Ted DeKowzan – Owner
DeKo Ranch, previously known as Clappsaddle Farms, was bought by Ted DeKowzan in 2016. Ted purchased the ranch from Wilbur Flachman, a retired newspaper/magazine publisher also known to his friends as Bufford T. Clappsaddle. You will still find Wilbur on the Ranch as he continues to board 20 of his Pack Horses there.
Ted DeKowzan was born and raised in Colorado. From a young age, he always had a love for animals and the western lifestyle. Growing up Ted would help on his grandfather’s ranch where he gained respect for the land and open space. During high school Ted would spend his summers working on a ranch in Elizabeth, CO. Part of his job responsibilities was to wrap the steer’s horns for others to rope. Rather than leaving at the end of his day Ted convinced the ranch owner and his friends to teach him to team rope. He was immediately hooked and roping had now become a lifelong hobby. Unfortunately, roping took a backseat while Ted attended college at the Colorado School of Mines. While attending college he managed a horse boarding facility. Ted was likely the only CSM student who would arrive to tests in overalls after a morning spent mucking stalls. Upon graduation Ted was desperate to become reacquainted with his true passion of team roping and immediately began competing again. Owning a ranch and a roping facility had become a lifelong dream where he could share his passion with new and old friends alike. Ted is very excited for the opportunity to share his passion with others and for the future of DeKo Ranch.
Amenities
Outdoor Arena: 150 x 360 foot outdoor arena has a side alley and pens to accommodate cattle. The size of the arena allows for roping, reining, riding, barrel racing, cutting and more. A second round pen is located just next to the outdoor arena. All arenas and pens have excellent footing.
Indoor Barn: The barn is 50 x 120 with five indoor stalls with outdoor runs. The barn is set up for riding and has excellent footing.
Indoor Stalls: The indoor stalls are 12X12 with connected outdoor runs. Each stall has a separate heated Nelson automatic waterer and corner feeder.
Property: DeKo Ranch consists of 75 acres to explore. Box Elder Creek meanders through the property and runs all year. The creek provides a picturesque setting for our boarders and guest to enjoy nature and trail rides.
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Horse grazing
75 acres available for riding and pasture turnout available for boarders at DeKo Ranch
Breezeway Barn Stalls / Runs
12X12 stall area include Nelson automatic waters and attached outdoor runs. All runs are constructed out of heavy pipe. Attached to the indoor arena allow...
Barn
Our indoor arena offers protection from the weather to exercise your horses. Includes heated bathroom, feed room and private/secure tack lockers...
Creek
Box Elder Creek meanders through the property and offers a picturesque setting to water your horses and enjoy a ride through nature.
Large view barn
6000 sq. ft. indoor barn 150×300 roping arena 75 riding acres Automatic waterers for all stalls and runs
Indoor Stalls
Our indoor stalls offer protection from the elements with attached runs for easy turn out. Stalls includes daily stall cleaning with wood shavings, twice a day feeding with grass hay, optional grain, automatic waterers, and access to all the facilities.
Sheltered Runs
Our sheltered runs provides shade, and protection from the elements. Rates for the outdoor runs includes cleaning, twice a day feeding with grass hay, optional grain, and automatic waterers and access to all the facilities. Seasonal Blanket service offered.
Shared Runs
Our shared runs offer a discounted price with shelter that provides shade, and protection from wind and weather. This includes daily stall/run cleaning, twice a day feeding with grass hay, automatic waterers, access to all the facilities.
