This review is strictly concerning customer service. We did a horse ride with this company 3-4…read moreyears ago and had a great time. We were in Galveston this year for our annual marriage retreat and wanted to do the private sunset ride. I did all the online stuff which was confusing in and of itself. I received a email with info but that made sure I knew it was not the actual reservation. I tried to call the only phone number provided multiple times. I left messages. I was never able to get ahold of anyone and received no call back. Sadly, we did not ride this year.

Horrible horrible experience. DO NOT BOOK WITH THEM. I got off my long flight got some rest. I was…read moreso excited to do the sunset ride so we got an uber followed the instructions and headed to the horses. We get there and the directions given were not clear I walked miles down the beach until we found the horses. Immediately the woman says she hates her job while I'm signing my waver the guy has a smart mouth I simply asked if we could go fast instead of being nice he got a huge attitude and said "I don't want to be here anyway so you can do it my way or leave" I said I was fine walking but after all that he goes talks to the lady and comes back and says we smell like we smoked so we can't ride! Mind you I have medical conditions I do not smoke or drink alcohol. I was simply judged by my looks I felt and they were just so rude. They kept my big deposit and left us stranded. I waited outside in the unknown for an uber for two hours. Worst horseback experience of my life and I have been on atleast 30 rides. DO NOT BOOK THEM THEY WANT YOUR DEPOSIT THATS IT I PROMISE.

Absolutely in love with this place and super impressed with the knowledge, patience and passion my…read moreinstructor Shannon has. I'm a green rider and have had two sessions so far. I have learned so much in 2 hours and feel much more confident already! Highly recommend this place for all levels of riders.

Visited here with my farrier. Loved watching Shannon give lessons. She is extremely knowledgable…read moreand gave the student all of her attention. Student spent an entire hour riding, unlike other lesson barns that give you about 20 minutes of actual riding time. The lifelong experiences of the owners shows in everything they do. I would give this place 10 stars

My family, daughter, son-in-love, and grandson, and I had a great first time at APFD horseback…read moreriding ranch on 12/31/2025. It was a highlight of our holiday season. Roland, our trail guide, was outstanding. He has a loving command of the horses as an experienced horse trainer, who is majoring in animal science. His relationship with the horses made us feel secure. He floated back and forth, chatting with each rider and ensuring that everyone was well. APFD, thank you so much for a great time of refreshing as we prepared to enter 2026. We would definitely recommend APFD to anyone who wants to take in the serenity of nature, disconnect from the hustle and bustle of the day, and needs a whoosah break. APFD, we wish you the best in 2026!

I visited APFD on a random Monday. I called ahead, right when they opened around 10 and scheduled a…read moresame day 1 hour ride. I made an online payment to secure the horses and we were on our way. It was a pretty smooth process. The horses were pleasant and not intimidating. Our guide was an experienced rider and answered every question we could of lol. They have many different kinds of animals there, it gives ranch but not farm vibes. *insider tip* They offer 2 different types of rides! A regular trail ride and an "experience" trail ride which includes trotting and cantering. This is good to know so you schedule accordingly. They use different horses for different experiences. Apple Maps kept redirecting me every 5 min and delaying me an extra 20min!, so i would recommend just searching "A Place for Dreamers" and get directions. Just go! It was a great time overall and I'm looking fwd to revisiting!

A little bit of heaven sitting so close to metropolitan Houston. When you need to get away from…read morethe grind of city life, this is the place to go. The owners are very down-to-earth people who care about horses as well as other animals. If you are looking for a place to board your horse(s) or you just want to go on a trail ride with one of theirs, then take a moment to visit this place!

Great prices, and a friendly family run staff that takes awesome care of the horses. I've boarded…read morehere since last year, and I haven't had an issue. They give lessons, and have camps for kids. The indoor arena is a real win when the weather is not so good too.

I love it here, I do group lessons and they are amazing. From the start, the instructors teach you…read moreeverything and you create bonds with the horses. it is a great place to go if you are interesting in anything horses.

