Horseback Riding
Being in the saddle is as about as American West as you can get. Our Colorado horseback tours in the summer are a magical experience. The mountains are alive with wildlife and the sweet smell of wildflowers. You’ll may see, elk, deer and bighorn sheep filling their bellies on the rich abundant grass. This is a special activity to be experiencing in the Colorado high country.
Two Hour Horseback Ride
Two hours in the saddle is the ideal way to enjoy the majestic Western Colorado Rocky Mountains. From the stables at ranch headquarters you will climb in elevation. You will cross a natural mesa meadow which provides opportunities to overlook the Colorado River and Glenwood Canyon. As you leave the meadow and continue to ascend, the mountain trail vistas of the Glenwood Canyon expand as the Colorado River snakes lazily through the canyon floor.
Prices starting at: $65/rider
Horseback riding rides depart on the hour between 9 am – 5 pm.
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1 HOUR HORSEBACK RIDE
Our one hour ride gives ample time for a taste of Colorado’s natural beauty. Leaving ranch headquarters you will climb to breathtaking vistas of the Glenwood Canyon and the winding Colorado River.
Price: $50/rider
Horseback riding rides depart on the hour between 9 am – 5 pm.
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Sunset Horseback Ride
Watch the sun sag low in the western Colorado sky while enjoying a gorgeous view of the Rockies. This 2.5 hour ride affords you a once in a lifetime experience to close out a perfect day. From the stables at ranch headquarters you will climb in elevation. You will cross a natural mesa meadow which creates opportunity to overlook the Colorado River and Glenwood Canyon.
Price: $70/rider
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Sunset Dinner Ride (3+ Hour experience)
The sunset dinner ride combines a 2 hour horseback ride with a mouthwatering western chuckwagon steak dinner. Meals are cooked and served at the chuckwagon. Menu items are served family style and include steak, baked potato, fresh baked rolls, garden salad, baked beans, corn on the cob and dessert. Ice tea and lemonade are standard beverage options and hot dogs for the kids! You haven’t had western cookin’ till you’ve had our western BBQ.
Reservations required, departs at 5:00pm.
Price of Sunset Horseback Ride plus $25 for adults, $15 for kids
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Pony Ride
Let the wrangler lead your child around the field on a horse. Children must be able to sit up and hold onto the saddle by their self. One hour.
$30.00 per child
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Please allow extra time for saddle up and orientation. Due to safety and comfort issues we do not allow double riders.
Lakota Guides operates under special use permits from the White River National Forest. All or part of this operation is conducted on Public Lands under special permit from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management. Lakota Guides is an equal opportunity service provider.
By Eileen Griego September 10, 2012 - 7:11 am
My three daughters, grandson and I took the one hour horseback ride. It was the first time for my grandson and I was very nervous myself. Jason our guide, was amazing! He knew exactly what horse to put us on to ease our fears. We felt at ease and really enjoyed the ride knowing Jason’s main concern was safety for all his riders. We asked him lots of questions about his ranch and the horses, actually, we talked him ear off, but he was very pleasant and answered all our questions. He made us feel very welcomed! The views were amazing! We’ll be back next year and hope Jason will be our guide again!
Thank you for the wonderful memories!