- 1.5 hours Duration 1.5 hours
Grab the last few rides of 2020 as our US Forest Service Days are running out quickly.
Appropriate for all ages. Parents, 5 yr olds usually do better than adults. Enjoy a scenic ride on…
The Ultimate Horseback Riding Tour in Vail, Colorado
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Our gentle horses, friendly, experienced guides, and awe-inspiring trails await your arrival. The colors are magnificent this fall.
LAST DAY OF THE 2020 SEASON— SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24th.
We reopen late May, 2021. Reservation calendar opens January 2021.
Located one easy mile (don’t walk!) NE of Vail Village
$10 discount per person, off the grand total, when paying with cash. Call for this and we will hold your card number in case you don’t show up or cancel within the cancellation policy timeline. Otherwise, please book online.
STRICT 48 hr and 5 minute cancellation policy.
Weight limit: 220lbs if you are under 6′ tall. 240 if you are over 6′ tall.
Kids 5 and up can ride. Guides lead 5 and 6 yr olds.
Dress warmly as Colorado weather is very moody.
Horn bags on the saddle to hold your personal items.
CLOSED TUESDAYS IN OCTOBER
The goats and ponies were sent home and the saloon is closed until 2021.
Goat Yoga, Goats & Wine, Happy Hour and Pony Rides are NOT available.
- 2 hours Duration 2 hours
Grab the last possible 2 hour rides of the season!! Our US Forest Service Days are limited and nearing the maximum availability for 2020.
This semi-technical horseback ride travels through endless Aspen trees, Lodgepole pines,…
- 1 hour Duration 1 hour
Grab the last remaining rides of 2020. Our US Forest Service Days are running out quickly. Limited availability!!
There is an abundance of sunshine, gorgeous views of Vail Mountain and East Vail, no steep drop-offs…
- Discontinued for 2020
- 1 hour Duration 1 hour
Goats? Wine? What? Yes! It’s incredibly fun to enter a pen with 17 or more goats and a glass of wine, frosty beer or chilly soda or juice. Their goat-like behavior entertains and delights as…
- Discontinued for 2020
- 45 Min Duration 45 Min
Goat yoga is an amazing experience for those who want to unwind, laugh, and relax while attempting to do the downward dog with a young goat or several goats winding around and between your limbs.
…Discover Vail, Colorado
Vail Stables is uncompromisingly Colorado, specializing in beautiful mountain horseback rides near the town of Vail.
We have been the leading provider of tours on horseback for over 17 years and offer adventurers an all-access pass into the backcountry of the White River National Forest.
The spirit of the Old West rides on the breezes flowing through the quaking Aspens and echoes in the squeaking leather saddles. Our passion is to create transformational experiences through horseback riding.
Our friendly, experienced guides, gentle horses, and awe-inspiring trails await your arrival.
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Home of the Happiest Hour in Town
Relax in our hammocks with a stunning view of the slopes. We have cold beer and wine for the adults and soda available for the kids. Play a game of cornhole, washers, or cards. The goats come out to mingle too!
The beer garden at the Crooked Cow Saloon is open Monday and Wednesday 12-3 , Friday and Saturday from noon until 4:00, 5:00, 6, or 7 p.m. if the crowd keeps it going. If no-one shows by 4pm, we are outta there!
The goats come out to mingle between 3:30 and 5:30 p.m.
Treat Yourself to the Ultimate Adventure
★★★★★
Goat Yoga so much fun!
"My daughter convinced me to sign her up for goat yoga. We got there and all decided to join her as a family. It was so much fun. Amy was the instructor and was awesome. She gave us a nice workout and gave us plenty of time to interact with the goats. The goats were sweet and fun. Highly recommend. We may try to do it again before our vacation ends."
– kjtex2016 · TripAdvisor
Visited twice in 3 days- so much fun!
"We booked a family trail ride our first day of vacation in Vail- it was so great- horses were very sweet and gentle, scenery was gorgeous, ride was very relaxing. Then we found out they have Goga (Goat yoga), and the girls HAD to come back for that, so day 3 of our trip we were back at Vail Stables for a really fun session of goat yoga with the sweetest goats and great yogi leading the session. Highly recommend both experiences!!"
– SOonthebeach · TripAdvisor
Excellent Beginner Ride
"Having almost no horseback riding experience, 2 hour Vail Stables tour was perfect for our family with 2 tweens/teens. Climb into forest was manageable, not scary at all, and views were amazing. Horses in beautiful condition and very well trained. On our ride we hardly did any directing, in fact, we could have actually handled going faster."
– KrisC3333 · TripAdvisor
Best ride we've been on. Great route and overall great experience.
"Great experience from the minute we checked in. Our guide was Ellen and she was terrific. Got us ready and off we went on a fantastic 2-hour ride. Great pics along the way. Never considered about the horses or trails and we got up and down the mountain with incredible views and great memories. Highly recommended! Do the 2-hr ride. well worth it!"
– David K. · TripAdvisor
Loved it!
"We decided to go for a horseback riding after my kids (10 and 12 years old) insisted... my husband didn't want to come but somehow we convinced him. We all loved it!!! The horses are so perfectly train that you literally don't need to do anything... it was a great experience and a great way to see Vail from a new perspective! Will definitely be back."
– Karilli · TripAdvisor