Amazing ride and guide! Very affordable and learned so much about the area. Highly recommend!!!!…read more Update- we tried another local resort ride and Thunderhorse is the way to go. Great pricing, easy to locate, beautiful scenery and very fair pricing!!!

Travis is a horse enthusiast who rescues all of his horses and rains them to take you on a…read morebeautiful adventure. Whether it is through the Colorado mountainside like us or the Texas hill country Travis is your man. He did two rides for us. First with my 7 yr old girl and wife. Then a second ride with 5 of us family members. He is engaging, interesting, knowledgeable about his surroundings, and willing to teach the art of horseback riding. Her prefers texts to book and will meet you to guide you to the trailheads. He did a couple 2 hour rides for us but I know he does 2/4/8 hr rides upon request. I give this review a 5 star but it was a 4 star experience. Only because the Troublesome Fire of 2020 burnt up a lot of Aspen trees along the train and it is slow to come back. Not on Travis just not as beautiful as other parts of CO.

First visit to Colorado and we capped it off riding with the wranglers of Rocky Mountain Stables…read morenear Granby. It was nothing less than spectacular. We have ridden in Arizona, Kentucky, Connecticut, NYS, and Vermont. They were all beautiful rides in their respective selves, but this ride is now at the top. It was supposed to be up to an hour ride but it was more like a blessed 90 minutes. I think we had 15 riders and 3 wranglers there to watch over us, and all the pretty horses. I rode Kit Kat and my wife rode Archie. We loved both. The scenery of the golden-leafed aspens and green pines against the mountains and blue sky was magical. Our big thanks to Travis and his wranglers. They all were quick to correct us, or a horse, in a professional and gentle manner. My wife has a fear of horses but is always game to ride with me. She said Archie and this ride through the majestic mountains have restored her confidence.

Went on an hour trail ride and had a great experience. The horses were great and the guide awesome.read more

My cousin and I had an incredible time with Wacey as our tour guide! This was such a special way to…read moreexperience the Rocky Mountains so I would totally recommend doing this! If you go to Estes and you don't go to Elkhorn Stables, you are truly missing out! The horses are beautiful and so sweet. I hope to come back one day

Friends! This was such a special experience. Our guide was knowledgeable and had trained some of…read morethe horses for over 13 years. It was my boyfriends first time on a horse, and the trail was uphill and through lots of trees. The horses are calm and easy to work with and he loved it! Insane views! Def come here on your way to Estes Park. Good pricing too

The kid wanted to do horseback riding since that has become a "tradition" when we are in Estes…read moresince she was 2 years old. We went to one place and they had a defined schedule for rides and were all booked. So drove over the Sombrero and were able to get a horse right away. We like Sombrero because horseback riding is "on demand." They don't have a set schedule. You get a horse whenever you are ready. They have great flexibility. Not only can you leave on the guided tour on your schedule, they offer different lengths of time. In July 2026, $50 for 30 minutes, $100 for an hour, and $135 for 2 hours. Cost is per person. There are longer trips too but I did not pay attention to that pricing. The kid and wife did 1 hour and really enjoyed it. Age requirement is 6 and up for a horse. They also have pony rides for kids under 6. The guides tend to be college kids who work for tips so be sure to tip them. Everyone who works here is super nice and friendly. The horses seem to be well cared for and happy. We were very pleased with the experience and undoubtedly will return the next time we are in Estes.

So kind and patient with my two young kids that were both new riders. We did the 30-minute trail…read morewith Quinton and it was so nice. He gave lots of info about plants and animals as we walked the trail and was very sweet to our girls. Definitely recommend.

Our family had an incredible experience horseback riding with Jackson Stables at YMCA of the…read moreRockies! We had two adults and four kids in our group, all with some riding experience, and every one of us had an amazing time. Our trail guides, Emma and Anna, were outstanding. They were friendly, knowledgeable, and constantly attentive to everyone's safety. Anna, our back guide, spent much of the nearly two-hour ride on foot, helping the horses navigate downed trees, steep rocky hillsides, and even rock stair steps. It was obvious how much they cared about both the riders and the horses. Speaking of the horses--they were some of the best trail horses I've ever ridden. They were healthy, well cared for, beautiful, and gentle. I've been on rides elsewhere where the horses were overweight and clearly not in great condition, but these horses looked fantastic. My horse, Bacon, completely stole my heart--I wanted to take him home! The trail itself was breathtaking, with challenging terrain that showcased just how sure-footed and trustworthy these horses are. There was also a family of complete beginners riding ahead of us, and Emma and Anna made sure they felt comfortable and confident the entire time. I would recommend Jackson Stables to anyone, whether you're an experienced rider or climbing into the saddle for the very first time. It was easily one of the highlights of our Colorado trip!

