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A Buck’s Livery draft horse decked out to jingle and ready to pull.
“Just hear those sleigh bells jingling, ring-ting-tingling to...” San Juan Sky Outfitters operates horse-drawn open sleigh rides — on modified wheels, not runners — departing from the historic Strater Hotel down Main Avenue on Friday and Saturday evenings and holidays in the winter, or by appointment. e 970-259-8590, sanjuanskyoutfitters.com e strater.com, 970-247-4431
MANCOS
During the holiday season Rimrock Outfitters offers sleigh rides in the Mesa Verde area through pine trees and open meadows. A real Western experience; enjoy breathtaking views of the La Plata Mountains. e 970-533-7588, rimrockoutfitters.com
PAGOSA SPRINGS
With Astraddle A Saddle, take a 40-minute leisurely sled ride pulled by a team of draft horses over the hills and through the valleys west of town. e 970-731-5076, astraddleasaddle.com
RIDGWAY Owned and operated by a genuine cowboy, Rowdy, Bach’lers Stable offers personalized sleigh rides near the Bachelor Syracuse Mine. e 970-318-0444
TELLURIDE
Riding every day year-round except Sundays, Telluride Horseback Adventures provides winter trail rides and horse-drawn sleigh rides against the backdrop of the Wilson Range. e 970-728-9611, ridewithroudy.com xyz 2012-13 Southwest Colorado Winter Guide • 25