Ranch Blog

Join ranch trainer Terry Wegener and his crew for our annual Horsemanship Retreat in March.  The retreats have been very popular for guests looking for a more in-depth focus on their riding skills.  The retreat…

For those of you who remember Sugar, we thought you might enjoy this update from his retirement home that came over the holidays.  It’s fun to follow our horses throughout their lives.  We only wish…

Following the theme of fun staff adventures, Rob share this story with me recently. By Rob Carter On the morning of new years eve I awoke to an overcast, chilly, but beautiful winter day here…

What, did someone just say that it’s 2013?  When did that happen? The holiday vacation time at Vista Verde is a complete whirlwind.  We start December pouring into our staff, and getting them geared up…

By Steph Christmas at Vista Verde is a magical time.  Even after all these years, I am still taken by how much holidays at the ranch feels like a Norman Rockwell painting.  Whether is the…

By Steph Some of our guests coming to Vista Verde this winter are coming for their first ever winter vacation in the snow.  Although we send out a packing list, it can be a little…

Yesterday we had our inaugural snowbike trip.  It was the Aussies who decided to give it a whirl with Steve and Brandon.  After getting all geared up, they toured around the ranch, then down to…

By Steph The winter vacation season officially begins on Saturday, and we are coming down to the wire on our orientation.  The staff have learned the ropes, gotten to know each other, and the snow…

By Steph Orientation week officially kicked off yesterday as we begin our countdown to opening day for our winter season.  As our first guests are getting their bags packed for their winter vacation in Colorado,…