Thanks for a great ride today. The trails were great and it was just different enough throughout…read morethe terrain to make it interesting. My son, Brent, and I truly enjoyed our time riding.

Highly recommend horseback riding at Cowboy Country Life! It's less than an hour drive from Katy…read morefor a bit of western adventure. We rode through trees, water, saw cows and fed horses. It was fun yet peaceful. Cole, our guide, was the best - very personable and kind. Already planning to take the "littles" next time!

I had a wonderful experience at Bella Ranch for my 10-year-old's birthday celebration. We enjoyed a…read moretrail ride, and the staff was very patient and supportive with the children, prioritizing their learning and enjoyment. Scheduling was straightforward, and both the owners and staff were exceptionally kind and professional. Thank you very much for a memorable experience.

My granddaughter and I love horseback riding. We have been to several places and Bella Ranch is our…read morefavorite! We just went yesterday for the second time and it was such a great experience!

This was my first time here and I've never ridden a horse in my life so I was a little nervous…read moreabout riding a horse by myself. I was extremely nervous that my horse might be startled by something and take off or even worse, get on its hind legs and cause me to fall off. Fortunately, none of that happened. All of their horses seem highly trained and well-behaved. It also helped seeing young kids on the horses by themselves. The Adventure Trail Rides are great for almost everyone. Beginners, experienced riders, young kids, and seniors. I've seen kids as young as 5-10 years old (I'm not great at guessing kids' ages) all the way to super seniors adults. Based on your reservation and check-in details, they will match you up with a suitable horse that matches your height and experience level. Most of the staff are friendly and very helpful. For the most part, they made me feel really safe. I also like their system of operation. After checking in at the barn, you select your helmet. Then when it's time, they call you up and introduce you to your horse. Before the trail ride, a staff member will provide you with a brief lesson on how to maneuver the horse and ride safely. After that, they really give you complete control of your horse. The trails offer plenty of shaded areas, which is great for those of us who prefer to avoid the sun's harsh rays. Gotta keep those wrinkles at bay! Lots of parking and parking is free. I had an amazing experience and plan to return so my super senior mom can finally try riding a horse. My only minor complaint is that I didn't receive the appropriate care and training that my friends did because my trainer is deaf. While I understand that he has communication limitations, he was not very friendly or patient. Perhaps management could assign another person to check in on him if they pair him with a beginner or simply just pair him with an experienced rider. I was quite nervous and if I weren't for my friend who is experience in riding, I would have been much more anxious. Note: You MUST wear denim jeans to ride and reservation is required. Reserve online on their website.

Came here for the first time for a trail ride with a group of strangers, for a solo date on a…read moreSaturday afternoon. I missed the exit to turn into to get to the ranch, I may have missed the sign on the road, but my GPS eventually got me there, lol Upon arrival there's plenty of parking. The email has super specific instructions for your arrival. Including arriving 30 minutes before your ride time. I got there about 20 minutes beforehand and that was plenty of time. If you come with a group belive entire party has to be present to check in together. $68 bucks for a group ride rate per person. If you miss the email or forget all of the steps just look for the check in desk and they will go over everything. You must wear a helmet to ride, for your protection. And they offer free bandanas to protect your hair (and for sanitary reasons) from the helmet, that was nice. They match up the horse with each individual, I think based on height and weight. That takes about 15 min to get everyone matched and saddled up for the ride. The trail is covered by trees in the forrest, but it's still hot out in the elements, so be sure to hydrate before and after. Pro's -Quality time to get to know your horse before and after the ride - zero riding experience required, but does help -staff for most part friendly, willing to take pics for you in and off the horse - children, and special needs folks are welcome Cons - possible emergencies will cut your ride short - riding instruction only given to the front of the large group not the back - ride may not start on time, so give yourself extra cushion time if you make time sensitive plans after. Tip not required, bur encouraged. Overall a fun experience. But may do a private ride in future to get more detailed and intimate instructions. Enjoy!

I highly recommend Bluebonnet Farm for anyone looking to get into horses or advance their riding…read moreskills. Their trainers and staff are extremely knowledgeable and professional. The facilities are very well kept and my horse has never looked or smelled better

Bluebonnet Farm offers a wonderful lesson program for anyone from a beginner wanting to learn how…read moreto ride to a seasoned rider wanting to tune up their skills and leg up. The lesson horses are well trained and safe. Private lessons and group lessons are available and are very reasonably priced. Tori Bonta, the instructor, is experienced, knowledgeable and makes the lessons fun and challenging. She has helped me improved my balance, seat, hands and posture. I look forward to going to the barn every chance I get. Judy S

