Dude Ranch Recommendations

Note- all guests mentioned that they would and have recommended the ranches to family and friends.

C Lazy U
Mahoney Family – Illinois
The food at C Lazy U was outstanding, inventive and delicious. Tome Lee is talented.

Aspen Canyon Ranch
Nelson and Melinda Cook – Annison, AL
Melinda ,Nelson and their twin daughters have been vacationing at the Aspen Canyon Ranch for the last 7 years. In fact, their daughters insist upon that vacation. Melinda said they’ve offered cruises, beaches and theme parks – but the girls will not consider another vacation option – it’s all about Aspen Canyon Ranch. The girls love the freedom to ride their horses through the forests and meadows – they do not ever feel confined.

Bar Lazy J
Lisa, Lance and Isaac Green
Lisa said that Bar Lazy J is the perfect vacation with the right amount of busy time, down time, alone time, family time and couple time. Bar Lazy J provided the perfect family adventure vacation – this would be our choice of a family vacation over anything else – said Lisa
Six-year-old Isaac has had two horses during their visits to the Ranch – Sugar and Scooter –they both were great horses. What he loved most about the ranch was making new friends around the campfire.

Drowsy Water
Bill and Judy Rebhold – Waterloo, Illinois
Judy, Bill and their children have been to Drowsy Water for the last 3 years. Their children range in age from 4 to 18. Judy said the ranch offers something for everyone. They have made many friends during their three year vacations at Drowsy Water. The same group of people came back every year – it’s so neat to catch up with everyone during the week stay. Judy’s daughter made friends with another guest from Boston and they have continued to keep in touch.

King Mountain Ranch – Joyc Beltz – St. Petersburg, Flordia
Last year was the first year the Beltz’s took their two grandchildren (ages 6 and 9) to King Mountain Ranch. This year, they asked the children where they would like to go – Europe, Belize, Disney – they children answered back – we want to go to King Mountain Ranch. So back they’ll come. Joyce was impressed with how responsible and safety conscious the children supervisors were. They mentioned King Mountain Ranch to the neighbors who have booked a their family reunion at the ranch this year.

Latigo
H.M. Dallas, TX
"Our stay at Latigo left us with two great impressions -depth and kindness. Whether it was about horses, riding, geology, or ecology, we found that we were exposed to a depth of knowledge and skill that we never anticipated On the other side, we felt a spirit of kindness that permeated the entire operation. That you care about people, care about your horses and care about the environment came through loud and clear. "

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