Sam, our Head Wrangler, is a wealth of knowledge in an area that isn’t on most people’s radar: Saddle Fitting. Here, she shares some basic information about saddle fitting that gives a little insight into what goes on behind the scenes in the barn. Have you ever been uncomfortable in a pair of shoes, or…
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Are you looking for something a bit different to jazz up your weekend breakfast? Our ranch chefs recommend this recipe for Cheddar Cheese-Chive Waffles (makes 8 waffles). Ingredients: 1½ cups all-purpose flour ½ cup rye flour 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese 1/3 cup minced fresh chives 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon…
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Fodor’s Travel put together an article on the 15 Best Family-Friendly Resorts for Summer Vacations, and included Vista Verde Ranch as one of their picks. This is a fun selection of US based resorts, ranches, and hotels that are great for family vacations in the summer. Read the article…
The past month has been a bleak one for those of us so spoiled by the ranch chefs the rest of the year. Gone were the fresh fruit bowls, the pastries, the hearty lunches on a cold, wet day, and the steaming platters of freshly prepared dinner time meals. Woe is us. We get…
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As we near the summer dude ranch season, it’s time to start tuning up our dance moves! The folks at the Dude Ranchers’ Association put together a list of great ranches that offer Western dancing, and included Vista Verde and a photo from our barn dance in the article. So, pull on those boots, start…
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You know the proverb “March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb?” Well, we all decided, as it was dumping snow during the final days of April, that whoever came up with that didn’t live up here in the mountains of Colorado. This spring has been one of snow, snow, and more…
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Here is an itinerary we put together for a 5-night stay that gives you a taste of Steamboat and the ranch experience. There is a lot packed into this one! Day 1 (Thursday) Arrive to Steamboat Springs and check into the Steamboat Grand. Go check out the ski area, get your rentals ready to go…
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Each year, as we retire some horses and others are purchased, we need to replenish our herd to be ready for our dude ranch season in the summer. Typically this takes the form of going to sales in the spring, and hoping that they horses we picked will be as good when they get back…
DetailsSo you’re happily engaged, busy planning a wedding, and then your fiance drops the bomb on you–it’s your job to plan the honeymoon! We get so many honeymooners here at Vista Verde, and we love having them at the ranch celebrating their new life together. But, we’ve also been on the phone with enough folks…
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All-inclusive vacations are all the rage it seems these days. People used to think you had to travel out of the country to find an all-inclusive vacation option, but it is getting on their radar more and more that there are great options right here in the US. Historically, dude ranches were the original all-inclusive…
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