Horseback Riding

Explore the valley and surrounding mountains as we were meant to. On horseback. Steamboat is steeped in western heritage, and there's no better way to experience it than first hand on one of the many ranches that call the Yampa Valley home.

SADDLEBACK RANCH summer Horseback Tours
The 2 hour photo opportunity ride is offered at 9:00am or 1:30pm, Tuesday through Saturday, June 12 through September 29, 2018. Saddleback Ranch is closed on the 4th of July. The 1 hour scenic ride is offered at 2:00pm Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Dinner Rides are offered at 5:15pm on Wednesdays and Fridays through August 31, 2018. Enjoy a 30 minute ride followed by dinner at the lodge.

A perfect way to enjoy the scenery, take some pictures, and learn about the cows and calves. There is excellent chance of seeing wildlife. Horses for all riding abilities. Must be at least 6 years old to participate. Children under 18 years old must be booked with an adult.

Saddleback Ranch Cattle Drive
Spend the morning at Saddleback Ranch moving cattle, check the health of the animals, get in strays and make sure that everything on the ranch is doing well. Saddleback Ranch cattle drive rides are unique in the way that they are not “nose to tail” trail rides, nothing here is "staged" and day to day tasks do vary.

Cattle drives are a time where you can get back to life's essentials, the horse riding pace on cattle drives is usually slow, that’s what makes a cattle drive a wonderful experience, time to gain respect for these animals and learn a little about yourself in the process, maybe make a four legged friend or two.

The cattle drives are offered at 8:00am Tuesday through Saturday, June 12 through September 29. 2018, and consist of a 3 1/2 to 4 hour long ride or until the job gets done. Horses for all abilities. Guest must provide their own transportation to the Ranch.

Summer Horseback Tour	RATE*
2 Hours (9am & 1:30pm)	$85
1 Hour (2pm)	$60
Dinner Horseback Ride (5:15pm)	$100
Cattle Drive (8am)	$165

*These are 2018 summer rates. A 15% Gratuity for Saddleback Ranch will be added to your reservation.

Del's Triangle 3 Ranch
Summer horseback rides begin May 26, 2018, and will run through November 23, 2018. Rides are offered Monday through Saturday, Closed Sundays. Transportation is not provided for the summer rides. Del’s Triangle 3 Ranch is a 45 minute drive from Steamboat Springs. Guests must arrive at the ranch 15 minutes before ride time. Children must be at least 6 years old, and able to mount and ride a horse on their own, no riding double. Maximum weight per rider is 250 pounds.

Summer Tours	Age	Rate*
1-Hour Ride (12:30pm)	6 years & up	$60
2-Hour Ride (10am & 2pm)	6 years & up	$90
Half Day Ride with Lunch (9am)	6 Years & Up	$195

*These are the 2018 summer rates.

Elk River Guest Ranch

The Elk River Guest Ranch offers private horseback rides for individuals or groups up to five people
The horseback tours are led by experienced guides, where we specialize in scenic rides with personalized attention. The most popular ride is our Overlook Trail, which ascends out our property gate directly into national forest lands. You'll ride up a mountainous trail which leads you to a pine and aspen forest. A clearing with big views of the Zirkel Mountains and a mixture of forest and grasses make this a well-rounded ride. It's best for confident beginners, intermediate and advanced riders.

Summer/Fall Dates of Operation
Rides are offered daily at 10:00am and 2:00pm, August 26 through October 15, 2018

Requirements
Riding helmets are available for children and adults at no charge and are ASTM-SEI approved. Children must be at least 7 years old and everyone rides their own horse (no double riders). There is a 250 lb weight limit for riders and pregnant riders are not allowed.