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Dick Clark Remembered at Family dude ranch

The entire Tesch clan at our family dude ranch was very saddened to hear about the passing away of Dick Clark. As far back as I can remember Dick Clark was on every New Year’s Eve counting down to midnight. Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve was always popular, but he had many other hits

Fun and Adventure Never Quits at Our Family Dude Ranch

When I started our family dude ranch blog I thought I would never be able to find things to write about all winter long. I knew summer would be easy because there are so many activities going on and so many wonderful people spending their family dude ranch vacations in our corner of the West.

Therapeutic Horseback Riding – Colorado Dude Ranch Style

We have had the privilege of getting to know Shelley Anckner and having her come out to our Colorado dude ranch the past few weeks to ride horse. She was diagnosed with Parkinson’s three years ago. Her doctors told her to get back on a horse! Horses are very good therapy for many people, but

Baking up a storm at the Colorado guest ranch!

If you have been to our Colorado guest ranch tucked in the Tarryall Valley of the Rocky mountains, it probably only took sitting through about half a meal to realize how tasty the food is! The head cook at our Colorado guest ranch is an important member of the Tesch family and my sister-in-law, Bridget.

Family Vacation Ideas: Colorado Dude Ranch

Howdy all! Check out this great article on Colorado Dude Ranches by the Colorado Tourism Office. There really is something for everyone and flexibility to fit your family: Colorado’s dude ranches offer vacation experiences that range from upscale resort-like properties to rustic, working ranches where guests can take part in everyday chores like herding cattle

Manitoba Riding for the Disabled volunteers Marv Ginter and Jette Fowler tend horse Holly.

Guest ranch horses do a body good!

Horses have long been used in therapy for the disabled. More and more research shows having the disabled work with horses can help them make great gains in communication, strength, balance and bring true joy! Those visiting our corner of the West on guest ranch vacations get to experience the same joy on our guest

Gearin’ up at our Colorado Guest Ranch

Have you checked out the weather in our neck-of-the-woods lately? It feels like the end of June out at our guest ranch! All of this warm weather has enabled us to get outside and start working on projects. We have been busy getting the ranch in tip top shape for all the guests who pass

Some of us acting out the Wizard of OZ. I am tin man :)

Hanging out and having fun with fellow Colorado Dude Ranchers!

This past weekend was the annual spring convention for all Colorado dude ranchers. We always get together in Denver every spring to catch up, share ideas, get excited for the upcoming season and of course to have fun! Conventions may not seem like a very fun event, but when you get 30+ Colorado dude ranchers

Guest Ranch Vacations = Family fun!

This warm spring weather has gotten me all excited for the summer ahead! Earlier this week I blogged about the horseback ride my whole family and I went on at our guest ranch and today were playin’ baseball! It is shorts and t-shirt weather at our guest ranch plus applying a little sunscreen is a

The Tesch family hits the trails at their Colorado dude ranch!

It sure feels like spring has arrived at our Colorado dude ranch (click Sounds of Dude Ranch spring to hear!). The temp is high and overhead is nothing but brilliant blue sky. The birds are chirping wildly and even signs that bears are waking up have been seen. I love this time of year! This is

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