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View Their Web Site Baroque Farms USA

Closest Highway: Interstate 10
Closest City: Houston, TX
Street Address: 711 Woods Rd., Brookshire, TX 77473
Phone: (281) 934-1733
Fax: (281) 934-1733
EMail Address: shelleyatequus.net
Situated: 15 Minutes West of Houston and Beltway, less than 10 minutes from the Great Southwest Equestrian Center.
Stabling: Beautiful and Safe Overnight facility includes a Stallion barn and Mare Motel - 63 stalls (oversize available) and plenty of turnout on 120 acres of BERMUDA, w/electric fence, loafing sheds and automatic waterers. Arena and covered roundpen. VET on call 24/7.
Lodging: A number of moderate and low cost motels two miles away.
Directions: Heading east toward Houston from San Antonio, exit on PEDERSON Rd. - turn left, go to stop, turn left again, proceed 2 miles, turn left at the LARGE SILOS on WOODS RD. - Katy Equine Vet. Clinic is on the left and next door, TURN LEFT in first driveway after vet clinic.
   
   

Bearcreek Bed, Barn, and Breakfast

Closest Highway: Hwy 377 south
Closest City: Fort Worth, TX
Street Address: 15827 Hwy 377 South, Fort Worth, TX 76126
Phone: (817) 443-3779
Fax: (817) 443-3779
EMail Address: JULIEMOM1ataol.com
Situated: close to Will Rogers Equestrian Center, Ft. Worth Stockyards, Six Flags and The Ballpark at Arlington, and Lone Star Park (race track). Restaurants, grocery, etc., nearby.
Stabling: clean, safe 14'x 16' stalls - covered arena, Veterinarian on premises.
Lodging: House with spacious bedroom and king bed, full kitchen, room with double daybed. Decorated in western and country - pictures available by email.
Directions: 9 mi. south on Hwy 377 from I-20
   
   

View Their Web Site Beyond The Bayou

Closest Highway: Off Hwy. 43, Close to Hwy 59 and Hwy. 80 & IH20
Closest City: Marshall, TX
Street Address: 1037 Old Port Caddo Rd., Karnack, TX 75661
Phone: (903) 679-3949
Fax: (903) 679-4549
EMail Address: plfortuneathotmail.com
Situated: Josey's Ranch (6 miles), Caddo Lake, Jefferson, Shreveport, Caddo Lake State Park
Stabling: Separate 1 acre pasture with water. Ample parking.
Lodging: One bedroom w/ hideabed sofa (accomodates 4), fully furnished, washer/dryer, full porch, TV/VCR, private pond for fishing/swimming.
Directions: Hwy. 43 to Karnack, 11 miles, left on Peter's Chapel (opposite FM 2682). Go 1/2 mile, veer right onto Old Port Caddo Rd., go 1.5 miles to Beyond The Bayou (on the right).
   
   

Cedar Ridge on Five D Ranch

Closest Highway: 15 minutes from Hwy 59, 2 1/2 miles from Hwy 49
Closest Cities: Jefferson, Marshall, and Longview, TX
Phone: (903) 930-4453
Mail Address: Turkey Creek Rd., Avinger, TX 75630
EMail Address: FiveDCattleCoataol.com
Situated: near Karnack (Home of Martha Josey's Barrel Racing Clinics), Historical Jefferson, Caddo State Park, Daingerfield State Park, Lake O'The Pines.
Features: Outdoor arena, paddocks, plenty of water. Extensive trails for experienced or novice riders.
  2 story, 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, 20 ft. ceiling, Master bedroom and bath with jacuzzi, ac/central heat, fireplace, all with western decor. Personalize your stay with continental breakfast, catered steak dinners, or total privacy.
Driving Directions: From the intersection of Hwy 155 and 49, go west on 49 about 5 miles, turn right at the Turkey Creek Baptist Church, go 2 1/2 miles to driveway, House is on the hill on the right.
 
 

View Their Web Site Cross Country Stables

Closest Highway: SH 82, linking SH75 and Interstate 35
Closest Cities: Sherman and Gainsville
Phone: (903) 523-1049
Fax: (903) 523-5389
Mail Address: 16830 FM 901, Sadler, TX 76264
EMail Address: jenatgnomehollow.net
Situated: Gordonville. Big Mineral Equestrian camp (no facilities), 30 miles of wooded horse trails. Vacation Resorts, Big Mineral, Walnut Creek, Sherwood Shores RV and cabins available. Resorts all within 5 mins. Marinas, fishing, swimming and restaurants.
Features: Indoor stalls, some with runs, or pasture for exercise. See web site for photos.
  RV or horse trailer hook up on site, or motel close by. Resorts for longers stays.
Driving Directions: Coming from Sherman, West on Hwy 82, located 9 miles N. of Sadler on 901. Coming from Gainsville, E. on Hwy 82, to Whitesboro, 10 miles N. on 377 to Gordonville, turn right on 901, go 1 and 1/4 miles to hard turn to right. First farm on left.
 
