Terrific experience! Ashley gave a warm, friendly, and personal riding experience with a lot of…read moreknowledge of horses and the plants, peaks, and trails around us. Best riding experience we have ever had and I can't recommend Meeker Park Stables and Ashley enough.

The Meeker Park Horse Stables, owned and operated by the Dever family, has the best horseback…read moreriding we've seen. So, that's a big statement - what does that mean? Authenticity - The old west comes alive here. There is no corporation running the show. This is the real thing. Trail rides to spectacular places on horses that want to ride. Led by read and local people. Friendly - A local family that has owned and run Meeker Park Lodge for-ev-er comes out to greet you and welcome you to their little piece of paradise. On-site staff often feature Ms Dever's herself, but you may also meet Chloe, a local high schooler who has been working with horses since she was 13. Barb may lead your ride...and she may sing you one of her cowboy (girl?) originals. Affordable - $35/hr (summer 2017) per person is a very good price for a spry horse, expert guides, and a lifetime experience. Beautiful - If you want Rocky Mountain beauty as it was intended...this is it. We've been on 1hr and 2hr rides to stunning places at Meeker Park Stables; from babbling brooks to rocky topped mountains and beautiful wildflower meadows to scented forests. These are real trail rides....not nose-to-tail dusty marches. You may get some trotting or even cantering in.

I was so very fortunate and lucky enough to have been able to attended super camp here throughout…read moregrade school, and to this day I tell people that it changed my life!!! It's worth the hike up for your kids to have experiences you won't be able to find anywhere else in the world with life long core memories that build good character. I HIGHLY recommend enrolling your kids here even if it's for one week day camp, or a focus group. I also LOVE that it's been operating for over 70 years by the same family running it today. You won't find anywhere else that has not only a turn key, organized, professional establishment but that's run by heart, soul, love for the outdoors, community, respect for one another, and tradition. It's also a great place to have your wedding or any special event!!

Our kids have been going to camp here for the past few years. It's hands down their favorite part…read moreof the summer. They get to ride horses, mountain board, do archery, swim, hike and more. The owners Lynn and Mike are incredibly easy to work with. All the staff are well trained and very attentive to the children and help stretch their comfort zone in fun challenging activities. This year camp was cancelled due to COVID-19. As an alternative, CMR has been hosting single family activities to ensure social distancing. We took the opportunity to do this and we had a blast. As parents, we really didn't know much about how the kids spent their time on the ranch. Spending time up there made me feel like a kid again. The staff made the whole experience fun and easy. The measures that CMR are taking to reduce exposure to the virus are as good as any place I've seen. They sanitize every piece of equipment and touch point between each family and keep the flushies sparkling. Oh and hundreds of acres to spread out the guests. After several months of quarantine and more to come, CMR's 2020 family program was much needed. It's also worth mentioning that various special needs grants and scholarships will cover the family program.

Triple Creek Ranch is a beautiful place . Lynn is the nicest person to deal with…read more Definitely would recommend you to go there for lessons and horse shows

If you're looking for a place to ride or learn. This is the place…read more They have great school horses for learning and there's always fun activities at the barn. It's definitely a place where you feel home.

Great ride, thoroughly enjoyed the short tour, as did the kids. Highly recommend this for a family…read moreor anyone wanting a day off the slopes. Thanks!

Perfect Saturday with teenagers. Is there such a thing? Yes, with WP Trail Rides! Hayden and Katie…read morewere patient, fun, professional - the scenery was beautiful and the horses were steady and good for any level rider. Great option for experienced and beginner riders alike! (P.S. Congratulations, Hayden and Goldie, for winning barrels at Flying Heels!)

