ever in the area. We both highly recommend Music Meadows Ranch whether its your first time or a experienced rider. read more

My daughter and I booked the ride and lunch with Madeline and had an amazing time. There was another mom and daughter on our trip so it was a really great bonding experience. Madeline is a patient teacher who clearly explained how to properly handle, brush and saddle our horses. She gave us thorough instructions on how to ride and direct our horses when to stop and when to go. The ride through the open meadow was amazing with the mountains as our back drop. We could ride at the pace we felt most comfortable. We enjoyed an amazing lunch that Madeline prepared for us on a campfire. Kudos to the chef back at the ranch. Her barbecue sauce was yummy! Madeline has such a love of horses and easily passed that on to us. This is the best horse riding experience we have ever had!! I can not wait to go back. read more

We spend a week with family in Westcliffe every year and are always looking for fun short excursions. We were worried our littles are just too small to handle a long ride. Based on the reviews I figured they would love to just come see the horses and the ranch. They worked with us and set us up with a horse that was super gentle and taught us some of the basics as well as letting the girls ride around for a while. Our instructor Debbie was great with our girls and so was Joe the horse! My 1 1/2 year old has been talking about Joe 'the sweet boy' ever since. read more

My wife and I took our grandchildren and middle daughter and spend three nights in the farm house and what a restful experience it was. I have been on some horses in my time, but these horses were the best. No riding nose to tail and sometimes it was like you were riding a horse by yourself. I thought I knew things about horses, but after listening and learning from Elin we were very comfortable riding her horses. What a great host Elin is a what a beautiful person she is! Thank you for a great time because you made my granddaughter's dreams come true! read more

What an awesome experience all around! Rode with Rick & his new dog Raven Saturday morning & could not have been happier. These people obviously love horses & want you to as well. From learning how to greet the horses and brushing them out before putting the saddle on ourselves, this was not your typical guest ride. Then the riding itself! Wow! Definitely no 'nose to tail riding' here...galloping through open range under the mountains was the highlight!!! read more

We took our 14-year-old granddaughter for a 3-hour horseback ride which included great instructions on how to ride properly and control your horse which came in very handy as we galloped through beautiful mountain meadows. We've taken her on horseback rides in previous years to other places but this was a whole difference experience! She was a little sore for a couple of days after because she galloped a lot but said it was the highlight of her trip. read more

My wife and I stayed at Music Meadows Ranch for 3 days during a road trip and we loved it! We had the ranch house all to ourselves. We went on a short ride the first day to get the feel of it and then did a 1/2 day ride the next day and really enjoyed it. The views of the mountains and the horses right from the dining room were spectacular. And the steaks that Elin provided us from her ranch were incredibly flavorful. Thanks again Elin! read more

Three of us went for a ride with Rich. It was informative, fun, not a nose to butt trail ride. My twelve year old was able to trot off with his amazing horse by himself a little way​. Went on a trail ride this weekend at a five-star ranch outside of Frasier and while our guide was great the ride was very nose to butt. Our guide from this place wants to go to Music Meadows to ride horses. Definitely,​ do Music Meadows. read more