Major Hope Corral is an 89-acre family ranch just one mile outside Bandera, home to the horses of the Bandera Historical Rides as well as rescued horses, longhorns, chickens, cats, and dogs. The ranch offers authentic, hands-on Hill Country experiences, including accommodations, ranch visits, horseback rides, horsemanship opportunities, chuckwagon cookouts, and special events.
Guests are welcome to stay overnight with their horses, with shelter and runs currently available for two horses, plus dry RV camping or cozy cabin rentals. Additional panels can be set up if more horses are coming. Riders can enjoy 50 acres of riding space, a round pen, and an arena, with easy access to trails along the Medina River and just 10 miles from Hill Country State Natural Area. Come experience real ranch life just minutes from town. 🤠🌄
3 Day Stay at the Ranch with a check in on Tuesday. This will be the ULTIMATE BANDERA EXPERIENCE!
1. Day 1: Check in at 2:00 PM; meet at the barn, get matched with a horse and trailer to Hill Country State Natural Area for the sunset ride; evening chuckwagon burgers by the campfire.
2. Day 2: 10:00 AM saddle up and ride into TJ's Old Forage for brunch; continue the River Ride and spend the day discovering Bandera with the horses; evening 11st Cowboy Bar steak night.
3. Day 3: Morning 9:00 AM breakfast by the chuckwagon; checkout at noon. Early birds may have time for a ride at the ranch before breakfast.