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

It's very unfortunate that I have to express my disappointment with Elkhorn Stables. I did try very…read morehard to talk to someone on staff about this. I called three times and also sent an email, but got no response. Our reservation was for October 17th at 11:00 a.m. however it was 11:40 before I sat on a horse. Apparently there were quite a few Mix-Ups where the guides did not know they were 2-hour reservations, one hour reservations and a private tour all waiting to go out at the same time. The one guide who said his name was Nate introduced himself but kept walking back to the office without any explanation for the delay. All he would have had to say was "gosh folks sorry for the delay will be with you in a moment" or something equally as vague to acknowledge our presence and the time ticking away. When we finally did get on horses that seemed to be randomly chosen, the young man leading our group never spoke a word. He never small talked, he never introduced himself he never offered to take photos, or ask if we had any horse experience. The only thing I heard him say was to tell one guest to "kick her harder" after one of the horses was stopped on the trail. The ride itself was okay, but only okay as we seemed to just do zigzags through the woods behind the barn. I really wanted it to get better as my friend and I were very excited about being on horses in the mountains. The very end was when the young man held my horse while I dismounted and asked me if it was too dusty being at the end of the trail, when I told him it was okay his reply was "I hate it, I hate all of it" then he led my horse away and that was the end. We only ended up being on the horses about an hour and 20 minutes even though we had paid for a 2-hour ride, but by then then we were so frustrated, as it seemed so many guests were, we just went to the car and left. Overall we felt jipped out of our money but also out of our precious vacation time. The two young men who were guides could benefit from some customer service training. we were never welcomed, thanked, or really even spoken to. I wish management had called us back after leaving three messages. Maybe that's typical behavior at the very end of the season, however their website says they're open year round. I cannot recommend Elkhorn Stables based on my experience with them.

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.

Travis was great. Set up the schedule via text message and met him at his place. Took my…read moredaughters on a two hour trail ride. It was amazing!!

My husband and I honeymooned in Colorado and went horseback riding with High Country Trails…read more Instructor was great and made it fun and relaxing

We had an amazing experience with High Country Trails. Our guide was so helpful & gave us great…read moretips on each specific horse. E.g. one specifically liked playing in water, one really liked the cow's molasses in buckets nearby, some had a little bit more sass than the others, etc. The little tidbits that she gave for each horse was a clear indication that the staff & owners cared for and loved these horses - this is enough for any animal lover to want to support this business. It also made it easier to connect with and understand our horses to make the experience more enjoyable. HCT was otherwise fairly priced & reasonably understanding if customers are running late. The trails were beautiful and unique. The dogs running along with us were entertaining. I couldn't have asked for a better time! Note: They have a little outhouse on the side, but unless you're ok with those, be sure to use the bathroom before!

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.

What a beautiful stable to go profit. For living in Aurora it's a bit of a drive but price wise i…read morebelieve it was worth it in the end. Everyone had fun and even the five year old got on his first grown horse and rode it like a champ. Everyone at the stables were impressed. Seems like someone might be getting a horse for his birthday. The handlers were very courteous and assisted our needs that we had. The only thing I wish they would do is allow time for photo ops on the horse or have an employee take photos. As we had time while waiting to get on the trails. There is no telling if we'll be back and also a lasting memory for one's first time.

We stayed here two nights with our 13yo and 12yo for cross country skiing…read more With the stay, the passes to ski were free and many other things like the rec center which had various sports, pool, ping pong, air hockey and roller skating. All of that was included. The rooms were old, but nice. Bunk for the kids and queen bed for us. We stayed in one of the lodges. There was a common room with a fireplace and some games we utilized, too. We had a mini fridge and microwave. We used those for storing breakfast and lunch items and the microwave for popcorn at night. Was a nice stay! The cross country skiing trails were great, even with the limited snow that this year has brought. Great workout and loads of fun. We did that with our kids for a few hours each day (January stay).

A perfect family retreat, Snow Mountain Ranch had everything our young ones needed to have a fun…read morefilled, adventurous, and memorable time. The cabins are comfortable, and the kitchen come mostly furnished with what you need to prepare simple meals. WiFi available through the ranch. There are ample activities for all kids 2-92. Ours especially enjoyed the summer sledding hill. The zip line was also popular, as were horseback riding and mini golf. It is now late season and a number of activities were closed - canoes, the pool. However there was so much to do, we did not really miss these. There was so much we didn't get to but ran out of time -- craft room, roller-skating, hikes. There are restaurants available. The place is beautiful, can't wait to go back for fall leaf season or winter sports.

First and foremost most, ethical treatment of the horse reigns supreme…read more The owners and stable members care about all their creatures. Megan was an excellent guide. Highly knowledgeable and a vet in training As a first timer it was simple, enjoyable and a great experience Giddy up today!

Mary was an incredible guide for our four hour private trail ride. She was personable, friendly and…read morevery knowledgeable. We would unreservedly recommend her to anyone looking for a fun experience. Mary really went the extra mile to make sure we were comfortable and always safe.