Vacation trail rides is my son and my favorite thing to do. A few of the most important things I…read morelook for are healthy horses, happy horses and safe guides. I'm relying on them to keep my son safe. I enjoyed Big Horn. Luckily this is a location (mother in law lives close by) that I frequent so we will definitely be back. We opted for the s'mores before the ride. Great thought but terrible decision. This should be after the ride.Both my son and I had a terrible stomach ache during most of our ride. Only outhouses available. We powered through because there were 2 other people in our group and we won't be party poopers (pun intended.) If I remember correctly, this is inside a park. Budget 30 extra minutes (+ the 30 min early check in) because the line to pay to get into the park can be really long. Hopefully the horse ride and the front check in people are able to talk soon so reservations are allowed to enter for free with your service receipt. Overall, besides the tummy ache, we had a great time.

This place is great very beautiful horses and the wrangler that took us on our ride was friendly…read moreand talked to us throughout the trail the horses were great with our 5 year old and the views were perfect!

An amazing horse riding barn that has been around for many years and is owned and run by an amazing…read morefamily. Everyone is extremely nice and helps you in anyway you need! The trainers are amazing, have a ton of knowledge and know exactly what they're talking about! They train everyone from beginning levels to as far as you want to go! The barn is very nice and the people who work there really keep it looking nice! I absolutely love this barn and would recommend taking lessons and boarding your horse at Winsome Farms!

From the owner: A premier hunter/jumper boarding, lesson, training and competition facility. We have been at out…read morelocation for 30 years and our staff has been with us over 20 years.

we have been boarding our two horses at Bell Mountain Equestrian Center since December 2024! We…read morecannot be happier with the care our horses have received, all the staff members are really friendly and professional with years of experience caring for horses!! beautifully maintained facilities and arenas, for you are your horse to use! easy access to 30+ miles of gorgeous trails! We highly recommend boarding your horse here!

Wow! I was a long time Bell Mountain Stables boarder --- until it closed several years ago. The…read moreplace had deteriorated something fierce while vacant, so when I learned that it had been purchased I was skeptical that it could be brought back from the dead. Boy was I WRONG! The Penrod family and their team have not only brought the facility back from the dead, but they have lovingly restored the historic buildings where possible, and brought new state of the art waterers, plumbing, new electrical systems, much better fencing, and a "can-do" attitude that is extended to everyone quite equally -- whether you are a serious rider like a jumper or dressage rider, or a trail rider like me, you will find your horse extremely well cared for, the hay is awesome, the staff is incredibly responsive, and all of my needs have been met or exceeded. I am so glad I moved "Pete the Wonder Horse" there and look forward to many years of great care and wonderful rides under the watchful eye of great trainers from several disciplines as well as on site management and security. I could not ask for more. I wish the team at BMREC a long and very successful run as the premier boarding & training facility for horses and the families who love them. No drama, just great care.

I had a great hike at Dawson Butte Ranch the past Sunday (Oct 11, 2020) with my friend and highly…read morerecommend this place for a hike with your friends/family/pooch! This is a spacious place that only has a loop (about 5 miles all the way from the start to finish) so you will never get lost there. It's got some shades so despite the name you will be able to rest and catch some breath in a shaded area if you don't want to be in the sun. The trail is moderate and is mainly sandy which I liked; it's not too burdensome for your knees if you have knee problem. We also saw people with horses and donkeys so there should be some horse/donkey riding place where they offer such service (watch out for their droppings on the trail!) It also offers beautiful views of nearby buttes and you will be able to take great pictures there. Can't wait to go back there again!

Many parts of this hike are desolate & near the road. During this stretch no trees so it's HOT!…read moreMany people here with horses don't have to clean up after but if you have your dog you do!

8 mile dirt road into the mountains...what did I get my sister and myself into? Let me tell…read moreyou...something I had never experienced before, at least not all in one place. Amazing views, kind and accommodating people and lodgings, so much riding and so much good food all for what was a ridiculously low cost. The horses were obviously well kept and enjoyed their time with us, I hope, almost as much as we enjoyed ours with them. The food was clean, healthful and almost too much for my 5ft self. Nothing goes to real waste there as they do there best to be sustainable. It is a working ranch so there is a lot going on. Before anyone goes off on the animal cruelty thing, check yourself. They care for and about all of the animals on their property, the domestic and wild ones the same. If I lose some of you on this part, so be it: there is a feeling of faith there...nothing shoved down your throat but a simple reminder to be good to this land and to each other. Check on the pricing as they have summer months and a few other options. We went just as Labor Day was ending and got everything for what I think was less than their summer prices.

Disclaimer: I married into a family that loves this place and has been coming since 50 years ago,…read moreso there has been a heavy bias and favorable context for this place in my kind even before I went. I had seen the damage the fires had done and the lack of trees on the mountains were not a turn off for me, EXCEPT when I forgot to apply sunscreen. I finally went for myself with said family and extended family and it was a blast. Food, activities, entertainment, scenery, it was all fantastic. Staff is wonderful and treat you like friends. They have lots of stuff for kids aged 3 to teens and all those kids had a blast. Made a ton of great memories. Would recommend for anyone who likes active outdoorsy vacations/retreats.

my daughter went to a summer daycamp for the second year in a row and absolutely loved it! The barn…read moreis absolutely beautiful and clean, and the staff is so kind and taught the kids so many new things and the horses were highly trained and great with kids. I highly recommended.

So beautiful. Very clean and cozy cabin. The kitchen has everything you need. So relaxing. We can't…read morewait to go again!

Just came today for a trail ride and I gotta say I loved the experience and learning lessons 10/10…read morethank you sm!

AMAZING experience! I was beyond nervous to ride a horse, especially on top of mountains lol but…read moreI'm so happy I went for it. This was my first time in Colorado and this was my favorite experience out of the entire trip! It's such a beautiful way to see the Rocky Mountains. Everyone who works there is knowledgeable and will make you feel at ease throughout the ride. I did the three hour and I highly recommend it but be aware your legs and booty will be hurting for a couple of days haha!! Still worth it! When I visit Colorado again, I will 100% be booking a ride here.

It's a bit weird when you call- you think it is an AI or computer as the person is so automated…read more They ask for your phone number and email address right away even though you may have just a simple question. However, after that weird interaction, everything else was very pleasant. People get back to you right away and answer all your questions. Rocco is very helpful on site. The place is immaculate, even the driveway into the ranch. The buildings are very well maintained and clearly marked. The scenery is gorgeous, and the horses look very well taken care of.

Wonderful week long get away. Peaceful with great horseback…read moreriding, evening fire pit was perfect! Not crowded with people. Beautiful surroundings and views. Staff went out of their way to accommodate all of our needs. Highly recommend this place. We will be back.