I haven't been riding since I was a kid. So a LONG time. When I moved to SA, I immediately wanted…read moreto look for horse riding- something small, nice, and, of course, affordable. I found this place while browsing online and I noticed all the reviews were really nice. $50 for an hour + $3 fee ? Hella yah! At first when I pulled into the neighborhood, I was confused and thought I was at the wrong place, but the place is actually immediately right outside of the housing division, it's not hard to miss at all. The driveway can fit one vehicle at a time- so be careful entering and exiting. I am 4'8" & weigh about 130lbs. And I'm always worried whether I can fit the saddle and stirrups. Main reason why I just haven't really found a place to get back to riding. There are so many horseback riding places that won't allow someone like me to ride their horses because of size. Which is hella crazy to me because jockeys are KNOWN to be my size riding 15-20 hands. We're born for this lol. Let's talk about arriving: once you make it into the driveway, it's a small parking area and there're some horses and some cute miniature horses for you to pet. There are a few stable hands setting up for the 9am ride (I had) and working really well as a team. Check-in was a breeze. Now Riding: Now I was put on Gigi's who's a bit smaller (of course) and the guy (can't remember his name) noticed that the stirrups couldn't be adjusted higher for me. But they said it was fine because as long as I can put my foot in and rest them a bit while pointing my toes down, Gigit will follow the leader regardless. And honestly, I wasn't worried. The guy was super genuine and everyone really trusts the horses. Like so much faith in them. That's how I knew I- personally- was in good hands. I was right behind Miranda who was our front-of-the-line trail leader. She was great. Patient. Got to know me a bit. But the trail itself was amazing. Went through some woods, then a a beautiful opening. Even saw a baby deer. They have a dog who followed along with us. He/she kept trailing in front of me and Gigit was right on his/her tail and the line behind me was slowed down further because I was already a slow rider lol. I was worried he would step on the dog, but I was like- it's an animals instinct to move lol (some times). I hardly had to tell Gigit what to do. He just kept following along and made his own turns and I felt so at ease. And when he wanted to reach for a leaf, he listened very well when we needed to keep going lol. They all do. All in all, best damn horse ride I've had in a LONG time. Very affordable too. You can bring a Fanny pack and keep your phone in your back pocket and wear a hat/sunglasses. Def wouldn't mind mentioning about getting some stirrups that fit petite folks like me but I ain't complaining too much because the experience was well worth it and they never once doubted that I wouldn't be able to ride. HIGHLY RECOMMEND FOR BEGINNERS and if you're petite like me and/or if you want to go by yourself like how I did!

Such a cool experience! I have never been on a horse before and it was actually pretty easy! My…read morecousin invited me since she had already been here and really enjoyed it. We went on a very rainy day and got soaked but it was still really fun. The owner gave my bf some tips and what to do when the horse stops and stuff like that so it was really cool! I can't wait to come again.

I have taken my 5 year old there several times and she LOVES riding. The staff is amazing! They…read morealso have a bunny, pig and cats you can pet. Well worth the $10.

Great place to ride. They offer english, western jumping lessons. They have 10 x 10 stalls for…read moreboarding horses. They offer pony rides & trail rides. Private , group & theraputic lessons. Outdoor arena & covered arena. 15 - 20 miles of trails. Hay, feed & tack storage . Parking ample for horse trailers. Horses look well cared for. Very reasonable. Note: this was another business developed under John J. McCarthy at Ft Sam Houston.

Jessica is an amazing trainer! She has really helped build my daughters confidence all while she is…read morehaving fun. She definitely knows her stuff and is very knowledgeable. My daughter has learned a ton and we look forward to her lessons every week. The barn family is amazing and everyone makes you feel welcome. Seeing the kids work together is awesome!

I had really high hopes that my daughter and I found a horse "home" but unfortunately it wasn't the…read morecase. I experienced 3 cancellations and these were some of the reasons; scheduled instructor no longer available, weather and no horse availability. These appointments were scheduled in advance with instructors and days of availability online on their website. A cancellation text message was sent only days before a scheduled lesson. The weather cancellation was not an issue for me but the other cancellations were disappointing. We even showed up to a lesson once and the gentlemen who we were scheduled with was not there and so his son gave my daughter a lesson. We've been trying since late December to the end of May and we've been able to do 3 lessons and had 3 cancellation. I was optimistic but I guess this horse "home" is not for us.

