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What do teaching and whip cracking have in common? At Vista Verde, it’s all part of a grand plan from the folks who head up the barn. Mary and Sam had a lot of time to think about the summer program as they tossed out hay to the horses day after day this winter, and…
It’s funny that I’m writing about spring fishing right now as snow is falling here in Clark. With about 5 feet on the ground, and no end in sight, I’m starting to wonder about the remaining existence of any of the fences on the ranch. It’s starting to seem like spring might never actually happen.…
While we not shy to give our staff props for being such wonderful folks, we don’t typically point out all the people behind the behind the scenes who are an integral part of making the wheels on the bus go round and round here at Vista Verde. This past week it struck me that there…
Going on a wintery guest ranch vacation full of unknowns brings lots of questions to mind. What dessert will they serve Saturday at lunch? What temperature do they keep the hot tubs? And what the heck kind of boots should I bring? All are thoughts that drift by as you stare off from your desk…
I admit it. I’m a spreadsheet person. Besides the obvious uses, such as budgeting and task management, I use them for everything from horse shopping to Christmas lists to event planning. So, it has come to no surprise to me over the years that a lot of people create spreadsheets as they research vacation options.…
This winter Chef Jason has been getting a little out of the box (not that he ever really spends much time in there) with the cooking class. One of the dishes they’ve been making is naan. Then at dinner, the guests enjoy the naan served with an assortment of accompaniments that are also made in…
As we move through the holidays and into the new year, it’s the time when families start planning their summer family vacations. There is a big draw to all-inclusive family vacations both for the simplicity of planning and ease of budgeting. So, this list of the 10 Best Family All-Inclusive Resorts gives readers a chance…
Glamping is such a fun term that is used these days, and the folks at Glamping.com have featured Vista Verde as a great option for winter glamping….cozy fire, Italian linens, and bubbling hot tub included. Read the article….
There is a joke between me and some fellow dude ranchers about how everyone thinks in the off-season we sit around the pool and eat bon bons. Ok, first of all, that would be a little cold right now. But what do we do when the ranch is closed? If you would ask Bill, it’s…
When the temperatures drop to single digits, and the snow is piled high, guests often ask us why our horses don’t wear blankets. It’s hard to believe, but actually it’s healthier for our horses to go au naturale. Horses have a natural rhythm that follows the seasons and allows them to live comfortably in winter…