Need to get away, but that is not in the cards this year? Then take a few minutes to escape to VVR virtually. We have videos of so many different aspects of the ranch on our Youtube channel. Here are a few of our favorites: Anneke’s ride through the pasture Aaron’s time lapse stars Fuzzy…
We teamed up with guest blogger Michael Dehaan who is founder and editor-in-chief at Best Horse Rider. Based in Oklahoma, Michael has been working with horses all his life, acquiring rich experience and professional insights, which he happily shares with other fellow equestrians. Recognizing that many of our guests don’t have horses at home, Michael…
Cancellation policy change through winter 2021 Due to the continued uncertainty about what is around the next bend of 2020, the cancellation policy has been amended for any bookings between now and the end of the 2020-21 winter to a 30-day cancellation window instead of the normal 90-day window. This will allow guests to have…
You knew it was love from the first time you rode him/her. It was a match made in heaven, right? Maybe it’s because we have great horses at the ranch, and maybe it’s because horses are just meant to be loved by all of us, but time after time our guests fall in love with…
For those of you who have been to the ranch before, you know the routine on Monday morning. An exhilarating safety talk from Ben, some introductions, and then a mellow ride around the ranch to get connected up with your horse. It is an important time, and it is required for us to provide some…
The VVR remuda is a melting pot of kind-hearted horses who have earned their spot at the ranch by proving their willingness to care for our guests and navigate the rough mountain terrain surrounding the ranch. Like any group of people, they have diverse personalities and each horse has his or her strengths and weaknesses.…
Most of what we offer at the ranch is included in your stay to make planning and budgeting easy. However, there are some options to be added on at an additional charge if you are looking to really pamper yourself during your time at the ranch. We hear over and over how fantastic our massage…
With so many different activities you may be wondering how we organize each day? Here are some key points to help you understand the schedule and activity planning: If you felt a bit overwhelmed looking at the schedule, you are not the first. One of the draws of a VVR stay is the robust offering…
Our summer guest schedule is packed. One of the first pieces of advice we give to new guests is that they must accept they cannot do it all. There are just too many fun options! Ideas have been floated over the years for new options that we would love to add, but there was never…
We are proud to be a part of the lodging industry, and we have been impressed by the collaboration that has gone into creating a safe lodging experience for travelers across the globe. At VVR we are implementing the AHLA Safe Stay program to adopt the highest standard of cleanliness for our guests and staff.…