I just drove through there once to look around but it was really cold that day so I can't tell you much about it. I've never ridden there. I hear it's pretty sandy. Let me know when you go and I might meet up with you there. I don't live too far from that area.
Posted 2008-08-12 10:44 AM (#89555 - in reply to #68390) Subject: RE: Good places to trail ride and camp in TEXAS??
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That looks great. It's about 3 hours north of us but an easy drive for the most part. I'll let you know when we decide to go. The way we show around here, it's a bit hard to get people to take the time to unwind and do this, but that' exactly what both my mares need right now.
Posted 2008-08-12 10:41 PM (#89612 - in reply to #89555) Subject: RE: Good places to trail ride and camp in TEXAS??
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Originally written by KeepsakeFarm on 2008-08-12 10:44 AM
That looks great. It's about 3 hours north of us but an easy drive for the most part. I'll let you know when we decide to go. The way we show around here, it's a bit hard to get people to take the time to unwind and do this, but that' exactly what both my mares need right now.
K
Yes, I have the same problem, finding people to trail ride with. Let me know and I'll try to come ride with you. I've been wanting to check it out.
Posted 2008-08-27 11:32 AM (#90525 - in reply to #68612) Subject: RE: Good places to trail ride and camp in TEXAS??
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We've been to Bandera several times.. The Hill Country State Natural Area is Marevelous! It is so far my very favorite place to go.. I haven't yet been to caprock.. It's a far drive and I'm the only one in my family who likes to do this.. My horsey friends can't leave to go any farther than Bandera...There are a few trails there that are somewhat challenging to all but the die hard mountain riders.. It's VERY fun! there are places to park your rig.. no curfew on generators there.. there are some pipe corrals there.. first come first served.. There is a barn there with rentable cabins, but we've never used them.. We just pitch a tent (no rig) and either tie the horses to the trailer or put up a portable corrall.. Usually each year in October (now being moved to date unknown each spring) there is a Ranch Heritage weekend where hundreds of people come with their rigs and there is a training clinic, a rodeo, a dance, and organized trail rides (if you wish..) You're also welcome to strike off on your own.. When you register to use the facilities, you'll be given a map of the area.. The trails are well marked.. Only problem is that many of the trails are dry and it is too hot to ride there after April..