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Vail Stables

The Ultimate Horseback Riding Tour in Vail, Colorado

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Our Rustic Little Outfit Offers Something for Everyone

Our gentle horses, friendly, experienced guides, and awe-inspiring trails await your arrival.  

See our adorable goats in Goat Yoga and Happy Hour with goats, sheep and ponies.  Random Live Music Events 

 

Located one easy mile (don’t walk!) NE of Vail Village

RIDICULOUSLY STRICT 48 hr and 5 minute cancellation policy.

Dress in layers as Colorado weather is very moody, and the forecast is usually deceiving.

 

Ride-A-Horse Obstacle Course

You want to ride? We have horses. We just don’t have USDA Forest Service Service Days left on the trails. We can, however, let you ride a horse in our corrals around, over and through fun obstacles, with an amazing, scenic view of the mountains. Smell the horse, hear the squeak of leather, the 4-letter words from frustrated riders, (like “Cool!”).  It’s not perfect, but it can be fun (if you are fun). The kids can hang out with the goats while you ride as they will be semi-supervised and in a fenced area with gentle animals. You can see them while you ride. Adults and kids as young as 6 can participate. 1-Hour sessions between 11:30 and 2:30 in OCTOBER only.

 

Horseback Rides

Limited Availability. Call to Book.

We have met our USDA Forest Service Allotment for the Year.

Now booking for 2022 

 

GOGA Vail 

Yoga – with goats and lambs getting in your space.

8 Yrs and Up

Check out the schedule – Online Booking.

 

G.O.A.T. Happy Hour

where the goats, sheep and ponies play

 Random times.  It’s confusing to us as well.

 See the Online Booking for availability.

Online Reservations include a Bartender, 1st drink and 1 container of treats.  

Additional beverages, goat and horse treats for sale.

PONY RIDES AVAILABLE DURING HAPPY HOUR. Book online.

 

 

 

 

BOOK NOW

If 2021 is anything like last year, it is going to be very busy. We encourage you to make your reservations as soon as possible to secure the ride and time slot or class you desire. You have 48 Hours and 5 Minutes prior to check-in time to cancel your reservation and receive a full refund.

 

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.

Note:  The information on this website supersedes any other information found on printed materials or other websites.

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Home of the G.O.A.T. Happy Hour - The Happiest Hour in Town

Extremely family friendly.  Relax in our hammocks with a stunning view of the slopes. We have cold beer and wine for the adults, soda and juice available for the kids. Take a selfie with the goats, sheep, ponies and horses.  Feed them some treats and enjoy the chill vibe of farm life in the Rockies

Check the schedule online for reservations.  Random days available.

Regular Happy Hour pricing includes a beverage and one container of treats for the animals.  Ages 6 and over please.  0-5 is free, unless you want them to ride a pony.

Pony Rides available for kids 0-5.  Book that option under Happy Hour.

 

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★★★★★

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
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