This is the BEST Horseback Riding in the Area!! Autumn is so…read morekind and the Best!! Went there 2 yrs ago and last year and going again this weekend!! Wu Who!! Love it !! Make an Appointment and go and have some fun outdoors!!

We made a booking through their Facebook booking system as stated on the page. We reached out via…read moremessaging and phone call when we never heard back from them. We gave them the benefit of the doubt and went to the appointment and not only was no one there, no one answered the phone when we reached out. Over all incredibly rude and unprofessional on part of the business.

Hoofbeats for Heroes trail riding was really nice. low cost anniversary ride for me and my wife,…read moretrails were cut back and area was beautiful, the ranch lead was patient with us not being experienced riders. horses had personality, Stryker especially. it wasn't just jump on a horse and go. Humbling experience, such intelligent animals.

First time coming here! My friends invited me to come here to see the volunteer activity that they…read moreoffer for their ranch and I got to see the beautiful horses and the park! Very relaxing! My wife and I wanna take some riding lessons in the future! Cool place to be! Cheers

Very kind tour guide with fun facts and very eager to answer any questions. Very well kept and the…read morehorses were well kept as well. We were able to witness the farrier in action, as well as seeing part of the boot making process. The horses also had very fun and cute names, some had stories attached to them! Very fun and worth the time.

We used Once Upon a Pony for our granddaughter's 4th birthday and I couldn't have asked for more…read more The horses, ponies, and even the donkey were all great with the kids. The owners thought of everything and were very professional. The kids also loved feeding the chickens. The Southerlys clearly love kids AND animals. The booking process was so easy and Denise was so accommodating. Our little princess had the best unicorn birthday ever!

Peaceful Acres is a fantastic horse rescue. The people that own it care so much for these horses…read more All of the volunteers have hearts of gold as well. The horses in their care came from some bad situations, but now are surrounded by love and friends. They work so hard to get the horses healthy and hopefully into new loving homes. It's just amazing! I had a unique experience with this group through Girl Scouts. I heard about a hands on class they offer for Scouts to come out and learn about horses in a very hands on manner. I booked my Troop of 4th graders for a 3 hour class. During the class, my girls got to meet all of the horses, learn about their backstories, learn how to take care of horses, and even learned to ride unassisted at the end. Ms. Sherry worked with me to get my Troop booked for the event. She was so helpful and easy to work with. She ran our visit too. She had these 9 year olds out there cleaning and brushing the horses, getting dirty and messy, trying new things, and making them all feel valued. Ms. Sherry is an spitfire angel! I believe they also offer affordable horse back riding lessons for all ages to help fund their rescue mission. I highly recommend checking into Peaceful Acres for education events or to volunteer. They are doing good things that make your heart feel good helping.

From the owner: Peaceful Acres Horseback Riding Lessons Provides Horseback Riding Lessons, Horse Boarding, Offer…read morePlayday Events, Horse Trick Riding, and By Appointment Only to the Rd Temple, TX Area.

We stayed at Blue Hills Resort on a whim and had the best time. There were so many animals to…read moreinteract with and meet. Mostly they are nice but can be a bit food motivated and come right up to you expecting some snacks. The cabin we stayed in was just enough for our needs since it was just my husband and me. We did the guided safari and was amazed at the vastness of the area. Ryan our guide was amazing and so knowledgeable. We had a great time. Matt was extremely helpful. The entire staff is kind and willing to listen.

We had an amazing time at Blue Hills Ranch in Waco, TX- I highly recommend a trip out there to get…read morethe up-close and personal experience we enjoyed with all the amazing animals! Fantastic staff, happy animals, well-kept facilities...what an incredible day we had. It feels like a dream. Easy day trip outing with the family or as a date- book your animal experiences online like we did at https://www.bluehillsranch.com . The staff was flexible to shift timing of the experiences so we didn't have to wait long in between- they were extremely accommodating and we never felt rushed either. The otter swim/playtime experience was originally what drew us, and it was even better than I'd imagined. Worth every penny! Then we got to feed and pet the capybaras, which were way friendlier than I thought they would be! The babies enjoyed some extra belly rubs too. Bottle feeding the kangaroo was so fun too- little Dundee was SO soft and loved all the pets, even gave us kisses! The giraffes were super friendly and greeted us every time we were nearby; feeding and getting quality time with them was an extra treat. The safari ride tour was also amazing- 5 of us fit comfortably and got to feed/see lots of animals that we wouldn't normally get to experience. We were surprised at how this place wasn't crowded at all in the middle of July when it is peak vacation season, so it really felt like we had the whole place to ourselves. They also have a beautiful main lodge area that is comfortable and welcoming with additional animals to enjoy.

The ride was perfect...horses, scenery and guide(Travis). Could not have asked for a better…read moreexperience.

Hilltop Farm is a gem in Williamson County. The stables and horse training areas are gorgeous,…read moreclean, and well-maintained. Additionally, Hilltop is constantly improving the already awesome grounds and expanding. When looking for area stables for my daughter to train, we visited and interviewed many stables and stable owners. Gina at Hilltop was by far the most engaging and attentive. Once lessons began, we found the attention to detail and instruction there to be top notch. In short, Hilltop was the best decision we could have made.

I've been taking lessons with Gina for about three years now and have learned and improved so much…read more When I recently decided to buy my first horse, she helped me find the absolute perfect match. She, Holly, Kelly and everyone at the barn are so caring and generous. I know that my mare is always in good hands and always has someone looking out for her. I can't say enough good things about this place and the lovely community of riders there.

Excellent time. Horses were great, although mine acted like he was the one on vaca by his slow pace…read more(the whole ride is a walk he just was extra cautious lol) but I loved him anyway. I did get some short lived trots in that were so fun and funny. They kept telling me to give him a little kick but he ignored me. Good ol Charlie. Ruthie and Ethan were our guides and were so great! Our ride was so gorgeous, shaded areas, open areas, a beautiful river view. It was a great slow pace to enjoy nature and your horse. I felt at ease and safe. They offer you helmets if you want and take pictures of you. I went with two others and we all loved it and highly recommend.

Love love love this evening ride and saw firefly's so awesome, highly recommend! Horses were well…read moretaken care of and guides were knowledgeable and friendly