I had a friend visiting from out of town who wanted to do something semi-adventurous. Our Rocky Point trail ride did not disappoint! Everyone at Vail Stables was professional and helpful. We were both a little uneasy getting on our horses, but were reassured that "Jack" and "Peaches" were sweethearts. Both horses were so calm and gentle that we were able to fully take in the views from the trail. Our guide was quick to answer questions and very patient with all guests on the trip. However, the goats at the bar were by far the highlight of the trip! We stayed for a drink just to hang out with the little guys. Overall, this was an amazing experience and definitely a memory for my friend to take back home. read more

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What a wonderful experience my family had! The horseback riding tour was so fun and the beautiful views! It was a nice long ride and feel we got our monies worth. Riding amongst the aspen trees was spectacular! We did a considerable amount of climbing and then down. I highly recommend the trip! All of the horses we very well behaved for all us amateurs! read more

The owner was extremely rude and unfriendly to us. We are from CA and her exact words to us were..."do you think you can come in here and do whatever you like?" (We were trying to hike the local PUBLIC trail and mistakenly parked where they didn't want us to. There were no signs so we had no idea. It's called good public relations... just be nice about it?) read more

What a great afternoon listening to live music and taking in the views! Very toddler friendly! Everything is fenced in so you can let your toddler run free around with the baby goats. There are even small ponies that parents can lead their child around the area. Has a vast array of great snacks and drinks for purchase. Great alcohol selection! This place is a hidden gem for sure!!! read more

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The tribe has spoken, and the family said our ride with Vail Stables took the prize for the funnest outdoor activity. We did whitewater rafting, hiking, this that and the other, and the horseback ride was hands down the winner. Great folks. Great fun. read more

Made a Day of reservation for 4 kids ( 6 and 8) and 2 adults ( moms.) Had done some research and most places do not allow 6YO. They were wonderful with the kids. ! Best trails with the best views of Vail Village. Hubbys went to goat happy hour with the 3 YO while we did the hour ride. Great experience! read more

Goat yoga with our kids. Great start to the day, very easy! Would come back for horse riding if we had more time :)

This place was a highlight of our trip! We went to happy hour one evening and then tried goat yoga the next morning. The goats are so fun! The staff is friendly and the view from the stables is spectacular! read more

Fabulous experience! Staff was very accommodating and the views phenomenal. I would highly recommend this experience.

I loved this place! We have been on several rides in Colorado&Texas but this one was the most beautiful. Our guide was awesome and the scenery was amazing! The best part however, would be the animals. The horses are so so sweet. I felt like these horses were happier than other horses and much more behaved than other places I've been. read more

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I had booked a 2hr tour at 8am on my trip to Vail. I am an experienced horseback rider, and go trail riding wherever I can! I had an amazing time! It was just the guide and I (so sorry I can't remember his name) cute cowboy! They were riding in the rodeo too that weekend! Beautiful relaxing ride, got the most outstanding photos! Got to see a bunch of animals too, unfortunately I didnt see any bears! :) HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT! read more

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Really enjoyed the 1.5 hour trail ride with Vail Stables! Our ride leaders were excellent and shared fun facts along the route. All of the horses were very well behaved and listened to our direction. So much fun! read more

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All smiles and giggles on this ride through a beautiful aspen grove in the northern mountains above Vail! My daughter and I booked a 1-1/2 hour ride ( our butts couldn't take any more than that!) and I had a spirited, single minded horse named 'Cash' and she had 'Salt'. Nice basic stables that offer loner helmets and cowboy hats for the ride. They have a small bar with seats under shade covers for a cold beer or soda after the ride. Kim, the owner is super nice! read more

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My husband and I booked the 2 hour Dark Timber Trail, it was AMAZING and Sara our guide was THE BEST! My husband and I had two very spirited horses named Chester and Bart which only made our ride that much more entertaining! I did read reviews before I booked it and the negative ones could not be more far off from the experience we had! I highly recommend Vail Stables and the 2 hour Dark Timber trail, some of the most beautiful views I have ever seen! We stayed after for Wine with goats, which was super fun. The goats are so cute and a lot of fun! It was worth every penny and we will definitely do it again the next time we are in Vail.. Whatever you do DO NOT listen to the people who left bad reviews they are probably just complainers. Thank you Vail Stables and Sara for a wonderful experience. read more

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So much fun, we rode there 3 times this summer on a different path. The views were awesome! read more

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I don't think I've ever written a bad review. I wanted to make sure everyone knew how rudely the owner Kim treated me. On their website, it says $200 for adults...clearly a misprint. When I tried to tell her, she told me how busy she was (totally understandable) and that she would need to call me back. I asker her when, and she mocked me saying she had NO IDEA and like I was crazy to even ask her. When she called me back, she immediately starting YELLING at me saying 'IT IS $220 for ADULTS like it or not.' I can clearly pay the $220, I was pointing out an issue with their website. I tried to calmly say this again despite her completely unprofessional behavior, to which she started yelling that she didn't accept my business and hung up. I had already paid for the ride online, and she hung up on me. As a small business owner, I would want to know about a misprint in price. I also know the impact of reviews, so I don't take this lightly. I will not be supporting Vail Stables in the future, nor will anyone around me. read more

