Ditch the mountain bike for a horse to take in Summit County’s views

Ditch the mountain bike for a horse to take in Summit County’s views

Long before Summit County staked its claim as a skiing mecca, the ranching industry ruled — with horses at the heart of it all. According to the history of the Ute Tribes — a nomad Native American group with deep ties to Summit — they started using horses in the mid-1600s after Spanish settlers brought them over. Local historians say the vital role horses played for those living in the area seeped into the next century as well. They helped trans…