Bandera County has several facilities that offer horseback tours. In general, all persons riding must be 6 years of age or older and weigh under 225 to 250 pounds.
Please call the individual outfitters for availability and ride times.
250 acre ranch with diverse trails including hillside, woods and the Medina River banks. Rides available for all inclusive guests of the ranch or the general public. Up to four rides available daily. Call for arrangements and pricing. See web site for photos, testimonials and more.
BAR M RANCH 830-796-9096 or 830-796-1164 cell
Bandera, TX
Personalized, 1 - 3 hour trail rides for small groups (3 riders max) on a private 550 acre ranch. Ride through historic Indian Encampments and across varied terrain. Catering to all experience levels ages 12 and up. Weight limit 225 lbs. Fee includes basic instruction, if needed.
See web site for policies, rates and more. Call 24 hours ahead for reservations.
BAR-B STABLES 210-240-4603
Pipe Creek, TX
Offers private 2-hour or half day trail rides in the Hill Country State Natural Area; saddleback lunch or overnight. Ages 8 and up. Meals and camping equipment furnished. Girls riding camp.
BR - LIGHTNING RANCH 830-535-4096 or 800-994-7373
Bandera, TX
Horseback riding available by the hour. Can take up to 15 riders. Minimum age is 8 years old.
Small, private trail rides along the Medina River. Day and evening rides available. Open 7 days a week. See web site for info, accommodations and entertainment.
Custom rides on a private 750 acre working cattle ranch. No ride too small. Cross-G will take 1 - 7 riders onto the trail, ages nine and up. Rides tailored to guest rider's time schedule and experience, from beginner to advanced. Schedule permitting, short notice rides are accepted. Hill Country views, creek crossings and more.......
Other services provided include Trail Horse Training and Riding Lessons. See web site for photos, testimonials and the story of Levi Strauss, the Border Collie who takes his job on the trail very seriously.
DESERT HEARTS COWGIRL CLUB 830-796-7001 (Cell/pager) 830-534-5750
Bandera, TX
Offers private 2-hour trail rides in the Hill Country State Natural Area, as well as half and whole day rides.
Offers morning and afternoon trail rides for ages 9 and over. Seventeen miles of trails on historic ranch. Private rides, specialty rides, and sunset rides available by appointment. (Sunset rides offered in the summer.)
35 miles of breathtaking scenic trails on the ranch and adjoining Hill Country State Natural Area. Friendly, experienced wranglers to guide you. 225 lbs. limit, no doubles, 6 years and up. Sundown rides offered in the summer. Possible meal & ride combination, call for availability.
300 acres. One hour or longer rides available. Cowboy breakfast/BBQ lunch/Cowboy supper with a one hour horseback ride available upon request. Call for reservations and availability.
Bandera County Convention and Visitors Bureau
126 State Highway 16 S, P.O. Box 171, Bandera, TX 78003 · 1-800-364-3833 ·
cowpoke@banderacowboycapital.com