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March 2024 by clericstorm2009
We had an amazing time. It was the first time our child went horseback riding and she absolutely loved it. We enjoyed our time with Emma our wrangler. She ensured we were safe and had a good time. The trail was gorgeous and the horses were well behaved. It was a very therapeutic experience. The ranch as a whole is beautiful and well kept and organized. We enjoyed the other animals on the property. Overall we highly recommend and we will return in the future.
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January 2023 by Amber R.
Fantastic 45 min sunset trail ride with Sam, our guide. Super fun route over a creek and through beautiful terrain. Highly recommend!
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December 2022 by Lori Simon
I can't say enough good things about this place- we had an amazing time. I hadn't been on a horse in a while and it was great, I felt safe and comfortable on the horse- Smokey-and the ride was beautiful. It's a hidden gem, barely 20 minutes from south Austin. I can't wait to go again.
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October 2022 by Georgina Stanley
I just just completed the Sunset Trail at Lone Star Rach (who own Texas Trail Rides) with my Mum and it was so much fun. I was quite nervous about horse riding but our guide Ariel matched me to the perfect horse. It was like the horse knew I was nervous so he was very calm and gentle. Ariel is a lovely guide! Very passionate and knowledgeable about the ranch and horses. She was awesome. Ask for her to be your guide if you can :) The ranch itself is very beautiful and would be great fun for work functions. The staff and the owner (forgot your name sorry!) that we we meet at the ranch were so friendly and welcoming. Can't recommend Lone Star Ranch and Texas Trails Rides enough!! If we are lucky enough to come back to Austin we'll be coming back for another trail ride. Thanks for such a memorable experience xx
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September 2022 by Google user
My boyfriend and I experienced our first time horseback riding on my birthday with our guide Alyssa who was phenomenonal! She was very informative and personable. We enjoyed great conversation on our 1.5 hour trail ride along with the beautiful scenery of nature. The horses were so cooperative and easy to ride that we can't wait to ride again. I would highly recommend this place!
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September 2022 by Lakeria Staples-Wilcox (Keria)
My boyfriend and I experienced our first time horseback riding on my birthday with our guide Alyssa who was phenomenonal! She was very informative and personable. We enjoyed great conversation on our 1.5 hour trail ride along with the beautiful scenery of nature. The horses were so cooperative and easy to ride that we can't wait to ride again. I would highly recommend this place!
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September 2022 by Lakeria Staples-Wilcox
My boyfriend and I experienced our first time horseback riding on my birthday with our guide Alyssa who was phenomenonal! She was very informative and personable. We enjoyed great conversation on our 1.5 hour trail ride along with the beautiful scenery of nature. The horses were so cooperative and easy to ride that we can't wait to ride again. I would highly recommend this place!
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August 2022 by David M.
Great memorable experience! Friendly staff and healthy looking animals with great scenery!
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May 2022 by Ivan S.
Being in Texas, we figured that a horse-riding experience was a must. The girls were interested, and we booked a "buckaroo" at one of the ranches that advertises horseback riding for kids. The experience was designed such that the kids were going to learn to take care of the ponies first and then ride them. In fact, I was told on the phone that the girls would be matched to appropriately sized ponies. However, they were given a full grown horse. Apparently, they didn't have any ponies. The only pony they had was in quarantine because it just arrived. Initially, a bit cautious, my 6 y.o. warmed up to horse Cowboy, brushed him, and then went on a ride on him. My 4 y.o, on the other hand, didn't even want to come close to Cowboy. He looked too big to her and she was scared. She was actually supposed to ride on another horse, but we didn't even bother taking her out, since she was so scared. That being said, our guide was very nice and tried her best to make the experience as fun as possible.
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April 2022 by Amy M.
Beautiful, healthy, well loved horses. Highly trained and experienced trail guides. Such a wonderful way to spend the morning.
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April 2022 by Rachel Schleicher
Awesome and lovey experience with TTR! We arrived a bit late, but our guide was awesome and caught us up to speed. Highly recommend the sunset tour. It was beyond gorgeous!
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April 2022 by Luiz A.
Normally I don't do negative reviews, but this time I will. Starting with the reservation that has a ridiculous policy of charging 25% cancellation fee, even for cancellations made before 72 hours of the booked date and 100% penalty for cancellations made within 72 hours. Incidentally, this policy is only communicated clearly after the reservation is made and the credit card is debited. At the time of booking, it is said that cancellation must be made before 72 hours to receive a refund, but it is not clear that the maximum refund is only 75% of the amount paid. Businesses are entitled to ask customers to pay a fee if they cancel - or to keep some of an upfront deposit - to cover their losses. But the amount they keep must be in proportion to what they are actually losing as a result of a cancellation. It doesn't seem fair and honest to charge a 25% fee for cancellations made 3 days in advance. What is the loss for the business if the cancellation occurs 3 days before the booked date? In fact, it seems to me that the cancellation fee really hurts consumer rights in Texas. The Texas contract laws cancellation rules read: "All deals that are not made at the seller's place of business are subject to the three-day right of termination law." Therefore, a purchase of horseback riding made over the phone seems to me to be covered by this law. Another ridiculous thing refers to the late arrival policy: guests that arrive late and miss ride times are not given refunds. There are several rides per day and it is very possible to accommodate a guest who arrives late. After all, the ride does not start exactly at the scheduled time, but at least 15-30 minutes late due to the extensive instructions given by the guide. Of the 90 minutes that should be a ride, 30 minutes are actually just talking. The ride itself looks more like a funeral procession as the horses are old and walk very slowly. My 12 year old daughters, the only minors in the group, found it extremely boring - they already canter and trot, but this was not asked and I doubt it would change the pace of the tour. My horse refused to walk on the trail, following only the grass (near thorny tree branches or close to fences) even with my command to follow the correct path. Fortunately I didn't have any injuries. At one point, the guide had to hold the reins on my horse towing him through the correct path, which makes me think that the animal was, perhaps, in some injury and pain. Unfortunately I'm not a vet and I can't say for sure, but what would explain his refusal to walk on hard ground and prefer to walk on grass. During the tour, which can in no way be called a Trail Lesson, there is a crossing of a creek with many rocks. While crossing this stream, my horse stumbled a few times, reinforcing my hypothesis that he was in pain or weak. The service offered is definitely not worth $125 per person. Here are examples of similar rides with more decent prices and honest policies: Brazos Bluffs Ranch ($79/hour - free cancellation), Westcreek Trail Rides ($40/hour - $30 for groups of 6 or more riders). Even if the price of $125 was fair, the cancellation fee doesn't really seem like a fair and honest practice to me.
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December 2021 by Anthony T.
I highly recommend this business for trail rides. Annabelle led the ride . She was excellent and ensured we had both a safe and fun ride. I have risen before at other places, this was my best experience
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November 2021 by Brian Kim
Incredible experience! The trail was beautiful, guide was friendly, very peaceful experience! Loved my horse Chance
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November 2021 by Victor E.
At my ripe, eh, middle-aged, age I had never sat on a horse, and to be honest, them's big animals.... But I had a very enjoyable ride. This place borders on some pretty trails, so you get to follow the trails, ride up/down the banks of a creek and cross the creek. The full western experience. The people at the ranch were all very pleasant, and had no problem masking when they needed to be close to us. Warmly recommended.
