About

Over 100 Years of History

The M Lazy C Ranch, located 35 miles west of Colorado Springs, was originally the Thatcher homestead built in the early 1900’s. The Thatchers were truck farmers harvesting potatoes and other vegetables for the Denver market and raised cattle and other livestock. The original structures include a log homestead, barn, blacksmith shop, and individual cabins for the working cowboys. Many of the original structures still stand and have been remodeled in a way that blends modern conveniences with the old western style.

Facilities

Experience the west first hand at the M Lazy C facilities.  Get duded up at the general store. The M Lazy C has what you need to shoot at the range and ride into the sunset. The facilities also include bunk houses, corrals, COWBOY U arena, ranch pens, and camp sites with or without hook-ups.

Owners – Randy & Brenda Myers

Randy’s cowboy days started when he was a young boy growing up on a dairy farm in the east. In addition to taking care of the cattle, he quickly learned to drive a team of draft horses, as his grandfather never owned a car. Mending fences, taking care of cattle, and playing cowboys and Indians with his brothers fueled his desire to move west and establish a ranch of his own.

Brenda’s family moved to Colorado when she was 4, but it wasn’t until she was 11 that she was able to persuade her parents to buy her a horse, one that bore a striking resemblance to the one her father had when he was young. And the rest, as they say, is history. Brenda embraced the cowgirl lifestyle, competing in Little Britches Rodeos all through her junior and senior high years.

Prior to buying the ranch, Randy and Brenda ran an outfitting business, a cow/calf operation, as well as summer horse programs. It wasn’t until 1992, when they bought the Thatcher homestead, that they were able to bring their family, programs, and dreams all together in one location. Over the years, they updated and renovated the standing structures and raised three children. They look forward to sharing their knowledge and experience with their grandchildren, friends, and guests who come their way.

Additional Staff

The staff at M Lazy C is dedicated to providing a safe, interesting, and enjoyable experience to all guests.

Jamie and  Mark are the managers of the M Lazy C and bring years of cowboy experience to the ranch. Jamie is  Randy and Brenda’s daughter and she grew up on the ranch. Mark grew up around horses in Australia and brings his knowledge to the states. Their daughter, Cheyanne, also works at the ranch.

Stay tuned for the upcoming 2012 staff!

Animals

This is a working ranch with all kinds of animals. Naturally there are cattle and horses, but not just any horses. Our world famous horses have appeared in various television shows and commercials as well as movies. These horses act as cavalry horses, barrel racing horses, and mounted shooting horses in addition to their other duties as working ranch, cow and trail horses. The M Lazy C is also home to Burger King (pictured above), a longhorn steer that people can ride and of course dogs and cats.  Be sure to say hello to  Jerry, our 40 year old pony.

Maps

We are located 35 miles west of Colorado Springs near Lake George. Our ranch is easy to get to from either Colorado Springs or Denver. View Map.

Film Credits

M Lazy C is a star! We make history come alive again and again, on and off the screen. M Lazy C has been a prized film location for television, documentaries, and movies. In addition to a scenic location, we provide guns, pyrotechnics, stunts, horses, cattle, teams, wagons, and carriages. A few of the people we have worked with include:

• CMT’s Cowboy U. Colorado
• The Postman
• Budweiser Commercials
• The History Channel
• Outdoor Life
• BBC
• Taco John Commercials
• Sinton Dairy Commercials
• Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
• Filthy Rich Cattle Drive
• Dead and the Dying