If you are looking for a truly unique trail riding experience, you should absolutely visit Platte Ranch!! As an experienced rider, I was looking for a trail ride that would not be the stereotypical nose-to-tail walking trail ride that is so commonly offered, and this trail ride did not disappoint! We were able to ride in a pack, side-by-side each other. We rode from the ranch, out through a pasture, and up a hillside to the top of the butte. On the butte, they let us experienced riders do more than walk on our horses. Amy, Josh, and Josh were so warm and welcoming and shared some history about the area. Fantastic tour guides, and amazing humans. My friend and I were visiting Colorado for about a week, and Amy gave us some recommendations of additional things to do/see while we were in the area, as well. Next time I make it back to Colorado, I would absolutely go back and visit Platte Ranch again. Cannot recommend this place enough for those looking for a truly awesome riding experience in the mountains!! read more

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I cannot say enough good things about this amazing place. I have been riding most of my life and usually do not get excited about your typical nose-to-tail trail ride. But I still enjoy horses and being out in nature so much that I try to go when we are on vacation just for fun. This place is anything but a nose-to-tail trail ride. The horses were all fantastic, the wranglers were very friendly, very informative, and amazing at their job, and the scenery was breathtaking. I would almost go back to Colorado for another vacation just to go riding here again. I cannot recommend it enough!!! Not only was the ride amazing, and the scenery too, but our trail guides were the very best. They engaged with each one individually, tried to learn a little about each of us and made sure everyone was having a good time, that we were all comfortable, and they let us know several times to just ask if there was anything we needed. It was fabulous! read more

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We had the best experience at Platte Ranch! We rode a beautiful trail around the property with great views the whole time. Amy, Mike, and Josh were very friendly and knowledgeable. They made us feel comfortable on our horses and they shared tons of interesting facts about the history of the area and local wildlife. You can tell that they really care about the land and they have a special connection with their horses. The property is easy to find and easily accessible from Summit County or even the Denver Area. I would definitely come back to visit Platte Ranch again. read more

we are visiting from VA and ride back home weekly. my son and I wanted to do a trail ride out here while on vacation. Platte Ranch did not disappoint!! amazing guides who are so friendly and knowledgeable. The scenery is so beautiful! the horses are so sweet and well loved. we really had a blast. I unfortunately got hit with some altitude sickness towards the end and the guides were really great with making sure I was okay and getting me back to the ranch. I genuinely appreciate everyone! thank you for making this such a fun experience. not your typical nose to tail trail ride! loved it read more

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Awesome horseback ride led by two phenomenal guides, Tigger and Josh. If you want to see some beautiful country, book a ride at this phenomenal place. We'll see you next time! read more

A fantastic establishment with extremely kind and hands-on guides. A group of 8 of us rode for 2 hours and almost 3 miles. This is a must do in the beautiful region. This scenic ride was awesome! Thank you to the Platte Ranch for a great time! read more

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Absolutely love this ranch, the stock and these people! We try to come out here every time we are in CO. It is a terrific place for kids of all ages, mothers and daughters, families and friends to just relax and get away from the world for a moment. Mike and Josh were wonderful, regaling guests with stories and pointing out the wildlife. The antics of the dogs who sometimes lead the way or trail behind are hilarious to watch and a testament to what farm life can and should be for canine. We've been here multiple seasons and all are spectacular. Always worth the drive! read more

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This was definitely a one of a kind experience with a small group of people who all had the same goal of seeing Colorado's beauty on horse. 10/10 would come back here again. Mike, josh, and Amy were amazing. We appreciate their time and dedication to educating folks. Thanks for making our anniversary amazing! read more

What a wonderful experience and an amazing view! Staff was amazing and great with the kids. Easy ride with wide open spaces, views of mountains. Highly recommend! read more

