Creature comforts for cowgirls and cowboys in training include hearty meals and Happy Hour on the porch. Accommodations include private quarters in the renovated 1897 bunkhouse and newly constructed log cabins. All have private bathrooms, Wi-Fi, and flat screen televisions. There's a newly enlarged and stocked fishing pond for anglers and for those wanting some true western-style romance, be sure to ask about the overnight campouts.
 
"While at night we like to pamper our guests a bit, this is the real deal when it comes to a western working ranch experience," said host owner Tom Carr. "Each guest has the opportunity to share what their personal horseback dream is and we will do our best to make sure the wish comes true."
 
Carr has witnessed more than a few life-changing moments. "A guest from Wales celebrating his 50th birthday dreamt of roping a cow from horseback. It was his one wish coming to the States. He had never been on a horse before, but by week's end he successfully roped a steer!"
 
Carr tells another story about a female guest who arrived devastated by personal issues and a recent divorce. One of his wranglers called him over to report the woman was in tears. As it turns out, that cowboy had told her that she was really needed to keep an eye on wandering strays during a cattle drive. The simple act of being needed and appreciated made her break down with good tears."
 

"The fact that we can actually make a living at this, helping to fulfill people's dreams from the back of a good horse makes all the sweat and hard work worth it!" reflects Carr. For information and reservations please call (970) 437-5345 or visit the website at: http://coloradocattlecompany.com/.
 
About Colorado Cattle Company & Guest Ranch
Colorado Cattle Company encompasses thousands of deeded acres of prime ranch land where 800 head of cattle are cared for every summer. The ranch owns some 70 well bred and highly trained quarter horses selected for good bloodlines, great training and sensible attitude. After visiting the ranch several times, Tom and Marcy Carr purchased the operation in 2009. Along with their daughter Jackie Mallory and son-in-law Scott Mallory they welcome guests from May through October who are treated to an authentic working, adult-only ranch experience matched with the Carr's award-winning brand of hospitality. Their recognition of excellence includes: Best Cattle Drives, Best Working Dude Ranches, and Favorite Dude Ranch Hosts (from Dude Ranch.com, 2012 through 2015); World's Best Ranches (Gene Kilgore, 2012 through 2015); Top 20 Ranches (Equitrekking 2014 & 2015); and TripAdvisor, Certificate of Excellence 2015. The ranch is an honored member of the Dude Ranchers' Association.