I was visiting Houston for a week. As an experienced rider, whenever I visit someplace, I like to…read morego for a trail ride there. Some people collect spoons -- I go for rides :) Most of the places I found IN Houston either were English barns with just an arena. This is about 60 miles outside of Houston, but worth the drive, if you want a good ride. They are really nice people, and you go ride on their ranch. There were several ponds, cattle, and lots of great views. It's a husband and wife operation. It's a little bit of a drive from Houston, but I think it's probably the best trail ride around. They are also less expensive than the Houston places. Very accommodating to your schedule. Highly recommend, and would go again

From the owner: Horseback riding by the hour, horseback riding lessons and horse boarding.read more

Very happy with my horses care!!…read more I moved my 2 horses to Freeman Stables just about 3 months ago all the way from NY and arrived at 5am and all the workers were already in the barn cleaning feeding and bringing horses in from turnout. In the summer they go out at 4pm and come in at 4am to beat the heat which I love. They were super great with the feeding process when I was transitioning my horses onto the new feed. My one horse had just started to colic the early afternoon on arrival from the long trailer drive and they called me to inform me so I drove out and gave her banamine. One of the workers had even went out at 9pm that night after hours just to FaceTime me to show me my horse was doing much much better and was okay. They all have fans in their stalls and the care is top notch. My horses receive their supplants/meds everyday. I cannot say enough about how well the workers care for my horses. There are many places/rings to ride including a large jump field and the owner allows you to ride anywhere on the entire property which is over 900 acres. Lots of turnout space. The owner is very friendly and he bales his own hay on the property and the quality is very nice. Overall super happy with this barn and recommend to anyone needing a barn for their horses!

Got this Tik Tok not too long ago about the history of Katy Texas and I'm a big history buff so it…read morewas really interesting to me. Learned that the Freeman family were one of the first families to live here in Katy Texas and soon found out they had a high school here named after them. Was promoted to do more research, which of course led me to their ranch ! Seemingly enough I've always wanted to ride horses so I got in contact with the owner and he offered to give me a tour and ride a horse. He was a very kind and welcoming man and gave such a cool tour. Such a fun experience and definitely didn't expect the whole venture to be so smooth, thanks to Mr. Derek and his crew.

Words can't describe our experience with this ranch!!!…read more Darrell was fantastic to help me coordinate this surprise ride for my sisters birthday and my nephews to go for the first time. Our ride was stunning across the fields and trails on the ranch. And they even picked up my dad in the 4-wheeler to feed the cows while we were horse riding so he felt he could be a part of the day (we had purchased feed for the cows ahead). The entire family enjoyed the ride itself, the guides helped us take photos. Next time we would consider staying in the cabins on the ranch. Thank you a million times, it was worth the further drive for the experience itself!!!

I came here for a wedding and stayed on the property. We were flying in and arrived late at night…read more(or should I say early in the morning...3am) and it was no problem getting in as there is a code on the locked gate. The driveway was dark, but the cabins were well lit and don't lock. We stayed in one of the 4 identical cabins. The accommodations were nice and had a loft upstairs with two twins. It is a steep ladder and great for kids, but not for adults. The decor was western and featured some taxidermy. This scared some of the little kids we knew at the wedding. The bathroom and main bedroom were a decent size and the kitchenette had a mini fridge and coffee machine, along with the living area with a small TV and chairs/small couch. The grounds were beautiful and was a true farm. The pool was great for the kids and the waterfall made it feel fancy. I loved the open greenery and the animals that roamed, along with the ponies and goats that you could get close to. There is a covered pavilion near the pool that was a hang out spot for our crew. The wedding itself was in the grass next to the reception venue, since it was too wet to have it down in the pasture. The reception venue was large and had high ceilings. The food was pretty good and the two outdoor firepit areas right outside became a place for guests to step out as well. Parking is in a grass lot so beware the shoes you where, especially if it has rained recently.

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 came to Morgan as a complete novice, interested in challenging myself to learn a new skill…read more Morgan's extensive knowledge, good humor, easygoing personality and contagious enthusiasm has made each lesson a true joy. Morgan patiently answers my incessant questions and adapts her training techniques to my learning style. Morgan has made me fall in love with Moon, her horse, and horsemanship in general. I would trust Morgan with any animal but to watch her around horses, especially Moon, is truly something special. She's in my phone as "Horse Whisperer" for a reason, but I should probably add "Novice Whisperer" to that as well, as I have learned so much in just a few short lessons.

From the owner: We specialize in beginning riders who are looking for their first time in the saddle and making it…read morea special one on one experience while learning to love being around horses! We work with a variety of ages and experiences of students and can't wait to work with you!