I board my horses here and they are wonderfully ran. Staff are caring and horse people and it is…read moremore than just a business to them. My horses are happy and healthy. My daughter took lessons here and really has advanced after a couple of months with Jessica. Definitely give them a call!

If I typed out all of the kind words I have for Spring Creek, everyone would stop reading this…read morereview after page 4,567. I'll cut to the chase. They do private lessons which got our daughter into riding horses (with wonderful form). They do trail rides, and their trail is a gorgeous run thru the hill country. They board (if they have capacity, which we got lucky bc they're always full!). And most importantly, we've made lifelong friendships with all of the staff there. Megan, the barn manager, treats us like family. The rest of the staff always go out of their way to chat with us when we go visit our horse. Whether you're looking to board your horse, learn how to ride, or get your barrel racing on, Spring Creek is where you gon' go do that.

This was so much fun! Jeff, you are so funny and made us feel so welcomed. Thank you for making us…read morefeel warm and giving us the best instructions! The trail is nice, Jeff's son is the leader and I'm pretty impressed by how much information he gave us only being 12-13 at most. Loved how you see all the kids just doing their own thing on the ranch and how helpful they are. There's dogs on the property that greet you and just want some petting, even a horse came up to us for some love. Horses are very well taken care of and that shows. Will be coming back in the summer.

This place was great find by our friends, while on vacation in San Antonio. We were celebrating our…read morefriends sons sixth birthday with his request to go horseback riding. From the time we arrived we were greeted with warm Texas welcome. The staff and guide Tori were very helpful and made my wife, who is uncomfortable around horses, feel at ease. The ride was very enjoyable but waiting to get on was just as nice. The kids played with the dogs (including Harley the pug) running freely on the property and were able to interact with some of the horses prior to the ride. The ride was quite long for a very reasonable price. We enjoyed every moment of it. It really made our friends son feel like a special little dude. If you are in this area and looking to do horseback riding, hollow tree is the place to be!

What a wonderful experience with Sara at Gypsy Farms!! We were ending a two week trip around the…read moreregion and all our six year old son wanted to do on this trip was "ride a horse like a cowboy!" We were striking out everywhere we called either due to the heavy rains leading up to our arrival or just lack of availability. I found Gypsy Farms on Yelp, read the one outstanding review and took a chance. Sara emailed me back the same day and despite the short notice, she fit us in our last night in San Antonio and was extremely responsive in our email exchange. And what an awesome experience for our son! She spent a full hour one-on-one with him - teaching him how to brush, bridle and saddle the horse; then getting him into the ring to ride for a solid 25 minutes learning how to control the horse's movements. She even got him comfortable enough to go off the lead and control the horse on his own and to walk the horse through the obstacle course. All in all, we were absolutely thrilled! Sara was not only extremely professional, but super friendly and interested in helping our son enjoy his first real horse riding experience. Plus, it's clear that her horses are well loved and cared for. And she's even rescued 12 horses since living in Texas the last 4 years. Needless to say, he's hooked now! Thanks again, Sara!!

From the owner: We are a small farmette that offers private western and english horseback riding lessons for…read morebeginner and intermediate riders. This is not a show farm, but a place to learn about equine behavior, care, training and riding. We specialize in helping new riders and horse owners become familiar with, and understand how to communicate effectively with horses. Lessons can be with your horse or mine, and I can come to you.

I can't recommend Cross G enough! My wife and I had an amazing time riding and had a blast. Ron…read more(our guide) was very friendly, knowledgeable, and experienced. He selected horses for us based on our physical size and experience level. I rode a wonderful horse named Tejas who was very gentle with me. It was my first time horseback riding and I would do it again for sure after this experience. The location can't be beat. It is quiet, beautiful, clean, and has the most incredible views. If you want a real Texas cowboy horseback riding experience, Cross G Ranch Trail Rides is the way to go!

First time riding a horse and this experience was wonderful. The wrangler was friendly, answered…read moreany questions and offered to take us pictures along the route. I will definitely come back again during the fall and sign up for a two hour ride. Please don't forget to tip if your experience was wonderful :)

This place was the highlight of our trip. I wanted to get away from the city life while not…read morecompromising my amenities. Baron's Creekside was perfect. My wife expects 5 star resorts and she said this place exceeded the typical 5 star experience. The bedding, linens, amenities were awesome. They had live music and great food and drink options at the head cabin. Every cabin felt private and unique and the babbling creek and ponds along the Creekside were so relaxing to sit by with lots of Adirondack chairs overlooking the creek and rocking chairs on the cabin porches. We also chose this place because they allowed my Australian Shepard to come (only some cabins). The whole experience was amazing and only a 5 minute drive to the main strip. Don't miss a tour of Signor Vineyards, a 10 minute drive West. The most beautiful vineyard and cool experience!

