I have to say this place is trusty amazing. Horses are very well maintained. The owners are super…read morenice & take great care of the horses & keep the grounds very nice. Hands down , this is an overall great boarding facility. Thumbs up all the way.

Fantastic place, family based and very welcoming, relaxed feeling. horses get great care, and have…read morehay all day. and lots and lots of shade!!

I've been riding at Madrone for almost 3 years now and can't say enough good things about the…read moreproperty, staff, and horses! I rode as a kid but wanted to start back at the basics when I returned to the sport as an adult, and Rachel, Cassandra, and MJ have helped me go from lesson horses, to leasing, to purchasing my dream horse. The community is also incredible and so welcoming!

Okay, I'm not just giving this place five stars because I managed it for nearly four years…read more Madrone Ranch Stables is conveniently located in West Austin, just past Lakeway off of Hwy 71 and Hamilton Pool Road. The instruction at Madrone Ranch is superior and the prices are reasonable. While their lesson program is not as large as some of the other barns in Austin, this also means you get a more tailored-approach to your instruction. Madrone Ranch is "new" in the sense that it's only in its 4th year of operation. Since its inception in 2002, Madrone Ranch has grown into one of Austin's leading equine operations. There are beautiful trails to go on along the perimeter of the property, with overlooks out across the Texas Hill Country. Madrone Ranch is also located within an "equestrian community" which means you could have your horse and live there too! There is a sales office on the property if you are interested in looking into the remaining lots for sale.

Coraggio is a fantastic place to keep your horse. Extremely knowledgeable staff combined with top…read morenotch facilities and a dedicated trainer means I have improved tremendously over the 3+ years I've been with Paige at Coraggio. The horses are extremely well cared for, and their welfare always comes first. The facilities are fantastic, with a gigantic lighted outdoor ring, covered round pen, and miles of trails, plus lots of grass to hand-graze your horse on. Paige is a great trainer who focuses on both the rider and the horse. She explains concepts in a way that is easy to understand, and took me from barely having jumped to competing in the jumpers at A shows. I have also used her to help buy and sell my horse, and she was extremely professional and upfront about what is realistic during those processes. The assistant trainer Cathy is also just as good, and I've benefited from having two quality trainers to improve my riding skills. There's a great group of people at Coraggio - no barn drama here! It's a nice mix of kids and adults. I would highly recommend this barn if you're looking to board your horse, develop your skills as a rider, or get started with showing on the local or A circuits.

As a 30-something professional woman wanting to revisit my youthful days of riding horses…read morecompetitively, I began my quest to find the best trainer to fit me.  Not just any trainer would do.  A trainer who listened and understood my objectives; who exuded good character; and who exemplified great stewardship in the care of our beloved equestrian partners.    After interviewing several trainers in the Austin area, I found Paige Barnett Irwin.   You can trust Coraggio with your riding aspirations - Paige took the time to carefully assess my ever advancing skills and then re-customized my lesson plans to continue to strengthen my weaknesses with new ever more challenging obstacles.  Success in the show ring soon followed. You can trust Coraggio with the care of your horses - The horses in Paige's care always looked like show horses and simply impressive.  No one could guess my own personal horse's senior age as he looked and rode like a horse half his age.  They are the center of attention at Coraggio and the best care is provided.  Through meticulous barn management, high quality veterinary care and shoeing, careful feeding, and pure love, Paige's horses were clearly physically and emotionally healthy - clean barn, clean buckets, and super shiny coats. There was no mistaking - Absolute Athletes. You can trust the Coraggio Team environment - Perhaps the most important attribute I found in Paige was her character.  Paige is true class; a successful female entrepreneur; and a great mentor to the next generation of up and coming young women. She was never condescending or judgmental, but always supportive and motivating. That spirit is carried throughout Team Coraggio whose members, pridefully bearing the black and gold insignia Coraggio shirts, are all very supportive of one another in and out of the show ring. I think if you invest the time to visit Coraggio, you'll discover all this and more!

I just moved my horse here and love it! Owners are very attentive and welcoming. The property is…read morevery well kept and safe for the animals. They offer several levels of care from full board to pasture board.

We love Silver Fox Farms! Bought our awesome horse Clover from them, having them train another…read morehorse, and lessened there.

Having known Owner/Trainer, Colleen since the early 90s I can wholeheartedly say that she is one of…read moremy longest lifetime friends and one of the very few people in this world that I unquestioningly trust, both in word and with any of my horses.

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.

Travis was a great host! He was very accommodating and flexible with our schedule. He cracked jokes…read morethe whole ride and seemed very knowledgeable of horses. Both his horses were very well behaved. I didn't feel uncomfortable or unsafe at all. Not to mention he's the cheapest horseback riding in an hour radius. Definitely recommend!

Beautiful trail ride and at only $40 per person for 1 hour that's a pretty good deal considering…read morewhat other places were charging. I had a great time. Wish I lived closer so I could come back frequently! Next time I'm in the area I will definitely be back.

I've never ridden at gray's but I've met riders and the trainer at a show and they were so nice and…read morewelcoming all of their riders are amazing I wish I lived closer!

After being at various hunter jumper facilities throughout the years I came across Gray's Equine…read moreand can no longer see myself riding elsewhere. Bringing my skill level beyond my expectations and building my confidence like no other trainer before as well as giving my horse superb care and training, Rachel is all I could have asked for and more. I have seen a large improvement in myself as well as in her other students in less than a year, and find myself achieving goals that before seemed out of reach.

This is a great horse facility and riding arena where your kids can take lessons or just come walk…read morethrough the stables and say hi to all the beautiful horses and ponies here. You can book birthday parties or just come for the day and take a few lessons. They offer summer camps for kids and Girl Scout adventure visits.

We boarded our horse (Roxie) here for 8 years. They always kept us informed and made sure Roxie had…read morethe best care possible. They will go above and beyond to ensure the well being of all the horses in their care. Mike, Flo, Armando, Curtis, and the Veterinary team (from Austin Equine) are wonderful. The health and safety of the horses is their top priority.

One of the best places for trail riding. Horses were well…read morebehaved and friendly. The wranglers were great with communicating everything we needed to know. Plenty of space to ride around and great scenery.

Phenomenal Experience -- We'll Be Back!…read more My sister and I booked the last two available spots for a completely spur-of-the-moment horseback ride with @texastrailrides at @lonestarranchtexas, and wow... it was absolutely phenomenal. What a perfect way to start our first adventure of the year, especially in the Year of the Horse This year, we've decided to create moments instead of buying things, and this experience was everything we hoped for and more. From the moment we arrived, everything felt easy and welcoming. The instructions were clear and simple, making the ride comfortable even if you haven't been on a horse in a while. Our instructor, Annabelle, was AMAZING -- knowledgeable, calm, kind, and truly attentive the entire time. I had the honor of riding Poncho, a strong, steady, and beautiful horse. There was something incredibly grounding about simply walking the trails, crossing through water, and fully trusting him to guide us safely -- and he absolutely did. That connection, that peace, that trust... unforgettable. We enjoyed this experience so much that we already know we'll be back in March, and we plan to end this year the same way we started it -- on horseback, making memories together. If you're looking for horseback riding in Texas, I highly recommend this trail ride. It's peaceful, empowering, well-guided, and truly soul-filling. Thank you @texastrailrides, @lonestarranchtexas, Annabelle, and Poncho -- we can't wait to ride again