Ken-Caryl Ranch Equestrian Center

06/02/2026

We are jumping into June with an introduction to our two Equestrian School Summer Camp Counselors! 🐎

Brooke and Kaitlyn, pictured here, both have a wealth of experience and knowledge that they are very excited to pass along to our campers this year.

Both of these ladies attend The University of Colorado, but didn’t know each other until they met here.

Kaitlyn even used to work and volunteer here at the Equestrian Center during summer camps so it is a true full circle moment for her. Welcome back, Kaitlyn!

We are so fortunate to have these ladies helping us in teaching the next generation of horse girls and boys. Cheers to a fun and educational summer camp!

05/18/2026

Please join us in welcoming Hershey, a new school horse for the Ken-Caryl Ranch Equestrian School 🍫

Hershey is a 14 year-old Mustang mare who was previously in a lesson program near Colorado Springs and she is just as sweet as her name implies.

There has been some debate amongst staff as to whether or not her name fits her... Let us know what you think in the comments down below. Does the name "Hershey" fit? Or should we try something else for her?

05/16/2026

May is turning out to be a busy month here at the Equestrian Center! 🌸

From unclogging drains, rebedding pipe pens, installing new mirrors, to using our new water trailer, we are always looking to improve the Equestrian Center for all of our boarders.

Please join us in giving a big thanks to the ranch hands who make this all possible!

05/13/2026

Quiet evenings at Ken-Caryl Equestrian Center ✨

One of our favorite things about this facility is that even though there are days with some hustle and bustle, there are also times when it feels like you have the whole place to yourself.

05/08/2026

🐴 Same spot at the EQC just a few days apart!

While we were thankful for the moisture, we are very glad for the warmer temperatures coming our way which mean trail riding and late nights at the EQC.

04/28/2026

☀️Ken-Caryl Equestrian School is still looking for a friendly, energetic, safety-focused camp counselor for our riding camp this summer!

Please apply at the link below or reach out for more details.

Job Title: Summer Camp Riding CounselorReports To: Riding School Manager Starting Pay Range: $25.00 per hour; paid on a bi-weekly basisEmployment Classification: Seasonal (approximately 20 hours per week), Non-ExemptMay 25th – August 6th, 2026Application Closing Date: May 18, 2026BENEFITS SUM...

04/27/2026

🐴 Pictured here is handsome Hoshi, one of our school horses, getting ready for a lesson with one of his kiddos!

Hoshi is a fantastic gelding in his late teens that has been a part of the program for the last few years. He makes a great school horse because he is safe, patient, and easy going.

While he is blind in his left eye, it doesn’t slow him down at all (unless you try to pick up his right canter lead, he prefers the left).

Here at the Equestrian Center, we understand that a good lesson horse is worth their weight in gold. It is because of them that we are able to help foster the next generation of horse riders! Thank you to Hoshi and all of the other school horses for all that they do.

04/21/2026

☀️ Still looking for something for your horse crazy kiddo to do this summer? Check out our summer camp for ages 6-8. We still have a few spots left, but they’re filling up fast!

🐴 We also have Sunday at the Stables which is a course taught on two consecutive Sundays in a row. Perfect for the student seeking knowledge of horse care outside of the saddle. Students will learn valuable information, like doctoring, nutrition, and general horse care!

✨ Check out the QR codes in the photo above for information on scheduling!

04/20/2026

✨ Critters of Ken-Caryl EQC ✨

Here at the EQC, we have all kinds of interesting wildlife; deer, raccoons, rabbits, owls, even the occasional bobcat.

One of our boarders, Harlan, captured some awesome photos of a female Great Horned Owl across the street that he says has been frequenting this location for three years.

This owl cave can be seen with a telephoto lens or binoculars if you want to see for yourself! If you’re out at the EQC in the evenings, you can also frequently hear the owls hooting and you might even catch them perched in a tree.

04/16/2026

✨ Another beautiful day at the Ken-Caryl Ranch EQC! ✨

You’d never guess that it’s supposed to drop to a nighttime low in the twenties over the next few days.

With these temperature swings, it’s more important than ever to keep a close eye on the ponies.

Blanketing can really help as many of the horses have lost their warm winter coats.

Be sure to keep your horses well hydrated and enjoy the warm weather while we have it!