Trail ride must be fantastic but I'll never experience it. I've tried scheduling twice via texting…read moreJeff (as instructed) and both times i received a very rude response. I'll not attempt a 3rd time. He obviously knows horses, but needs to brush up on importance of first impression.

On Friday 7/12 I booked a ride for Sunday evening 214-478-2448…read more Here is the conversation Let's not do that. YOUR PEOPLE: I have 2 spots Sunday from 6-8 pm ME:Great I'll take them. Your PEOPLE: What are your heights and weights and how many times have each of you ridden a horse before? ME: 5'2 120 5'6 230 4-6 times YOUR PEOPLE: Ok. The location is 100 Equestrian Drive, Southlake, Texas 76092 and I need you there by 5:45 pm. Kambry will call you later and get your cc# for the reservation.thanks, Jeff NO ONE EVER CALLED FOR CREDIT CARD INFO. SATURDAY EVENING at 7pm less than 24 hours before the ride I get this message Hey Larry. There was a miscommunication between myself and Jeff. The ride tomorrow is unfortunately fully booked. My name is Kambry with Widowmaker Trail Rides. The lady who usually sets people up for rides is out so things are all out of whack. I RESPONDED That is unacceptable. I have a guest coming in from out of town. So you need to do something. Something earlier or something. I planned this and you gave me confirmation. Kambry then said Who gave you confirmation? We only confirm rides when we receive a deposit I then said Let's not do that. YOUR PEOPLE: I have 2 spots Sunday from 6-8 pm ME:Great I'll take them. Your PEOPLE: What are your heights and weights and how many times have each of you ridden a horse before? ME: 5'2 120 5'6 230 4-6 times YOUR PEOPLE: Ok. The location is 100 Equestrian Drive, Southlake, Texas 76092 and I need you there by 5:45 pm. Kambry will call you later and get your cc# for the reservation.thanks, Jeff Kambry then says Let me talk to Jeff. Hang tight. At 8:13pm Jeff says Larry, My partner David can take you two tomorrow. He will call you shortly. My ride filled up before Kambry could call you but she should have called yesterday and told you immediately. Jeff I asked Okay does the time change? Jeff said I'm not sure but he will call you shortly and you can work that out. NO ONE CALLED. SO AT 9:34 I said It's 9:30 I haven't heard from anyone. That's not a good look Jeff responded This ride isn't going to work. Do whatever it was that you were planning to do tomorrow before you called yesterday last minute to try and schedule a ride with us this weekend. I read your text with Kambry as well as your text above and it would not be a good fit. So I guess people that call last minute get lies. I responded I will definitely include this in my yelp review. It's obvious you don't keep your word. Pitiful I had someone coming in town for this ride. DO NOT USE THEM. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE.

The boyfriend and I have come back now and this was our 2nd time coming to Marshall Creek Ranch! We…read morelove how laid back it is and.of course, the horses! The first time we came last year, they gave me the shortest horse because I was the shortest rider there! I rode Ziggy, and I was already attached. He's so cute-- I am a big David Bowie fan, so I have nicknamed him,"Mr. Stardust" LOL The first time we came, it had been some years since I had ridden a horse, and the same for the boyfriend. We did the easy walking trail ride-- this year we did the intermediate trotting trail and I asked to ride Ziggy again-- what can I say, I love him.. Although we were initially nervous for reservation cancellations due to the rain and being pushed back a day, they still had great communication as to whether or not we'd be able to have our trail ride. The respond via text message-- so be aware that if you call, they might not answer. The only time they DO call is when you're booking the reservation. It had been raining on and off and so they said the first time they were checking our specific trail, was when we were actually on it. We didn't get to trot as much as I wanted, but it was a little squishy in some areas. The staff is friendly and even take your photo at the end! My thing is that it is very hard to hear them talk when you're on the trail ride. It would be beneficial for them to carry a microphone or something.

Yesterday was absolutely unforgettable! I checked off a lifelong bucket list item: riding a horse…read more Marshall Creek Ranch turned my dream into reality. We rode along serene trails and ended up beside a beautiful lake. We saw numerous deer that didn't even spook the horses. It was so peaceful hearing nature up close and personal. The ranch patiently provided us with training before taking us out. By far, the best time of my life! The horses were so calm The staff were so gentle and really helped us first time riders feel at ease, making our horseback riding a therapeutic experience.

