Tips for Preparing to Ride (Even if You Can’t Ride at Home)

December 14th, 2020 by 4URRanch

    We know that a lot of our guests look forward to horseback riding at 4UR. Some guests ride with us every year but aren’t able to ride at home. Many of our new guests have either never ridden before. Others haven’t ridden in a very long time. If you fall into one of … Read More

A Vacation for the Entire Family

March 31st, 2020 by 4URRanch

A Vacation for the Entire Family By AnnKate Sledd   Can you remember your favorite vacation? The excitement of waking up early, getting in the car, and heading out to a week of fun.  It’s something everyone, young or old, can identify with. A vacation at the 4UR is

A Guest Ranch for Riders of All Skill Levels

March 3rd, 2020 by 4URRanch

When we say we work at a “guest ranch”, the questions that follow vary from one end of the spectrum to the other. The questions and misconceptions are even more abundant when talking about the Horsemanship Program at 4UR. Most come in the form of inquiries about the horseback experience offered.  “Are you a ranch … Read More

A Visit from the Equine Dentist at 4UR Ranch

October 12th, 2016 by 4URRanch

At 4UR Ranch we just wrapped up our season with an annual visit from CEqD Troy Walck, an experienced Equine Dentist. Having an equine dentist come each year to work on the horses is something that plays into our values as a guest ranch. While the horses visit the vet very often the work of a … Read More

4UR Horsemanship Program acquires New Horses

May 4th, 2016 by 4URRanch

4UR Horsemanship Program Increases its Herd It is spring on the ranch, and seven new horses have been added to our summer Horsemanship Program. The whole herd has been frolicking in the occasional spring snow, shedding winter coats and getting shoes on for summer. The wranglers are brushing up on their natural horsemanship skills too, … Read More

Meet the 4UR Baby Horses

April 18th, 2014 by 4URRanch

We have some very exciting news! Two of our mares have delivered healthy, sweet, and oh-so-cute babies. We would like to introduce you to our two new 4UR baby horses, both born this April! Welcome Baby Ashlee Born: Friday, April 11th at 1:15am Color: Black, but we spotted some brown hairs on her coat, so … Read More

The New Kids – Wrangling up our new horses

April 8th, 2014 by 4URRanch

There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man.  ~Winston Churchill This month, the 4UR added four new horses to our herd! We watched our Head Wrangler, Damon Gibbons work each horse in the arena, and asked him to tell us a little about each horse. … Read More

The Jitters – First Time Horseback Riding

October 25th, 2013 by insideout

Sometimes people are a bit nervous about their first time horseback riding at the ranch – and that’s understandable. Horses are big animals and you can feel like you’re waaaaaay up in the air once you get into that saddle. If you’ve never been on a horse or, worse, if you’ve had a prior bad … Read More

Meet the Horses at our Colorado Dude Ranch

February 11th, 2011 by 4URRanch

The horses at our Family Dude Ranch in Creede Colorado are patiently awaiting the arrival of spring. For them, spring means fresh grass and the advent of summer. Summer means parents and children and hours on the trail and in the ring. All of the horses (and two mules) at our Colorado Dude Ranch are … Read More

Horseback Riding Holiday

October 30th, 2010 by 4URRanch

Do you dream of running through a field of tall green grass on horseback, with the wind in your face? We’ll help you realize that dream when you spend a week at our Colorado Dude Ranch. Spend your winter dreaming, and make those dreams a reality during the summer of 2011. Our horseback riding program … Read More

The Ideal Horseback Riding Holiday

August 17th, 2010 by 4URRanch

Do you dream of riding horses? If so, a week at our Colorado dude ranch will make your dream a reality. Whether you have never been near a horse or grew up riding every day, you’ll find your Dude Ranch Vacation to be an unforgettable experience. Our wranglers, lead by Damon Gibbons, will educate you … Read More

Horseback Riding Vacations in Southern Colorado

October 27th, 2009 by 4URRanch

We were glad that the grasses were high this summer, and the spring was wet. This helps us keep the horses happy and healthy all year long. When the horses can supplement their usual diet with natural-grown grasses in the valley, this makes it easier to keep them well through the cold winters up here. … Read More