Booked a 1 hour trail ride for my 40th birthday. I also booked an equestrian experience for my…read moreparents who are a little older and didn't want to ride. The ranch and ride was so much fun, being outdoors with the beautiful horses. It was my first time riding- felt nervous but excited- and the team made me feel at ease. I received a mini walkthrough on how to guide the horse to go forward, stop, and turn. My guide was Matt who made my first visit (but not last!) great - told great stories, and shared about various animal/plant activity along the trail. Great activity for a birthday and the hour flew by. Be sure to buy the treats at the end bc the horses sooooo love those, and tip your guide! Such a memorable experience! Thank you!!

Had an amazing time at Cypress Trail Ranch! I made a spontaneous reservation the day I landed in…read moreHouston and didn't regret it at all. Special shoutout to Melisa -- she was both hilarious and super educational! The staff was incredibly friendly and sweet, and the horses were gentle and patient (which I definitely needed since I was a little scared at first ). Everyone -- both the team and the animals -- made me feel completely at ease, and I was able to truly enjoy the ride. I'll definitely be back!

Howard/Ray/Lynn/Owen/Patterson -- From New York and Katy, Tx…read more GREAT, our grandson's took the ride on Sunday 5/26/2024. First time at Bella and on horseback. They loved it and talked all the way home about the horses and activities especially were impressed with riding the horse to cool off in the pond. These boys were excited to do their first ride and we were so grateful to the staff who spent much effort to insure they knew how to handle these horses. Safety was the watch word. Our escort was just great. She assisted in every way to show the mount/use of reins/dismount. Thank you so much! BTW: The area is great -- rich woods and very beautiful forests of northeast Houston area (Spring, Tx)

Awesome Mom & Pop run trail riding. Nothing bougie but the experience is unique and this family…read moretreats you like you are a welcome guests at their ranch.

Absolutely hands down the BEST horse stable! The owners are amazing & their ranch hand family are…read moreprofessionals in the care & knowledge for the horses & donkeys. The communication, grounds, tack room, wash racks, arenas & stables are always clean, kept top notch and safe. We have 2 horses at the stables & could not ask for a better place. We love LeReve Stables, owners, staff, boarders & the animal residents.

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!

My girls look forward to equestrian lessons here every summer! Cassie and her helpers are so…read morepersonable and friendly, and really devote individual attention to every rider! The property is beautiful, and the horses are all very friendly. This is the perfect place for lessons for both novice, as well as experienced, riders; lessons are tailored to each rider's level, and focus on technique, strengthening the horse-rider relationship, and learning new skills!

From the owner: Boarding Southern…read moreStar Farm offers quality boarding and care for your horse. Southern Star farm is located just west of Katy, Texas at a brand new barn and riding facility in Brookshire.

This is an absolutely beautiful and very special place to visit located in Katy, Texas. We had a…read morewonderful visit with two small kiddos (ages 5 & 8) and they loved every minute of their experience here. Our small group started with miniature pony brushing and then got to dress up their animals in various accessories. From there they got on smaller horses with a guide leading them and learned basic skills, like stopping (whoa) and had a lot of fun riding around the enclosed area circle. They even played a few games like red light green light. After that they learned to walk with the miniature ponies and even got to take them over a jump and through an obstacle course. We then finished the day with a little carriage ride with the owner, Paige. The highlight of their visit (they said later) was learning to clean out a horse stall. Who knew they loved cleaning so much! All of the guides were wonderful. The main gal that did the instructing was just so lovely and sweet to the kids explaining everything with patience. Definitely a must visit for anyone looking for this kind of experience in the area.

I ride at Paloma Trails and had a fantastic experience! As someone who loves riding horses, I find…read morePaloma Trails to be welcoming and full of friendly animals. The horses are well cared for and great to ride, making each lesson enjoyable whether you're a beginner or more advanced. Paloma Trails offers fun summer camps that are perfect for anyone wanting to learn more about horses and spend time outdoors. The staff and other people there are always kind, helpful, and make you feel like part of a community. If you're looking for a place to ride horses, meet new friends, and enjoy time with animals, I very much recommend Paloma Trails!

