Nine H Quarter Horse & Paints Horse Motel
Mentions in The Media
"Horsemanship Hero, Ken McNabb, Rides on Down to Nine H Quarter Horse & Paints Horse Motel!"
Author: Luis Ramirez, SECO SBDC
March 25, 2021
Simply enjoying the beautiful Colorado springtime weather and tending to his flourishing business, Darell Wollert, owner, got quite the suprise when Horsemanship superstar Ken McNabb decided to take a ride through Southeast Colorado and found himself saddling up at Nine H Quarter Horse and Paints Motel. As a longtime fan and horsemanship enthusiast, Darell was more than excited to rent out a room to McNabb's furry friends.
As it quickly cements itself as a staple and valuable assest to the Arkansas Valley, Nine H Quarter Horse and Paints Motel is proving to be a hidden gem of Southeast Colorado. And, with local celebrities renting rooms for their horses, this small business is sure to succeed. Local celebrities, ranchers, travelers and truckers alike can all find a cozy night cap at Nine H Quarter Horse and Paints Motel.
Whatever the reason for renting a room, just know you'll be taken care of! Darell Wollert ain't Horse'n Around!
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(Pictured: Ken McNabb and Family outside Nine H Horse & Paints Horse Motel after renting a room for their horses.)
Find Out More About Ken McNabb!
"A true blue American cowboy with a boyish enthusiasm for life and strong family values, Ken McNabb grew up in a traditional ranching family in the mountains of Wyoming . This modern day Roy Rogers knew from a young age that he wanted to help others gain knowledge and confidence to achieve a new level of horsemanship. Ken creates a unique environment where each horse is trained using gentle methods and the rider is coached to become their personal best. Ken’s faith in Christ, along with his commitment to strong family values and patriotism, help make him the kind of speaker/trainer people enjoy." -KenMcNabb.com
Colorado SBDC Honors 9 H Quarter Horse & Paint Horse Motel in 2020 Annual Report!
Colorado SBDC 2020 Annual Report
January 2021
Nestled in the heart of Southeast Colorado, you can find a unique hospitality business. Caring for equines, horsemen-and-women, and other surprising tenants, 9H Quarter Horse and Paints Horse Motel has quickly become a valuable asset to La Junta and the surrounding communities.
Born from a longtime dream of owner Darell Wollert’s late wife, 9H Quarter Horse and Paints Horse Motel held its grand opening in July of 2020. Much hard work and dedication led to this exciting moment, as Darell, a disabled veteran, singlehandedly completed all the renovations to the property to create his top-notch facilities, including 23 large stalls, a lighted indoor arena with a roping chute and cow track, 3 outdoor round pens, a horse walker and wash rack, water and electricity hookups for trailers, and riding trails along the Arkansas River.
With the help of the Southeast CO SBDC, Darell has outlined future plans for his business, such as hiring additional employees, offering guided trail rides, and renting out his facilities for rodeos, horse shows, clinics, and private events. Through SWAP, the Southeast Website Advancement Project, Darell was able to have a website developed, and is excited to access new Business Computer Literacy workshops to learn how online resources can help with the management and marketing of 9H Quarter Horse and Paints Horse Motel. Darell was also able to obtain a local grant to supplement the lost revenues COVID caused.
Over his 6 months of operation amidst COVID, Darell has had many interesting and impressive boarders, including national rodeo celebrities, and most recently, a traveling family’s pet kangaroo. Conscious and caring customer service is Darell’s passion, and this is demonstrated in his success and returning customers, even with most horse shows, rodeos, and other events being postponed and canceled. 9H Quarter Horse and Paints Horse Motel is quickly becoming not only a place to spend the night, but a valued destination for equestrians across the nation.
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https://www.coloradosbdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/AR2020SBDC.pdf
"Conscious and caring customer service is Darell's passion, and this is demonstrated in his success and returning customers. Even with most horse shows, rodeos, and other events being posponed and cancelled."
- Colorado SBDC 2020 Annual Report
"AGRABILITY HELPS MAKE A DREAM A REALITY"
Good Will Colorado, Colorado AgrAbility Program
April 2021
In 2010, while working as a prison guard, Darell Wollert sustained severe injuries when he had to restrain an inmate and a serious fight ensued. During the altercation, he tore muscles in his right leg and left shoulder and had to have both his hip and knee joints replaced on his right leg. He now walks with an impaired gait and a significant limp.
In addition to his full-time job as a prison guard, Darell and his late wife bred, showed, and sold horses all over the country. His late wife had a dream turned passion project of setting up a unique service for traveling ranchers, cowboys and horse wranglers: A horse hotel. After his wife’s death and his medical retirement from his job as a prison guard, Darell began in earnest to establish the “Nine H Quarter Horse & Paints Horse Motel.”
