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DEKO Horse Ranch

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· Hudson, Weld, Colorado
Hosted by Deko R.
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DeKo Ranch, previously known as Clappsaddle Farms, was bought by Ted DeKowzan in 2016. Ted purchased the ranch from Wilbur Flachman, a retired newspaper/magazine publisher also known to his friends as Bufford T. Clappsaddle. You will still find Wilbur on the Ranch as he continues to board 20 of his Pack Horses there. Ted DeKowzan was born and raised in Colorado. From a young age, he always had a love for animals and the western lifestyle. Growing up Ted would help on his grandfather’s ranch where he gained respect for the land and open space. During high school Ted would spend his summers working on a ranch in Elizabeth, CO. Part of his job responsibilities was to wrap the steer’s horns for others to rope. Rather than leaving at the end of his day Ted convinced the ranch owner and his friends to teach him to team rope. He was immediately hooked and roping had now become a lifelong hobby. Unfortunately, roping took a backseat while Ted attended college at the Colorado School of Mines. While attending college he managed a horse boarding facility. Ted was likely the only CSM student who would arrive to tests in overalls after a morning spent mucking stalls. Upon graduation Ted was desperate to become reacquainted with his true passion of team roping and immediately began competing again. Owning a ranch and a roping facility had become a lifelong dream where he could share his passion with new and old friends alike. Ted is very excited for the opportunity to share his passion with others and for the future of DeKo Ranch.
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15 ratings · 11 reviews
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Hillary M.recommends
October 9, 2017
Creekside Horse Ranch Camping
My procrastination skills led me here over Labor Day Weekend, as nothing else was available. But, I thought it was a quiet, safe place for me and my puppy to stay. It's a good drive out of the city, but I took day trips and enjoyed my time here. Ted is a great host!
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Laura T.recommends
October 2, 2017
Creekside Horse Ranch Camping
We had a great stay. Beautiful property! We'll definitely book again if we're in the area.
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Shannon S.recommends
September 12, 2017
Creekside Horse Ranch Camping
They were so nice and accommodating. We booked last minute and arrived after midnight and Ted waited up for us. He even drove to get us when we took a wrong turn. It was very peaceful at the campsite and we saw the most beautiful sunrise in the morning.
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Andrea G.recommends
September 11, 2017
Creekside Horse Ranch Camping
We had a wonderful night at the DEKO horse ranch. Our campsite and the surrounding property were beautiful. Our dogs lived playing fetch in the field and splashing around in the little creek alongside our site. Ted was so friendly and welcoming. He was happy to walk us the our campsite and nice enough to let us borrow his tiki torches and fluid. We'll definitely be back soon!
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Staci S.recommends
September 6, 2017
Creekside Horse Ranch Camping
This was a lovely place to camp and the host was very accommodating. Firewood was provided.
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Leilani M.recommends
September 4, 2017
Creekside Teepee on DEKO Ranch
The stay here was fantastic! Ted was great and available if we had any problems. The teepee was the nicest one I have stayed in so far. They had built a platform to put your air mattress on and provided a mattress if you didn't have one. It was great having a table and chairs by the fire pit so we could put our cooking supplies. I would definitely stay again!!
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Hudson, Weld, Colorado, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Tséstho’e (Cheyenne), Očhéthi Šakówiŋ, hinono’eino’ biito’owu’ (Arapaho), Núu-agha-tʉvʉ-pʉ̱ (Ute), and Ndé Kónitsąąíí Gokíyaa (Lipan Apache) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Deko R.Joined in July 2017
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