Terrible. For many many thousands of reasons. The owner is not honest. The feed is terrible. The stalls are not protected from the weather. The stalls are not cleaned. Stay away. read more

I have been riding with bill for years and he teaches a lot of horsemanship and sometimes in the morning lessons he will use some speed but over all 5 stars I love bill and his lessons full recommend read more

Ride The Wind Stables - Horseback Riding Near Me - Rosenberg, Texas

If I could give this place 0 stars, I would. Long story short: The owner is abusive towards clients, including children. Overworks his horses. Puts shame to the legacy of Smokey Davis by claiming him as his "mentor". Long story: I'm 25 now & I rode consistently from ages 8-14, competed EXCA/ACTHA for 3-4 of those years, and did some volunteer work 17-19. I'm generally comfortable around horses. However, I went to a new barn today to ride for the first time in 11 years. I'm trained in western and have a solid foundation using mainly Craig Cameron's methods and horsemanship skills, just need to brush up on a few basics & my overall skills essentially. What I witnessed and endured while at Ride The Wind was unethical and abusive. I was invited to the advanced class by the owner. As soon as I got there & signed the liability waiver, the owner told me to go catch a strange horse from her stall. I went in and tried to gently greet her, and was trying to move her over so I could halter her. He ripped the halter & lead rope out of my hands and told me I was doing it wrong. And that if she had spooked, she would've trampled me. I was standing off to her left side, but slightly too in the front of her because she was angled weird and I didn't want her to pin me against the rails. Then, while tacking up, I was reaching for the girth and he took both hands and shoved me to the ground to "show me what it would be like if the horse had spooked", and told me I needed to angle my body differently. Which wouldve been fine had he just used his words from the start. I was just trying to do it how I learned and the horse was at an awkward angle in a VERY overcrowded barn, so I couldn't move her because she would've bumped the horse next to her. Then, I get on and my stirrups are too long. I know I've been out of the game for a long time, but I know how stirrups are supposed to feel under my feet. One of the nice gentlemen there raised them two notches. Owner said they were too high because I've "been riding with those damn english people"....all of my training has been in western. There were about 20 riders (being generous here) stuffed into the arena, and we were only allowed to use HALF of it for the entire warmup. I was taught to keep an elephant sized space between your horse and the horse in front of or next to you to avoid getting anybody injured or killed. The kids were all running into each other, running out of room and having to do circles in the middle. I've never seen anything like it. Once we started loping in the warmup, I lost my stirrups about 4 times. I pulled up next to the owner in the arena, and told him. He said to raise them one notch. Still too long. Once the actual lesson started, my instructor (lovely lady), told me they were STILL too long (which I knew). So she raised them again and then I could actually put my heels down. During the lesson, he had us split off into two groups. I was not in his group. However, in that uncovered arena, in 100 degree Texas heat, he made the girls (ages 12-16) dismount and run laps around the entire arena for not verbally answering his question. Not to mention, he was verbally abusing them the entire time. Screaming loud enough that I could hear him on the opposite end of the arena. On top of all of this, he made one girl, who looked around 12, dismount and run around the arena on her hands and knees to "model" what her horse should've been doing. And then, after the lesson was over, we untacked and threw the horses in the stalls. The only time I've ever NOT bathed a horse after that hard of a ride was in the winter. Keep in mind this was a 3 hour lesson in 100 degree Texas heat. The stalls are outside with no AC/fans. This man uses the same horses from 8:30am-4pm if not later, because he has HUGE group lessons (at least 20 in my group lesson today), and doesn't have enough horses to rotate for each session. So the horses are being overworked. He also didn't let the horses get a single sip of water. I know that drinking too much during or directly after a ride can cause colic, but I've never ridden for 3 solid hours without giving a horse at least a SIP of water. I was trained with tough love and discipline, my instructor was strict and at times a bit harsh. But she NEVER would've put her hands on me, nor would she have dehumanized me the way I saw this man dehumanizing children today. And she especially wouldn't have thrown hot, sweaty horses back into their stalls without a good hose down. I will never be going back here. It's cheap for a reason and you definitely get what you pay for. Shotty horsemanship and people skills, and tired, overworked horses. read more

I began taking lessons at RTW back in April 2020 when myself and some friends were going stir crazy being cooped up. Never did I expect to be welcomed into such an amazing group of people. Bill, the owner and trainer, has so much experience and he loves to share it with others. He sometimes gets a little stern but only to be sure you understand the gravity of the safety and horsemanship that he is attempting to instill in his riders. Now I am a boarder as well as a rider and couldn't be happier with it. If there are any questions you may have someone will have an answer for you, whether it be Bill or one of the fantastic riders or parents. I have ridden other places and no where else have I learned as much and as quickly as I have at RTW. There are 3 levels of lessons on Saturday, the advanced by invitation only in the morning and intermediate and beginner after lunch. There is something for every level! read more

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Such a nice experience! The people were very cordial and the price was reasonable. My son thoroughly enjoyed it.

