“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 

 

COST: $110

RIDING LEVEL: Confident Beginner to Advanced

Age limit: 10

Pace: Walk 

Includes: Horse and Guide, water and admission to park

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3h 

 

COST:  $160

RIDING LEVEL: Intermediate to Advaned

Age limit: 10

Pace: Walk 

Includes: Horse and Guide, water and admission to park

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