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.

My wife and I had a great trail ride at White Fences. I haven't been on a horse since I was a kid…read moreso I needed some good instructions . The owner, Silvia, and one of her trainers were so patient and helpful getting me on my horse and making sure I was totally comfortable before we took off. The trail ride was wonderful and my horse was amazing. It took me back to my youth! I also took a tour of White Fences after my ride and it's absolutely beautiful and well kept. If I had a horse I would definitely board it there. I would highly recommend White Fences! Trey Sheffield

We had our horse at White Fences for many years and were very happy with the service and facility,…read moreuntil last year when the operation was bought by one of the boarders. Since being taken over by the new management in the last part of 2017 under a new business entity White Fences Equestrain Center, LLC Our experience has been painful and frustrating, and finally we decided to leave to because we did not feel our horse was being properly cared for. The old White Fences was run by a world-class trainer with an enormous number of accolades. The jumping instructor was well accomplished, had many awards and recommendations. There seemed to be nearly 100 horses at the barn and a waiting list to get in. In the six months since new management has taken over, the number of horses seems to have dwindled and some people have left the barn. The new 'instructors' appear to be less accomplished, in our estimation. Some of the new instructors appear to be riders who seem to have become instructors after taking a seminar or simply being long-time riders. The owner does not appear to have owned a barn before and seems to have frustrated some of the vendors/labor team, and some appear to have disconnected from the barn. We experienced issues with billing, where invoices showed a different price than what was originally quoted to us and a lack of timely responsiveness when issues were brought up. We hand issues with blanketing our horse in the winter, we had issues with watering/filling water troughs, and issues with horse kicking/contention. When these issues were brought up, the responses we received contained statements like, "I am new at this and learning." I recommend you examine this and any other barn you might use carefully. I highly recommend anyone considering boarding here (or any place else), review the pedigree and experience of the instructors for proper fit to your needs, and read the boarding contract carefully. You should ensure that items are explicitly stated in the contract to protect your needs (you should do this with any contract, not just White Fences) such as: 1. Use of quality water, supplements, and food and frequency provided. 2. A guarantee to maintain a healthy weight. 3. A guarantee to protect the health and wellbeing of the horse. 4. An obligation for timely notification of incidents (8 hours). 5. A a commitment for proper blanketing and other care. 6. A statement not to use images without written permission. I also strongly recommend asking for terms for pricing and services to ensure that your understand how they might change. Ask qualifying questions like: 1. How long have you owned this business? When did you buy it? 2. Have you owned or operated a horse barn before? 3. How many horses have you owned? 4. What certifications, qualifications, training do you have to be an instructor? 5. How many days/hours of formal instructor training do you have? When we left the owner agreed to pay us a pro-rated refund. She paid a partial amount of the refund, but and withheld a portion of our refund, because we asked her to remove any images of us or our horse that she had put on her website without our permission. Be careful and do your homework as you should with any major purchase.

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.

Took my family out for a lesson and we had a blast. The horses were amazing and responsive to each…read moreof our riding abilities. My 11 year old rode for her first time ever and was ecstatic to be able to trot by the end.

From the owner: Welcome to Esoteric Farm, Austin's newest Equestrian Center…read more We are a show barn offering: English riding lessons, Hunter/jumper training, Children's horse camp, Indoor riding arena, Equine care, and Boarding We're conveniently located 15 minutes north of downtown Austin, so come on out and live your passion to ride.

Today was the first day of equestrian camp at this location for my son. When we arrived at the…read morecamp, we were greeted by a student who was working on learning how to care for and train new riders. After a brief introduction, my son then went right into his lesson. When I arrived to pick my son up at the end of camp today, he was filling a horse trough and helping with the grooming of Skittles; the newest horse at the stable. This camp/ stable provides lessons without the "fluff". Sydney (the owner) is very direct, open and honest about what it takes to learn to ride and care for a horse. Within the first day, my son learned how to care for a horse as well as was able to trot on a horse without an equestrian saddle. *COVID protocols are followed during the pandemic

I love Idylwood Stables! Sydney is a wonderful human being and has so much passion for horses and…read moretraining. She truly cares about her students and boarders. The number one priority at Idylwood is the happiness and health of the horses. They are treated like royalty! Her training style is very positive and encouraging. She will continue to challenge you, ultimately making you a more confident rider. I have tried almost every barn in the Austin area but none of them have that "barn family" feel like Idylwood! Feels like home.

Celebrated my son's 5th birthday sunday 12/1/24 and had such a great experience! First of amanda…read morewent out of her way to have a team large enough to cover my large amount of kids on this day! I don't believe I saw a kid on a device, rather they were playing games, riding or on the trail rides, or painting a horseshoe:) We had food, cake, a pinata, and a signed cowboy hat by all the invites! Everything went smoothly, and for this to be my first time hosting an event like this, it was awesome! Amanda's team answered all my questions, and everyone was so polite and helpful.

New facility of an experienced professional. Great for lessons, fun birthday parties.read more

Horsey Heaven! I…read morehave been boarding & riding her for over three years. You won't find a better place to board your horse and at reasonable rates! Great facilities for riding too. I have been taking lessons with Debbie Seymour and have found them to be very helpful in improving my riding! Feel free to send me an message if you would like any further information.

From the owner: We are a Hunter and Jumpers equestrian facility on 100 acres of rolling hills in beautiful Bastrop…read moreCounty. We board, lessons, camps, sales and two horse shows a year. We also can accommodate a small amount of retirees at the farm. We focus on beginner lessons and teaching basic riding skills and horsemanship. We also do camps at spring break and summer.

Lorie is an amazing. She cares not only for her dogs but for every dog that she looks after. It is…read morea truly great place to leave your cavalier King Charles Spaniel there. My Lancelot spent 8 nights there and he was really well taken care of and LOVED! Thank you, Lorie for caring for my dog.

I cannot say enough good things about this camp. Both my 8 and 12-year-olds had a wonderful time…read more They made great friendships, bonded with the counselors, had an amazing time, and cannot wait to return next year. Oh, and they came home exhausted!! I only wish we would have started sooner.

This is an incredible facility. My daughter immediately felt a connection. We can not wait to go…read moreback. She's excited about riding and there is so much to learn. When speaking to Jessica, this facility seem like a place where anyone can come to learn, ride, care for beautiful ponies and horses and to find peace when their world becomes a bit chaotic. It is truly an amazing place when you need to find your center. Much needed for my daughter and I.

I've been riding at MEC for 2.5 months now and I absolutely love it. Daniel is a superlative…read moretrainer who prioritizes rider skills and safety. As an adult trying to get back into riding after 7 years out of the saddle (and a spine surgery!), I appreciate the focus on safely building my strength and technique. The horses are in excellent condition and of good quality, and the riding arenas are impeccably maintained. They have another trainer named Jessica who has several adorable ponies/kid friendly sized horses and after working with her on a Girl Scout workshop I highly recommend her for the kiddos--or anyone! Bonus: every staff member, boarder, and rider I've met has been warm and welcoming. No one is pretentious or snobby and everyone seems to be there for the joy of riding and the pursuit of horsemanship, not ribbons. In short, it's been an ideal place to get back in the saddle and I look forward to riding here for many years.