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These campsites are tucked up to the edge of a pinyon juniper forest overlooking the La Plata Mountains, and farmlands stretching to Durango. Terrific sunsets, wildlife, and privacy await. The original barn is still standing in the camp area. The Ignacio grocery store is a short 8-minute drive and Durango is 25 minutes away. Fishing, hiking, mountain biking, and shopping are all available in under 30 minutes.
Tent pads are leveled and include tie-down bolts. A porta-potti and hand wash station are nearby, and a recycling bin is available (no trash service). Make dinner easily on the 3-burner gas grill with a side stovetop burner and grilling utensils. 10 gallons of water are in the parking area for drinking/dishes and a hose is available at the house on request. Camper vans and pop ups are welcome! No RVs, please, due to a culvert crossing. The drive up to the camp sites is a bumpy field, but a compact SUV or higher is sufficient.
This is a working farm with a hay field below the campsites, a large fenced market garden, an orchard, and chickens (leashes dogs only, please!!). The irrigation ditch runs through the camp area, providing ambient sounds and fun for pups! Again, leashed dogs only to protect my chickens and the resident raccoons, skunks, foxes, coyotes, and deer.
I’m open to longer-term camping options also, including discounted rates.
Drive past the house following the field’s fence line all the way to the top of the property. Cross the culvert and you’re there!
I have been riding with Ann for a year now. I’ve been with numerous barns and trainers, but Ann is by far the best. She always has the horses and riders best interest at heart. She is kind, compassionate, and always giving great feedback. I’m so lucky to have her as my trainer.
Ann Fouret is truly one of the best trainers I have ever encountered and I have been riding for over 15 years. She provides both horses and riders alike a tremendously correct foundation (refusing to rely on quick fix bandaid solutions), while also creating a very forgiving environment to learn in. Because of this balance, Ann is an incredibly unique trainer for all levels of riding and riding styles. She has a wonderful knack of knowing just how hard to push students and horses, without pushing too far. She is confidence building, kind, caring, fun, flexible, patient, fair and extremely good at teaching a variety of different people with different learning styles. She has made significant accommodations for both me and my horses. Most importantly though, she is the most incredible horsewoman - she genuinely LOVES the horses, and regularly goes far above and beyond the call of duty for both clients and horses. I would recommend her to anyone, any level of riding, and any discipline. She is truly one of a kind, but in all the very best ways!
Whether you are just starting out or working to compete at a higher level, Ann’s program is fantastic. She creates an environment that is safe and supportive. Her lessons are fun and challenging, and she gives her riders 100%. Ann is incredibly gifted and adapts her teaching style to match her horse and rider pairs. She is also an exceptional matchmaker for riders who are looking to buy or lease horses. The Fouret Farms team is an inclusive group of riders ranging in age and experience. The property is absolutely gorgeous, and the horses get plenty of space to run and be horses. I can’t recommend Ann’s program enough.
My girls have been with Ann for almost eight years and they love and respect her. She has taught them so much about how to be better equestrians, sportsmanship, and being part of a team. Every horse and rider is unique and she understands their learning styles and how to handle each one. Ann is reallly good with matching horses and riders as well. I would highly recommend Ann Fouret to anyone with a love of horses and a desire to be a better rider.
Ann is the best! She always has rider and horse best interest in mind and truly cares about each one of her clients. The barn environment she has created is full of friendly, encouraging individuals and happy, healthy horses. There are lots of show and clinic opportunities, and everyone (no matter the level of rider) is encouraged to participate. Ann is reliable, on time, and always there for her clients. Highly recommend!
