04/01/2010 | (0)
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The Strang Ranch is a family owned and run business. It is a working cattle ranch and a sport horse breeding operation as well as a busy equestrian center, hosting many hunter/jumper and dressage shows, clinics and daily lessons.
The ranch lies on 460 Acres of irrigated and pasture land in Western Colorado with outstanding views of the Elk Mountain Range, 25 miles from the Aspen Airport.
There is extensive trail riding, a recognized fox hunt, and an extensive hunter/jumper training barn.
03/31/2010 | (0)
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ASPEN VALLEY LAND TRUST
Permanently conserving open space for agriculture,
scenic vistas, wildlife habitat and recreation.
Aspen Valley Land Trust, a non-profit 501 (C)(3), will be the beneficiary of profits from the 2011 National Sheepdog Finals held at Strang Ranch in Carbondale, Colorado. AVLT is Colorado’s oldest land trust (founded in 1967) and is committed to conserving ranchland and open spaces in the Roaring Fork and Colorado River valleys.
Strang Ranch and the Strang family have had a long relationship with AVLT. The ranch is conserved through a conservation easement designed to protect the agricultural productiveness of the property. Kit Strang and Lathrop Strang (deceased) both served on the AVLT Board of Directors for several years and AVLT’s major fund-raising event, the Save the Land Dance, was held at the Strang Ranch annually from 2003 to 2008.
The Strang Ranch family and management exemplify good land stewardship and exceptional community service.
AVLT has conserved more than 31,000 acres in the central Colorado mountains and continues to work with landowners to conserve the important ranchlands, habitat and scenic open spaces that are vital to the region’s tourism industry, local food production and Western ranching heritage. AVLT is nationally accredited by the Land Trust Alliance Commission and certified by the State of Colorado.
Martha Cochran
Executive Director
Aspen Valley Land Trust
320 Main Street, #204
Carbondale, CO 81623
www.avlt.org or marthac@avlt.org
11/14/2009 | (0)
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There are no words to describe the life you lived - you were amazing in every aspect of your life. We love you Lados.
On a perfect Colorado spring day in 2008, a perilous run down a chute atop Mount Sopris took the life of Lathrop Strang. His death shocked and saddened the valley and a void lingers where his intellect and energy contributed so much.
Lathrop served on the board of Aspen Valley Land Trust for six years, and before that was a member to the board of Western Colorado Agricultural Heritage Fund, which merged with AVLT in 2002. Land conservation, particularly that of working ranches, was Lathrop’s passion. He felt strongly that humans as well as animals need open spaces and land to grow food and fuel.
Lathrop’s parents Mike and Kit, brother Scott and sisters Laurie and Bridget, asked that in lieu of flowers, people make a donation to a selected non-profits, including AVLT. The Lathrop Strang Memorial Fund helps defray some of the costs landowners incur in donation a conservation easement. The funds are used to conserve working ranches that have been in one family for at least 25 years. Lathrop is no longer here to advocate for ranchers and ranching, but he continues to help insure that ranching remains in the Roaring Fork and Colorado River valleys.
To contact AVLT please visit http://www.avlt.org or email at avlt@avlt.org.
http://www.avlt.org
Aspen Vally Land Trust
320 Main Street
Carbondale, CO 81623-2084
(970) 963-8438
08/19/2010 | (0)
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“Gaberielle” is a compact, quiet, athletic young horse that has been a pleasure to break. He was ridden in from the pasture day four with the trainer, bareback in a halter. He stands 15.2+, and is strong and compact.
He should be a good all around guy, from the trail to the show ring, any disipline. 8,500$
06/01/2010 | (0)
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Strang Ranch Sheepdog Trial
Carbondale, Co.
October 1,2,3,4 2010
Open, Nursery sanctioned by USBCHA - 3 Trials, Open Ranch 2 trials
Judge: Ellen Skillings Sheep will be fresh from the range and the course will be over mowed, irrigated hay meadows.
Classes Offered: Open -$75/10$ add back, Open Ranch - $60/10$ add back Nursery -40$-no pay back in Nursery **Third Open 50$, Third Nursery 20$. Dogs may be run in both Nursery and OR with two entry fees. Please specify. Entries accepted as received beginning July 1. Checks cashed Sep. 1- no refunds unless I fill your spot.
Tentative schedule: Fri 7:00 Open Saturday 7:00 Open, followed by Nursery.
Competitor’s dinner Sat night. Sun 7:00 Nursery/Open Ranch both runs. Sunday 7:00 Open final run.
Camping is available at site, no hookups on site. Food concessions available for breakfast and lunch.
Organizer: Check payable to STRANG RANCH must accompany entry
Bridget Strang, 393 County Road 102, Carbondale Co 81623 Home 970-963-2319, cell 948-2391 For more information, and directions to the ranch, please visit Strangranch.com Entries open July 1 2010
Strang Ranch SHEEPDOG TRIAL ENTRY
Send entries with fees to: Bridget Strang 393 CR 102, Carbondale Co 81623
Make check payable to: STRANG RANCH No refunds after September 1.
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I will / will not attend the dinner at the Ranch on Sat night. . (Please mark one)
I will / will not be camping on site. (Please mark one)
In consideration that my dog and I will be participating in the dog trial, I understand that I am responsible for any cost incurred as a result of damages caused by me, my family, or my dogs to facilities, animals, or people. I hereby agree that in the event of personal injury or damage to my property or animals, I will not hold MPBCA, owners of the livestock, sponsors, helpers or property owners responsible.
