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I attend Clemson University and am Pre-Vet major. I work at the college dairy.

I'll be doing a page on wikipedia on the Chico Basin Ranch in Colorado. One of the sections will be on education. The Chico offers many class and workshops for all ages. The workshops range from aquatic animals to grassland animals. Girl/Boy scout groups, class, adults, or anybody.

History
The Chico Basin Ranch is owned by the Colorado Land State Board. This organization was founded in 1876 to manage land given by the federal government to the state. The Colorado Land State Board creates revenue for some of the state’s foundations and public education. The Chico Basin Ranch is the part of the Colorado Land State Board that leases out agricultural farm land. The ranch first had cattle in the mid 1800’s. The famous cattleman, Charles Goodnight, grazed many of his cattle on the present day Chico Basin Ranch. Over the next hundred years the ranch land changed hands from different cattlemen to Pueblo Army. The Chico is managed by Duke and Janet Phillips who stress the point of land conservation Depot. The Colorado Land State Board bought the 87,000 acres of land and in 1999 made a one of a kind lease with the Phillips family. The Phillips are able to lease the land for twenty-five year.

Cows
The Chico Basin’s grass-fed beef is sold through Lasater Grassland Beef. This company sells grass-fed beef from both the Chico Basin and the Lasater Ranch. The cattle are raised with no exposure to antibodies, pesticides, or hormones. They are not fed any animal bi-products either. The beef is kept fresh by dry-aging for about two weeks and then flash freezing. This is an older way to preserve meat.

Horses
The quarter horses that are used to heard cows on the Chico Basin Ranch are raised and trained on the ranch. All of the twenty-five horses that are ridden by guests are trained to be ridden with a western saddle and to accommodate for all levels of riding experiences. Riding lessons are offered to inexperienced beginner ridders. Guests who are experienced are able to round up cows and participate in the branding of the calves.
 * practice holistic management
 * sustainable agriculture
 * 87,000 acres
 * working cattle ranch
 * between Colorado Springs and Pueblo, Colorado
 * Duke Phillips is the owner
 * Charles Goodnight grazed his cows in the late 1800's
 * very divers wildlife
 * teach cattle ranching, riding horses, and about wildlife
 * special children's rates
 * hiking and biking trails
 * relaxed and casual

Horseback Riding

 * train their own cow horses
 * teach one-on-one horsemanship
 * have 25 guest horses
 * quarterhorse breed
 * ride western
 * good for any level: Beginner, Intermediate, Experienced
 * Max riders per ride is six
 * Ride at any pace: Walk, Trot, Lope
 * riding time depends on what needs to be done that day

Branding

 * April-July
 * guests can watch or participate

Food

 * eat the grass fed beef off the ranch
 * Doesn't include alcoholic beverages, but you are welcome to bring your own
 * Dietary restrictions are catered to

Children

 * Ages 5 and under are free
 * Ages 6-12 have a 20% off
 * Ages 8 and up can ride and participate in ranch work
 * Under 8 can have led rides
 * Leather work arts and crafts

Staff

 * owned by Colorado State Land Board
 * Managed by Duke and Janet Phillips

Accommodations

 * May Camp
 * 2 bedroom that accommodates 6 people
 * shared bathrooms
 * Fridge, Microwave, Washer/Dryer
 * Wireless internet, Telephone, computers, fax, printers

Fishing and Wildlife

 * spin, lake, equipment available, guided/unguided

Membership

 * Colorado Cattleman's Association
 * Quivira Coalition
 * Rocky Mountain Bird Observation
 * The Nature Conservancy
 * Colorado Division of Wildlife
 * Savory Institute

Bird Watching

 * Programs for children
 * Banding Station
 * The springs make an oasis for the migratory birds

Events

 * Annual art exhibition

Ranchlands Horse Sanctuary

 * home for retired and injured horses
 * open range pastures
 * monitor horses closely so they aren't overwhelmed by the open range
 * supplement feeding, hoof trimming, and medical treatment