Really a bad experience with this stables with a judgmental owner. I went a met with the owner…read moreand the stables looked good. The "talk" sounded good too. We agreed I would take lessons and from there get help finding and buying a horse that i would board there. The owner said the instructor would call. After not getting a call in a few days and contacting them again i was assured they would talk to the trainer and that I should expect a call. In the end i followed up 3 times for the call that never came. Finally, after a few weeks i went back to the stables and spoke with the owner directly. I asked if maybe my tattoos had caused them to take a dislike to me. He looked me straight in the eyes and assured me that they were not putting me off and that the instructor would definitely call me. Well, it's been 2 months now and of course, no call. I can't say it was the tattoos but i do know that i was only there for 5 minutes initially and that i didn't do anything to offend or give reason for him to dislike me. In fact, our conversation was pleasant and positive. I can only assume that judgment was passed based on a physical assessment and that I didn't meet their standards. Sounds pretty arrogant to me even though the owner implied it was the English riders that were arrogant. Bottom line, I would not wast my time. Obviously this is the kind of place that unfairly passes judgement and that sounds pretty darned unfriendly to me!

My horse Poncho has lived here at Rocking B for a total of 5 years. I had him here then moved to CA…read morefor a year and when I moved back to Austin I brought him back to his wonderful home at Rocking B. Bruce and Susan are amazing and have become family friends to me over the years. They love my horse like I do and look after him tenderly. He's happy and relaxed, he's healthy and bright eyed because he knows he's loved and taken care of. I'd recommend our barn to anyone. Plus the trails are amazing and the company even better. I'll never move him if I can help it :)

If you are looking for a family-run, friendly, barn/boarding stable with large pastures and snug,…read moreBIG stalls, this is the place to be. My horse Rusty and I came to Guarded Heart in 2018 and we stayed until I needed to move for a new job. I love this place! Quiet, safe, great personalized care from people who really, truly love horses. They have both English and Western boarders. A nice arena with sand footing and lights, a perimeter-of-the-property riding trail that is fenced and safe for younger riders to use to build confidence, and an obstacle course in the making to allow you to work your horse from the ground or the saddle. Have a small round pen, too. In the spring, the grass is amazing. The barn has a large breezeway for tacking up, etc... Lockers, too. Clint, Heather, Lexi, and Michael took such great care of my horse that I left him with them for over 6 months while I got my new place ready for him to occupy in another city. They have been more than I could ask for when it came to loving and caring for Rusty in my absence, even taking him to the vet for me when necessary!! My horse required special care for a medical problem and they came to my rescue. No group of people could be better! We are happy in our new place, but we miss our barn family more than I can say. Rusty and I had a lot of fun and made amazing friends during our time at GHF. My endorsement is wholehearted. Best Barn Ever!!!

Great place for boarding, learning and loving all things horses. The barn manager is super…read moreknowledgeable and amazing with horses. the owners are top notch and care for both the horses and their owners. lots of room for horses to run and a large barn if needed. My only regret is not having more horses!

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

So I visited Texas for the first time and my wife decided we had to go horseback riding in the…read morecountryside. Great idea! I googled a few places close to Austin that offered trail rides and the prices were all in the $100 range per person. When I saw that All White Fences offered an hour long trail ride for under $100 I was sold. It also helped that they had a website (and that it was user friendly) with plenty or pictures and information about what they do. We called and spoke to Angel who was able to schedule us to go on the same day. It was a thirty minute drive from where we were staying in Austin. The scenery in Manor is gorgeous and made the drive there lots of fun. We thought we were lost for a moment but once we saw the white fences we knew we were in the right place. This isn't really the cowboy hat Texas kinda place that might be expected. Instead the staff trains Dressage riders for competitions. I was able to see some riders training and it was all very elegant. Angel took good care of us and picked some wonderful horses for us to ride and gave us all the necessary instructions. The trail is beautiful with plenty of hills and small areas where the horses will trot a bit. They are wonderfully well-mannered and we had no problems with them. If you don't mind the drive, I recommend All White Fences.

The property is incredible, it's beyond gorgeous. The little family here makes you feel SO at home…read more They also have honey bees so anytime we stop in they give us honey!! They have a big arena which is perfect for practice, and trails that feel like they go for miles towards the back of their property. Oh, I can't forget to mention the cutest little barn cats, they are SO sweet!

The barn and property are stunning. Management is very friendly, strong and responsive to…read moresuggestions. Boarding there makes you feel like you are part of the family. Clean and very well run. I highly recommend.

Pay for boarding, many horses leave as Nina on the farm yells at family, contradicts herself, has a…read morehand problem and moves your stuff out of rooms with out consent, I've never seen so much of my stuff broken and unsafe materials around horses. I have a sign up to leave my horses mask on due to her eye and Nina keeps taking it off creating eye infections for me to pay for and blaming me and almost lost my horses eye. The disrespect and lack of care and communication is horrible business. There's no accountability and to allow a narcissist like Nina to ruin a farm and hurt animals is insane. I wish this farm all the best - they need to keep the care of animals and communication #1 which has been a struggle for years & no change.

We took our Girl Scout troop here for an afternoon to earn a horsemanship badge. The girls had the…read morevery best time! We had 15 girls. They were so organized and planned everything, splitting them into 3 groups and rotating through stations. All of the people that worked there were lovely and very patient with our 2nd graders. They loved riding the horses, seeing all the animals and grooming the ponies. It was a very sweet afternoon! It would be a great place for a birthday party too!

Lil Pease of Texas is a new family friendly relaxed boarding facility between Bastrop and Elgin…read more I love these folks. I have my 23 gelding living here and couldn't be happier. I believe in giving horses lots of room and here there's a great multi acre pasture below a great shaded hillside. There's a nice round pen and really nice level arena with great footing. It's really healthy for the horses. Ashley is very caring and will work with you to ensure the best care for your horse! I certainly recommend Lil Pease if Texas!

A family-oriented boarding stable that clearly takes pride in giving horses the best care. The…read morehorses here are treated like family by Ashley and Daniel - who are friendly, caring owners that are always happy to help. The horses get something you rarely find at a boarding stable anymore - individual care - so no sleepless nights worrying about your horse and you can travel without worrying too. It isn't a show barn, so the attitude isn't there - the atmosphere is quiet and relaxed. Another big plus - pasture turnout in wonderful Elgin sandy loam rich soil. This animal-loving family works hard to keep the farm in good order, the horses happy, and provide a wonderful place to enjoy spending time with your horsey partner.

My daughter rode here for years and loved it. Very laid back. Beautiful sunsets. Large areas for…read morethe horses to be let out. Goes to a lot of local shows.

This is a great place to board your horse or take lessons. Stacie, the owner and trainer, is…read morefantastic, and the atmosphere is relaxed and low drama. It's also one of the most affordable hunter/jumper facilities in Austin for boarding and lessons, and relatively convenient to town (especially with the new tollway to Manor). I'm an experienced rider who took lessons here for many years. I only boarded a young prospect for a short period of time, and so relied on other owners and Stacie to provide me with horses to jump in lessons and take to shows. There was always an interesting and challenging horse available to me, and even a couple that I connected with and will remember forever. As for facilities, there are two outdoor arenas. One is grass footing, and the other is a large sand arena where the lessons are usually conducted. The barns are airy and clean, and there are plenty of acre sized paddocks for turnout. I believe there are even some trails through the woods, but I never used them.

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.