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Strang ranch is located at 7000 feet in the hills above the beautiful Roaring fork Valley. We are 10 – 20 Minutes from the towns of Carbondale, Basalt, and Glenwood Springs, and 30 minutes from Aspen. The Valley is host to world class restaurants, fantastic hiking, biking, and rafting, though I suspect October is not the time for that. We hope you will come and enjoy this wonderful valley.
Please join us for dinner on Saturday night at the ranch house. Bring your friends, just let us know you are coming and how many will be with you. Bring a chair, and your beverage of choice and meet on the lawn in front of the main house. The weather in October can be amazing. We could be very warm in the depths of Indian summer, and wake up with a hard frost in the morning. Wet and cold are not unheard of, but I have ordered bountiful sun, and begged for the snow to stay in the mountains until Tuesday after the trial.
I will post any extra details on the Strangranch.com web site, and can be contacted there, or at Bridgetstrang@hotmail.com.
Hunting season will be upon us, so I urge you to take care of your hotel needs as early as possible. The closest Hotels are 12 min away in Carbondale. Days Inn 970- 963-9111 and the Comfort Suites 970- 963-8880. I am working on a discount rate, stay tuned. There are many hotels in Glenwood Springs, and Basalt as well. Feel free to call me if you need any help. 970- 963-2319 or send me an email.
05/29/2009 | (0)
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News from Strang Ranch April 2009
It has been a very full winter for the Strang Gang in Thermal California. WE took ten horses down, on a 18 hr trip that took four days……. Fortunately we eventually did make it safe and sound to California with well rested horses and trucks in good working order with some new parts……
We arrived on a Thursday, and Friday morning found ourselves at the Desert Circuit horse show!!! I think there was a week where there was not a show, but we were so busy clipping and unpacking and riding the winter out of our horses we hardly took notice. Before we knew it we were back at the horse show. With over twenty horses alternating show weeks, we were really busy for a solid seven weeks of horse shows!! Thank you all, for trusting us with their care and having the faith to send them to the show ring with us. Green horses are not always easy, and progress does not come at a steady pace. The horses were wonderful!! All those shows at Thermal had us very well prepared for our two weeks at the Oaks. 
Wonderview farms’ Quiet Time finished second in her 1.20meter classic at the Oaks, after several really good ribbons at Thermal in the very competitive level 5 jumpers. 
Carolyn Devan joined us for one week of showing, and catch rode “Top of my List” AKA Cooper to a reserve championship in the schooling pony hunter, and then stepped up to the Large Pony hunters. She did a wonderful job, and I was so proud of her figuring out a different pony, over huge jumps, in gale force winds!!!! The Strang horses, Fiona, Philip and Halleluljah, also had their successes, earning good ribbons from the pre-green hunters to the 1.30m jumpers.
Kristy Gregg will be managing the barn this summer. We also welcome Tara Hill from California here to do some riding and teaching. Hugh Coleby is also in residence starting and training colts. There will be three CWHJA hunter jumper shows at the ranch this summer, May 3rd, June 5 & 6, and August 29 & 30th. There are several clinics scheduled for this summer. Maria Wasson will be here May 15-16 and will be returning every month for her dressage/flat work/ good position clinics. Greg Eliel will be returning the end of June for his Horsemanship clinc. For many years Greg was a protégé of Ray Hunts’ and Buck Brannamans’. He is a very good teacher, and has a wonderful simple approach to problem solving. If you desire a straighter, softer, easier horse on the ground and riding, don’t miss this clinic. Please contact Bridget or Kit if you are interested in either of these clinics. Both clinics are open to all levels of riders.
06/11/2008 | (0)
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Hi all
It has been a tough spring. We are figuring out how to live life with out Lathrop, and it does not seem as nice a place as it was with him here.,.
The out pouring of support from the community has been wonderful and amazing. We thank everyone that helped run our horse show in April.
The Ranch is beautiful with all the winter snow and the spring rain, everything is green and beautiful. There are baby lambs, baby calves and the beautiful new baby horse “Miles”.
This beautiful colt is the second embryo transfer foal by Mezcalaro (Voltair) out of Liberty’s Diamond.
The ranch is bursting with activity. We are so happy to have Cody Weverstad here as the assistant trainer. She is a wonderful rider, and a great asset to the ranch. The working students, Lilly and Emily are a welcome addition to the barn. The lesson program is in full swing, with welcome back Ashley Smith teaching all the beginners. WE have a wonderful group of school horses, and enough teachers to take care of any scheduling problems. Hugh Coleby is in residence breaking and training young horses. We have had two CWHJA Hunter shows already, and both were a tremendous success. We have several new horses for sale. Please check out our sales page for more information. Greg Best gave a wonderful clinic in June and Maria Wasson has been here twice, and will return in August for her third dressage clinic. The Stang Gang with 15 horses is heading to Estes Park in August to horse show with the ‘big’ boys.
We had a wonderful time in Thermal California.
It was occationally a bit breezy, but we survived.
The young horses all moved up and became “real” show horses. Phillip showed in the five year old young Jumpers, Hallelujah got ribbons in the Low and Pre-green Hunters, and Strang Ranches’ Fiona was reserve champion in the Level Five jumpers. WE are looking forward to this summer of clinics and local shows. WE will be attending a couple “A” rated shows in August and September 