Because of Darell’s physical injuries, running the ranch had become increasingly difficult. He was referred to the Colorado AgrAbility Project (CAP) by the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) to assist him in ways that would allow him to remain working in the Agriculture field.
Darell’s ultimate goal (besides the horse hotel!) was to improve his overall functioning around the buildings, fields, and the ranch as a whole. The AgrAbility program helped Darell establish processes and methods in order to improve livestock handling related to feeding methods, health care waste removal, and building sanitation and care.
With over 90 acres of property and pastureland, the AgrAbility program worked with Darell and the DVR on consulting and research, and provided recommendations to determine what would need to be purchased to help Darell achieve his goal of turning his place into one of the few horse hotels in Colorado. Complete with an indoor riding arena and 15 stalls, he also has a roping chute and cow tack, three outdoor round pens, a hot walker, wash rack, and access to scenic riding trails that showcase the beauty Colorado has to offer. In fact, Darell and his horse motel were recently highlighted by the La Junta Chamber of Commerce and recognized as an up-and-coming business in the area.
Through the assistance of the CAP and in working in collaboration of the DVR, Darell has been able to obtain a UTV that helps him address his limited mobility issues. He’s also been approved to obtain a powered wheelbarrow, manure vacuum, and numerous handheld aids to provide him much needed assistance in his day-to-day work functions. He also received a hearing exam and will be receiving recommended hearing aids.
Like many other businesses, the horse hotel has been hit hard by COVID-19 with so many events, rodeos, stock shows, horseshows, etc. being canceled. The AgrAbility Project has also been able to assist Darell with marketing and business organizational issues in order to keep his newly formed business running smoothly.
Darell shared with the AgrAbility staff that he has greatly benefited from his working relationships with the program. Through their and DVR’s assistance, he anticipates working independently for a very long time!
In addition to his full-time job as a prison guard, Darell and his late wife bred, showed, and sold horses all over the country. His late wife had a dream turned passion project of setting up a unique service for traveling ranchers, cowboys and horse wranglers: A horse hotel. After his wife’s death and his medical retirement from his job as a prison guard, Darell began in earnest to establish the “Nine H Quarter Horse & Paints Horse Motel.”
Because of Darell’s physical injuries, running the ranch had become increasingly difficult. He was referred to the Colorado AgrAbility Project (CAP) by the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) to assist him in ways that would allow him to remain working in the Agriculture field.
Darell’s ultimate goal (besides the horse hotel!) was to improve his overall functioning around the buildings, fields, and the ranch as a whole. The AgrAbility program helped Darell establish processes and methods in order to improve livestock handling related to feeding methods, health care waste removal, and building sanitation and care.
With over 90 acres of property and pastureland, the AgrAbility program worked with Darell and the DVR on consulting and research, and provided recommendations to determine what would need to be purchased to help Darell achieve his goal of turning his place into one of the few horse hotels in Colorado. Complete with an indoor riding arena and 15 stalls, he also has a roping chute and cow tack, three outdoor round pens, a hot walker, wash rack, and access to scenic riding trails that showcase the beauty Colorado has to offer. In fact, Darell and his horse motel were recently highlighted by the La Junta Chamber of Commerce and recognized as an up-and-coming business in the area.
Through the assistance of the CAP and in working in collaboration of the DVR, Darell has been able to obtain a UTV that helps him address his limited mobility issues. He’s also been approved to obtain a powered wheelbarrow, manure vacuum, and numerous handheld aids to provide him much needed assistance in his day-to-day work functions. He also received a hearing exam and will be receiving recommended hearing aids.
Like many other businesses, the horse hotel has been hit hard by COVID-19 with so many events, rodeos, stock shows, horseshows, etc. being canceled. The AgrAbility Project has also been able to assist Darell with marketing and business organizational issues in order to keep his newly formed business running smoothly.
Darell shared with the AgrAbility staff that he has greatly benefited from his working relationships with the program. Through their and DVR’s assistance, he anticipates working independently for a very long time!
Darell Wollert pictured in front of Nine H Quarter Horses & Paints. Pictures (above, below) courtesy of https://goodwillcolorado.org/2021/04/05/agrability-helps-make-a-dream-a-reality/
Do you know someone that will be traveling through the area with their horse and will need a place to stop? Or, are you interested in stopping by to look at the ranch itself? You can visit 9H Quarter Horses & Paints at: 116 Vine St. La Junta, CO 81050. You can also contact Darell directly via email at: darellwollert1@gmail.com... he’d love to hear from you!
- GoodWill Colorado, Colorado AgriAbility Program