This is a proper Texan experience. My daughter loves the group lessons - kids want to be around other kids.not only are they teaching traditional riding in a safe area , you are expected to saddle and un saddle the horse , feed, etc. it's called work and learning. Expect to get a little dirty. The service will be a little harsh for safety - horses are kept in good control and kids will be commanded to keep this beautiful horses in control. read more

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My experience here was awful. To give some background, I am confident on horses. I ride horses at university and have certain ways that i like to do things because of how i was taught. I was also asked to join the stockhorse team that my school has, which is not offered to everyone, so i am not a complete idiot when it comes to riding. As i was saddling my horse, i was told by Bill that everything i was doing was wrong. I took his advice and did things his way after explaining i am doing things the way i was taught, since i know that everyone does things differently. After saddling, i go to the mounting block that is used where i was told that i do not know how to mount properly. Was then also told that instructors at university had no idea what they were doing, either. (I can guarantee that they do know what they're doing). Once in the arena i started walking and warming up my horse, however that's all i could do. With the exception of SOME trotting, all we could do was walk and not even change directions. I paid $50 to walk in one direction (no loping at all). After about an hour and a half, i got off. Once i was in the barn, i was stopped and told i did not know how to lead a horse. I have worked with and ridden horses for a while now so I'm pretty sure i know how to lead a horse. I was then asked the name of the instructor (who is a woman), once telling Bill her name, i was told that was why i didnt know anything, because i was taught by women. That was my last straw. Once I untacked, i left. I understand that people have different ways of teaching, but this was extremely unprofessional and very disrespectful. I'm not an idiot, so i expect to not be treated and talked to like one. Bill then offered an "apology" but not to my face. No refund offered. Horses did not seem to be in that great of condition either. Will not be back and will not recommend. read more

I waited a long time to write this review I felt very bad to but. I bought a horse from ride the winds and rode there for about 8 months. I had to leave because the training methods/ way my horse was treated was horrible. No one is taught proper horsemanship actually taught pretty bad horsemanship. Kids are taught by other kids who barely know anything. I won't go into detail because I do not want anyone coming after me like they have others. read more

My boyfriend surprised me with the date to ride horses this morning. We arrived on time for our scheduled appointment. It was a nice land with stables. However, I noticed there was no signs of directions posted anywhere so we wandered in and looked for someone we could talk to. Once we were given direction we met bill. He asked us to sign a waiver and immediately I felt he had an aggressive attitude towards the both of us. He began giving us direction and was very rude. He noticed me looking away while he spoke and told me "hey look here" in a very demanding tone. I decided to let it go and enjoy the experience. As he spoke more he asked for my finger and pulled it towards the horse with force and stuck it in the horses mouth. He laughed and said he loved doing that. I felt slightly harassed with the way he pulled me. He kept trying to give me direction but my bf followed him so he wouldn't be my trainer. Instead I got trained by a younger boy. He was not as aggressive as bill but did seem to speak just like bill asking me if I "knew how to read?" Because no where did it say for me to hold onto the saddle horn. I felt so discouraged by the way me and my boyfriend were being talked to when it was our first time riding horses. I was on the horse for about five minutes and somehow bill found his way to me again and began instructing me aggressively. I told him I wanted to get off the horse and leave. He asked me why and I told him I didn't need to explain anything to him. I was so so fed up with his demeanor and his rude attitude. I jumped off the horse and took off in tears because I just couldn't believe how belittled I felt on my first horse riding lesson. My bf followed me and we went home and we were not offered a refund. In 30 minutes we were in and out when it was supposed to be 1.5 hour ride. I will never come back here again. Please find a friendlier and happier place to ride a horse. read more

Been driving over an hour to ride here for many years. Worth the drive every time. Nowhere else like it and no one like Bill

Bill is an awsome trainer. He uses som anger to help get to the kids heads. Bill is a lot nicer once u get to meet him

Learned how to ride here! Bill is a great authentic cowboy who will teach you how to be a great rider and do it safely Definitely would recommend Bill and his stables. read more

My daughter has been taking lessons here and loves it! Mr. Bill and his staff are very attentive and make sure the kids learn all they need to know from tack to riding. Would recommend to anyone looking for lessons! read more

Like most children, my daughter LOVES horses. We were looking for a place that provides horseback riding lessons and heard about Ride the Wind Stables. My daughter is 5 and was over the moon all morning, talking about how she would get her horse to like her by petting him and calling him handsome. When we got there and she was introduced to her horse, she did just that. There was a 14 year old girl who was assisting my daughter in getting set and she rolled her eyes and snapped at her, saying "You're not here to pet him, you're here to ride him." Though this short, unfriendly attitude took my daughter by surprise, she did not let it get her down. While brushing the horse, she proceeded to tell the "helper" how she was wearing her best western outfit to look like a cowboy because horses love cowboys (sweet and innocent 5 yr old talk). The girl's blatant eye-rolls were obvious not only to me, but the other parents standing around as well. Once on the horse, no one showed her where to place her hands or how to hold the reins correctly, they merely yelled at her when she did it wrong. My heart broke as I watched the joy disappear from her face. The arena was filled with about 12 young children on horses and their instructors were other kids who just yelled at them about what they were doing wrong, without showing how to do things correctly. This went on for two long hours. Riding in a circle and getting yelled at by kids. Bill did show up, but spent very little time with the children and when he did speak to them, it became quite evident where the young helpers learned their "yell at you for what you're doing wrong, rather than show you how to do right" teaching strategy. read more

I don't usually write reviews however I am so disappointed in my child's experience here. I heard a lot of great things about Ride the Wind so I decided to have my 5 year old try a lesson. Bill was very nice but spent very little time with the kids. Two teenage girls were in charge to instruct the kids and I use the word instruct very loosely. This was my daughters first time on a large horse and they expected her to know what to do without showing her or explaining anything to her. One of the instructors yelled at my daughter more than once, had zero patience and became mean and angry when she did not know what to do. Maybe she was having a bad day, but from what I saw this person should not be working at an establishment that is supposed to be teaching young children how to ride horses. Instead of a horseback riding lesson my child received a lesson in yelling and being mean. Despite the instructors horrible attitude and verbal abuse, my daughter finished the lesson and it took everything in me not to take her and leave. We will not be back read more