As the snow is creeping its way to Colorado, it brings a sense of peace and stillness to the Mountains. There is such a profound beauty and richness to our surroundings. The once rich and green hills are about to be covered in a blanket of snow, the pastures where the horses graze are empty and silent. While we are anxiously awaiting for the summer to arrive and the cabins to fill with the chatter of guests, the weather brings us a reminder to slow down, tend to the fire, make another ...

One might not think that poetry and cowboys make a good pair, but we decided to challenge our fans to write a horse haiku as part of the entry for our giveaway. Entries will be taken until February 28th, so you have plenty of time to sit down with a pencil and paper and get creative. Here are two of our favorites so far! Will yours be one?     hai·ku  noun \ˈhī-(ˌ)kü\ plural haiku Definition of HAIKU:  : an unrhymed verse form of Japanese origin having three ...

The Horses at Black Mountain Ranch are quite the herd. We have a horse to match every rider, from novice to advanced. Our team of horses is always capable of meeting your skill level. We have been asked more than once, "So just where do your horses come from?" Most of our herd travels from South Dakota to hit our trails in Colorado. We typically purchase "green broke" horses for our ranch. A "green broke"  horse means they have taken a saddle and have had a rider on their back a few ...

Be Truthful, Gentle and Fearless. –Gandhi We recently rediscovered the work of Heather Jansch, a British sculptor whose work is most known for her full size driftwood horse sculptures. What inspires us the most is her passion. Growing up a country girl, Heather knew she wanted to be surrounded by horses and become an artist. After a rocky relationship as a young adult with schooling and its confines, she went on to study at Goldsmith College in London. A year into the program Heather ...

  Nothing is more sacred than the bond between a horse and it's rider. Black Mountain Colorado Dude Ranch has numerous stories of riders connecting with their horse, a bond that draws them back. Have you felt the connection?