The History of Humble Ranch

Humble Ranch has deep roots in the Yampa Valley. Originally homesteaded in 1898 by William Milner, the land passed through five families over the next 57 years. In 1967, Edwin Grant purchased the 4,000-acre property and founded Yampa Valley Land & Cattle.
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By 1998, development pressures threatened the working ranch. To help preserve its heritage, Ed and Cheri Trousil partnered with the Colorado Department of Wildlife, Colorado State Parks, and the City of Steamboat Springs to protect 1,800 acres of the original ranch. This portion of the property is permanently protected from development under a land conservation agreement held by The Cattleman’s Land Trust, ensuring this historic property remains a vital part of the Steamboat landscape for generations to come.
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In 1999, the Trousil family established Humble Ranch on this preserved land. Just a year later, in 2000, the Humble Ranch Education & Therapy Center was founded, bringing therapeutic riding programs for individuals living with physical and cognitive limitations in the community.
 
Today, the Trousils still call Humble Ranch home, and Humble Ranch Education & Therapy Center continues to offer meaningful seasonal programming for individuals throughout the region.