This is a great place to ride, wether you are looking to take lessons or just have fun. Karen is a…read morevery patient and knowledgeable trainer. I have been her student and leased her horse for 1 year and a half now. I could not be happier with the amenities on property and what I have learned from her lessons. Prices are very reasonable and you will get your money's worth. Property: Has 2 green pastures to ride(she keeps them green all year round). One has a dressage arena + open space and one has a jump course , covered arena, wash area for horses, tack room or lockers. As a Horse leaser: She is a very conscious animal owner, her horses and her boarded horses are healthy and very well taken care of (always shod and if they loose a shoe she takes care it of it ASAP). I have a great leasee/leaser relationship, very straight forward agreement and she lives on property so that is a plus. She has taught me everything from the basics of handling a horse (tacking, grooming) to taking care of a horse when you go to a show or schooling off property (Examples: Pine Hill, Meadow Creek Park, Greenwood Farm). As a Student: I take Dressage and Jump lessons with her and I have come a long way in all this time. She also participates in many off property events like schooling trips and schooling shows, shows in the Houston- Dallas area with her students. She will work with you constructively over lessons to improve on what you need as a rider. Great instructor, great property you really can't go wrong riding/boarding/leasing here!

This was our first time ever riding horses, and the experience was really good. This looks like a…read morefamily-owned business, which honestly made the experience even better for me. Everyone was friendly and welcoming. The horses are well trained and follow each other since they already know the trail, but they still respond to commands like go and stop, and you can steer them left or right if you want. That made us feel comfortable even as first-time riders. The only area I think could be improved is having a small practice area for brand-new riders to learn the basics before heading out on the trail. Other than that, everything was amazing. The ride was about an hour long and very enjoyable. We will definitely be coming back!

If I could give 0 stars I would. I've been horseback riding before, so I am not completely…read moreinexperienced. They were extremely unprofessional. We had a very delayed start, and all of the employees were showing signs of being overwhelmed, resulting in them being rude to paying customers. I overheard the younger male who's supposedly in charge talk to one of the girls that was helping him named Maddison telling her "you don't want to help okay f*ck you." She had to be no older than 14, but I minded my business I don't know their relationship. They barely touched on any rules before we started, and they had kids leading us on the trail. The kids that were leading didn't even have control of their own horses. There was a lot of water areas on the trail, and the horse that I was on called Romeo kept trying to avoid the water. I was told l'd have to try a little harder to steer him so l did, but he didn't listen a lot of the time. Almost like he isn't used to being ridden. Towards the end of the trail there was a large area of water and he ran through a small space between some trees that I could barely fit through. I was steering him away from the trees before I even got close, but the horse did it's own thing and I ended up falling off and stealing my legs against the trees. I decided I was done riding, and at the end I went to talk to one of the staff about my experience. He was very dismissive and basically said that it was my fault for not steering, even though he did not witness the situation. He didn't apologize, he was defensive and talked over me during my explanation. I didn't threaten to leave any bad reviews nor did I ask for any kind of refund. I was simply informing them so they'd be aware for future riders. Animals are not predictable and as people we know that. When I told him that I fell he said "well clearly you didn't steer." I have witnesses that were riding behind me that seen that I did what I was supposed to do. After we accepted the fact that they were just rude and bad business owners, I said forget it we're going to just call it a day and leave. The man "in charge" threatened to call the police on us if we didn't show him our receipts proving that we paid. They checked to see if everyone paid before we even started riding.He was just offended, and I honestly believe that he is scared of a lawsuit. Terrible experience and I feel bad for the young girls that have to help him run things there. They need some sort of investigation.

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!

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!!!

Great venue! Darrell and his staff do an amazing job! You…read morewill be pleased with what they have to offer!