This is an absolutely beautiful property, but it's the staff and the family who owns it that make…read moreit truly special. Cindy is excellent... she is knowledgeable, caring, and very detail oriented with the care of each horse under her supervision. The entire staff ensures they take excellent care of the horses. You have the option to board with the existing herd or in a private pasture, which few of the near by boarding facilities offer. There are several riding trails which are well kept and a pleasure to ride. The petting zoo is so much fun for our children to visit and interact with a variety of farm animals. We look forward to every opportunity to come to Levantino Ranch.

I would post zero stars if I could. Interesting that the 2 google reviews above that are 5 stars…read moreare from the owner of the ranch and one of his colleagues. Our horse has lived on the Forever Faithful Ranch for over a decade. He was happy, healthy, the herd was healthy - there were never any issues. 2 years ago the Levantino's bought the ranch. Many problems begun at that time - the following are the most concerning: 1. The Levantino's added a herd of longhorn cattle that they let roam free. Once they were let free to roam the property the kids were nervous when getting the horses. The cattle were especially threatening when they had small calves. No warning or preparation was given or instructions on how to work around them. 2. Cattle grazing - Horses eat the tops of the grass so it can regrow. Cattle eat the grass down to the dirt. This is the reason the grazing grass was wiped out along with poor pasture maintenance. Not the lack of rain alone. I addressed this with both Pat Jr. and Cindy (the ranch caretaker) and they kept blaming the lack of rain. Pasture maintenance includes soil testing, consistent watering, fertilizing, mowing, weed abatement and rotating livestock to keep the grasses healthy and growing. When I suggested this to Cindy, she said it was far too expensive to bring in watering trucks. The other ranches in the area had plenty of healthy grass during the dry season including the ranch we currently use. We also own two ranches and understand what good pasture management entails. We trust our valuable horses to this facility and pay for a safe, healthy environment and pastures. With that trust comes much responsibility. At the very least the cattle could have been separated from the horses. I assume that they wiped out the grass in the small area so they were set free which supports the idea that they continued to ruin the grazing for the horses. 3. Unhealthy herd - The lack of good grazing grass created an unhealthy herd. Horse herds have a balance and pecking order. The herd went from harmonious to violent as they fought for food. 4. Too many and unvetted horses - The herd grew much too fast and the horses were not vetted for temperament to see if they were appropriate and safe for the herd. This also led to an unsafe environment for both horses and boarders. 5. Injuries - As I mentioned, our horse has lived at the ranch for over 10 years and never had injuries. In the last year he has been injured twice that were bad enough to have the Vet assess him, including x-rays. The Vet determined that he was injured by other horses. He has also been scarred many times (see pictures). When we addressed this with Cindy she said the scars were from the branches of the trees. Matthew has been navigating those trees for many years. The scars were clearly bite marks and gauges from hooves and/or cattle horns confirmed by a third-party equine specialist. 6. Feeding the horses Cattle Molasses/Sugar Buckets without our prior authorization. Pat told us that the molasses buckets were put out for the cattle but the horses naturally ate it. This should have been discussed with the boarders that pay him before it was introduced to the herd. We balance out our horses diet strictly and anything that is fed to the horse should be approved by the owners. Our horse had molasses all over his face and I have photos of the horses eating out of the bucket (see picture). When we called Pat Jr. with all of our concerns he invited us to leave his ranch. We did so immediately. He was then quick to send us nasty letters from his attorney. If you love your horse(s) like we do, you should NOT board at Levantino Ranch.

Howard/Ray/Lynn/Owen/Patterson -- From New York and Katy, Tx…read more GREAT, our grandson's took the ride on Sunday 5/26/2024. First time at Bella and on horseback. They loved it and talked all the way home about the horses and activities especially were impressed with riding the horse to cool off in the pond. These boys were excited to do their first ride and we were so grateful to the staff who spent much effort to insure they knew how to handle these horses. Safety was the watch word. Our escort was just great. She assisted in every way to show the mount/use of reins/dismount. Thank you so much! BTW: The area is great -- rich woods and very beautiful forests of northeast Houston area (Spring, Tx)

Awesome Mom & Pop run trail riding. Nothing bougie but the experience is unique and this family…read moretreats you like you are a welcome guests at their ranch.

Booked a 1 hour trail ride for my 40th birthday. I also booked an equestrian experience for my…read moreparents who are a little older and didn't want to ride. The ranch and ride was so much fun, being outdoors with the beautiful horses. It was my first time riding- felt nervous but excited- and the team made me feel at ease. I received a mini walkthrough on how to guide the horse to go forward, stop, and turn. My guide was Matt who made my first visit (but not last!) great - told great stories, and shared about various animal/plant activity along the trail. Great activity for a birthday and the hour flew by. Be sure to buy the treats at the end bc the horses sooooo love those, and tip your guide! Such a memorable experience! Thank you!!

Had an amazing time at Cypress Trail Ranch! I made a spontaneous reservation the day I landed in…read moreHouston and didn't regret it at all. Special shoutout to Melisa -- she was both hilarious and super educational! The staff was incredibly friendly and sweet, and the horses were gentle and patient (which I definitely needed since I was a little scared at first ). Everyone -- both the team and the animals -- made me feel completely at ease, and I was able to truly enjoy the ride. I'll definitely be back!

