Why I offer Trail Rides

We offer trail rides to work with people in ways that directly benefit horses.

Trail rides are not offered as pure leisure activities or tourism experiences.
They exist as a practical framework for working with riders in real situations, where decisions, responsibility, and long‑term effects on the horse become visible. And of course, we enjoy riding.

Why I offer Trail Rides

Over the past 20 years, I’ve had the privilege of guiding several hundred horses and their riders across Alpine trails in Europe — always with people riding their own horses. Interestingly, the horses seldom caused problems. When difficulties came up, it was almost always due to the rider.

That insight changed everything:
I stopped training horses — and started training riders.

In Colorado we blend practical training with real‑world trail experience.

Whether you are here for a short ride or a multi‑day adventure, our goal is the same: Safe, calm, confident trail riding.

Getting started — Trail Ride Crew support

When you register with the Trail Ride Crew, you’ll enjoy guided rides on varied Colorado trails

support from experienced riders if you need help with your mount

We also have five experienced trail horses available — some of which have gone from Mexico to Canada on the Continental Divide Trail — so if you bring a friend who needs a mount, we can usually make that happen too.