Conifer Stables is open for boarding!  Dale and Kim Johnson have taken over the reins at Conifer Stables, 9229 County Road 73 in Conifer.

In 2013, Dale and Kim moved their family from the Western Slope to start a transport business in the Denver area.  Wanting to find that small town feel on this side of the divide with great schools, they found exactly what they were looking for in Conifer.

Initially, they started renting a home on Shadow Mountain.  When it was time to start looking for a place to buy they came across Conifer Stables.  When they first walked the property, they were struck by the potential and the chance to raise their kids in an agricultural environment.  The combination of the business and the horses were an ideal situation for them.

Dale grew up in Rifle and worked on some of the smaller ranches around Rifle and Silt.  Part of that work gave Dale the opportunity to spend time with horses, which grew into a passion for him.  In fact, in 2002 Dale and Kim were married on horseback.  Dale trained two horses from a ranch he worked on that were not started yet for them to use in the wedding.  They were married in a round pen with the guests on hay bales and the wedding party on horseback.

Kim, born and raised in Glenwood Springs, also has had a passion for horses and animals since she was young.  Her love for animals brought her to a veterinary clinic in high school where she volunteered and then ended up working at for four years after high school.

With a combination of good business sense and an innate sense of personal customer service, they are striving to have the best horse boarding business in the area, well known for its excellent care of the horses.  While the business side is the foundation, the care of the horses and their well-being is paramount to them.  They are there to care for the horse and their owner.

Dale and Kim are looking forward to meeting new people and becoming more ingrained in the local community.  They hope to connect and support the mountain community by offering their own time and talents.  They are exploring new ways to open up Conifer Stables by hosting clinics, 4-H groups and summer camps.

While offering an excellent place for people to board their horses, they also want their kids to grow up here, learning strong values and responsibility.  Their desire is for Conifer Stables to be a family run operation and to keep the family orientation in the business.   They have three children Jordan 21, Dakota 13 and Sierra 10.

Stop by to welcome Dale and Kim or contact them at 970-319-9813 Dale, 970-618-2739 Kim or lostcozhps@outlook.com.