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★★★★★Couldn't more highly recommend Elk Heart for a Trail ride! My 3 girls and I had the most excellent 2-hr ride with Lily as our guide! Breathtaking scenery, sure-footed, healthy, beautiful horses and Lily was the perfect guide! We are able to see a variety of wildlife too! We will certainly be repeat customers!
★★★★★Amazing. Beautiful horses (and Kit the sweet mule). Fantastic guides. Gorgeous views. We took the two hour ride, Lilly and Sean were great. Practically perfect morning. Thank you!!
★★★★★Enjoyed our scenic trail ride with Elk Heart Trail Rides!
★★★★★Had a great ride today with Elk heart outfitters. Had the pleasure of riding a great horse named George.
★★★★★Had a great time riding on the most beautiful horse I've ever seen, Macon! He had a fun personality and a mind of his own! Sean was a great guide who is friendly, offered lots of information about local areas and wildlife, and has an obvious passion for what he does. Highly recommend, great experience!
★★★★★My wife and I did the 1‑hour trail ride and absolutely loved it. The horses were well‑trained and easy to ride. The views along the trail were stunning — wide open scenery, peaceful forest stretches, and that perfect Colorado quiet you can’t get anywhere else. Our guide was fantastic: friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience feel relaxed and enjoyable. Highly recommend Elk Heart Outfitters if you’re looking for a beautiful, memorable ride.
★★★★★Great folks great ride.
★★★★★Elk Heart Outfitters is the best!! Sean is so kind and accommodated my request for a private ride so my husband and I could exchange our wedding vows. Sean brought us to the most beautiful outlook and ensured we had the best day. Sean and his family are so skilled at what they do and it’s very clear that they cherish their horses. I feel so honored that Elk Heart Outfitters was apart of our very special day which I will never forget. Thank you SO much Sean!!! 🤍
★★★★★We done the two hour ride, we had a great time, recommend to anyone looking for a trail ride
★★★★★We booked an hour ride for our family. Such an amazing experience! This is a family owned and operated company that takes such amazing care of their horses. We got to ride George, Kokomo, and Cortez, and those horses were the sweetest! Great for first time riders, kids, and experienced riders. 1000% recommend!
★★★★★Lilly was a fantastic guide and this was definitely the highlight of our group’s trip to Pagosa.
★★★★★Our family spent some time with Elk Heart on a trail ride and they are fantastic! We had to adjust our trip during the week and they were accommodating and patient with us. If you’re in Pagosa or South Fork definitely book a ride in the San Juan’s with Elk Heart.
★★★★★Our experience was so great! Most of us were first time riders/hadn’t been on a horse in a while and the girls were so patient with us and explained everything really well. It was such a great experience and we’d definitely do it again!
★★★★★Amazing horses and a talented group of guides! We loved our experience!
★★★★★We had a wonderful time. The horses were so sweet and our trial guide was amazing. We will return if we are in the area
★★★★★We did the two hour trip and it was amazing! Horses and guide, Shaun, were great!
★★★★★We did the two hour ride and it was amazing! Trail guides were great and made sure the ride was fun and safe for everyone! The horses were perfect for experienced riders and first time riders both. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a horse back trail ride!!
★★★★★Such a beautiful area to ride with wonderful guides! Lilly and Cassie were so fun and professional. I would absolutely recommend!
★★★★★Took a trail ride with my husband. He rode Smoke and I rode CJ. I was calling CJ “Mr. Safety” because he was very safe in his declines, especially. I really appreciated that. All the horses were well behaved and looked well fed and cared for. Kudos to the whole team of handlers. We had an amazing time! Thank you, all!!!
★★★★★A+++ BEST trail ride anywhere near the Pagosa Springs area!! Veteran owned Father/Daughter duo guides are very knowledgeable and helpful! Highly recommend the 2 hour ride out to the river where they will take photos of your group for you! Saw lots of wildlife and got to experience the wilderness on horseback! Best trail ride I have had in 30 years and I've had lots!
★★★★★This was way above our expectations! We highly recommend!
★★★★★CJ is the best horse in the world, best horse back riding in colorado!
★★★★★Lilly and Shawn were fantastic guides. They paired us up with horses that were great for each individual in our group. All of our kids (13,15, 17) said that the trail ride was the highlight of our entire CO trip!
★★★★★Elk Heart Took the family for a ride and they loved it!! “Best day ever”the nieces said!
★★★★★Seriously go. It’s well worth every penny. The views are amazing. I’ve been on a handful of horseback riding and this is the best one ever. The family is great and make you feel like you’re just riding along with them and teaching you about the area. Will 100% be back.
★★★★★Great people, great time. Trip full of memories.
★★★★★Just did a 10 archery elk hunt in one of their camps. Great folks! First class operation
★★★★★My horse, Dusty aka “Dusty Roads 🤣 was awesome. The perfect one hour ride with a li’l bit of everything and great views. Totally professional -Eric and staff were very nice. Highly recommended 👍👍
★★★★★Great experience for our family! Our guides, Lily and Shawn, were so friendly and made the ride one to remember!
★★★★★Lily and Shawn were amazing! What a beautiful horseback ride! The horses we rode were well behaved and great to ride, even for the beginner in our group. This is a most definite activity to do while visiting Pagosa Springs!