Our ride was full of wildlife. And all worth the money. The…read moreexperience would have been much more enjoyable without the cowboy named Cameron in front rambling the entire time. This was not labeled as a "guided talking tour".... They also allowed someone with special needs to ride on a 3 hour ride which is "not for beginners" and that really held up the experience. They should reserve the right to evaluate riders in the beginning and make adjustments accordingly. But all in all, a good experience.

My family booked this horseback riding tour expecting a safe and fun experience. While on the trail…read moreour guide pointed out a moose and encouraged us to take a picture. As we were trying to do that, the horses suddenly became startled and took off. Because we had been focused on taking the photo, our hands were no longer fully on the reins, and no one was prepared for the horses to start running. Within seconds everyone fell off even though we tried to pull back the horses still didn't stop! My sister suffered many injuries, including 3 broken ribs, a collapsed lung, and a broken ulna and scapula . It was heartbreaking to witness my sister in such pain. After the accident, we were told that emergency help would take about two hours to reach us in the woods. We were given two options, either stay sitting on the ground in the woods and wait for help to arrive, or have everyone walk back to the stables to get emergency assistance sooner. My family waited approximately 46 minutes before deciding to walk since my sister was in critical condition and couldn't breathe, despite having broken ribs, a collapsed lung, and a broken arm, had to walk about half a mile. Then took another 10 minutes for ambulance to arrive, even though an ER was only 10 mins away. We have location history documenting the amount of time we spent waiting and walking after the accident. The following day, I called the company to request a refund for the excursion since my sister had to pay for her medical bills. No one asked how my sister or the rest of my family were doing or expressed any concern for their well being. That lack of compassion was incredibly disappointing. Accidents can happen, but how a company responds during an emergency says everything. Based on our experience, I cannot recommend this company. I hope they improve their safety practices, emergency response procedures, and the way they treat guests after a serious incident so that no other family has to experience what ours did.

Had and amazing horse trail with them and loved every minute of the trail and the guide. Very…read moreinformative and it is a big deal to be talking constantly for 2 hours while also guiding. They know what they're talking about and you will come back educated about the Rocky Mountain National Parks. Safety first so wear a helmet if you think you need one.

FABULOUS!!!!!!…read more Sydney is the owner so you'll be supporting a small, female owned business (in case that's important to you). She has 3 horses so this is an extremely personal / intimate experience. The minimum ride is 3 hours, we chose a 4 hour ride and brought a lunch. She helps you from start to finish if you're an inexperienced rider, if you're experienced you'll also thoroughly enjoy the ride. You assist her with grooming, saddling, cooling the horses after the ride, everything. This is an option that I highly encourage as it allows you time to bond with your horse. The horses (Duke, Missy "Baby Horse") are VERY well cared for, loved, and are so responsive to Sydney. Whether you are an experienced or inexperienced rider you will love this ride. You will ALWAYS feel safe, especially since there's just 3 of you. I highly recommend Alpine Stables and Sydney for your Rocky Mountain ride. The views are spectacular!

We wanted a drive in the mountains and my daughter wanted to fish at a lake. We googled it and…read morefound this place on the Fourth of July weekend. My brother who lives in Denver, insisted it would be busy and he read all of the bad reviews. I suppose if you are a fishing snob, you shouldn't go here because the rods are cheap but this isn't the point of the trout farm. It was gorgeous. The buildings look Bavarian and nice. There was enough room around the pond to find your own personal space. The staff was totally willing to help and even ran out to help when we caught fish. The pond was full of foot long trout and it was easy and exciting to catch them. It was super fun! The pricing for the fish I feel is reasonable for the experience. You are going to spend $50 at the movies. This is way more fun and you get cleaned fish to take home and eat! Awesome experience and it wasn't busy at all!

family has stayed in the trout house every year for the past 5 years and was able to take dogs…read moreevery time. This year I called and they were rude and said no pets. Shame cause this place was good at one point but I will never give them my money again. My entire family and friends all stayed here and will now be looking elsewhere. You have been warned The Andersons