Ride along Medina River trails at Bandera City Park
1 Hour
Horse, guide, water
Ride at a relaxed walking pace through Bandera City Park, following natural trails beneath cypress trees and alongside the Medina River. This guided outing welcomes first-timers and experienced riders.
Minimum age is 8. A covered-toe shoe is mandatory. Plan about 30 extra minutes for introductions and safety instruction.
If the operator cancels due to weather or per your doctors prescription, you will be fully reimbursed. Rebooking is possible up to 1 week prior. For all day rides: cancel 1 week to 24h prior for 50% reimbursement; 24h or less is non refundable.
Wear long pants and boots for safety and comfort. You must wear a covered-toe shoe. In summer, bring sunscreen; for evening rides in summer, bring mosquito repellent.
Arrive 15 minutes before your set riding time.
Plan an extra 30 minutes before the ride to get to know the horses and go through safety instruction.
City of Bandera, Cypress Street/3rd Street
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.
Bandera Historical Rides So glad we found Bandera Historical Rides when we were in Texas visiting family. We booked the 1 hour river ride and had Tami as our guide. We were riders of all different levels of experience and she made it great for all of us! Thank you Tami for the great memories. We will be using Bandera Historical Rides again on our next trip to Texas!
Kimberly Runyan
June 22, 2026
Bandera Historical Rides So glad we found Bandera Historical Rides when we were in Texas visiting family. We booked the 1 hour river ride and had Tami as our guide. We were riders of all different levels of experience and she made it great for all of us! Thank you Tami for the great memories. We will be using Bandera Historical Rides again on our next trip to Texas!
Kimberly Runyan
June 22, 2026
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