I was looking to surprise my wife with her first horse back riding experience. Tried searching for…read moreevery place near me, leaving voice-mail after voice-mail, but couldn't get through to anyone until... until I managed to locate Iron Horse Guest Ranch. Nestled in close to the Renaissance Fair and downtown Magnolia, this was the perfect place; close to our home. Setting up the appointment for a lesson was quick and painless; used facebook messenger to work out the best time. Prices varied, depending on the type of lesson, were very reasonable, and all proceeds went back to the horses on the ranch. I would quickly learn that everyone is a volunteer, as this home is for horses rescued & rehabilitated from someone the harshest circumstances. We arrived to meet with Niki, owner and operator. She was an amazing guide and teacher. She and her son helped explain everything to my wife and I prior to mounting our amazing rides; Gunner & Hershey. They were both very patient with our questions, taking safety very important. Best part of the experience was enjoying the ride without having to take any photos. Niki did all of this for us without having to worry, and sent us all of the amazing pics after the ride. All and all, the hour or two we spent here was very special and we will soon not forget it. Highly recommend a visit if in town for a visit, or even living close by. Helping these amazing animals was the best thing ever!

Visiting from OR and had a great ride! Female-led, plus involved in rescue/rehabilitation of the…read moreanimals. Highly recommend!

So excited we were invited to a bday party here. One of our friend's daughter celebrated her bday…read moreand the package included a private party room and they were allowed to bring their own food, decorations, and cake. Each child guest had an opportunity to ride a horse before the food & cake cutting. The stable hands were very helpful and friendly. They ended the day by painting the ponies' sides on the property (paint washes off and is harmless to the animals). There are also a few friendly dogs on the property that interacted with us. Enjoyed our time and look forward to booking a bday party for our kids as well

After not riding a horse for more than 40 years, hopped back on at West Stables. First for a solo…read morelesson with Kendall and then a group lesson with Melanie. Loved both experiences! Very kind and friendly instructors, great facility and even met the owner who was super friendly. The horses are well cared for and easy to ride. Highly recommend and will be coming back soon!

I have been having riding classes in this club for almost 2 years now. My friends and trainers…read moreLizzy and Gigi are both awesome, caring, supportive, experienced, careful and very knowledgeable. Totally family oriented, safe and recommendable. For all ages.

This is a family run place that is really friendly and caters to it's customers…read more Over the years, they have added nice touches for those of us mainly watching like a covered seating area, fans, and Wi-Fi (although this is new and still a little spotty). Great for beginners and advanced riders alike.

Great equestrian center. We board our horse there, and Amy, our trainer, is the best instructor…read morewe've ever had. We feel our daughter and our horse are well taken care of and safe. Javier is very attentive to the needs of the barn, and Tomas the groom is highly attentive to our sweet horse. The barn is such a peaceful place. I love being there. Can't recommend it enough.

What a beautiful boutique facility...it somehow manages to seem like you are out in the peaceful…read morecountry only minutes away from some pretty booming areas. They take excellent care of my horses and have had the same grooming staff for many years. Great footing, too, which seems hard to come by at some places. The owners and boarders all seem like a big family.

Absolutely love this barn. We've been riding here for a year and we're so happy we found this…read moreplace. The horses are well cared for and the trainers are professional and extremely knowledgeable.

Really disappointed at the lack of professionalism. I called to start my daughter's lessons and she…read morewas placed on a waitlist, which is understandable. They told us she would be starting in 4 weeks time because she was 3rd on the list. No problem. They said they would call when it was time. Called back in 5 weeks. The person who answered seemed annoyed at my inquiry, and stated "we have a pretty big show coming up in 2 weeks, she won't be starting until after that". Again, she indicated someone would contact us after the show was over. 3 more weeks went by, made another call, left a message, no response. Another few days, another message, no response. I just don't understand how you can ghost a 10 year old after telling her she can train but then repeatedly delaying her start date. If you can't accommodate, why not just say that upfront instead of getting a kids hopes up? I understand busy, but the blatant disrespect for other people's time, especially where a child is concerned, is just a huge let down.

I've always loved horses and I got to ride one for the first time here. Everyone was super nice and…read moreinsightful. I really enjoyed my time here!

To be able to find an experience like this in the Katy area was honestly such a blessing! As soon…read moreas your on the property, it feels like you just drove 3 hours out into hill country. If you're looking for an entry level riding opportunity, or something more advanced, look no further! Great trail options with a great staff. They also board horses, so if you're looking for a great stable i'd feel very comfortable leaving my horses here! Freeman Ranch and Stables is going to be a staple in the ever growing Katy area for generations to come, don't miss out!!