We took a Goat Yoga class for our company retreat and it was extremely enjoyable and accommodating for all ability levels. Such a stress free, fun event - we would recommend this to anyone! read more

Goat Yoga Heaven My 2 girlfriends and I were visiting Vail for the week and had hiked A LOT so needed a more relaxing activity and good stretch. It was one of the highlights of our trip! Our instructor was awesome, so chill! AND the goats were super friendly. We took lots of photos too! read more

A magical experience in nature beautifully guided and set up by Vail dtables from what their cowbows wear to all the animals being within reach for an immersive experience in the beautiful mountain setting. We loved every minute of our 1.5 hr ride with my 6 & 8 year old! Thank you so much Vail stables! A "must" if you can!! read more

We had a great experience on our trail ride. We aren't horse experts, but Vail Stables had us on our horses and headed up the trail with no fuss. It was an awesome ride with awesome views. read more

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We had an awesome day at Vail Stables! The scenery was amazing and everyone who worked there was very helpful and friendly. We had our 6 year old on the ride and she loved it! I felt very safe with her on her own horse led by our trail guide. Highly recommended! read more

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Such a great experience! We loved our 1.5 hour ride!! Beautiful view!! We got there too early, wished the happy hour bar would have been open! Would do this ride again in a heart beat. read more

Had simply the best time! The horses were well behaved and you could tell they are well taken care of. The staff were great and very knowledgeable about the horses and the area. Could not have asked for better scenery to take in while on horseback. Amazing time. Highly recommend ! read more

This is a great place with friendly staff and a beautiful set up. They have treats for sale to feed the horses, bowling and hammocks near the goat pen and a little bar for purchasing drinks. I had a great horse named pokerface, who responded really well to the reigns. We went on the bear hollow trail for an hour and a half, I highly recommend it! read more

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Very fantastic trail ride. We went up into the aspen forest even with some snow patches hanging around in June! The forest, the exquisite scenery, great guide, sway (?), and, my lovely mannered and energetic brown mustang. To this customer it was heaven!! Thank you so much. The stable is is lovely, the horses beautifully kept, and management handled the large crowd, handled the multiple rides, there with efficiency, composure, grace and finesse. I love to go trail riding while traveling. Gone trail riding in New England, Alaska, Utah, Arizona, and more. Vail Stables comes in at the top of my list on every measure! read more

This was an amazing trip. We did the one our morning ride. The trails had a wide variety of scenery and space for good trotting. It was tame enough for my nine year old to enjoy the ride. The most fun was when they trotted. My previous experience at a different location was a slow walk throughout the entire ride. This added to the enjoyment of the trip. Family loved it. read more

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Great Trail Guide! Fantastic horse! STUNNING VIEWS!!!!! I couldn't have asked for a better way to spend 2 hours soaking in a sea of aspen trees! I have my own horses and trail ride, and I've rented from several outfitters across the U.S. - THIS EXPERIENCE WAS WORTH EVERY PENNY!!! read more

Check the forecast before you book. Company refuses to give refunds in pouring down rain. Poor horses.

I booked goat yoga at Vail Stables for me and my sister who was visiting from out of town. We booked on a Friday evening for Saturday morning and my sister got food poisoning on Friday night and spent most of the evening vomiting and got little to no sleep. I called to try and reschedule and the owner, Kim, refused to refund, reschedule or offer us any other options. She was extremely rude and implied that we were just making up the excuse, she said on the phone "yeah, right... I have heard that one before." Her other staff members were very polite, but warned us that she would not be as so. They explicitly said "you can try talking to her but she is probably not going to be interested in helping you" She also specifically said that she never gives anyone's money back for any reason, she said "I only have 6 months to make my money so this is how it goes." She is in it for the money and doesn't care at all about the experience you have or have any compassion for when life happens. Bearcat stables is a few minutes down the road, has a friendly staff and a much more beautiful trail system. read more

What a wonderful time! The guides are wonderful and everyone makes you feel welcome. Everyone is so willing to help. Loved the kind words, enthusiasm, ecouragement, and wonderful experience. Thank you! read more

Goat Yoga was so much fun!!! It is worth the experience for the laughs alone. It's a little like trying to do Yoga at my house with my dog, but even more fun be surrounded by baby 's. read more

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Love the owner! Great friendly place. All of the horses were well trained and the staff was very nice. I will definitely go again if i'm in Vail. Short drive and the views were amazing! read more

This was my first trip to Vail & I wanted to make it memorable. I hadn't ridden a horse in probably 20 years, so to say I'm an amateur is putting it mildly. They assured me the horses were all well trained & very calm, and they were right. My guides were awesome too. They kept the conversation going so as to ease my nerves in the beginning. But once I got to the top of the plateau and saw such beauty all around me, I was at peace. My horse, Nip, did a great job just following along, never got flustered or try to go her own thing. I will definitely do this again when I return to Vail. read more

