Horseback Riding
Open range horseback riding over the ranches is one of the most popular ranch activities of our guests. Horses are available for all skill levels from beginners to accomplished riders. Texas Ranch Life provides horses for guests to ride.
The rolling hills of Lonesome Pine Ranch with vistas of over 20 miles provide views of Texas ranch country unparalleled anywhere. In the springtime, wildflower meadows covered in blankets of bluebonnets seem to stretch on forever. Beautiful native pecan bottoms, live springs, limestone outcrops and tall prairie grasses make horseback riding over the ranch a favorite.
*We ask that all guests follow stable rules. For the safety of everyone riding, we do not allow guests to gallop, trot, or canter out in the pasture. Horses are by nature herd animals, and if one begins to run, they all want to run. This can create dangerous situations for less experienced riders who may be along for the ride. Guests can arrange private lessons in the arena to further explore their horsemanship skills in a one-on-one environment.*
(Horseback riding by advance reservation only. Signed Release of Liability required.)
For more information and to meet our horses, go to our stables page.
The rolling hills of Lonesome Pine Ranch with vistas of over 20 miles provide views of Texas ranch country unparalleled anywhere. In the springtime, wildflower meadows covered in blankets of bluebonnets seem to stretch on forever. Beautiful native pecan bottoms, live springs, limestone outcrops and tall prairie grasses make horseback riding over the ranch a favorite.
*We ask that all guests follow stable rules. For the safety of everyone riding, we do not allow guests to gallop, trot, or canter out in the pasture. Horses are by nature herd animals, and if one begins to run, they all want to run. This can create dangerous situations for less experienced riders who may be along for the ride. Guests can arrange private lessons in the arena to further explore their horsemanship skills in a one-on-one environment.*
(Horseback riding by advance reservation only. Signed Release of Liability required.)
For more information and to meet our horses, go to our stables page.
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For Overnight Ranch Guests
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Ranch Work Demos
Texas Ranch Life is a working Texas longhorn ranch. Daily there are cowboys riding and training the horses, feeding the livestock, treating the animals for injuries and disease and managing the ranch. Overnight guests have the opportunity to experience Texas history in the making when they stay at the ranch and observe the action.
Groups can also come out for day visits for pre-arranged demos of ranch work and cowboy skills including roping, bronc riding, cattle herding and cattle drives, steer doctoring, cutting, team penning, cattle branding and bronc breaking and training. Your group can witness some of Texas' finest cowboys hone their historic skills.
Call Taunia at 979-865-3649 for price quotes and more information or e-mail her [email protected]
Groups can also come out for day visits for pre-arranged demos of ranch work and cowboy skills including roping, bronc riding, cattle herding and cattle drives, steer doctoring, cutting, team penning, cattle branding and bronc breaking and training. Your group can witness some of Texas' finest cowboys hone their historic skills.
Call Taunia at 979-865-3649 for price quotes and more information or e-mail her [email protected]
Fishing
Catch and release bass, crappie and bluegill fishing is available for both day fishing and is complimentary for overnight ranch guests.
Guests use their own equipment and bait. The fishing is off the bank, no boats allowed.
Guests use their own equipment and bait. The fishing is off the bank, no boats allowed.
Hunting
Careful efforts have been made to restore the habitat for wildlife and we are now able to offer limited hunting. When Lonesome Pine Ranch was first acquired in 1988, the deer population had been heavily poached since most of the area had been in absentee ownership. Thankfully, 20 years later, the deer population has rebounded and our first buck was taken off the ranch in January, 2004. A maximum of two bucks will be taken during each hunting season on Lonesome Pine and two bucks on Eagle Roost.
With many lakes and ponds, goat weed patches and seed plots, dove hunting is very popular during the season. Quail hunting is available on Prairie Place Ranch with wild birds and on Lonesome Pine Ranch with released birds. Guided coyote and raccoon hunting is also available.
With many lakes and ponds, goat weed patches and seed plots, dove hunting is very popular during the season. Quail hunting is available on Prairie Place Ranch with wild birds and on Lonesome Pine Ranch with released birds. Guided coyote and raccoon hunting is also available.
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Deer Hunting, Moonlighting and other hunting options |
Please call 979-865-3649 for quotes, availability and other information |
Mountain Biking
Explore thousands of acres on trails and through uncharted forests on your bike. We have areas for all skill levels, as well as miles of rolling dirt roads in the area.
