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    Sunset Guided Horseback Riding Lesson in Austin

    Learn in the saddle while riding forest, meadow, hill, and creek trails

    4.7 stars• 184 reviews

    Duration

    45 mins

    Ideal For

    Up to 5 people

    Includes

    Trail lesson, horse & tack, gear

    Highlights

    Saddle up for a group horseback riding lesson at a private ranch near Austin. Your experience begins in the covered rodeo arena before you head out on horseback.

    • Explore 600+ acres of forests, meadows, hills, and creeks
    • Follow a guide on private ranch trails
    • Learn during an educational riding orientation

    What's Included

    • Private ranch access
    • Guide
    • Horse and tack rental
    • Safety gear, including a riding helmet

    Important details

    • Ages 5+ only
    • Weight limit: 250 lbs
    • Minors must ride with a family member aged 18 or older
    • Pregnant participants cannot ride
    • Riders must safely mount, dismount, and complete the trail ride
    • Intoxicated riders cannot ride
    • Only one rider is allowed per horse
    • Pets are not allowed on the ranch
    • Wear pants or leggings and closed-toe shoes. A helmet is required and provided
    • No smoking on the property
    • Arrive 30 minutes before your ride for sign-in and orientation. Late arrival may forfeit your spot or shorten your ride

    Cancellation Policy

    Cancel more than 72 hours before start for a 75% refund. Cancellations within 72 hours are nonrefundable. Rescheduling requires 72 hours' notice and incurs a 20% fee. Rides operate rain or shine. If conditions are unsafe, the operator may issue a rain check, reschedule, or provide a covered-arena ride.

    Product ID: XKP2UC

    FAQs

    Yes. Bring non-alcoholic beverages and a picnic lunch; picnic tables are available at the ranch.

    No. This is a fully mounted horseback ride, with no dismounting allowed during the trail ride.

    No. Gratuity is not included in the listed price; tips for your wrangler are appreciated.

    Meeting details

    Lone Star Ranch, 8601 Bluff Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78744

    Experience provided by Lone Star Ranch

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    Rider

    $132.50

    Ages 5+, Minors under 18 must be accompanied by a riding adult l Weight Limit: 250 lbs

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    Review summary

    4.7
    Excellent
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    Tina, the owner, sets the tone here, and by most accounts she and her staff are genuinely warm and go out of their way to make guests feel welcome. Trail guides like Savannah, Ariel, and Devin come up repeatedly in reviews, praised for keeping riders safe, snapping photos on the trail, and making first-timers feel completely at ease. The horseback riding trails are scenic and peaceful, and the horses themselves are consistently described as calm, well-maintained, and beginner-friendly. Beyond trail rides, the ranch offers a solid mix of activities including clay shooting, archery, axe throwing, knife throwing, and animal encounters, making it a popular pick for bachelorette groups, family outings, and corporate events. Worth noting for experienced riders: the pace is deliberately laid-back and geared toward beginners, so if you're hoping for something more adventurous on horseback, it may feel tame. One corporate group also had a notably frustrating experience around event logistics and food quantity, so larger groups planning a company outing may want to iron out those details carefully upfront. For travelers visiting Austin looking for a slice of authentic Texas ranch life, this place genuinely delivers a fun, unhurried experience with staff who clearly care about their guests.

    What people are saying

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    Esther was the Absolute best Tour guide ever!!!

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    Jason Geary

    September 2, 2026

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    Esther was the Absolute best Tour guide ever!!!

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