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Saddleback Ranch

37350 RCR 179, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
970-879-3711
4.5 of 5 stars 90 Reviews
Type: Horseback Riding Stables
Owner description: A 8,000 acre fourth generation working cattle ranch 15 miles west of Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Escape to Saddleback Ranch to enjoy a relaxing day... more » Owner description: A 8,000 acre fourth generation working cattle ranch 15 miles west of Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Escape to Saddleback Ranch to enjoy a relaxing day of riding, working cattle and seeing some gorgeous scenery. It is a day you will never forget! Saddleback Ranch is a located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. Family Owned and Operated!In the winter we offer:2 hour Photo Opportunity Horseback Rides, Snowmobile Tours and Dinner Tours, Dinner Sleigh Rides YEE-HAW Tubing Hill. In the summer we offer:Cattle Drives- a 4 hour ride moving cattle2 hour Photo Opportunity Rides- Afternoon Horseback or Wagon Dinner Rides ATV Tours « less
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Steamboat Springs, Colorado
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

The tubing was the best. Going back for some snowmobiling!!

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Chicago
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57 reviews 57 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

Recommend for family with small children. Spectacular and very friendly, warm atmosphere provided by the owners assuring you are well taken care of and entertained on top of a delicious cowboy meal. One of several experiences not to be missed in Steamboat.

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Connecticut, United States
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

Great Sleigh Ride dinner! My family had a great time at the ranch. The sleigh ride was fun and the dinner was delicious.

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11 April 2012

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Evansville, Indiana
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2012
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trails were trecherous, horses uncooperative, my daughter fell off the horse as the saddle was not put on correctly

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Lakeland, Florida
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2012

The people were extremely nice and a lot of fun. Our kids had a great time sledding and the people there did whatever to keep us happy.

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11 April 2012

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Steamboat Springs, Colorado
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2012

Do not miss this place. Meet the generations who have help shaped Steamboat from the beginning, they are "true locals", with a western hospitality that can not be beat. Summer/ Winter, whenever take the trip out to say "hey".

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2012

We did a toboggan drive round the specially designed course. swopped driiver half way and boy do those doggies run!

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Houston, Texas
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012

A bit off the main track - we only did the tubing with two other families with kids in age from 9 to 4 - the people are great and friendly. Would recommend a visit.

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Florida
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2012

Two families took the kids ages 14,15, and 12. They all had a great time. There is a cabin that has a very clean bathroom at the base. They also serve light snacks/drinks in the cabin.

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Steamboat Springs, Co
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43 reviews 43 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2012

Plenty of good food, lots of things to do for kids.

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