White Fences Equestrian Center

Only have good things to say about my experience. Scheduling was easy. Angel even made sure we were on a trail ride with about her couple as opposed to a group of kids that were coming. He trail ride was really fun. There are even a few hills the horses run up and down. Along the way we stopped to take pictures. The grounds are beautiful and full of horses. I even got a kiss from one. Also, I thought the prices were good.

I’m really REALLY upset by this… I thought I had a bit of a relationship with Angel and I’d arranged for my cousins, from England, to have a western ride before they flew back home, the same day.
They got there in loads of time to get organized. My cousin is a very experienced rider and owns her own horses.
They were charged $ 10 MORE than was originally agreed AND they had to stand there and wait for the owners friend who wanted to tag along. The wait took up TWENTY minutes of the ride time. OH the ride, it consisted of a short, maybe 30 minutes, walk on a trail.
I am absolutely disappointed and will not recommend them again. This was supposed to be a final day ride in the country but it was a total bust. Nice way to leave a bad taste of Texas in your mouth.
I totally think they were taken advantage of because they’re foreign; by being charged more and taken out for 30 minutes LESS than was agreed on.
I am not not not happy

We went for a trail ride this weekend and had a wonderful time! Angel was our trail guide and she was fantastic! She is a sweetheart and very good at her job. She matched each one of us with the perfect horse to fit our riding experience. She also took care to keep an eye on all of us throughout the ride, making sure we were ok and pointing out potential hazards, like fallen limbs and one certain tree that the horses like to rub their sides on. :) She was good about giving instruction to my 10-​year-​old and had him right behind her so she could keep a closer watch on him. This was the first trail ride for both of my kids, ages 10 and 12, and they were both able to handle their horses with no trouble at all. They did great and had the best time! We weren’t even out of the driveway and they were asking when we were coming back. :) Definitely one of the most fun family outings we’ve ever had!

I called to book on weekend for my daughter and I, but they were full. So I booked on Wednessday. Angel was very nice on the phone, took her time talking with me. When we get there, I was first of all happy to see the area and facility. Very nice area and clean nice facility. I’m no expert, but all the horses appears to be taken good care of. Angel assigned us horses. She gave nice clear instructions to all of us. Once on the trail, it was well maintained but enough ups and downs and turns to keep us interested. It was hot day but the trail was not hot at all. I’ve done trail rides with other places before (not in TX), but this was by far the best. I highly recommend White Fences.

I just wanted to say thank you for such a wonderful experience we had last weekend! I had purchased a trail ride groupon for me and my kids 18,15,13 (2 of which had never been on a horse before) and when we got there first thing in the morning we were greeted by the friendly staff who assessed our skill levels and introduced us to our horses for the ride. After mounting our houses and giving everyone brief lessons on the basics of horseback riding we took off on our trail ride. Had a great time going up and down the hills an through the woods. Very scenic ride and we were still able to talk to one another as we rode. Definitely worth every penny! And the kids can’t wait to go again!

Almost gave this two stars because the facility is lovely and the horses were good but the customer service was so awful that I just have to go with one star.
I booked trail rides for 4 people (1 adult, 3 kids) using a groupon. As soon as I arrived the person that helped us (not sure of her name since she never introduced herself) rudely said she wasn’t sure I was going to show up because I hadn’t called to confirm after she left me a message the day before. I told her I hadn’t received the message until late and she she then said she had tried to call that morning as well. I apologized and told her she must have called after I had left home for our ride. She seemed absolutely furious that I hadn’t called to confirm.
She then told me and the 3 girls (ages 9, 10 and 12) I had with me to use the restroom if we needed to. None of us needed to and she then rudely said, «once I am done saddling the horses we are leaving and we won’t wait for you to go to the bathroom.»
Then she asked us to go into the office to sign a waiver. She put the waiver on the desk and asked me to initial the front and sign the back. I did exactly that. She then asked another rider (not with our group) to do the same and in a super snide voice said, «well, Amanda didn’t follow instructions and initial the front like I asked.» I told her that I had initialed it and she said it must be very small and I pointed to my perfectly normal size initials. It was like she was just trying to find a problem.
She then asked everyone about our riding experience. I told her I ride a little and she said, «what, like 20 years ago?» I am 37 and I ride a few times a year. Not sure what she was suggesting.
Once we got on the horses she was hard on the girls. She told one girl to «use common sense» and just kept picking on the way they were riding. She was super condescending and rude, not like she was trying to be helpful or teach them at all.
I am not even sure how she knew what they were doing because she was TEXTING AND SMOKING THE WHOLE TRAIL RIDE! She could only see the 2 riders directly behind her because we were single file and the trail is very brushy with lots of curves. I’ve been on dozens of trail rides and I have never had a group with children where no one was watching them from behind or able to see them the whole time.
I’ve been around a lot of equestrian facilities in the area and this one looks top notch and the horses were great but the person we dealt with was beyond terrible. All the 3 girls are remembering about this trail ride was the poor way they were treated and not the fun of riding. Definitely not what I paid $ 180 for.

I’ve been riding here for a few months now and I couldn’t be more pleased. I take lessons with Gina who is just amazing. She is so knowledgable and helpful and the horses are great. She helps me every lesson to improve my riding. The farm is also just beautiful, a great place to ride!

