{"id":2699,"date":"2020-08-21T20:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-08-21T20:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/?p=2699"},"modified":"2021-04-09T17:41:46","modified_gmt":"2021-04-09T17:41:46","slug":"the-best-farms-and-ranches-for-horseback-riding-around-austin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/the-best-farms-and-ranches-for-horseback-riding-around-austin\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Best Farms &#038; Ranches for Horseback Riding Near Austin, TX"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a08f36ead41f\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #bc2041;color:#bc2041\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #bc2041;color:#bc2041\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a08f36ead41f\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/the-best-farms-and-ranches-for-horseback-riding-around-austin\/#Texas_Trail_Rides_at_Lone_Star_Ranch\" >Texas Trail Rides at Lone Star Ranch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/the-best-farms-and-ranches-for-horseback-riding-around-austin\/#Maverick_Horseback_Riding\" >Maverick Horseback Riding<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/the-best-farms-and-ranches-for-horseback-riding-around-austin\/#White_Fences_Equestrian_Center\" >White Fences Equestrian Center<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/the-best-farms-and-ranches-for-horseback-riding-around-austin\/#Southern_Trails\" >Southern Trails<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/the-best-farms-and-ranches-for-horseback-riding-around-austin\/#Tri-Star_Farms\" >Tri-Star Farms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/the-best-farms-and-ranches-for-horseback-riding-around-austin\/#Eagle_Eye_Ranch_Carriage_Co_at_Dinosaur_Valley\" >Eagle Eye Ranch Carriage Co. at Dinosaur Valley<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/the-best-farms-and-ranches-for-horseback-riding-around-austin\/#Find_the_Best_Hiking_Trails_Near_Austin\" >Find the Best Hiking Trails Near Austin<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/the-best-farms-and-ranches-for-horseback-riding-around-austin\/#Hill_Country_Equestrian_Lodge\" >Hill Country Equestrian Lodge<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Horseback riding is one of those magical activities that everyone should try at least once &#8211; that\u2019s at least the motto of most Austinites. But it can seem daunting. Fortunately, even in the heart of Austin, you can find welcoming places to trail ride and give horseback riding a go! Here are some of the best places around Austin, TX for horseback riding and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"sbi-embed-wrap\">\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media sbi-embed\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CDwSo8Ql0YT\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"13\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CDwSo8Ql0YT\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/p>\n<div style=\" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; 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font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CDwSo8Ql0YT\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Texas Trail Rides (@texastrailrides)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Texas_Trail_Rides_at_Lone_Star_Ranch\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.texastrailrides.com\/trail-rides\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Texas Trail Rides at Lone Star Ranch<\/span><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>8601 Bluff Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78744<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only a short drive from downtown, riding at Lone Star Ranch is sure to be an unforgettable experience. The scenery and quiet will make you feel as if you\u2019ve gone miles away from the city, but really, you\u2019ll just be in South Austin. They have horses of all shapes and sizes including mini ponies for kids. Their horses are very well cared for, ridden daily, and trail rides are tailored to experience level! It\u2019s the perfect place to ride whether you\u2019re a beginner or an experienced rider looking to have some fun and relax.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"sbi-embed-wrap\">\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media sbi-embed\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CBTjwuYn0pK\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"13\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CBTjwuYn0pK\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/p>\n<div style=\" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; 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font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CBTjwuYn0pK\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Maverick Horseback Riding (@maverick_horseback_riding)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maverick_Horseback_Riding\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/maverickhorsebackriding.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maverick Horseback Riding<\/span><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>5766 Balcones Dr, Austin, TX 78731<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heading into North Austin, you\u2019ll find Maverick Ranch offering some of the most diverse horseback riding experiences for riders of all ages and skill levels. Their approach to trail riding is much more instructional. These horses don\u2019t just follow the one in front of them &#8211; you\u2019ll really have to ride, but don\u2019t let that scare you off! The guides will teach you everything you need to know to have a safe, and of course, super fun ride. It is good to note that with more depth of instruction and longer ride times, Maverick is more expensive. But it\u2019s such an amazing place, we just had to talk about it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/texas-eagle-train-route-from-san-antonio-to-dallas-back-to-24-7-service-this-may\/\">Amtrak to Reinstate the Normal Schedule for the Texas Eagle in May<\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2701\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2701\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2701 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/White-Fences-Cred-Site.jpeg\" alt=\"Horseback Riding Austin\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/White-Fences-Cred-Site.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/White-Fences-Cred-Site-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/White-Fences-Cred-Site-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/White-Fences-Cred-Site-391x260.jpeg 391w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/White-Fences-Cred-Site-370x247.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/White-Fences-Cred-Site-842x561.jpeg 842w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/White-Fences-Cred-Site-406x271.jpeg 406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2701\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: White Fences Equestrian Center<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"White_Fences_Equestrian_Center\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/whitefencesaustin.com\/trail-rides\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">White Fences Equestrian Center<\/span><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>10908 Jones Rd, Manor, TX 78653<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heading just slightly out of Austin, White Fences offers some awesome trail rides. They offer shorter hour-long rides to longer 2.5-hour rides, depending on how much riding you want to do. They also have a bunch of different trails throughout the property. Being a little bit out of the city, you\u2019ll also get to see more unique birds and other wildlife. Their horses are exceptionally well trained, and the fastest you\u2019ll go to is a trot. 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font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B9zBy5wJQ_t\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Southern Trail Rides (@southerntrailrides)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Southern_Trails\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.southerntrailrides.