Big Corral Riding Stable -
Vallecito Lake Outfitters LLC

Insured Colorado Lic. #390 & #1885 operating under San Juan National Forest Service permits

No trip to Durango or Southwest Colorado will be complete without experiencing the rugged back country and wilderness from the top of a gentle mountain horse. The Big Corral Stables and Vallecito Lake Outfitters is a family owned and operated business that features an authentic western cowboy life style while providing a safe, educational and enjoyable horseback adventure

Located 25 miles N.E. of Durango, Colorado (see map) on the edge of the Weminuche Wilderness at Vallecito Lake, we offer a wide variety of horseback activities for all skill levels. Each ride stresses safety, respect for the environment and ecology, and back country etiquette.

Carol and Denney Schilthuis, owners with over 20 years of horseback outfitting experience in the San Juan Mountains, inviting you to enjoy our backyard.

The Big Corral & Vallecito Lake Outfitters, LLC can help supply horses, wranglers, and professional cowboys for commercial and movie work. We have worked on numerous projects and have some of the best locations available in the Four Corners area. We have great livestock and dependable equipment. Give us a call at (970) 884-9235 and we can make your project a success.