Moon Run Ranch is a Colorado horse ranch providing trail horses for sale and many other equestrian services, including horse clinics, training, boarding and retirement.

The ranch is nestled in the pristine Old Snowmass Creek Valley in the heart of the beautiful Rocky Mountains. It is owned and operated by Holly Fuller McLain, a prominent horsewoman who has trained and shown world champion and Honor Role Quarter horses as well as AHSA-US Equestrian 1st Year Green Working Hunter Horses of the Year.

Because of her classical training in both Western and English disciplines, she brings a unique knowledge to her Out-West horse boarding business. Moon Run Ranch is a refuge for both people and horses. Every animal is personally cared for holistically, preserving and nurturing their physical, emotional, and mental well being.

Moon Run Ranch offers continuing education clinics, featuring masters from all disciplines such as natural horsemanship, centered riding, natural horse training, dressage, jumping, cow working, new techniques in farrier-shoeing, chiropractic, and animal communication. The trail riding around the ranch is another wonderful way for horse and rider to maintain that special bond between themselves and nature. The Snowmass Creek Valley is the home of Moon Run Ranch and the starting point for one of the trail-heads of the Maroon-Snowmass Wilderness. From the ranch proper there is a private trail which leads directly up Johnny Draw to Hunter Pass and then the Capitol Ridge trail to Haystack Mtn., and from there deep into the wilderness.

Holly McLain Moon Run Ranch is owned and operated by Holly Fuller McLain; a prominent horsewoman who has trained and shown world champion and Honor Role Quarter horses, as well as, AHSA-US Equestrian 1st Year Green Working Hunter Horse of the Year. Because of her classical training in both Western and English disciplines, she brings a unique knowledge to her Out-West boarding facility. Originally from Pennsylvania, she grew up on a farm without horses. She would look through old photo albums and would find picture of her grand parents on their horses. After begging incessantly, at the age of eight, she finally got a horse. That one horse started a life long quest for knowledge in the art of horsemanship. She is currently training people & horses, and offering her knowledge to all who come to Moon Run.
Mauricio Canales –Mauricio has been at Moon Run Ranch for seventeen years, and is a quiet, steady force in the every day workings of this special place. Originally from El Salvador, he worked on his father’s ranch as a young man. He is 35 years old, and has a family in the valley. You will see him driving heavy equipment, mowing lawns, feeding & handling the horses, repairing fence, irrigating the fields, and any thing else that the ranch requires. Mauricio is gentle when handling your horses and recognizes when we have a medical problem with the animals. Always smiling, he adds a positive energy to your experience at Moon Run.
Lynn Mooney – Lynn Mooney is originally from Rome, Georgia and has been in the valley for 5 years. She is going on her 4th summer, here, at Moon Run. She was classically trained in English riding through the U.S. Pony Club and then moved her riding career toward Western disciplines. Outside of daily ranch chores, Lynn spends individual time with each horse here at Moon Run Ranch. Over the last 3 years Lynn has been giving beginner lessons, exercising client horses and accompanying them on rides. She also aids Holly in finishing horses to be sold. Her natural quiet demeanor with the horses carries over to her relationship with her clients as well. When working with the horses she emphasizes good ground manners, standing while mounting, and a quiet, respectful response to the riders’ seat, leg and hand. Communication is natural and quiet so the horse and rider develop a true partnership. All horses are groomed and properly cooled down following the session. Lynn will be glad to help with any behavioral problems or other problems the rider may have with the horse. She can be a great educational tool for you and your horse and add to your riding enjoyment.

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Clients are encouraged to tip any employee that serves them well. Most staff members work several jobs to make ends meet. They cheerfully help you with your horses to make your experience a good one. Please show your appreciation with a thank you and all tips are very much appreciated. Year-end bonuses are definitely encouraged.

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