Words can't describe our experience with this ranch!!!…read more Darrell was fantastic to help me coordinate this surprise ride for my sisters birthday and my nephews to go for the first time. Our ride was stunning across the fields and trails on the ranch. And they even picked up my dad in the 4-wheeler to feed the cows while we were horse riding so he felt he could be a part of the day (we had purchased feed for the cows ahead). The entire family enjoyed the ride itself, the guides helped us take photos. Next time we would consider staying in the cabins on the ranch. Thank you a million times, it was worth the further drive for the experience itself!!!

Great venue! Darrell and his staff do an amazing job! You…read morewill be pleased with what they have to offer!

I came to Morgan as a complete novice, interested in challenging myself to learn a new skill…read more Morgan's extensive knowledge, good humor, easygoing personality and contagious enthusiasm has made each lesson a true joy. Morgan patiently answers my incessant questions and adapts her training techniques to my learning style. Morgan has made me fall in love with Moon, her horse, and horsemanship in general. I would trust Morgan with any animal but to watch her around horses, especially Moon, is truly something special. She's in my phone as "Horse Whisperer" for a reason, but I should probably add "Novice Whisperer" to that as well, as I have learned so much in just a few short lessons.

From the owner: We specialize in beginning riders who are looking for their first time in the saddle and making it…read morea special one on one experience while learning to love being around horses! We work with a variety of ages and experiences of students and can't wait to work with you!

What an unforgettable family adventure! My wife and our two daughters enjoying a peaceful horseback…read moreride through a magnificent winter wonderland in the mountains. The scenery was absolutely breathtaking -- a crisp, snow-covered trail winding through tall pine trees under a brilliant blue sky with perfect fluffy clouds. The weather was ideal: sunny, calm, and just cold enough to make it feel like a true winter escape without being uncomfortable. Huge shoutout to our incredibly patient and helpful tour guide who made the entire experience smooth, safe, and enjoyable for everyone (especially first-timers). She was fantastic with the horses and kept the ride relaxed and fun the whole way. Highly recommend this experience for families looking to create lasting memories together. 10/10!

This was our first time ever riding horses, and the experience was really good. This looks like a…read morefamily-owned business, which honestly made the experience even better for me. Everyone was friendly and welcoming. The horses are well trained and follow each other since they already know the trail, but they still respond to commands like go and stop, and you can steer them left or right if you want. That made us feel comfortable even as first-time riders. The only area I think could be improved is having a small practice area for brand-new riders to learn the basics before heading out on the trail. Other than that, everything was amazing. The ride was about an hour long and very enjoyable. We will definitely be coming back!

A bit indecisive about giving them a three star or four star. As you can see four won, because of…read morethe price, and in the end I will be back. It's my second time to 2E Stables. Every year, for my daughters birthday I take her somewhere new for an hour ride. Last year we were in Jamaica for her ride, but the year before, it just happen to be our first time to 2E Stables. Two years ago the price was just as affordable as it was today. Except then, they were located in the Huntsville State Park. At Huntsville our group was deep, our guides were men who were very attentive. Helped us getting up on our horse. By help, I'm not mad, they pushed us up with both their hands all up on our bum. Reminds me of "Friends", the Joey scene regarding the tailor. I'm Joey, "That's how it's done, tell him Ross." You guys can be Ross "Why yes, yes it is,..... In prison." They helped me, then they helped a friend same way except more force and she ended up on the floor on the other side of the horse. We were all frightened at first but after a few minutes, we couldn't stop laughing. We still can't stop laughing at the thought of it. Maybe it's just me. New location is less then ten minutes from Huntsville State Park. The ride is not as scenic. They have a very sweet friendly young lady checking you in, then she takes you out on the ride. Doesn't grab your derrière but is very helpful in getting everyone on the horse! She's very quiet. I'm used to the guides always being much more entertaining, which I don't mind. Sometimes though they can be bothersome, so it was nice she just let us ride and chat among ourselves. The inexpensive price will bring us back, once or twice more. Only $35 bucks, still unbeatable, and still cash only. Take the good with the bad! It's called balance.

My daughter took riding lessons from Miss Jill over the summer and had a blast! Miss Jill is a born…read moreand raised "horsewoman". We not only learned about riding, but also about horse care, and horse lore. The horse she was assigned to ride as a beginner is a big lovely, gentle soul named Tex. Tex is big hearted and gentle, but also challenging enough so that my daughter learned proper horse commands and how to make a horse listen to her.

This is a small facility where the owner lives onsite. She has 12 x 12 stalls with turnout daily…read more Feed and Hay is given twice daily and if the owner provides suppliments they will administer for you. They also will blanket and flyspray as well if you provide the supplies. Owner loves your horse as if her own and really cares about its welfare. Owner is also a certified trainer and will give lessons to you on your horse at your place or hers. If you don't own a horse and would like to learn all about horses as well as riding, she teaches this as well. She teaches from small children to the adult amateur. She has summer camps and clinics through out the year as well as events that get the boarders together such as the annual painted pony parade, the ornament exchange and we have field trips to horse shows to watch and sometimes support fellow boarders showing in the event. Low key place. Trailer parking available as well.

We have had the most wonderful experience at Three Brothers Stable! Our girls have learned so much…read morefrom Maggie and her instructors and they love every minute they get to spend out at the barn. We board our horse there as well and all the horses are well loved and cared for. Ms. Maggie offers summer camps, day camp during holiday breaks, pony club, and many other fun events throughout the year. We are so grateful to have found Three Brothers Stable and highly recommend taking lessons and boarding here!

They do a good job out there. It is obvious that they care about their horses and their students…read more There is always something going on, and they have a wide range of activities and events. And they are always working towards improvements.