Kawasaki Adventures
Explore the ranch's beautiful hidden wonders on board a guide driven kawasaki mule. Appropriate for all ages, this hour long adventure will take you through the ranch forests, past herds of Texas longhorns and American bison and across the 1600 plus acres at Lonesome Pine Ranch. Guides will identify indigenous flora and fauna and help the kids find animal tracks or pick flowers for souvenirs.
During the adventure, the guides will stop periodically to answer questions about the natural habitat and environmental history of Texas Ranch Life, take pictures of guests or to put out corn for the deer.
*Minimum of 2 people and maximum of 8. Subject to Availability and Weather. Meet in the Headquarters Barn.
During the adventure, the guides will stop periodically to answer questions about the natural habitat and environmental history of Texas Ranch Life, take pictures of guests or to put out corn for the deer.
*Minimum of 2 people and maximum of 8. Subject to Availability and Weather. Meet in the Headquarters Barn.
Photography and Painting
The ranch is the perfect place for artist retreats or photography classes.
With over 4,000 acres of Texas landscape, Texas Ranch Life is the perfect place for a photo shoot or film location. There is a wide range of scenery, all located within a 25 mile area and conveniently accessible from Houston, Austin or Dallas. Locations include tall grassy prairies, high rolling hills with 20 mile vistas, pecan bottoms, expansive bluebonnet and wildflower fields, numerous private lakes up to 13 acres in size, and 3 miles of gently flowing San Bernard river with white sandy beaches. Buildings include eight historic homes and a chapel, Spanish hacienda, covered arena, open rodeo arena and two round pens, old barns, log cabins, windmills and cattle pens (both wood and pipe), mobile homes, and dilapidated farm houses and lots of cedar fence.
Livestock includes several American bison, mixed breed stockers, quarter horses and paints, colts, ponies, and our Texas Longhorn cattle herd. Wildlife is abundant on all the ranches and includes whitetail deer, coyotes, alligators, quail, dove, pheasant, ducks, bobcats and mountain lions. Numerous selections of wagons, buggies, chuckwagons, carts, period saddles and tack are also available, as are wranglers, models and actors.
Photo credits include Riverwoods Clothing catalogs, Hawaiian Tropic calendar, Self Magazine fashion and beauty shoot. Film credits include music videos, travel programs, commercials, television and movies and are available upon request.
Call Taunia at 979-865-3649 for price quotes and more information or e-mail her at [email protected]
With over 4,000 acres of Texas landscape, Texas Ranch Life is the perfect place for a photo shoot or film location. There is a wide range of scenery, all located within a 25 mile area and conveniently accessible from Houston, Austin or Dallas. Locations include tall grassy prairies, high rolling hills with 20 mile vistas, pecan bottoms, expansive bluebonnet and wildflower fields, numerous private lakes up to 13 acres in size, and 3 miles of gently flowing San Bernard river with white sandy beaches. Buildings include eight historic homes and a chapel, Spanish hacienda, covered arena, open rodeo arena and two round pens, old barns, log cabins, windmills and cattle pens (both wood and pipe), mobile homes, and dilapidated farm houses and lots of cedar fence.
Livestock includes several American bison, mixed breed stockers, quarter horses and paints, colts, ponies, and our Texas Longhorn cattle herd. Wildlife is abundant on all the ranches and includes whitetail deer, coyotes, alligators, quail, dove, pheasant, ducks, bobcats and mountain lions. Numerous selections of wagons, buggies, chuckwagons, carts, period saddles and tack are also available, as are wranglers, models and actors.
Photo credits include Riverwoods Clothing catalogs, Hawaiian Tropic calendar, Self Magazine fashion and beauty shoot. Film credits include music videos, travel programs, commercials, television and movies and are available upon request.
Call Taunia at 979-865-3649 for price quotes and more information or e-mail her at [email protected]
Skeet Shooting
Experience professional grade trap and skeet shooting. Gun handlers will provide demonstrations and instruction for groups. State of the art equipment is available for use of groups of 10 or more. Fee includes use of beautifully engraved, pigeon grade, over/under shotguns, protective gear, 15 rounds per guest and clays.
Call Taunia at 979-865-3649 for price quotes and more information or e-mail her [email protected]
Call Taunia at 979-865-3649 for price quotes and more information or e-mail her [email protected]
Tomahawk Throwing
For an authentic Cowboys and Indians experience, Texas Ranch Life offers supervised tomahawk throwing at our outdoor range for the bravest of guests. For small and large groups, this unique event allows guests to interact and challenge each other in a safe and fun environment.
Call Taunia at 979-865-3649 for price quotes and more information or e-mail her at [email protected]
Call Taunia at 979-865-3649 for price quotes and more information or e-mail her at [email protected]