The top ten places to horseback ride in Colorado
The Colorado Rockies are a wonderful place to explore, and the very best way to do that is on horseback. Colorado is blessed with several wonderful riding locations. The top ten are listed here:
The best place to ride is at the Peaceful Valley Ranch, located at Lyon, Colorado. Here riders can enjoy their horses wading through pristine rivers.
The second best place to ride is Gateway Canyon, located just south of Grand Junction. The breathtaking views are owned by the owner of the Discovery Channel.
The third best place to ride is Rainbow Trout Ranch near Antonito. The ranch also offers fly fishing and whitewater rafting.
The fourth best place to ride is in Buena Vista at Ava’s. This property has been voted the best of Summit Country three years in a row.
The fifth best place to ride is at Snowmass Village. The village has long been known for its tremendous skiing opportunities, but horsemen also enjoy the mountains near here with their horses.
The sixth best is Academy Riding Stables. They are located in the Garden of the Gods. Many people agree there is not a prettier place on earth than the Garden of the Gods.
The seventh best is located along the Laramie River where guests can stay in several historic log homes.
The eighth best is located at Running Wolf Riding Center in Broomfield, Colorado. Here guests can receive instruction from a top expert, before going on a trail ride.
The ninth best is Caduceus Farm, LLC also located in Broomfield, Colorado. Here guests can learn the art of dressage riding.
The tenth best is located at Steamboat Springs. The prarie here is a great place to go riding.
Colorado is a horseman’s dream come true. It has a wide variety of terrain from the Rocky Mountains to the prarie, all begging to be explored from a horse.