Tony Daly, Managing Director of Ranch Rider, comments, “We feature nine handpicked riding holidays in Colorado and our current list of offers includes an exclusive discount at the Colorado Cattle Company. An exciting year to add on a self-drive, Rocky Mountain National Park’s 100th anniversary celebrations will run through to 05 September and the Iron Mountain Hot Springs is due to open this summer. The Royal Gorge Bridge & Park has also been inviting visitors back to enjoy its magnificent views - over 90% of the park destroyed by a fire in June 2013. Brand new gondolas will give you a bird’s eye view over the deep canyon and measuring 2,400 feet, North America’s highest zip line runs across the open span of the gorge.”

 

Save 10% (£200pp) on the Zapata Cattle & Bison Ranch’s branding weeks departing 17 May and 07 June. Play a hands on role in this exciting western activity and when the cowboy work is done saddle up for rides amongst the wild bison conservation herd. Horseback adventures can also be enjoyed in the Great Sand Dunes National Park. Seven nights from only £1,695pp (no single supplement) including accommodation, meals, ranch activities, use of ranch facilities, taxes and gratuities. Excludes car hire from £243 and return flight from £835pp. Full price £1,895pp.

 

Work the cattle with members of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association at the award winning Colorado Cattle Company.  This season guests will be able to book an overnight pack trip, the brand new camp site kitted out with authentic Sioux teepees. The Pine Bluffs Rodeo in neighbouring Wyoming will also be on the list of off ranch pursuits from late May through August. Take advantage of Ranch Rider’s EXCLUSIVE “Rollback” deal and pay last year’s prices at this adult only ranch with six nights from only £1,439pp (no single supplement), including accommodation, meals, most ranch activities (including riding), use of ranch facilities and taxes. Excludes transfers from £135pp, overnight camp out local payment of $50 and return flight from £825pp. Discount of £120pp valid on all 2015 weekly departures from May to October, excluding 21 June, 28 June, 02 August and 16 August. Book before 30 April. Full price £1,559pp.

 

Save £155pp and combine a wellness yoga work out with a horse riding holiday at the Focus Working Cattle Ranch. Certified instructor Martha McPherson who was trained by a Master Yogi will use poses to help to prevent stiffness after a day in the saddle and teach you how to "ride with your breath.” Alternative healthy options at the ranch include hiking to Spring Creek, swimming in the Little Snake River and mountain biking. Seven nights with Ranch Rider from £1,398pp (two sharing) including accommodation, meals, most ranch activities, taxes and gratuities. Excludes car hire from £243 and return flight from £819pp. Departing 23 August. Book by 01 May. Full price £1,553pp.

 

Founder of Perfect Horse magazine, author and internationally renowned horsemanship expert, John Lyons will be running a special week at the Vista Verde Luxury Guest Ranch focused on learning to communicate better with your horse. Riders and horses will learn the foundation exercises, lessons and principles of the Lyons method, and over the course of the stay guests will be improving the level of control they have over their horses. Four nights from only £1,895pp (no single supplement) including accommodation, meals, horsemanship clinic,  beer and wine, taxes and gratuities. Excludes car hire from £243 and return flight from £819pp.  Departing 11 October. Add on seven night Colorado self-drives with Ranch Rider from £495pp (two sharing) including accommodation and car hire.

 

Bring the brood to the luxurious North Fork Ranch, as the family owned and operated property is celebrating its 30th anniversary and gifting all of its guests with a $300 (per cabin) ranch credit. Seven nights from £1,958pp (no single supplement) and from £1,511 (six to 12 years) including accommodation, meals, ranch activities (including riding), use of ranch facilities, taxes and gratuities. Excludes car hire from £243 and return flight from £819pp and from £713pp (under 12 years). Ranch credit valid on all weekly departures from 23 May to 05 September.

 

Fun games of team penning are now a main feature on the list of child friendly activities at the Colorado Trails Guest Ranch. The owners have also recently refurbished several of their cabins, which now include cosy living areas. Seven nights from £1,423pp (two sharing) and from £1,280pp (five to 12 years) including accommodation, meals, most ranch activities, taxes and gratuities. Excludes car hire from £243 and return flight from £895pp and from £779pp (under 12 years).

 

Spend a week on the ranch enjoying adult only company. Ideal for singles, the Elk Mountain Guest Ranch is waving the supplement on their special weeks - a saving of £133pp. Seven nights from only £1,311pp including accommodation, meals, ranch activities (including riding), use of ranch facilities and taxes. Excludes gratuities, car hire from £243 and return flight from £819pp. Weekly departures from 30 August to 13 September. Full price £1,444pp.

 

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For further information please contact Ranch Rider on 01509 618 811, email info@ranchrider.com or visit the website at www.ranchrider.com. ATOL PROTECTED No 4660 ABTA 96395/V9150.

 

Colorado is a four-season destination offering unparalleled adventure and recreational activities, an abundant arts scene, Western heritage, distinctive cuisine, and 25 renowned ski resort areas. The state's scenic landscape boasts natural hot springs, the headwaters of four major rivers, many peaceful lakes and reservoirs, eleven national parks and monuments, and 58 mountain peaks that top 14,000 feet. 

 

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