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Big Thompson River Ranch


Big Thompson River Ranch


Tack: Western
Horses: Quarter Horses
Pace: Approx. 2-3 hours of riding per day
| Walk | Trot | Canter |
Level: Riding Level (Click for legend) (1 to 5 out of 5)    All riding levels
Age: Min 7
Weight: Max 240 lbs / 110 kg
Riders: Max 7 riders


Safety
We are certified through the Dude Ranchers’ Association Horse Safety Program. We also belong to the American Quarter Horse Association as well as the Colorado Dude and Guest Ranch Association.
All riding adventures will be accompanied by a Ranch wrangler. Our wranglers are friendly horse professionals who delight in sharing their knowledge with you. They will provide what you need for a safe and enjoyable horseback riding experience, and their knowledge of the history, wildlife, and vegetation will expand your appreciation and enhance your ride.

Riding Groups
We try to keep our riding groups small with usually 6 or 7 riders max per group. One wrangler can take up to 7 riders at a time.
The breakfast ride and overnight pack trips can sometime have larger groups with some extra wranglers.

Horses
Unlike most recreational riding facilities, the majority of our horses (mainly Quarter horses with a few Paints) are born, raised, and trained on-Ranch. We’ve had registered horses with the American Quarter Horse Association every year for over 50 years. We have about 35-40 guest horses and every spring we welcome new foals into the herd. They learn the ropes under the gentle hand of our professional horse trainer.

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Big Thompson River Ranch
Tour Code: GRCO02
7 days / 6 nights
Dates : June to October

Difficulty : Riding Level
Riding Level Explained
ABeginner
Beginner A rider who has limited experience, is unable to post the trot and does not canter.
BNovice
Novice A rider who is capable of mounting and dismounting unassisted, capable of applying basic aids, comfortable and in control at the walk, moderate length posting trots, and short canters.
CIntermediate
Intermediate A rider who has a firm seat, is confident and in control at all paces (including posting trots, two point canters and gallops), but does not ride regularly.
D Strong Intermediate
Strong Intermediate An intermediate rider who is currently riding regularly and is comfortable in the saddle for at least 6 hours per day.
EAdvanced
All of the above, plus an independent seat, soft hands, and capable of handlinga spirited horse in open country.
Lodging: Standard
Lodging Level Explained
   
= Facilities in lodges, estancias, haciendas, resorts, etc.
   
Basic lodging - some with shared bathroom facilities, usually no AC or room service.
Regular standard room - usually with private bath.
 Accommodations with superior comforts.
   
 = Trips with nights in tent camps. Sometimes the first and last night are in hotels.
   
Basic tent camping - everyone helps out with camp chores.
Regular standard with some camp amenities and camp cook.
Camping facilities with superior comforts like camp shower, bathroom facility..
   
 = Trips that combine nights in hotels and camping.
   
Basic accommodation and basic camping facilities can be expected.
Regular standard with some nicer amenities.
Only assigned to hotel and camping facilities with superior comforts.

Online Reservation

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Season Tour Dates  MaxReserve
D 2024 06/02 - 06/07 6d / 5n 6 day Ranch - Cowgirl week 7 Sold Out
C 2024 06/09 - 06/14 6d / 5n 6 day Ranch - Low season 7 Reserve
C 2024 06/16 - 06/21 6d / 5n 6 day Ranch - Low season 7 Reserve
B 2024 06/23 - 06/29 7d / 6n 7 day Ranch - Mid season 7 Reserve
B 2024 06/30 - 07/06 7d / 6n 7 day Ranch - Mid season 7 Sold Out
D 2024 07/07 - 07/12 6d / 5n 6 day Ranch - Cowgirl week 7 Reserve
B 2024 07/14 - 07/20 7d / 6n 7 day Ranch - Mid season 7 Reserve
B 2024 07/21 - 07/27 7d / 6n 7 day Ranch - Mid season 7 Sold Out
B 2024 07/28 - 08/03 7d / 6n 7 day Ranch - Mid season 7 Reserve
A 2024 08/04 - 08/10 7d / 6n 7 day Ranch - High season 7 Reserve
D 2024 08/11 - 08/16 6d / 5n 6 day Ranch - Cowgirl week 7 Reserve
D 2024 09/01 - 09/06 6d / 5n 6 day Ranch - Cowgirl week 7 Sold Out
D 2024 09/08 - 09/13 6d / 5n 6 day Ranch - Cowgirl week 7 Sold Out
D 2024 09/26 - 10/01 6d / 5n 6 day Ranch - Cowgirl week 7 Sold Out
D 2025 06/01 - 06/06 6d / 5n 6 day Ranch - Cowgirl week 7 Reserve
D 2025 07/06 - 07/11 6d / 5n 6 day Ranch - Cowgirl week 7 Reserve
D 2025 08/31 - 09/05 6d / 5n 6 day Ranch - Cowgirl week 7 Reserve
D 2025 09/25 - 09/30 6d / 5n 6 day Ranch - Cowgirl week 7 Reserve
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Tack: Western
Horses: Quarter Horses
Pace: Approx. 2-3 hours of riding per day
Walk, Trot, Canter,
Airport: Denver International Airport (DIA)
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