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Horseback Riding on Scenic Texas Ranch near Waco

Recommended by 100% of travelers
Waco, USA
  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Families and even couples can sometimes have a hard time finding activities everyone can enjoy. This Waco Horseback Riding Experience on a Texas Ranch is something everyone will love. You’ll ride horseback through the ranchlands with some authentic cowboys, while taking in beautiful views of the farmlands, the surrounding area, and the Brazos River. The experience lasts about 2 hours, giving you more time to enjoy the scenic outdoors.
  • Go horseback riding on a Texas ranch near Waco with real cowboys
  • Beginners welcome—start the experience with an easy lesson
  • Enjoy scenic views on a high bluff overlooking the Brazos River
  • An outdoor adventure lets you tune out technology and explore outside

What's Included

  • Horses, tack and helmets

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • 7007 Gholson Rd, Waco, TX 76705, USA

      Watch for prominent 7007 address signs at ranch entrance.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Itinerary

    Brazos River (Pass By)

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • Our horses have a 225 pound weight limit. You cannot be over 225 pounds to ride our horses.
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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    Featured review

    Jenna_R
    My husband and I took a 5 year anniversary trip to Waco and visited Brazos Bluffs Ranch. Horseback riding was our favorite part of the trip. Our guides were super friendly and helpful. The ranch kitten, Scout, was adorable and followed us throughout the trail ride. He got tired and had to be carried on the way back to the stables. It was so cute! Highly recommend Brazos Bluffs Ranch if you are in the area.

    Reviews

    5.0
    based on 753 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Great experience! First...

    Raphael_H, Dec 2025
    Great experience! First time riders and we had an easy time steering our horses along the trail. Great photo opportunities as well

    Book it!

    James_S, Apr 2025
    Amazing time and beautiful views! We didn’t know they did a sunset ride too. We will definitely book that next time. It’s very safe and good for any age.

    Fantastic time! Guides...

    Michael_M, Nov 2024
    Fantastic time! Guides were very helpful and would definitely do it again. Thank you for a wonderful experience.

    Amazing ride

    Justin_B, Oct 2024
    Great great time! Beautiful area, the horses were gorgeous and the guides were extremely friendly. Would recommend.

    Do something new

    Matthew_S, Oct 2024
    My first time on a horse and it was awesome! Maddie and Ruthie gave us clear instructions beforehand which was greatly appreciated. Basically 4 ways to interact with the horse ( go, stop, left and right), not that you really needed them as the horses were so well trained! I 100% recommend this for a couples trip, my wife loved it as did I. The 1.5hours was perfect for a newbie, and the up and down the hills was fun/exciting enough for me.

    Best experience

    BRIANNA_W, Sept 2024
    We had the best time! The trail was nice and long and we really feel like it was money well spent for the experience. We will be coming back!

    Incredible

    MoNazeem_M, Aug 2024
    It was an amazing and inspiring experience! I gotta admit that Ruddy was very professional and kindhearted with the whole process! Will definitely come back to see the Chief!!! Malik

    Absolutely Amazing!!

    Elizabeth_A, Jul 2024
    This ride was such a wonderful experience. Excellent for relaxing and break away. The staff is amazing and super welcoming, Lam and Savannah!!

    Worthwhile experience

    Jose_M, Jun 2024
    My fiancée and I have never been horse back riding and we found this place. The horses were friendly and the ladies that took us were very kind and cheerful. Would definitely love to go back again at a later date to relive the experience.

    Great

    Ondreya_S, Jun 2024
    10/10 experience. Horses were well trained and the 3mi trail was lovely and our instructors were so much fun

    Lovely trail ride outside of Waco.

    FAY_C, Apr 2024
    Our two guides were delightful. We had a lovely sunny day riding through meadows and woods. The view at the top of the ridge over the river and beyond was splendid.

    A living postcard of Central Texas!

    Lisa_H, Feb 2024
    The host riders were knowledgeable, friendly, and patient. And, the horses were well trained and healthy. The property was so beautiful! I’ll be doing it again, soon.

    Wonderful experience

    Matthew_B, Feb 2024
    The entire ride was amazing and memorable start to finish. The ranch was beautiful, the horses were good-natured, and our guides Ruthie and Savannah were fantastic all around. Highly recommend.

    Worth the money

    Laura_F, Feb 2024
    Great experience! Very friendly and helpful. The horses were in great shape and taken care of. Thank you

    Highly Recommended

    Renee_S, Feb 2024
    Had a blast!! Ruthie and Savannah were AWESOME!! Definitely a repeat when we come back. Weather was perfect

    Kylie and her helper were...

