Working at 4UR

February 16th, 2021 by 4URRanch

What It’s Like as a Seasonal Employee   Talk to any past staff member and you’ll hear things like “best summer of your life”, “lifelong friends”, and “outdoor recreation heaven” when they tell you about working at 4UR. While all of those things are true, they’re also a little vague. We’d like to offer you … Read More

Wildlife at 4UR

January 21st, 2021 by 4URRanch

  There are so many wonderful things about the place we call home. The most obvious is what you can see when you take a look around. There is clearly stunning scenery, but on top of that, we have some intriguing wildlife to view.  The Goose Creek valley is home to a wide array of … Read More

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

Revival of Cabin Fever Daze in Creede, Colorado

March 19th, 2014 by 4URRanch

Over the Valentine’s / President’s Day weekend, Creede resurrected an old festival with a new twist: Cabin Fever Daze. (Event Page) A Valentine’s Dance at the Elk’s lodge started off the weekend, with music by the Rifters  (with special guest, Tish Hinojosa), and ended with local band, MoJones, playing at the Tommyknocker Tavern. The Creede … Read More

Meet the 2012 4UR Staff

May 17th, 2012 by insideout

It’s almost time to welcome our 2012 staff to 4UR Colorado Guest Ranch. This is always an exciting time for those of us who stay in Creede year-round. Many of our staff is returning for another year, and the newbies bring fresh faces and ideas. Read on for a brief introduction to some of our … Read More

Create a Family Tradition

May 8th, 2012 by insideout

Parents are faced with many decisions, from what they’ll feed their children to where they’ll send them to school. One important task is to determine how to spend vacations. Will you go to Disney, Legoland, or one of those giant water parks? Will you go camping or head to a great city? There is no … Read More

Vacation With or Without Kids

May 1st, 2012 by insideout

There are two types of vacations: those with children, and those without children. At 4UR all-inclusive Colorado Guest Ranch, you can have either type. During most of the season, it’s true, we are a Family Vacation Ranch. Children love to come here and go horseback riding, swimming, and hiking. They enjoy art and craft programs, … Read More

Food Tastes Better After Riding a Horse

April 20th, 2012 by insideout

Food tastes better after riding a horse. It really does. That’s why it’s possible to ride to your breakfast, ride to your lunch, and ride to your dinner here at 4UR Family Guest Ranch. Since this is an all-inclusive luxury ranch, the meals you find at the end of the trail are veritable feasts. We … Read More

The Softer Side of Roughing It

April 3rd, 2012 by insideout

Ah, Nature. People come to our Colorado Family Guest Ranch so they can connect with the great outdoors. They come to hike the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. They come to ride horses and stand in the cool, clear waters of Goose Creek, fishing rod in hand. They come for the fresh air and the astounding beauty … Read More