Mountain View Ranch

"We all had such a great time. Drew's first experience was a wonderful one. The kids had a ball, too! Can't wait to come back. John and Letitia are super wonderful people!"

"Wonderful afternoon. Zuni was a professional, responsive horse. This was the highlight of our trip. Thank you for the delightful ride on a sunny autumn afternoon." Doreen

"We enjoyed our lunch ride very much! Look forward to another ride when we're next back in Vermont." L.A. Vacationers

"Excellent, excellent, excellent! The horses are beautiful and so is the forest. Thank you, Zuni! Hope to come back! Love, Lynne"

"Splash is an excellent horse. Had a great time. Will be back again for more. Everything 10/10." Mark (England)

Mountain View Ranch

John, Letitia, and the horses make their home at the aptly named Mountain View Ranch in Danby. The ranch nestles at the base of Dorset Peak (the seventh-tallest mountain in Vermont) surrounded by glorious mountains, including Mt. Tabor, in The Green Mountain National Forest. The setting is calm and pretty all year. Even the address sounds placid— Easy Street. John and Letitia invite guests to ride with them at Mountain View Ranch from mid-October to mid-June, when Sun Bowl Ranch at Stratton Mountain is closed except for sleigh rides on winter weekends. Trail rides at the Mountain View Ranch in the off-peak season are not to be missed!

Summer in Vermont—and summer activities at Sun Bowl—are marvelous, but the three seasons of Mountain View Ranch have an allure all their own.

In autumn the air turns crisp, and the green mountainsides erupt in vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows. There's something magical about the crunch of hooves on a carpet of fallen leaves. After a bracing ride through the woods and fields of Danby, you may find yourself with a hankering for hot apple pie or some other Vermont specialty.

Winter riding is something that must be experienced. What a way to appreciate Vermont's incomparable natural beauty. Invigorated by the cold, your horse is eager to go. The woods are hushed. The sky is vivid blue. Sunlight sparkles on icicle-laden branches. Your breath condenses and hangs in the still air. Dress warmly for the time of your life.

There's nothing like spring in Vermont— birds singing, flowers blooming, maple syrup boiling, gentle breezes rustling brilliant new leaves. Everything smells fresh. The sun is warm and inviting.

What’s Happening at the Mountain View Ranch:

Trail Rides, Advanced Ride, Cowboy Up Ride, Private Rides,

Mountain View Ranch is open 9 am to 4 pm daily, mid-October through mid-June. Please call ahead to make a reservation.

Trail Rides:

We offer lots of Spectacular riding at the Mountain View Ranch, including trail rides and lessons. Click on the links above for all the details.

Riding Lessons:

Spring and fall are just perfect for riding lessons. We give lessons in winter, too. Because Mountain View Ranch has only an outdoor ring, instruction is generally limited to warm days. (Yes, we do have them.) Private, semi-private, and group lessons are offered.

The Please note: Mountain View Ranch has no public restrooms.

Please call for reservations at

(802) 293-5837

You may also contact us by email. However, we
are so busy we don't always check our email daily, so give us a call to make reservations.

Email - sunbowlranch@surfglobal.net

Mountain View Ranch
Sun Bowl Ranch
502 Easy St.
Danby, VT 05739
(802) 293-5837