Do dude ranches still exist?

starlettedir · July 2011

Or a place you can go and stay/do horseback lessons for a weekend? Thinking of taking our mom for her 60th birthday. Shes been asking for lessons.
EDIT: we are now looking for something with a more girly feel!

FinallyKrisB · July 2011

There are lots in the hill country. A quick google turned up many options. That sounds like such a fun idea!

DynamoTH214 · July 2011

http://www.silverspur-ranch.com/

My parents have taken DD here several times and they always have a blast. They are planning to go again next Summer.

Mrs.JulesH-S · July 2011

I did a quick google search and it looks like there are some over towards Bandera if you are willing to make that trek. I think it sounds like a lot of fun.

starlettedir · July 2011

Thanks girls!

almond1123 · July 2011

I have a friend who is a professional horseback-rider. I asked her for recs and places you should stay away from if any. I'll let you know what she says.

CareBear01 · July 2011

I know the Equestrian Center is nearby us. I havne't checked it out, but maybe they do just one-off lessons? You won't get the "dude ranch" experience though.

starlettedir · July 2011

CareBear01:
I know the Equestrian Center is nearby us. I havne't checked it out, but maybe they do just one-off lessons? You won't get the "dude ranch" experience though.

It's her 60th birthday so trying to think of something fun for the weekend :-)

michellebelle · July 2011

The other girls look like they have you covered but I wanted to share - a colleague of mine got sick of working in HR. Her husband (a pastor) felt called to lead a new church. They moved to Colorado and took over the housing part of a dude ranch so it's a Christian dude ranch experience full of retreats and more. They absolutely love their life.

Suzi-G- · July 2011

Yep, there are lots, if you want to go farther than the hill country look in Arkansas or Colorado, both have quite a few. We went to a ranch in Arkansas every summer when I was a kid (it's no longer there) and had the best time. I can't wait to take Cooper somewhere like that when he's older. Big Smile

HEmery · July 2011

My cousins have been going for many summers. They have a fabulous time!

Mayan Ranch

sm · July 2011

DynamoTH214:
http://www.silverspur-ranch.com/
My parents have taken DD here several times and they always have a blast. They are planning to go again next Summer.

We've been to Silver Spur a couple times - it's a great place.

CallMeKel · July 2011

We used to go to one in the Hill Country called Lazy Hills. I just looked it up and unfortunately they no longer call it a dude ranch nor do they offer horseback riding any longer.

brideonjuly8 · July 2011

This is probably way far for what you're looking for, but my family and I went every summer for so many years, and this place is my "happy place". It's seriously amazing and I can't wait to take my kids there one day!

http://www.lostvalleyranch.com/

AmyDrinkie · July 2011

HEmery:
My cousins have been going for many summers. They have a fabulous time!
Mayan Ranch

I've been there a couple of times too. It was fun when I was a kid, especially the breakfast trail ride.

plaidfrogg · July 2011

What a fun idea!!

Suzi-G-:
Yep, there are lots, if you want to go farther than the hill country look in Arkansas or Colorado, both have quite a few. We went to a ranch in Arkansas every summer when I was a kid (it's no longer there) and had the best time. I can't wait to take Cooper somewhere like that when he's older.

This totally made me think of 'City Slickers'!

Do dude ranches still exist?

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