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LoveHorses Aug 25th, 2005 02:07 PM

Advice Plz: Guest Ranchs In Colorado
 
Has any one been to a really nice Guest Ranch this summer that they can recommend to us.

All suggestions will be appreciated.

Thank you

MaureenB Aug 25th, 2005 04:52 PM

I have personal experience at two very different Colorado guest ranches. C Lazy U, near Granby, is a bit more of a 'dude ranch' with an indoor pool, kiddie rodeos, better meals, close to Grand Lake and other car-trips, more pricey.
Then there's Focus Ranch, which is more remote, a true 'working ranch', with fishing and home-style cooking. They are both nice, depending on what you want.
We also went to one we liked near Cody, Wyoming-- the K Bar Z.

LoveHorses Aug 26th, 2005 06:31 AM

Thank you MaureenB. We also went to a very nice Guest Ranch in Cody, Wyoming this summer...Bill Cody Ranch. Cody is a very nice town. We definately liked Wyoming and might end up at another guest ranch next summer. We also love Colorado so we wanted to maybe check out one there. I will look up your suggestions...again thank you.

LoveHorses Sep 6th, 2005 02:21 PM

ttt

padams421 Sep 6th, 2005 02:40 PM

Lane Guest Ranch, near Estes Park, CO/Rocky Mtn. Nat'l Park. We've been there twice and enjoyed it very much. Many activities, high staff/guest ratio.

LoveHorses Sep 9th, 2005 02:25 PM

TTT

connette Sep 9th, 2005 08:31 PM

We are going to the Bar Lazy J a week from tomorrow. I will report back upon our return. www.barlazyj.com

lcuy Sep 10th, 2005 12:25 AM

We visited at Cherokee Park, but several years ago. Wonderful horses and activities for all types.

LoveHorses Sep 13th, 2005 08:09 AM

Thank you Connette, I am looking forward to hear how you liked Bar Lazy J. Have a great time.


mwg594 Sep 15th, 2005 05:18 AM

I recommend Tumbling River which is about an hour outside of Denver and also Cherokee Park


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