Best ferrier! Moved from Ca and was hesitant to try a new ferrier out in Texas but so glad I found…read moreOlsen! Can't say enough! Got us in super quick and really listens to what we need for our horses

Horse owners please beware of this individual. Chris Hessley was seen by a trustworthy individual…read morephysically abusing my horse with a metal chain placed under his lip and over the thin, sensitive mucous membrane of his gums, jerking on the chain and attempting to tie him with the chain over his gums. This type of restraint is absolutely unacceptable for an individual without any medical training to employ on my valuable, beloved show horse without my knowledge or permission. Chris also decided without my knowledge to stop putting hind shoes on my elderly thoroughbred, whose feet are inherently brittle and sensitive, and continued charging for a full set of shoes. Thus, I was paying thousands of dollars to have my horses' feet done and the horse was going barefoot the entire time. Now, his feet are in horrendous condition, as they have essentially disintegrated, and we continue to accumulate vet and farrier bills for the remedial work that my horse will continue to require for the foreseeable future due to Chris' negligence and selfishness. I reported him to the American Farriers Association, and he is not an active member, despite the logos that he uses to advertise for his "business services." I have since been told that he had to take the certification test 13-14 times before passing! Furthermore, he's very creepy and inappropriate despite having a wife and two small daughters. He added me on Snapchat and posted shirtless pics to his story that nobody wanted to see. He sent creepy, unsolicited text messages and was just super inappropriate. Do yourself a favor and pass on this one!

Owner, boarders, workers and facilities!! Especially indoor arena and xtra large stalls…read more In a nutshell, everything !!

If you are looking for a top-notch place to board your horse, I strongly recommend 4 Hearts Ranch…read more I have boarded my horse here for four years, since its prior existence as the historic Wills Ranch. Hallie Martin and her excellent staff have spent the last 2.5 years bringing this venerable property back to life, and I could not be more pleased with the services provided and the vast improvements and renovations that continue to be made. My horse's stall and run are beautifully maintained. He always has fresh, fluffy bedding and plentiful clean water from his automatic waterer. His hay and feed are top quality and are stored safely. He is turned out daily, weather permitting. The multiple turnout pastures are huge. Proper herd management is a priority. Hallie decides where each horse goes to create the best possible herd life for every equine. The entrance gate is secured 24/7 with a keypad lock. In addition to providing wonderful care for the horses, Hallie wants her boarders to enjoy the gorgeous property as well. She has cut trails through the ranch, which also boasts a creek and large fields for good runs. The large indoor arena is well-lit and professionally leveled. There is an outdoor arena as well. Boarders can relax in the cozy lounge. In-house trainers in multiple disciplines offer their services to help you and your horse meet and exceed your performance goals. Hallie is responsive to the boarders and truly looks after our horses as if they were her own. Her horses receive the very same care given to the boarded ones. One afternoon my horse was acting a "little off" in the pasture, and she stayed with him until I could check on him. He turned out to be fine, but I rest easier knowing she and the staff are keeping a close eye when I can't be there. If I have a question or an issue, all I need to do is bring it up to Hallie or Assistant Manager Laura, and I get a prompt, pleasant, professional response. When an issue arises, Hallie and her staff respond immediately. The ranch is beautiful, but the health and happiness of the horses are the top priority. Speaking as an owner who requires full board, I firmly believe my horse would not be any safer, happier, or healthier anywhere else besides 4 Hearts. 4 Hearts is blessed with many long-term and newer boarders who are happy to call 4 Hearts their barn home. The ranch has a consistently high occupancy rate. If you are considering boarding your horse at 4 Hearts, do your research. Take the opportunity to visit with some of the good folk here. Talk to Hallie. More importantly, talk to your local vet. Talk to your farrier. They know the facility and the owner and can give you unbiased feedback. Bonus: there are friendly barn cats and gorgeous peacocks to add to the welcoming atmosphere. This is a very happy place for horses and boarders alike.