Ride along the Medina River into town with a guide
2 Hours
Horse, Guide, Water
Explore City Park nature trails on a guided horseback ride that follows the Medina River and heads into town at a walking pace. Hitch up at a destination you choose, then ride back.
Minimum age is 10. Closed-toe shoes are mandatory.
If you cancel, you receive a gift card for the full amount. If the operator cancels due to weather or per your doctors prescription, you are fully reimbursed. Rebooking is possible up to 1 week prior. 24h or less prior is non refundable.
Wear long pants and boots for safety and comfort. You must wear a closed-toe shoe.
In summer, bring sunscreen. For evening rides in summer, bring mosquito repellent.
Yes. This Town Ride is set for beginner to intermediate riders and stays at a walk-only pace.
Cypress street/ 3rd Street Bandera
Tom, Harriet, and their team have built something genuinely special out in the Texas Hill Country. Guests consistently rave about the warm, family-like atmosphere, the well-trained and well-loved horses, and the freedom to be as hands-on as you want, grooming, saddling, and feeding included. Chef Robin's chuckwagon meals get their own spotlight in nearly every review, with dinners featuring steak, grilled chicken, and all the fixings leaving people happily stuffed. The rides themselves cover impressive ground, from river crossings and historical sites to sunset views in the state preserve. Options range from a simple one-hour trail ride to multi-night stay packages, so there's something for different comfort levels and schedules. Guides like Tami and Emily are frequently praised by name, and the cabins are described as clean, comfortable, and well-stocked. International visitors have also had great experiences here, which speaks to how welcoming the whole operation feels. If you're weighing a longer stay, reviewers pretty unanimously say the two-night or extended packages deliver the fullest experience, giving you time to connect with both the horses and the people. This place seems to genuinely over-deliver on expectations, and repeat visits are a common theme in the reviews.
Fantastic visit here, great ride on well trained horses and knowledgeable/friendly staff. Accommodation was above what I was expecting, would visit again for sure.
Steffen Vink
May 21, 2026
Fantastic visit here, great ride on well trained horses and knowledgeable/friendly staff. Accommodation was above what I was expecting, would visit again for sure.
Steffen Vink
May 21, 2026