Blue Hills Ranch is a can't miss experience. The staff were so incredibly welcoming, warm, and…read moreknowledgable. They went above and beyond to make us feel like family and at home. The animals are so well taken care of and loved. It was truly a once in a lifetime experience, and we are so glad to have stayed there. Special shout out to Allen the Chef who made some of the most delicious meals I have had and Anne and Jackie who were so knowledgeable about otters and kangaroos. We also loved Dundee (their baby kangaroo.)

Spent the weekend here and had great animal adventures. We stayed in the kangaroo cabins. The cabin…read moreitself had everything and was great accommodations. The place was clean and just the right size for my wife and I. Being city folks you forget how dark it is out in the country at nights. It was nice. We signed up for these adventures to make the weekend even more fun: 1. Feed baby kangaroo(Bodhi). This was about a 30 minute session where we got to feed him a bottle and kibble. It really was an amazing experience. 2. Bucket of food and self guided feeding of animals. We walked the property and hid to feed so many animals. All of the animals were friendly toward people. They were all very good motivated. We encountered a giraffe, donkeys, zebras, horses, cows, pigs, dwarf steers, camels, emu, deer, buffalo and more. The animals were often trying to bully their way to the front of the line. The cow Oreo who has not skipped a meal was always front of the line. 3. Afternoon safari ride in ATV. This was a fun ride around the property. Did not see any new animals but had a great time. The cows out at pasture were thrilled to be fed. 4. Giraffe encounter and meal. This was a little expensive but I would spend it again. The giraffes were super friendly and personable. We wanted to take them home because they were so much fun. The guide, experience and never felt rushed made this worth it. Our guide was top notch. I think her name was Jackie but could be wrong.

Hilltop Farm is a gem in Williamson County. The stables and horse training areas are gorgeous,…read moreclean, and well-maintained. Additionally, Hilltop is constantly improving the already awesome grounds and expanding. When looking for area stables for my daughter to train, we visited and interviewed many stables and stable owners. Gina at Hilltop was by far the most engaging and attentive. Once lessons began, we found the attention to detail and instruction there to be top notch. In short, Hilltop was the best decision we could have made.

I've been taking lessons with Gina for about three years now and have learned and improved so much…read more When I recently decided to buy my first horse, she helped me find the absolute perfect match. She, Holly, Kelly and everyone at the barn are so caring and generous. I know that my mare is always in good hands and always has someone looking out for her. I can't say enough good things about this place and the lovely community of riders there.

One of the best places for trail riding. Horses were well…read morebehaved and friendly. The wranglers were great with communicating everything we needed to know. Plenty of space to ride around and great scenery.

Phenomenal Experience -- We'll Be Back!…read more My sister and I booked the last two available spots for a completely spur-of-the-moment horseback ride with @texastrailrides at @lonestarranchtexas, and wow... it was absolutely phenomenal. What a perfect way to start our first adventure of the year, especially in the Year of the Horse This year, we've decided to create moments instead of buying things, and this experience was everything we hoped for and more. From the moment we arrived, everything felt easy and welcoming. The instructions were clear and simple, making the ride comfortable even if you haven't been on a horse in a while. Our instructor, Annabelle, was AMAZING -- knowledgeable, calm, kind, and truly attentive the entire time. I had the honor of riding Poncho, a strong, steady, and beautiful horse. There was something incredibly grounding about simply walking the trails, crossing through water, and fully trusting him to guide us safely -- and he absolutely did. That connection, that peace, that trust... unforgettable. We enjoyed this experience so much that we already know we'll be back in March, and we plan to end this year the same way we started it -- on horseback, making memories together. If you're looking for horseback riding in Texas, I highly recommend this trail ride. It's peaceful, empowering, well-guided, and truly soul-filling. Thank you @texastrailrides, @lonestarranchtexas, Annabelle, and Poncho -- we can't wait to ride again

We made a booking through their Facebook booking system as stated on the page. We reached out via…read moremessaging and phone call when we never heard back from them. We gave them the benefit of the doubt and went to the appointment and not only was no one there, no one answered the phone when we reached out. Over all incredibly rude and unprofessional on part of the business.

The staff was very helpful. So kind to one of the riders who was nervous. I would definitely…read morerecommend.

Our outing with Maverick Horseback Riding was the highlight of our entire vacation. My family of…read morefour are wholly inexperienced riders; Joan Marie and her team were superb guides with the right balance of instruction, independence, and fun. Joan Marie did us an immense favor, too, by allowing us to start our ride a couple hours early in order to avoid an incoming thunderstorm. I'm sure she saved our weekend! And a final kudos for an excellent BBQ joint recommendation; we went straight there for lunch after our ride and got a "full" Lockhart experience! Strongly recommend Maverick for an excellent equestrian experience!