My daughter, now 21, has ridden at Silent Night Stables (SKS) for 6 years. We just finished a horse…read moreshow now that my daughter is riding for fun as an adult. I got to watch Shannon work with her newest young riders. If you want not only a great environment for your kids to beome excellent riders, but also great women and men, SKS is the perfect place. No cookie cutter training, Shannon gets to know each rider and creates a plan to ensure they succeed. The kids learn to care for their horses and do the work necessary to bond with them. Her riders consistently win championships and improve with every ride. They never get yelled at. Shannon trains the Zone 7 IEA team and almost always goes to the finals in team and individual categories. I can't express enough, how much my daughter benefitted from riding with Shannon. She cares about each girl and she cares about the horses. Horses at SKS get the best care and get to enjoy turnout, which they love and need. I never worry about our horses. Shannon knows everyone and has helped us buy and sell horses and she knows what she is doing. SKS is in Krum, easy to get to, just off I-35. It is an easy drive for really excellent training and a family environment. And financially SKS is fair and very reasonable making it easier to pay for shows. My invoices are always accurate and on time and Shannon makes it all very easy! First barn we have been at where I don't have to reconcile every charge and wonder why my vet bill is so high. SKS is a great choice.

Great facility that provides my daughter with the skill and training needed to be successful in…read morethe equestrian community. The trainer , Shannon, cares about the riders and the facility becomes a second home.

Kacy was amazing a delight to work with as a parent. She is warm and professional. She values…read moresafety and that comes through in her instruction with her students. A great English lesson instructor with very reasonable fee for private lessons. The only reason we decided not continue with lessons here was the fact that our daughter greatly prefers the western style of ridding and their focus is English. For anyone in the area looking to introduce their children to English Ridding I couldn't recommend them more.

My 9 year old beginner rider had her first lesson with Kacy today. She had a great time and can't…read morewait to keep riding. Kacy is very nice and hands-on, even helping with grooming and tacking instructions. The horse my daughter rode was well suited for her experience level. There is large covered arena and nice stall/tack room/grooming-washing area. The setting is overall very peaceful. I would definitely recommend.

The host was so nice and welcoming, she really cared about us and let us gal up on the horse…read more Prices were not overly priced, for two people in total it was 85$. Definitely would come back and they offer classes.

Three beautiful barns with amazing facilities, including 2 indoor arenas, 2 outdoor riding rings…read moreand a riding field. The horses all look like Breyer models and are well cared for and loved. The instructors are amazing! You definitely get your money's worth at every lesson and they genuinely care about each rider and horse's development. It is the only place I would board and ride.

My daughter went to a one-week horse camp here in June 2023. The owners are very communicative to…read morethe parents about the activities and requirements to participate. They teach how to not just ride a horse, but how to care for them before and after a ride. The volunteers (experienced students) make it even more fun as they're teachers as well as peers. We are looking forward to starting regular lessons here!

Our daughter recently started taking lessons with one of the instructors named Abigail (there is…read moremore than one) and she has really enjoyed the riding and the groundwork. The instructors are knowledgeable, patient, and you can tell they enjoy working with the students. I would recommend the J Ranch to anyone looking to start riding lessons.

Management, Staff, and Trainers have been perfectly nice in person when lessons are actually…read moreattended and appointments aren't repeatedly missed leaving trainers to believe you are showing for that lesson. Interactions seem much smoother when there's consistency in showing up. "If you're a No-Show please don't hesitate to contact management to reschedule, as I've had to do it once or twice." Please don't come in on days you're not scheduled (I learned this the hard way, they only have so many horses to let people train on). The trainers plan their day around the schedule, and unexpected arrivals cause confusion. Ive been taking lessons here as a beginner and the Trainers are very helpful on what you need to improve and give helpful tips on how to correct your mistakes. The lesson programs they offer are very well priced for learning how to ride. They have Trainers for every style of riding from Dressage, Western, English, and more. Also, the boarding is very reasonably priced, especially compared to other places around. It's honestly hard to find something this affordable without sacrificing the basics. If you're looking for a place to take lessons, board your horse, or do both, this is a solid option. The ranch has a comfortable, welcoming feel, and it works well for riders who want a consistent place to ride and care for their horse. I'd definitely recommend CJ's Legacy Ranch to anyone looking for lessons or boarding.

Very prompt on returning my inquiry to visit their facility in Texas…read more We are looking forward to meeting the trainers and finding out more about their program.