I took my friend visiting from Los Angeles out for something fun to do in the mountains while she was here for a few days. We were so glad that we did a 2 hour ride tour with Platte Ranch Double B Riding Stable. They knew exactly which horse would be best suitable for each of us and their horse are all well trained. I love that we trotted and galloped on a plateau where there is a beautiful scenery with snow capped mountains. Our guides were Tigger and Wendy. They are fun and lovely. This is seriously the best trail ride that I have ever been on. read more

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Amy, Mike, and Josh were AMAZING guides! I would definitely recommend visiting if you are staying in Denver. Our group of 6 was absolutely enamored with this place. Our Horses (Denny, Missy, Olo, Copper, Special K., and Ferris) were just the cutest! 10/10 would recommend! read more

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This is the best money I have ever spent. I had such a great time here I would highly recommend. It is $80 for a 2 hour ride through the land and up a hill onto a plateau where they let you go as fast or slow as you'd like which is really different from other places. The guides are so wonderful and down to earth and the horses were very well trained. The staff also brought their dogs along on the ride and they just ran around having the time of their lives. During winter they offer one ride per day at 11 am. Amazing experience I would highly recommend if you are anywhere close to this ranch to book a ride. read more

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Came out last fall with our young son for my wife's birthday. Good people, good horses, great time!

Looking for something to do in the Fairplay, Co area? We would recommend Platte Ranch Riding Stables. We chose to go on the dinner ride. We had a nice two hour ride on some very well behaved horses with some very competent wrangles. The scenery was Colorado out and out. The riding was very relaxing. We rode as a group and mingled about with each other at the pleasure of the rider or the horse. No lines here. If you want to break from the group and run with the wind in your face the wranglers would take you out from the group and let you do that. I would not hesitate to take children riding here. The dinner was very good. Steak, chicken, baked beans, potatoes, and desert cooked and served in an open air style setting. Portions are cowboy size, eat to your hearts content. Platte Ranch will not disappoint. read more

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Hands Down the highlight of our trip to Breckenridge. The drive alone is worth it. Platte Ranch was recommended to us by Paragon Lodging. I hadn't even considered riding as part of our trip, but she got me when she said open ranch riding, not head to tail stuff. After a bit of research (all five star reviews btw) we booked and afternoon two hour ride. Amy was super friendly and accommodating. We had a group of five (including my 84 year old grandfather) They sized each of us up and assigned us horses accordingly. Horses were clean, in great condition, and had great dispositions. We were given THREE guides for our five people! Could have been the nice day, or they were terrified of us tenderfeet, but either way 3 to 5 ratio makes it all pretty safe going. There is nothing to say about the surroundings except hallelujah. Even naturalists of years will be bowled over by the expanses of land and big sky that await. We went through a "stunted forest" full of miniature trees due to a water table anomaly. There were gnarled dead roots everywhere with life still growing out of them. Eerie and cool. When you get to the top of the plateau you can see many 14k foot peaks including Pike's Peak. They give you a chance to open up your horses here if you wish as well. Josh, Sean, and Dennis were fantastic guides, each with their own strengths. Never made us city slickers feel inferior or goofy for our poor form. Run, dont walk to do this. Old and young alike will LOVE it. read more

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My partner and I did a private ride back in September 2022 to see the fall colors. It was absolutely the best trail ride either of us have been on! I rode Bella and she was an amazing combination. Because both he and I have ridden before, we were able to move above a walk and actually trot, canter, gallop where the footing allowed. It was great to not be stuck in a nose-to-tail trail ride with a ton of people. The scenery was beautiful and our guide was amazing, fun and easy to talk to, and educational about the land. I'm not awesome with names but I wish I remembered hers! Her dogs also came along and it was so great to see how happy they were to run alongside and explore with the horses. Our goal is to come back for a winter ride sometime. Winter or otherwise, we will definitely be back! read more

This was the highlight of our trip to Colorado! Our guide was friendly and helpful, and helped us get settled and comfortable with our horse. He even set our horses together and took some souvenir pictures for us. We got to ride through some trees, up a hill, let the horses trot and even gallop around a bit, and across some water; it was a fun experience. This was a solid 2 hour ride and at the end of it, we got some treats to feed the horses. I definitely recommend it for new riders. read more