I’ve been riding at White Fences for several years and absolutely love it. The facility is gorgeous, everyone is super friendly and nice, and the horses are extremely well cared for. I take jumping lessons with Gina and her approach and instructional style has really helped me grow as a rider. She is great about communicating what you are doing [or not doing], how it impacts your ride and what are ways to change. She also really understands all the horses at the barn and that insight is helpful because she can compare and contrast what you need to adjust based on the horse you are on.
I’ve also gone to a few local hunter/​jumper shows with Gina and the riders at White Fences and am looking forward to attending more. The experience has always been a good one and super fun.
Whether you are looking for more beginner jumper lessons or are an advanced rider who wants to continue to learn, I would highly recommend checking out this barn.

On my trip to Austin, I promised myself I would not leave without a horseback trail ride. Coming from Miami, I was really looking forward to it because the only time we get to see a horse is when you know someone who owns one and that is extremely rare. I was expecting something out of a spaghetti western but this place is totally different. It’s a half hour drive out of Austin but the drive is scenic and you’ll forget how close you are to the city.
Angel lead us on the trail and was very nice and friendly to us as inexperienced riders. The horses were very gorgeous and well behaved. The trail is absolutely beautiful and I felt more like a wealthy European rider than a Cowgirl. There are hills and a lake you ride past for some lovely photo ops. The wildlife was much prettier than I expected in the winter, with many trees and flowers. At $ 60 a person, it was the best deal we found and I’m really glad we chose it for our trail ride. You’ll be happy you chose it too!

So I visited Texas for the first time and my wife decided we had to go horseback riding in the countryside. Great idea! I googled a few places close to Austin that offered trail rides and the prices were all in the $ 100 range per person. When I saw that All White Fences offered an hour long trail ride for under $ 100 I was sold. It also helped that they had a website (and that it was user friendly) with plenty or pictures and information about what they do.
We called and spoke to Angel who was able to schedule us to go on the same day. It was a thirty minute drive from where we were staying in Austin. The scenery in Manor is gorgeous and made the drive there lots of fun. We thought we were lost for a moment but once we saw the white fences we knew we were in the right place.
This isn’t really the cowboy hat Texas kinda place that might be expected. Instead the staff trains Dressage riders for competitions. I was able to see some riders training and it was all very elegant. Angel took good care of us and picked some wonderful horses for us to ride and gave us all the necessary instructions. The trail is beautiful with plenty of hills and small areas where the horses will trot a bit. They are wonderfully well-​mannered and we had no problems with them. If you don’t mind the drive, I recommend All White Fences.

We have been going to White Fences for a little over a year now and read on if you wish but let me skip to the end… They are WONDERFUL!!!
I used to ride jumpers when I was a young adult (read teenager) and now that I’m older I was thinking I might want to get back in to riding again when I retire (read 20 years from now). So I figured I needed to get my partner in to riding so we could do this together. She has never been on a horse and so I was looking for a place that was beginner friendly and start off doing western. Most barns will accommodate beginners but its rare that they will offer western to beginners. So this place was recommended by one of my old riding friends so because of the beginner friendliness and the fact that they offered trail rides we gave it a try.
Well a little over a year later we are still at White Fences and it has just been the most perfect situation! Angel, the trainer is unbelievably knowledgeable about all things horses whether its english or western, dressage or even overall horse-​care! She is the most patient, caring and encouraging instructor I’ve ever been around. My partner has learned to build confidence and has even gone from western to riding english. I get to join her on trail rides every now and again on the property and what a treat to do that! They even have ‘destination’ trail rides where one time we went to McKinney Roughs, rode for about an hour down to the river, let the horses water and tromp around in the river then rode for about an hour back to the start where we had the funnest picnic!
We have never boarded since we do not own a horse (read not yet) but in my observation I would be totally confident boarding my horse at White Fences due to the attention to detail and overall knowledge by Angel and the rest of her family. Oh, didn’t I mention… Its owned by the Mom and both daughters ride and help run the facility. How could you not want to support a family run business!
Well anyway the place is impeccable and we look forward to many more years of horsing around at White Fences!

Nice and green setting for a trail ride. The trail guide Angel was very responsive via phone while we were setting up our ride. The horses were well mannered and easy going. The ride has short hills along the way, and depending on your abilities, you can walk or run them. The resident dogs will often accompany you on your entire ride.
The facility itself is very well organized and I would be here a lot more often if it wasn’t such a big detour from my commute route. This is one of the few local places that starts kids off at the age of 4 (most need you to be 6 or older), so I have hope for my toddler :)

We found White Fences online while searching for a place to do a surprise Mother’s Day trail ride. Angel took great care of us.
The trails are reasonably well-​groomed with nice elevation changes, plenty of wildflowers and a lot of greenery. The horses were healthy and well-​mannered and the overall facility is well-​designed and meticulously maintained. Their core business is clearly the show-​jumping/​dressage crowd, but the folks in jodhpurs didn’t make us feel odd for our jeans and t-​shirts attire. We packed a lunch and enjoyed a post-​ride picnic on a tree-​shaded picnic table behind the stables with a nice view of the uncovered show ring. (Their covered ring is very well-​done as well.)
All in all, a great trip. At $ 60/​person it’s a bit of a hit on the wallet (but no more so than a downtown Austin Segway tour), so be ready to pay out and enjoy your time.
We expect to make a return visit at some point.