UA-126806974-1 2-4h Hill Country State Natural Area | Bandera Historical Rides | Bandera
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5400ac of Rural Texas Hill Country

“kept far removed and untouched by modern civilization, where everything is preserved intact, yet put to a useful purpose.”

That’s what Louise Lindsey Merrick, owner of the Bar-O Ranch, requested when she donated portions of her land over a seven-year period to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. First opened to the public in 1984,

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This location is by far the largest area of riding you will find. The park has 40 miles trails of absolute everything you expect in the Texas Hill Country! Amazing scenery, climbs, scenic and rugged mosaic of rocky hills, flowing springs, oak groves and grasslands.

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At this location we offer several different rides, and also thrilling Camp out with horses under Texas Sky, it cannot be more Cowboy than that!

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Restrictions: Max number of riders 15. min age 10, max weight 220lbs. Safety and health of our horses is our main concern. Unfortunately our quarterhorss are relatively small, therefore we are not able to accomondate riders over 220lbs (read more)

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Homepage of State Park

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2h - 3h

 

COST: from $110

RIDING LEVEL: Confident Beginner to Intermediate

Age limit: 10

Pace: Walk - lope

Includes: Horse and Guide, water and admission to park

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Half day ride with Lunch

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COST: $210 per rider

RIDING LEVEL: Intermediate to Advanced

Age limit: 10

Time: 4,5h

Pace: Walk - lope

Includes: Horse and Guide, water and admission to park, lunch

Sunset Ride 2h

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COST: $130 per rider in mixed group. + $150 to make the ride Private

RIDING LEVEL: Confiden Beginner to Intermediate

Age limit: 10

Time: 2h

Pace: Walk

Includes: Horse and Guide, water and admission to park

stunning views over hill country
40 miles of trails
Private Rides
scenic views at the hill country state natural area
Sunset ride
small or large group of riders
the most scenic view advance or beginner rider
customized private rides
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