I took my granddaughter there who was extremely excited to learn to ride. Needless to say they…read moretreated her poorly. It was easy to see that the white students were given lots of attention while she was ignored or critiqued. DO NOT PATRONIZE this establishment if your child is a minority.

Absolutely hands down the BEST horse stable! The owners are amazing & their ranch hand family are…read moreprofessionals in the care & knowledge for the horses & donkeys. The communication, grounds, tack room, wash racks, arenas & stables are always clean, kept top notch and safe. We have 2 horses at the stables & could not ask for a better place. We love LeReve Stables, owners, staff, boarders & the animal residents.

I love Bailey Oaks!! I'm currently taking lessons here and twice a week isn't enough!! The…read morehighlight of my week every week. Claire is absolutely amazing & so patient. The horses are magnificent & stunning.

Fantastic facility and staff! My daughter absolutely loves the trainers, and this facility is so…read moreunbelievably clean and well-kept. Great Pony Club that keeps these young riders engaged and growing.

I wish this review was different, but unfortunately my experience at Stillwagon Farms was very bad…read more It started off okay (I thought), but I've since learned even the lessons were bad be aside the treatment of the horses was much too aggressive. I have learned this since I moved my horse and have experienced another barn with people who treat horses much better. I have three issues with Stillwagon Farms. 1. The major concern for owner, Wendy Stillwagon, is money. While her prices were more than fair for lessons, when I started boarding a horse there, it became clear she cared more about making as much money from me as possible. My horse was injured on her property because of a back pasture being grown over with major thorn bushes. I was paying for full board and when my horse was injured, she said she would need more money to doctor her wounds when I was unable to get there. I am including pictures of Daisy's injuries, which again, occurred because the back pasture is so grown over. ----In contrast, my current barn Silver Spur Stables, cares about every horse in their property. I'm am doing pasture board there, but during a storm, Daisy was moved inside despite my not paying for a stall (Stillwagon Farms has no stalls). They will do whatever is necessary to care for the horses no matter what. 2. The Ferrier used by Stillwagon Farms, Jasper, was paid to service my horses hooves. He did not do it. Again, the owner of Stillwagon Farms was overseeing the Ferrier, and I paid for a service that I had to have redone. My horse actually began limping because she was not taken care of, and the second Ferrier (Sean Wright) said, "If this horse had her hooves done then I am a Labare dancer. He isn't a Labare dancer :-). Sean is an excellent Ferrier of you need one. Sadly I do not have Jaspers last name. 3. Finally, now that I have moved and started watching lessons at the new barn, and I have had one lesson myself, I know that the treatment of horses at Stillwagon Farms is so aggressive. I am seeing at Silver Spur Stables, with trainer Anna, that you can have an easy, good relationship with a horse, not having to beat them ever, and still be safe. I am sad to say that Daisy was treated so roughly during her training sessions with Wendy Stillwagon, she actually had lacerations on her face from the bridle. All I can say is that I wish I had know better, but I'm new to horses. I am so glad I have moved her to a safer, more caring place.

I was visiting Houston for a week. As an experienced rider, whenever I visit someplace, I like to…read morego for a trail ride there. Some people collect spoons -- I go for rides :) Most of the places I found IN Houston either were English barns with just an arena. This is about 60 miles outside of Houston, but worth the drive, if you want a good ride. They are really nice people, and you go ride on their ranch. There were several ponds, cattle, and lots of great views. It's a husband and wife operation. It's a little bit of a drive from Houston, but I think it's probably the best trail ride around. They are also less expensive than the Houston places. Very accommodating to your schedule. Highly recommend, and would go again

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Just had our first riding lesson with Mary. My 9 year old was scared to get on a horse and after…read morean hour was already trotting. Mary is wonderful- very patient and great with kids.

My son is a young actor and he booked a role in a western movie. Made the appointment via e-mail…read moreand we came out to get a lesson. Jacqueline started the training with safety which I really liked, by the end of the lesson my son was able to do trotting and feels more comfortable riding and being around horses. We will be back for more lessons, 100% recommend this farm to any visitors.