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Vail stables was wonderful. My 9 year old daughter and I went on a horse ride and we loved every minute. Our guide was awesome and shared lots of information with us. I would recommend Vail Stables to anyone looking for a great ride in the mountains. read more

This place is run by one of the most dismissive and rude people I've ever encountered in Colorado. If there were a way to give negative stars, we would. The owner seems to have a disdain for her customers, and has forgotten that she is in the hospitality business, and that tourists are the lifeblood of this town, and of her business. My wife and daughter and 2 friends arrived 15 minutes early for their 1pm ride. Upon arrival, they were told that the horses had already left. When they were asked about rescheduling for another day, they were told, no, and that their money would not be refunded. So basically, Vail Stables feels it is OK to charge over $600 for 4 people and then give zero flexibility or accommodation, and keep our money. We have been coming to Vail for over 20 years. My daughter used to attend camp at Vail Stables for weeks at a time. We will never again go there, and we will let all our friends know to head to Beaver Creek or somewhere else. Absolutely terrible. read more

Our family of 5 had a great ride. We booked same day and were impressed at how accommodating they were to fit us in! Everyone had a great time - even my teenage boys, whom were less than thrilled about the activity their younger sister chose. read more

If you are wondering what Goat Happy Hour is, I don't blame you. I read everything I could find about it before our trip, and still couldn't find much beyond reviews that said "it's the bomb!" end of review. So yes, it is pretty great. Yes you should go. Want to know more? Me too, so I'll tell some specifics. Vail stables is set on the side of the mountain literally steps away from the town of Vail. You could walk but don't want to as the road is quite steep. As the directions say, your car will not spontaneously drive off the road so keep going straight. The stables sit at the end of a gravel (not gated) road at the very top. You can't miss it. You will drive through the goats if you don't stop. The instructions provided via email are detailed. And humorous. Read them for both the information and the entertainment. You can tell these folks have seen it all. The "bar" is a small outbuilding just inside the goat pen. The selection was decent, although I'll point out they didn't have any ciders at all despite listing ciders online as an offering. I will blame supply chain, that's a reasonable excuse for just about anything these days. The price is 10 dollars a person over age 6, then any consumables while you are there. We arrived at 3:30pm and stayed until 5pm. There are chairs, hammocks, picnic tables, plenty of shade, a sandbox with toys for the kids, and a nearby pen of lots of horses you can pet through the fence. And goats, lots and lots of miniature, tiny, precious, adorable goats. Must have been about twenty when we visited, and they are VERY FRIENDLY. They wander around the area, climb up on chairs next to you, bleat with sad eyes, and if you have food, watch out! They are all over you and can jump about five feet up. They love them some goat food. It's hysterical and fun, but can be overwhelming for young children. I wouldn't let young children hold the goat food, but they absolutely can pet the goats. This was a great, relaxed, different vacation activity in the vail area that was fairly inexpensive. Especially for Vail. There is one additional comment, which I would be remiss to not include. Not everyone who works here is very nice. Overall, the atmosphere and animals make up for it, leaps and bounds, "nothing is perfect", etc. But I feel like to be truthful I need to include that. Speaking only for myself personally, I asked a question when I arrived (having never been here before, but read the instructions thoroughly and still had a question) and was brushed off. I felt like it was rude and gave me the impression that business is not lacking here and if we stayed or left was not important. I believe that to be true, the business indeed seemed to be thriving and goat happy hour was well attended (but not crowded). If personal connection or customer service is important to you, this may not be the right venue. For anyone willing to take it with a grain of salt, like I usually am, the pros far outweigh the cons. read more

OUTSTANDING! The views!!! The property!!! The staff.....Buck was awesome with Jack on his first horse ride and Olivia is A++++++ in customer service.......all staff.....so kind.....Did I mention the goats??? So much fun. Kids can play in the huge sandbox while baby goats run free. Super Cute outdoor saloon with Toby Keith playing....IT WAS PERFECT! read more

Unfortunately, we just had a terrible experience in customer service with Vail Stables. My colleague and I are travelling to the area for business and decided to take a day to soak in a little authenticity while in Vail. We came across Vail Stables and reached out to check on their availability and policies in the midst of COVID-19. Understandably, we feel concerned about being nose-to-tail with 20 strangers on a slow trail ride, so we expressed interest in a private ride and asked if Vail Stables would be willing to match price with another nearby competitor. No pressure, just asking. If the answer was "no," that's totally okay. "No," however, was not the answer we received. Instead, we were belittled for our "need to get a deal" and then told that our asking for the matched price expressed an intolerable level of "inequality", which was not valued at Vail Stables. In our current political and socioeconomic climate, do we really think it's okay to accuse and belittle people of trying to "get a deal"? Is it okay to accuse someone of promoting inequality? I'm thinking no. Hard no. As someone who does business in the area regularly with affluent clients, Vail Stables will lose my high opinion over this abhorrent customer service. read more

This was awesome. Everyone was great and really accommodating. They even brought us goats after our wine and goats to hang out with while we enjoyed the beauty and laughs. Great time. read more

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