These guys FAR exceeded our expectations! Don't even consider riding anyplace else! We took our family of five while in Breckenridge for the week. Rode with another family of three. For 8 of us, we had 8 guides! My 6 yr old daughter was allowed to ride her own horse. None of us are experienced riders and all came away saying how comfortable they made us feel. Guides were always close enough to offer input and assistance (if needed) on controlling our horses. We were encouraged to "spread out" and get the horses off the trail. That was a nice plus. We got to run our horses on the high plain we came to. That was AMAZING! The views were heavenly! Guides were knowledgable, friendly, and helpful. Horses were all calm and controllable. I can't say enough good things about this experience. We are DEFINITELY making time to go back on future trips. We rode with Sean, Amy, Wendy, and Josh, et al. read more

Truly the best experience!!! Amy and her team were awesome. Without a doubt I would to again. I can't recommend this ranch enough read more

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Wonderful people working here! They were so nice to our daughters who had never gone horseback riding before (ages 7 and 10). I will absolutely go back here again. read more

If you are looking for a place to ride that has reasonable prices and friendly guides, this is the place. The views are stunning. You'll get a chance to do more than just walk in a line up a trail. It's a great way to see the beauty Colorado has to offer, or show it off to your out-of-town friends. We ended up riding on an absolutely gorgeous spring day and were the only ones there. Our guide took great care of us and tailored the trip to what we were hoping for. Even though the owners have zero online presence (everything you'll find is put up by fans) they book solid through the summer months, so call ahead! read more

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Platte Ranch is a must do! The staff here is so friendly and really take care of their guests. My mother was beyond nervous/scared to ride a horse, but they didn't pressure her and gave her a gentle horse that usually carries children. Mike also stayed back with her to watch over her. She ended up really enjoying the ride. The scenery around the ranch is breathtaking. They take you up to a enormous field to take pictures and allow you to go fast, "into second gear", if you desire. They also have the sweetest and happiest dog, Cooper, that stays around everyone throughout the trip. read more

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What is more picturesque than horseback riding through snow, creeks, and mountains? Absolutely nothing, if you're at this ranch! My wife and I signed up for a two hour ride. No one else was there so we had the ride to ourselves with two excellent guides, Tigger and Joshua. Also along for the ride was Joshua's Dog, Gunner. Gunner was just as entertaining as the horses and guides! Our guides took us through beautiful parts of the ranch, allowing us the freedom to ride to our skill level. While the horses will ride nose to tail, simple adjustments and they will safely go side by side. The guides give background information on the ranch as well as history of the towns. We've spent the week skiing, getting massages, ice skating, all the tourist things. Then we did this. Hands down, best part of our trip! And before we forget, our horses, Cooper and Missy were amazing! read more

My wife and I are both retired from the military. We have travelled literally around the world, so to say this was an experience we will never forget, we mean it! What a chance to experience Colorados' unspoiled views, and people, atop a well-mannered and cared for horse. Tigger and the other wranglers were professional, friendly, and very knowledgeable about riding, but also the extensive history and make-up of this beautiful area south of Breckenridge. Safety was always #1 and all participants were encouraged to ride at their pace and be comfortable with their level of experience without feeling like a city slicker. Amy was always quickly responsive to our texts and emails. This ranch is well worth the short drive if you are in the Vail or Breckenridge area. My wife and I feel it was the highlight of our two weeks in the Rocky Mountains and I am sure you and your family will too! read more

Super fun and friendly guides! We grew up horseback riding and it was really fun and not too "boring". We had opportunities to spread out and not follow in a straight line. read more

Went on an amazing trail ride today with Josh and Jill. The ranch is beautiful and the guides were kind and helpful. They also let you ride at your level which is fun if you have more riding experience. 10/10 would recommend! read more