This was what I had wanted for my birthday, sadly it was a total waste of money…read more We had booked the sunset ride, but by the time we got going after waiting and waiting, it was dark. Our ride was scheduled to start at 4:00, but it got delayed with no explanation and we did not start until after 5:30. The sun had set by that time because of winter and we couldn't see any of the views. Also, we didn't do a true trail ride, they took us to the city park and we rode around there at night, it was absolutely underwhelming for what we paid. Lastly, there was this little girl who is the daughter of one of the instructors. At first she was cute and sassy, then it just got old. She spoke to the adults like she was one, telling them to "move" out of her way.

Peaceful Acres is a fantastic horse rescue. The people that own it care so much for these horses…read more All of the volunteers have hearts of gold as well. The horses in their care came from some bad situations, but now are surrounded by love and friends. They work so hard to get the horses healthy and hopefully into new loving homes. It's just amazing! I had a unique experience with this group through Girl Scouts. I heard about a hands on class they offer for Scouts to come out and learn about horses in a very hands on manner. I booked my Troop of 4th graders for a 3 hour class. During the class, my girls got to meet all of the horses, learn about their backstories, learn how to take care of horses, and even learned to ride unassisted at the end. Ms. Sherry worked with me to get my Troop booked for the event. She was so helpful and easy to work with. She ran our visit too. She had these 9 year olds out there cleaning and brushing the horses, getting dirty and messy, trying new things, and making them all feel valued. Ms. Sherry is an spitfire angel! I believe they also offer affordable horse back riding lessons for all ages to help fund their rescue mission. I highly recommend checking into Peaceful Acres for education events or to volunteer. They are doing good things that make your heart feel good helping.

From the owner: Peaceful Acres Horseback Riding Lessons Provides Horseback Riding Lessons, Horse Boarding, Offer…read morePlayday Events, Horse Trick Riding, and By Appointment Only to the Rd Temple, TX Area.

First time coming here! My friends invited me to come here to see the volunteer activity that they…read moreoffer for their ranch and I got to see the beautiful horses and the park! Very relaxing! My wife and I wanna take some riding lessons in the future! Cool place to be! Cheers

We love coming to BLORA Ranch every week for horse riding lessons! We got our daughter started at 4…read moreyears old and she's now been at it for a year and it's so awesome to see her learn to care for, ride, and grow to love these beautiful horses. We can't wait to get our other kiddos started up when they come of age. They are so accommodating and flexible with schedules, we couldn't ask for a better place to be.

Extremely well trained horses, amazing scenery, and excellent hospitality! I absolutely recommend…read morecoming here for trail rides.

If you want a real Texas experience with one of the nicest, most experienced person - ditch the big…read moretours and go to Sunset Trail Rides. Gracey is amazing!!!! We had our family with three girls and she made our time at her beautiful property one we will never forget. So thankful to Gracey for giving these Nebraskans the experience of a lifetime.

My 8 year old son began riding at KBF in early June, and we have been absolutely delighted and…read moreimpressed by the training he has received from Lindsey and Jennifer. His lessons not only include his time up on the horse riding, but also one on one instruction on how to care for a horse. Lindsey and Jennifer teach in a very positive, encouraging way that has helped my son accomplish so much in a short amount of time. It's been really cool and awesome to say the least to see his confidence in both himself and his riding being taken to the next level. He is having lots and lots of fun! We've also greatly appreciated Holly and Len's kindness. They have been gracious and welcoming from the very first time we visited their barn. Holly was quite helpful and willing to answer any questions we had when we were still deciding on which stable to go with. We are so happy to be at KBF!

From the owner: Specializing in: - Stables…read more- Horse Stables - Horse Training - Horse Boarding

Savannah was the best! Trails were beautiful and our horses were extremely well-mannered. We had…read moreDoc, Rio, and Curly - Doc was perfect for my 7 year old daughter (first timer). Doc was so calm and eased all of my daughter's nerves. She was crying by the end of the trails because she didn't want to say goodbye to Doc. We can't wait to visit them again.

Had a lot of fun horseback riding, celebrating my friend's birthday! We all signed waivers online…read moreand it didn't take long for us to get seated on the horses. We got instructions on how to command the horses to go forward, turn, and stop. I was a bit worried about my horse, Sunny, because he kept flicking his head around everywhere but for the most part, he stayed on the trail and I felt safe even when he went through the waters. Going through the trail took about an hour and it was so relaxing! The weather was also great. Not too hot but I recommend bringing a hat.