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.

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.

Very professional but still homey. The animals were clean and friendly. The atmosphere was very…read morecomfortable with several spaces to watch and interact with the different animals.

We had a great time! Shout out to Alicia and Sav! Our family enjoyed it and can't wait to come…read moreback! This was our 5th time

We picked this farm randomly and called hoping to get same day lessons, and Stephanie made it…read morehappen for our little birthday boy. The farm and the horses are beautiful, and Stephanie was so great with our kids, who are beginners but managed to do everything Stephanie showed them and had a blast for the whole lesson. We will definitely be back for future lessons and rides and recommend this place to everyone!

What a fantastic day this afternoon Courtesy of Brittany! My partner took us for a surprise weekend…read moreincluding Horse Back Trail riding and this place was AMAZING!! Brittany gave an outstanding/super informative ride and small training to all 3 of us. My 19 yr old daughter felt truly comfortable riding Ted with her help!! Might just have to take up riding lessons here!! Def recommend SunCrest Farms!!

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

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.

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 :)

This is a great horse facility and riding arena where your kids can take lessons or just come walk…read morethrough the stables and say hi to all the beautiful horses and ponies here. You can book birthday parties or just come for the day and take a few lessons. They offer summer camps for kids and Girl Scout adventure visits.

We boarded our horse (Roxie) here for 8 years. They always kept us informed and made sure Roxie had…read morethe best care possible. They will go above and beyond to ensure the well being of all the horses in their care. Mike, Flo, Armando, Curtis, and the Veterinary team (from Austin Equine) are wonderful. The health and safety of the horses is their top priority.

This merchant is EXTREMELY difficult to book with even giving her a month in advance notice with…read moreopen options to work around with what you think would be a busy time in May.... Also she loves the word clearly when communicating. She clearly needs to learn people skills and now looking at how poor her reviews are I am thankfully I am canceling. Please treat people with respect when respect was clearly being given with TRYING to work with you as a customer.

I signed up to take my daughter riding to spend some time with her. She has experience and so do I…read more The guy from 12:40-1:45. My appointment was from 1-2:00. It was uncomfortable because he was extremely excessive with irrelevant information to what we to know. He wouldn't stop talking. He walked the 10 minute trail ride then try to cut out 15 minutes early. My saddle was extremely loose, nearly all the way to the side. The horse would not listen would not be guided kept wanting to return or only follow him. It looks like they've rented a time slot for the "lot" next to the BMX place. There were holes everywhere and loose dropped gravel, and rocks. Looks like a preconstruction site. We were not able to have any good quality time. We both left frustrated and disappointed. I was charged an extra $30 for 24 hour booking. Cost about $150 for less than 30 minutes of ride time. This place is not worth it. I was very confused considering that the reviews sound good. We are respectful people we show up on time did everything we were asked to do. Think twice about this place I hate to leave bad reviews but it was that bad if you have a kid and you wanna spend time and want to take him to learn something. This is not the place to do it.