Experience traditional family fun and the romance of the Rockies!
Open year-round, 7 days a week
Pagosa Springs, Colorado
Santa's Sleigh Ride
Take a horse-drawn ride through the meadow and our magical Christmas tree forest to arrive at The Claus Cookie Hut. There, you will be served Christmas cookies and cocoa by Mrs. Claus and have a chance to meet and take photos with Santa himself! Enjoy a warm bonfire and special family time before returning with the horses.
Saturday, Nov. 30
Saturday, Dec. 7
Saturday, Dec. 14
Winter Ride Options & Pricing
Public Scenic Rides
Your one-hour venture includes a meet-and-greet with the draft horses and driver, a warm beverage, and photographing opportunities. This unforgettable scenic horse-drawn ride takes place on a secluded ranch setting offering mountain, meadow, and lake views. Evenings offer the added glow of special lights along the tour. Ride duration is approximately 40-45 minutes.
$67 Adult
$52 Children 3-16 Years Old
Free Children Under 3
Requires 2 person-minimum ticket purchase
Private Scenic Rides
Upgrade your private group! Scenic ride includes all amenities as a public ride and allows for private group photographing opportunities. Intimate horse-drawn vehicle fits up to 6 people, but we can accommodate groups up to 20 guests.
$402 up to 6 people
$67 for each additional person after 6 people
Our horse-drawn rides are appropriate for all age groups and can accommodate guests with mobility issues. No weight limits are required to participate. Reservations strongly recommended, as seating is limited. Call us for special options such as weddings, engagements, family reunions, retreats, and groups larger than 20 people.
Location
We are located at 700 Honey Bee Place, home of Elk Trace Bed & Breakfast. Follow the signs off of Piedra Road and turn left at the first driveway entrance at Elk Trace, near the horse barns.
Spring - Summer - Fall Ride Options & Pricing
Dinner Wagon Rides
Fill up on a delicious BBQ menu of smoked brisket sandwiches, baked beans, coleslaw, chips, lemonade, and s'mores at our "Buckaroo Camp". Includes scenic wagon ride, guitar entertainment, outdoor games, and plenty of memories. Offered every Wednesday and Friday throughout summer, approximate 1.5 hour duration.
$67 Adult
$52 Children 3-16 Years Old
Free Children Under 3
Requires 2 person-minimum ticket purchase
24-hour advanced reservations required
Campfire Roast
Enjoy a summertime favorite roasting all-beef hotdogs, s'mores and more while a guitar entertainer plays classic songs around the fire. Your one-and-a-half hour venture also includes a meet-and-greet with the draft horses and driver, beverages, and yard games. Plenty of photographing opportunities and memories await as you take an unforgettable scenic wagon ride on a secluded ranch setting offering mountain, meadow, and lake views.
$55 Adult
$45 Children 3-16 Years Old
Free Children Under 3
Requires 2 person-minimum ticket purchase
Offered on Mondays and Saturdays throughout the summer
Public Wagon Rides
Your one-hour venture includes a meet-and-greet with the draft horses and driver, a beverage, and photographing opportunities. This unforgettable scenic horse-drawn ride takes place on a secluded ranch setting offering mountain, meadow, and lake views. Ride duration is approximately 40-45 minutes.
$45 Adult
$25 Children 3-16 Years Old
Free Children Under 3
Requires 2 person-minimum ticket purchase
Private Carriage Rides
Upgrade your private group! Scenic ride includes all amenities as a public ride and allows for private group photographing opportunities. Intimate horse-drawn vehicle fits up to 6 people, but we can accommodate groups up to 20 guests.
$270 up to 6 people
$45 for each additional person after 6 people
Recent Reviews
The horse drawn wagon ride and cookout was one of our top experiences while staying at Pagosa Springs. Buck was so hospitable and we would highly recommend this experience.
Dorothy Hedman 10/16/2024 — a month ago
We had a private ride tonight with Buck (and Jake & Roger)! It was amazing!!! Buck is so knowledgeable and took time to teach my husband how to lasso, and was just such a fun guy! We definitely plan on visiting for a sleigh ride in the winter, but definitely recommend going any time of year!
Madison Barker 10/24/2024 — 3 weeks ago
We brought a family group of 14 adults 1 child and 2 toddlers and 1 baby and it was an amazing experience for all of us!! this experience was way above, and beyond what we even expected. It was beyond fun beyond beautiful. Every single aspect of this event was amazing. We all would highly highly recommend anyone to come and experience Buckeroos you will not be disappointed. To the staff. Sincerely, thank you from the whole Ruff family.
Troy Ruff 10/22/2024 — 4 weeks ago
We went to experience a horse drawn carriage ride and had a wonderful time. Great guide and service. Well worth your time in town. Will come back next time we are in town especially over the winter holidays.
Zach Garrett 10/14/2024 — a month ago
Bumpy road to buckaroos! Lovely and educated staff. Great big horses. Great views.
b b 11/17/2024 — in the last week