I had never been horseback riding and my girlfriend had many times- we both loved it! Amy was so personable and Mike was extremely helpful and Rock was such a cowboy-we loved them all (and sorry if I'm forgetting someone). For me, it was such a great place to ease me into something I've never done before. I can't wait to go back and when I do, I'll surely go to Platte. The scenery is amazing, the dogs that came along were fun and I know they are very concerned with nature conservation, which is so admirable. Another 5 star review! read more

Was my first time ever ... nevertheless I felt so very at ease. I felt an immense peacefulness as Josh brought Ferris over to me, introduced us, and gave me instructions. Wendy and Kelsey also were terrific guides with great knowledge, humor and an easy-going manner. The vistas were all breathtaking. We road up to the South Park Plateau in 3-4 feet of snow (am told this was historic snow) with a group of others -- but never once felt nervous, fearful, or bored. Roundtrip, it was close to three hour ride. I'm ready to saddle up again real soon. Thank you Erika for inviting me along. I really had my Lonesome Dove fantasy fulfilled!! read more

When searching for riding stables for our group of 5 arriving in early November we found that most stables in the area had closed for the season. One of them referred us to Platte Ranch as the only one still open and actively doing rides. With no website we were a little unsure if it would be a good fit. Until we started reading reviews on Trip Advisor & Yelp...then there was no question this was the place for us (and not just because they were the only place open!). While sometimes reviews can leave you set up for a disappointment, these reviews were dead on regarding the staff and overall experience. Amy (the owner) runs a great operation and did a fantastic job at pairing our group with horses of similar personality. She & Sean (one of her guides) led us through the snowy mountainside and encouraged us to really learn to understand and communicate with our horses. They welcomed us going "off the path" and included lots of trivia about the area (the South Park writers are from there!), fun facts about the horses (they often act like teenagers!) and really engaged us in conversations about ourselves, our lives back home and were really open about their lives. Our group all agreed that they now feel like family and we can't wait to go back. Do yourself a favor and book a ride at Platte Ranch - it was hands-down the best part of our trip and I have no doubt it will be the best part of yours as well. read more

This was a great experience for me. I used to ride horses quite often and since moving to CO I haven't. My husband and I had a very bad experience before at riding stables out here, so I have been a little reluctant to do it again. But I'm very glad my dad arranged to do this when they were out. The guides were great, very knowledgeable of their horses and the land we rode on. The horses are all somewhat older and very experienced as well. I felt completely comfortable from the get go. The ride was beautiful. Since I have experience riding I was able to run my horse for miles on the open range. It was amazing. The dinner that followed was delicious as well. The beans were some of the best I had, and the home made peach cobbler with ice cream for dessert was worthy of seconds! read more

Great times with 4 girlfriends for a bachelorette. Great guide-to-rider ratio and you can't beat the scenery!!! We had a gorgeous 75 degree day and got 360 degree views up on the ridge with our horses. $70 for a solid two hours+. A wonderful time. Biggest complaint is that we couldn't find the place. No address is marked anywhere since they have no website and Yelp and TripAdvisor just notes the town it's located in. For future reference, it's by mile marker 58 on Highway 9. read more

WOW! One of the best trail rides I've ever been on - not your typical nose-to-tail ride! I was on a family vacation last week in Breckenridge and visited the Platte Ranch & Double B Riding Stables with my sister in law and aunt. It was the best experience of my week-long vacation! Amy was so accomodating - we had tried to book the ride through a booking agency, but were told that they didn't have any availability. When we called Amy directly, she was happy to fit us in on their 11am ride. As a horse person, the care of the animals is just as important, if not moreso, to me than the quality of the ride itself. In this case, I saw horses that were happy, healthy, and impeccably cared for. They LOVE their jobs, which makes for a more pleasant ride, even for someone with little to no experience. Our ride was fantastic. We opted for the 2-hour ride, which ended up being more like 2.5 hours after all was said and done. The staff took time and care to match each of us up with a horse that would be suitable for our stature and our experience level, and having 3 guides along with the group of about 10 for the ride assured safety and a personalized experience for everyone. Thank you Amy and the rest of the folks at Platte Ranch for having us. I wish you much continued success and can't wait to come see you again soon!!! read more

