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Big horses boost Western rides for heavier tourists
West outfitters add larger draft horses to handle bigger guests and rugged terrain. Operators say weight limits disappear as Percheron mixes and Belgian drafts replace lighter mounts, enabling rides at sites like Harriman State Park and Sombrero in Estes Park.
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Boise
Idaho
Yesteryear
Wrangler T. James
Doc” Humphrey
Peggy Howell
National Association
Russ Little
Dry Ridge Outfitters
Harriman State Park
Chico Hot Springs
Montana
Heidi Saile
Rockin’ HK Outfitters
Kipp
Rocky Mountains
Kipp Saile
Estes Park
Colorado
Bryan
Kansas
Leck
Laura Ewing
Baltimore
Sombrero
Alex
Longs Peak