With working ranches that still use cowboys on horseback, Fort Davis is surely Texas' premier horse country. Visitors who want to ride have four choices; all offer excellent saddle horses and guides.

Fort Davis Riding Stables - 120 N Painted Trees Rd   Po Box 762, Fort Davis, TX. Hourly, daily or overnight horseback adventures on 10,000 acres of the historic Sproul Ranch nestled in the Davis Mountains.  Come enjoy West Texas with us on horseback and enjoy the scenery the way it was meant to be seen. Open from 8am-sunset, 7 days a week. Rustic camping:  Bring your own horse or ride one of ours. On site certified farrier service (hot or cold), certified dental service and horse training.  We have a horse for all levels of riding experience.
Tel: 432 426-9075 Web: www.fortdavisstables.com Email: letsride@fortdavisstables.com

Historic Prude Guest Ranch  - Prude Ranch is located approximately six miles west of Fort Davis on State Highway 118. The most popular spot on the ranch is the horse corral! Ranch guests as well as those not staying on the ranch enjoy open-range horseback riding as much as any activity on the ranch. The horse remuda numbers over 60 head. There is one special horse for each rider, regardless of the age and equestrian experience. Children under six are limited to pen rides. Please come visit us or call for more information: PO Box 1907, Fort Davis, TX 79734, 1800 458-6232. Please call for reservations and remember, "We have a horse saddled for you!"

Horseback Riding Instruction  

Sunrise Stables -  PO Box 1338, Fort Davis, TX 79734.     Dressage instruction and training for all disciplines and all abilities through FEI levels by  A. Whit Watkins, USDF gold medallist and international competitor. Focus is on the collaborative partnership between horse and rider. Indoor Olympic arena, outdoor arenas, and indoor and outdoor stalls. Located on 4,000 scenic acres in the Davis Mountains below Mount Locke's Observatory. (432) 426-2402 (barn) (432) 426-2378 (house).  e-mail beav@overland.net