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.

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!"

Lajitas Stables Fort Davis -Lajitas Stables has joined forces with Sproul Ranch to offer Horseback Riding through some of the most spectacular scenery in the Davis Mountains. Our Stable is located at the Y, on the junction of the Balmorhea Hwy and Hwy 118. Rides are ready to go from 9:00am to dark daily. We accept walk-ins but encourage you to make reservations ahead. Phone (432) 426-9075. Toll Free 1-800-770-1911.

Madera Hills Ranch - P O Box 12, Toyahvale TX, 79786.  Guided Trail rides and seminars using the Alexander Techniques of riding instruction. Open 7 days per week 7am  to 8pm. (432) 375-0296

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