    Ruben_L, Jun 2023
    Kylie and her helper were so sweet and down to earth, they really made it a comfortable experience for my boyfriend and I even though we have limited horse riding abilities lol. The trail was beautiful too, there were plenty of wildflowers and we even saw some deer!

    Best part of our entire trip

    Aarick_R, Mar 2023
    The instructors, Ruth and Maddie, were so kind and helpful. They truly made the whole experience wonderful. The horses were very gentle. Could not have had a better time 🫶🏻

    Best Ride Ever

    Sharon_B, Mar 2023
    The guides were excellent. The horses well behaved. The ranch hands were all friendly . There was a restroom and complimentary water .

    Awesome Day at Brazos Bluffs!

    Rob_B, Mar 2023
    We had a amazing time riding at Brazos Bluffs Ranch! Kylie and Maddie really know their stuff. They ran us through a quick training session so even the most inexperienced and nervous were comfortable. Then they took us on some of the most beautiful trails in the Texas Hill Country. Loved riding up to the Brazos River Overlook.

    Awesome

    Tina_C, Mar 2023
    Horses and staff very friendly. Staff were informative, they took time to get to know the riders. The scenery was spectacular.

    Best part of our TX trip!

    Candace_M, Aug 2022
    We had a wonderful time! Staff is super nice and friendly qnd the horses were calm. This was our favorite part of our entire trip to TX. Thanks Brazos Bluff Ranch for.helping us make family memories!

    Response from Host, Aug 2022

    Wow, so glad you had a fantastic time! Thanks so much

    Definitely Recommend

    Mike_B, Aug 2022
    As we were horse riding novices, our guide went to a lot of effort to teach us the basics of what was required to enjoy our trail ride.

    Response from Host, Aug 2022

    Thank you for this review!

    Outstanding ride!

    Janet_P, Aug 2022
    This experience was stellar. It was more than we were expecting. We were all beginners and came out unscathed. The trail was amazing and wasn't all easy which we loved. We will remember this forever and we hope to come back with other family members.

    Response from Host, Aug 2022

    Thank you for this review! So glad you came out unscathed AND had a good time :)

    Fun experience

    Zenia_R, Jun 2022
    My girlfriend and I had never ridden a horse before, so we decided to give it a shot. It was a great experience. The tour guides are very personable and the horses and the trails are amazing. We would highly recommend.

    Response from Host, Jun 2022

    We had a great time hosting you. Thanks for riding with us!

    Ruth was awesome she was...

    Debbie, May 2022
    Ruth was awesome she was very informative and fun to be around we enjoyed ourselves immensely woul love to come back

    Response from Host, Jun 2022

    Thank you so much for writing about us. We are so happy to hear you had a great time, and hope you do come back!

    Lovely

    Melissa_S, May 2022
    Loved the scenic views, especially the bluff over the river. The horses were well trained. Lovely 1.5 hours.

    Response from Host, May 2022

    We are thrilled that you had a great time! Thanks so much for this review.

    Awesome time horseback riding!

    Jenna_R, Apr 2022
    My husband and I took a 5 year anniversary trip to Waco and visited Brazos Bluffs Ranch. Horseback riding was our favorite part of the trip. Our guides were super friendly and helpful. The ranch kitten, Scout, was adorable and followed us throughout the trail ride. He got tired and had to be carried on the way back to the stables. It was so cute! Highly recommend Brazos Bluffs Ranch if you are in the area.

    Response from Host, Apr 2022

    Thanks so much for this review! We are thrilled to hear you had such a great time. Hope to have you back at the ranch soon!

    Great Experience

    Tiffany_C, Apr 2022
    My husband and I had a great time horseback riding. The weather and scenery were absolutely beautiful. Our guides were very friendly and helpful in showing us how to properly ride a horse. This is a great experience that I would highly recommend to new and experienced riders. Great atmosphere!

    Response from Host, Apr 2022

    We are so thankful for your review, and that you had a great time! Come back and see us!

    Fantastic break

    Tiffany_R, Mar 2022
    The horseback riding was exactly what we needed to slow down and take a break from the work life. The scenery was beautiful. Kylie and Cody were fantastic guides. They handled our husbands craziness and jokes like a pro!! We definitely will be back for the sunset ride and s’mores!!

    Response from Host, Apr 2022

    We are so happy that y'all had a great time! Craziness and jokes make the ride fun. We can't wait to have you guys back!

    more like the Texas I pictured

    Ann_P, Mar 2022
    It was good to get to ride downhill and uphill instead of staggering along in a line. it was wonderful to ride in the cedar forest or thicket .

    Response from Host, Mar 2022

    Thanks for riding with us. Hope to see you at the ranch again soon!

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    -You will not receive a refund if you cancel.

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