After arriving on a Sunday evening and finding a VRBO that was not cleaned and not as advertised,…read morewe desperately searched for pet-friendly lodging for our week-long trip. After finding a couple of places closed, we called Barons Creekside. Best thing we ever did! We spoke to Lasca, who was actually out with her family for dinner Despite this, she got us set up in the cutest farmhouse, gave us directions and instructions to get in, and after her dinner was over, she stopped by to check if we needed anything. The excellent service did did not stop there. We were treated like family, and we really enjoyed walking the beautiful, scenic grounds and hanging out at "The Club" on property! Next time we go to Fredericksburg, we know where we will stay - at Barons Creekside!

We spent a couple of days here for spring break. It was a wonderful, relaxing experience…read more This place is a combination of cabins, bed-and-breakfast, and animal sanctuary. The grounds have lots of friendly animals to interact with. The location feels like it's in the middle of nowhere, yet you're only a few minutes away from Boerne. We enjoyed feeding the goats, donkeys, and pigs. We also participated in a giant tortoise interaction and got to feed and pet him. We were even welcomed by a dancing cockatoo! The bed was super comfortable, and the cabin had everything we needed. The hosts responded quickly whenever we needed anything. We're looking forward to returning to the spot again the next time we need a getaway that feels far away yet is still fairly close to San Antonio.

We booked the cutest little tiny & perfect "Butterfly" cabin with a loft that brought squeals of…read moreexcitement from our two sets of twins (ages 6 & 8). We did all the activities on the ranch during our long weekend & left with fresh eggs that we plan to hatch!!! The amount of surprises & animals was completely unexpected. It's truly a special place that takes amazing care of their animals & it shows. Right before we left we were able to see something completely amazing: 1 hour old twin Nigerian Dwarf goats still getting birth goop licked up by momma goat! This place is truly a great experience for kids! The first night we did the night adventure hike & walked through splendid & quiet darkness, we were amazed at the tranquility & abundance of stars filling the sky. We found deer poop & learned about venomous spiders, & cacti while finding a live vulture looking down at us! We met super friendly donkeys & horses that didn't want to leave us, they were so super friendly! Our kiddos were allowed to chase a couple of Emus (yeah, that's not a sentence I ever expected to ever write in my life!), those things are so magestic it was amazing to see them running with such easy while our kiddos were so chaotic running behind them lol All this happened in the dark, really cool & such a unique experience! Then we met an arctic fox named Conan. He was just recently rescued so his habitat is getting built while he is in this temp enclosure & the final one will be huge and air conditioned. The mornings were exciting because of the fresh eggs & lively chickens. There is a wonderful array of feathered friends that roam free with the goats through the day, greeting us randomly. We loved how all the animals were given so much free range & were so happy & super friendly! All these rescues truly found the best sanctuary, they are so well cared for! The exotic bird adventure was so much fun for the kids & parents. We got to hold so many parrots & we met the two fun emus again. We got to interact with all the birds as they talked & walked all over us, all so very exciting! Our labradoodle was able to make friends with the local dogs & was able to run off-leash safely behind a huge fenced open space while our kiddos explored the grounds, finding bugs, bones & delighting their imaginations while mommy & daddy relaxed on our lawn chairs so happy for the down time! This place felt so safe for my kids to roam and explore. The petting adventure was so much fun for the kids & parents, we got to meet everyone on the ranch & every adventure is a good length long & we learned so much about every animal thanks to the very professional guide & owner, Micky. We even did the horse riding - all 6 of us got to ride together & enjoyed the peaceful ride with an exciting ending of riding a galloping horse. We all loved it! We left with amazing memories & would recommend this ranch to anyone, especially to those with kids! Vicky & Micky were super accommodating to our constantly changing plans & worked on rearranging our schedules depending on kids' needs. We kept constant communications via text & made sure we had everything we needed down to the pepper, salt & vegetable oil. We absolutely had the most magical experience throughout our 3 night stay, especially with our random goat visits, that was so unique & special! Thank you Vicky & Micky & Amanda & MJ!!