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Southern Trails<\/span><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>3220 Rolling Oaks Dr, New Braunfels, TX 78132<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Southern Trails, you\u2019ll get to experience a uniquely tailored horseback riding experience fitted to your skill level. They are located further outside Austin, but that also means more of those beautiful Texas Hill Country views. There are a few different options for trail rides here. For the kids, they offer an hour-long ride both in their arena and on the trail. Their other two options both offer a gorgeous hour-long ride, but one includes 30 minutes of instructional time in the arena for something a little bit more. Regardless of the ride you\u2019re hoping to have, the guides can make it happen.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/12-essential-bbq-restaurants-in-austin\/\">The Best BBQ Restaurants to Visit in Austin, TX<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2704\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2704\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2704 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Tri-Star-Farms-Cred-Site.jpg\" alt=\"Horseback Riding Austin\" width=\"800\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Tri-Star-Farms-Cred-Site.jpg 800w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Tri-Star-Farms-Cred-Site-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Tri-Star-Farms-Cred-Site-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Tri-Star-Farms-Cred-Site-370x222.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Tri-Star-Farms-Cred-Site-406x244.jpg 406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2704\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Tri-Star Farms<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tri-Star_Farms\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tristarfarm.com\/packages\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tri-Star Farms<\/span><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>3325 Fm 1466, Coupland, TX 78615<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Tri-Star Farms location near Austin, TX does not offer horseback riding, but its Coupland location does. It\u2019s not so far out that you\u2019ll feel like you\u2019re having to do a road trip, but just far enough to get those Hill Country views. Riders of all levels of experience are welcome here. Starting in the arena they teach steering and, more importantly, stopping. Once you\u2019re able to stop and steer you can head off to the trails! They have over 100 acres of lovely, shaded, trails and the rides can last from 1-2 hours.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2705\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2705\" style=\"width: 2048px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2705 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/EERCC-Cred-Site-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Horseback Riding Austin\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/EERCC-Cred-Site-scaled.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/EERCC-Cred-Site-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/EERCC-Cred-Site-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/EERCC-Cred-Site-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/EERCC-Cred-Site-391x260.jpg 391w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/EERCC-Cred-Site-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/EERCC-Cred-Site-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/EERCC-Cred-Site-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/EERCC-Cred-Site-842x561.jpg 842w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/EERCC-Cred-Site-406x271.jpg 406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2705\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Eagle Eye Ranch Carriage Company<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eagle_Eye_Ranch_Carriage_Co_at_Dinosaur_Valley\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eercc.com\/dinosaur-valley-park-trail-rides\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eagle Eye Ranch Carriage Co. at Dinosaur Valley<\/span><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>1629 Park Rd 59, Glen Rose, TX 76043<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve mentioned Dinosaur Valley State Park previously, as they have an amazing area to explore with your horse. But what if you don\u2019t have a horse of your own? That\u2019s where Eagle Eye Ranch Carriage Company comes in! They offer a few different trail riding opportunities including assisted rides for little kids, short rides for beginners, and hour-long rides for everyone ages 8 and up. On the rides, you\u2019ll get to see beautiful views of the whole valley, all sorts of native plants and animals, and the potential for dinosaur footprints!<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2644\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2644\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2644\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Hiking-Trails-Near-Austin-3.jpg\" alt=\"Hiking Trails Near Austin\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Hiking-Trails-Near-Austin-3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Hiking-Trails-Near-Austin-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Hiking-Trails-Near-Austin-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Hiking-Trails-Near-Austin-3-391x260.jpg 391w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Hiking-Trails-Near-Austin-3-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Hiking-Trails-Near-Austin-3-406x270.jpg 406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2644\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Find_the_Best_Hiking_Trails_Near_Austin\"><\/span>Find the Best Hiking Trails Near Austin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Prefer to go on foot? View our list of the best hiking trails near the city.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-square vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-block vc_btn3-color-danger\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/10-best-hiking-trails-near-austin\/\">Find the Best Hiking Trails Near Austin<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2706\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2706\" style=\"width: 720px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2706 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Hill-Country-Equestrian-Lodge-FB.jpg\" alt=\"Horseback Riding Austin\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Hill-Country-Equestrian-Lodge-FB.jpg 720w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Hill-Country-Equestrian-Lodge-FB-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Hill-Country-Equestrian-Lodge-FB-370x278.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Hill-Country-Equestrian-Lodge-FB-406x305.jpg 406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2706\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Hill Country Equestrian Lodge Facebook Page<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hill_Country_Equestrian_Lodge\"><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hillcountryequestlodge.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hill Country Equestrian Lodge<\/span><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>1580 Hay Hollar Rd, Bandera, TX 78003<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hill Country Equestrian Lodge near Austin, Texas is unlike any other horseback riding place we\u2019ve mentioned so far. It\u2019s definitely not a day trip, more of a horseback riding vacation, and we\u2019d recommend staying more than just one night. The groups are kept small and you\u2019ll ride the same horse the whole time you\u2019re there. Not to mention there over 6000 acres full of trails to explore. Visiting here, you\u2019ll have a truly personal experience and build not only your skills but also a relationship with your horse.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>Featured Image Credit: Hill Country Equestrian Lodge Facebook Page<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/city-of-austin-rolls-out-a-safety-plan-to-bring-events-back-this-year\/\">Austin Launches a Plan to Bring Events Back This Year<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Horseback riding is one of those magical activities that everyone should try at least once &#8211; that\u2019s at least the motto of most Austinites. 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