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!

I visited APFD on a random Monday. I called ahead, right when they opened around 10 and scheduled a…read moresame day 1 hour ride. I made an online payment to secure the horses and we were on our way. It was a pretty smooth process. The horses were pleasant and not intimidating. Our guide was an experienced rider and answered every question we could of lol. They have many different kinds of animals there, it gives ranch but not farm vibes. *insider tip* They offer 2 different types of rides! A regular trail ride and an "experience" trail ride which includes trotting and cantering. This is good to know so you schedule accordingly. They use different horses for different experiences. Apple Maps kept redirecting me every 5 min and delaying me an extra 20min!, so i would recommend just searching "A Place for Dreamers" and get directions. Just go! It was a great time overall and I'm looking fwd to revisiting!

Enjoyed my ride as usual at Cypress Trails trails were well kept, guides were knowledgeable and…read morefriendly and very helpful. May do an endurance ride in near future to learn more about the trails and horse! Horses are well kept and trained! The grounds around for picnic and just enjoying the horse ranch! Recommend to all and will return more often!

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!!

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!

I witnessed horses being abused in "training" at Solstice Farms. For ex, the so-called "trainer"…read more repeatedly and violently yanked on a horse's mouth one day, which is obviously counter-productive for training dressage horse. The old saying, "Abuse begins where knowledge ends," is applicable here. I was there when a horse put his eye out in his stall. The stable owner (Marie Morgan) did not ensure that the stalls were safe. Another horse died, but I do not know the circumstances surrounding that occurrence. When my horse got scraped up in her stall, the owner could not have cared less, and seemed more annoyed that I was concerned about my horse's welfare. One evening, I went to check on my horse, and Ms. Morgan threatened to call the police on me for "trespass," even though I was a paying boarder. One day, Ms. Morgan decided to put rocks in the barn aisle, which could have caused stone bruises. She left them there for months. Another act of high strangeness was when she put stalls in the covered dressage arena - an arena that was supposed to be available to boarders for riding. When I asked how long they were going to be there, she informed me that I had to leave her barn (a breach of contract). I would not recommend boarding or training at Solstice Farms. I do not think it is a safe environment for horse or rider.

What a great place for your horse and for you. They have a very long history of great horse care…read moreand dressage instruction, along with being a friendly, welcoming place to meet other horse people. I no longer live in Houston but would not hesitate to go back to Solstice Farms and Marie Morgan if I had the chance.

This is my third time posting because I can't say enough about this place. I had my photo shoot…read morehere I couldn't have asked for more. This is the best place ever. I think even if it's your first time ridding you can go there. This place is your people at all levels. Even if you need to board your horse you can go there and you can be with them anytime you want. These horses are loved by everyone even if the horse isn't theirs. One of the horses at my barn sadly passed away and we all got pictures of her and covered her stall with them. We love all the ponies/horses there and we will love them no matter what. I love this place and I thing you will t

I have been a volunteer at these stables for one month. Cathy and her staff are knowledgeable, fun…read moreand they are committed to the well being of the horses and the advancement of their students. They have wonderful horses to suit any rider from beginner to advanced levels. I help with the Therapeutic Riding Program as well as general stable duties. I love every minute and I get to ride in exchange for volunteering. If anyone is a horse lover and a people person, I highly encourage you to volunteer at this wonderful establishment.

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!

I love it here, I do group lessons and they are amazing. From the start, the instructors teach you…read moreeverything and you create bonds with the horses. it is a great place to go if you are interesting in anything horses.

I took my granddaughter there who was extremely excited to learn to ride. Needless to say they…read moretreated her poorly. It was easy to see that the white students were given lots of attention while she was ignored or critiqued. DO NOT PATRONIZE this establishment if your child is a minority.