We LOVE Platte Ranch and try make a point of visiting every time we're in Breck. We've ridden here at least five times over the past ten years, and every ride is even more spectacular than the time before. We were truly blessed with having the opportunity of riding with Bill Berger the first time we visited Platte Ranch. Bill is a gentle man who is very passionate about his horses as well as the guests that visit his stable. Sadly, Bill passed in 2008, but he has a special place in our hearts. Visiting Platte Ranch gives us an opportunity to pay our respects, to reconnect with him and lets us take in the beauty that mother nature has shared with us. Alphabet took us out this time. She was awesome AND very hard working!! Amy (Bill's daughter) took us out the last time we visited. Oliver (the Poodle) and Baxter (the Lab) accompanied us on our ride. The dogs love going out on the rides! They will assess your ability and pair you accordingly with the right horse. The horses are clean and very well taken care of. Hubby's hose was Tonka and I had Olo. There is no nose-to-tail riding here (except when ascending or descending the steep trails). Other than that, he horses are pretty much on auto pilot, but you are free to spread out, run your horse or ride side by side if you like. We cannot recommend this place enough! You know how when you eat something that is so fantastic, you remember it and then try to find something that tastes even better, but it just doesn't quite live up to that fantastic thing? Just like in that example, this is the stable that we compare all our rides to. We've been on other rides and have not been able to find anything that even comes close to this. Do yourself a favor and don't waste your time with any other stable. We took our friends out on a ride for their first time several years ago, and they did just fine. We just got back from Colorado, and can't wait to visit Platte Ranch again! Thanks so much for a great time, Alphabet! read more

We had an amazing ride! We almost rode with American Safari but were so turned off by the rudeness of Stanley that we cancelled and rescheduled with Double B and were so glad we did. JJ and Kody were our guides. They were sweet, energetic and willing to make the ride just right for each rider. Both JJ and Kody were excellent with the three children on our ride. The 2 hour ride took us through the enormous ranch up to a plateau where we took pictures and were able to trot, canter, or lope. We finished the ride by riding down the mountains and across the river. If you want to explore the Colorado mountains on horseback and aren' t wanting a typical nose to tail ride, then this is the place to go! This is a great ride for all levels of riders. We can't wait to come back to ride when there is snow! read more

Such a fun day riding. The entire family had a blast. The horses were all great. Guides were super friendly and knowledgeable. We would go back on a future trip! read more

Seriously the best ridding ranch ever!!! The horses were perfectly mannered and well cared for, the owner Amy was as sweet and accommodating as possible, and the riders... Josh and Kim... Rocked! We had 8 people (2 twelve year olds, 4 twenty year olds, and 2 old farts) and we all had the best ride ever! We will ride with these folks again and as often as possible! read more

Great staff, wonderful horses. They picked the perfect animals for each family member. They told me my horse would behave, but give other horses the stink-eye, and he sure did! LOL. My 12 and 9 years olds loved it. Only hitch was, we got caught in a downpour and temps dropped! We didn't plan properly for that, but the guides took us back down the mountain into some tree cover. We took some rough elk trails back through the woods (not the normal route) and that was interesting. read more

I am so happy that we decided to ride with the crew at Platte Ranch. Our trail riders were knowledgeable and encouraged the naive riders, slowly building their confidence. As a more advanced rider, I got the opportunity to go ahead with one of our guides and got up to a fast canter. We will definitely do it again. read more

Was one of the most beautiful and breathtaking horseback rides I've been on. Sean,Kelsey, & Wendy were awesome as our guides. Friendly and very knowledgable about the surrounding countryside and the history of the area. The horses were great, super friendly. Loved the the dogs came along for the ride. Highly recommend this outfit if you want to do some riding in the Breck area read more

We highly recommend Platte Ranch. Very friendly staff with well trained horses and beautiful trails.