I love Bailey Oaks!! I'm currently taking lessons here and twice a week isn't enough!! The…read morehighlight of my week every week. Claire is absolutely amazing & so patient. The horses are magnificent & stunning.

Fantastic facility and staff! My daughter absolutely loves the trainers, and this facility is so…read moreunbelievably clean and well-kept. Great Pony Club that keeps these young riders engaged and growing.

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!!

Came here for the first time for a trail ride with a group of strangers, for a solo date on a…read moreSaturday afternoon. I missed the exit to turn into to get to the ranch, I may have missed the sign on the road, but my GPS eventually got me there, lol Upon arrival there's plenty of parking. The email has super specific instructions for your arrival. Including arriving 30 minutes before your ride time. I got there about 20 minutes beforehand and that was plenty of time. If you come with a group belive entire party has to be present to check in together. $68 bucks for a group ride rate per person. If you miss the email or forget all of the steps just look for the check in desk and they will go over everything. You must wear a helmet to ride, for your protection. And they offer free bandanas to protect your hair (and for sanitary reasons) from the helmet, that was nice. They match up the horse with each individual, I think based on height and weight. That takes about 15 min to get everyone matched and saddled up for the ride. The trail is covered by trees in the forrest, but it's still hot out in the elements, so be sure to hydrate before and after. Pro's -Quality time to get to know your horse before and after the ride - zero riding experience required, but does help -staff for most part friendly, willing to take pics for you in and off the horse - children, and special needs folks are welcome Cons - possible emergencies will cut your ride short - riding instruction only given to the front of the large group not the back - ride may not start on time, so give yourself extra cushion time if you make time sensitive plans after. Tip not required, bur encouraged. Overall a fun experience. But may do a private ride in future to get more detailed and intimate instructions. Enjoy!

I had a wonderful experience at Bella Ranch for my 10-year-old's birthday celebration. We enjoyed a…read moretrail ride, and the staff was very patient and supportive with the children, prioritizing their learning and enjoyment. Scheduling was straightforward, and both the owners and staff were exceptionally kind and professional. Thank you very much for a memorable experience.

My granddaughter and I love horseback riding. We have been to several places and Bella Ranch is our…read morefavorite! We just went yesterday for the second time and it was such a great experience!

This review is strictly concerning customer service. We did a horse ride with this company 3-4…read moreyears ago and had a great time. We were in Galveston this year for our annual marriage retreat and wanted to do the private sunset ride. I did all the online stuff which was confusing in and of itself. I received a email with info but that made sure I knew it was not the actual reservation. I tried to call the only phone number provided multiple times. I left messages. I was never able to get ahold of anyone and received no call back. Sadly, we did not ride this year.

Horrible horrible experience. DO NOT BOOK WITH THEM. I got off my long flight got some rest. I was…read moreso excited to do the sunset ride so we got an uber followed the instructions and headed to the horses. We get there and the directions given were not clear I walked miles down the beach until we found the horses. Immediately the woman says she hates her job while I'm signing my waver the guy has a smart mouth I simply asked if we could go fast instead of being nice he got a huge attitude and said "I don't want to be here anyway so you can do it my way or leave" I said I was fine walking but after all that he goes talks to the lady and comes back and says we smell like we smoked so we can't ride! Mind you I have medical conditions I do not smoke or drink alcohol. I was simply judged by my looks I felt and they were just so rude. They kept my big deposit and left us stranded. I waited outside in the unknown for an uber for two hours. Worst horseback experience of my life and I have been on atleast 30 rides. DO NOT BOOK THEM THEY WANT YOUR DEPOSIT THATS IT I PROMISE.

Has to be as fun and peaceful as Corpus Christi mustang stables. Fun for the whole family or even…read morejust alone

Leslie and her 3 beautiful horses were amazing! The beach walk in the morning was just what our…read moregirls needed. We appreciate your kindness for helping make our Surfside beach vacation a COVID fun time. We will come again!

Absolutely in love with this place and super impressed with the knowledge, patience and passion my…read moreinstructor Shannon has. I'm a green rider and have had two sessions so far. I have learned so much in 2 hours and feel much more confident already! Highly recommend this place for all levels of riders.

Visited here with my farrier. Loved watching Shannon give lessons. She is extremely knowledgable…read moreand gave the student all of her attention. Student spent an entire hour riding, unlike other lesson barns that give you about 20 minutes of actual riding time. The lifelong experiences of the owners shows in everything they do. I would give this place 10 stars

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 little bit of heaven sitting so close to metropolitan Houston. When you need to get away from…read morethe grind of city life, this is the place to go. The owners are very down-to-earth people who care about horses as well as other animals. If you are looking for a place to board your horse(s) or you just want to go on a trail ride with one of theirs, then take a moment to visit this place!

Great prices, and a friendly family run staff that takes awesome care of the horses. I've boarded…read morehere since last year, and I haven't had an issue. They give lessons, and have camps for kids. The indoor arena is a real win when the weather is not so good too.

A Place for Dreamers has genuinely become such a special place for me…read more My relationship with horses did NOT start with me being a horse girl. I was actually scared of them, and that fear became even more real after a horse fell while I was riding in Colombia. So the fact that I now look forward to getting on a horse says a lot about the environment that has been created here. I found A Place for Dreamers during an especially intense season of my life. I was recovering from a traumatic brain injury while also preparing for the bar exam, which meant spending countless hours studying, staring at a screen, and constantly feeling like my brain was "on." Coming out to the ranch became one of the few places where I could genuinely slow down. There is something incredibly calming about putting the books and phone away, getting outside, being around the animals, and focusing on something as simple as the trail in front of you. What started as me trying to become more comfortable around horses turned into something I genuinely looked forward to as a way to decompress and reset. Everyone has been patient, welcoming, and willing to let me build my confidence at my own pace. I never felt pressured to pretend I was more comfortable or experienced than I actually was. Whether you're already an experienced rider, completely new to horses, looking for something different to do around the Houston area, or simply need somewhere to disconnect from everyday life for a little while, I absolutely recommend A Place for Dreamers. The name really does fit.

My family, daughter, son-in-love, and grandson, and I had a great first time at APFD horseback…read moreriding ranch on 12/31/2025. It was a highlight of our holiday season. Roland, our trail guide, was outstanding. He has a loving command of the horses as an experienced horse trainer, who is majoring in animal science. His relationship with the horses made us feel secure. He floated back and forth, chatting with each rider and ensuring that everyone was well. APFD, thank you so much for a great time of refreshing as we prepared to enter 2026. We would definitely recommend APFD to anyone who wants to take in the serenity of nature, disconnect from the hustle and bustle of the day, and needs a whoosah break. APFD, we wish you the best in 2026!