 

View Their Web Site Full Circle Equestrian Center

Closest Highways: I-10 and Hwy 183
Closest Cities: San Antonio and Austin
Phone: (830) 875-6503
Mail Address: 465 Oak Grove Rd., Luling, TX 78648
EMail Address: equieducatoratyahoo.com
Situated: 1 hr east of San Antonio, 45 min south of Austin
Features: 10x10 or 10x20 pens, round pen, arena or pasture area with good coastal grass.
  Water and elec. hookup for your RV or horse trailer. No sewer facilities.
Driving Directions: From Austin, Hwy 183 south through Lockhart. CR 127 to left. From San Antonio or Houston, take exit 628 on IH 10. Go through Luling. CR 127 to right.
 
 

View Their Web Site Golden Horse Training Center

Closest Highways: I-27 and I-40
Closest Cities: Amarillo
Phone: (806) 683-1099
Fax: (806) 499-3276
Mail Address: 15681 Cavin Rd., Amarillo, TX 79119
EMail Address: ghtcatclearwire.net
Situated: Palo Duro canyon State park -- a small grand canyon.
Stabling: Overnight stabling available: 47 stalls and arena
Lodging: Plenty of parking for rigs; hookups available
Driving Directions: Call ahead for directions.
 
 

View Their Web Site Grasslands Bed & Barn

Closest Highway: Hwy 730, north of Hwy 287 out of Decatur
Closest Cities: Decatur, TX (35 miles NW of Ft. Worth)
Phone: (940) 627-7176
Mail Address: 1081 County Rd 2461, Alvord, TX 76225
EMail Address: probertsatdsiconsulting.com
Situated: Adjacent to the LBJ National Grasslands -- 50+ miles of marked trails, hundreds of others. Varied terrain, sandy soil.
Features: 3 bedrooms, each with private bath; central room for dining, relaxing and TV. Continental breakfast. Hot tub under the stars.
  Covered 12x12 stalls, plus portable 12x12 pens. Larger pens under tree cover. Round pen. All accessible to water; sand ground cover. Pasture available on request. Saddle and ride the Grasslands!
Driving Directions: From North, take I-35 south to Hwy 380, exit to Hwy 730. From South, take I-35W to 287 (Decatur), through Decatur, exit 380 east to 2nd crossover/junction to Hwy 730. Once on Hwy 730 proceed north 9 miles, then west on County Rd. 2461 (at cemetery sign), bear left at "Y." B&B is 2 miles on left, just past Forest Service Rd. 904.
 
 

View Their Web Site H & A Ranch

Closest Highway: I-20 and North FM 51
Closest Cities: Weatherford, Fort Worth
Street Address: 107 Alamo Road, Weatherford, TX 76088
Phone: (817) 594-0133
Fax: (817) 594-0643
EMail Address: haranchatairmail.net
Situated: Fort Worth - Will Rogers Equestrian Center; Mineral Wells State Park -Trail; Weatherford - Rails to Trail
Stabling: 2 Barns - Total 8 Stalls with mats, pastures or paddocks with run-ins, 100X200 lighted riding arena, 60 foot round pen.
Lodging: Electrical Hook up for Trailers
Directions: I-20 , Exit 408, FM 51, North towards Weatherford, Ranch is 9 m. N.W. from Weatherford call or check out map on web site.
   
   

View Their Web Site Knolle Farm Bed, Barn and Breakfast

Closest Highway: I-37; TX Route 1
Closest Cities: Corpus Christi, TX
Phone: (512) 547-3934
Mail Address: Knolle Farm, Farm Road 70, Rt. 1, Box 81 Sandia, TX 78383
EMail Address: directoryattexhorseman.com
Situated: in South Texas, near Corpus Christi.
Features: Guest Cottage for you - Sheltered Paddocks for your Horses. Stalls and Outdoor Arena available. Cross Country Riding & Bridle Paths, Cattle Round-ups, Catered Gourmet Picnics & Dinners. Convenient to Corpus Christi and the Beach. Also, please visit our affiliated website, The Texas Horseman's Directory.
 
 

Southwest Boarding Stables

Closest Highways: Conviently located between two major routes: Hwy 87 and I-40.
Closest Cities: Amarillo, TX
Phone: (806) 358-4872 (home)
Pager: (806) 345-6480 (digital pager -- enter your phone number at the tone)
Fax: (806) 677-0680
Mail Address: P.O. Box 52134, Amarillo, Texas 79159
EMail Address: swstablemanagerataol.com
Situated: 18 miles from the historic Palo Duro Canyon. There are various tourist attractions in Amarillo.
Stabling: 12 stalls, each approximately 10 X 10 or 10 X 12, with runs; 9 acre pasture with a roundpen. Feed not provided, but shavings can be purchased from us. Negative coggins and health records required.
Lodging: Electrical hookups available at the stables if your rig has its own living quarters. There is also a Days Inn South nearby (phone# 806-468-7100) next to a Loves Truck Stop, McDonalds, and Waffle House. There is also a shopping mall nearby.
Directions: From I-40, either eastbound or west, exit at Soncy and turn south; go approximately 5 miles to W. 77th; turn left and go approximately 1-2 miles to 7850 W. 77th Ave.
   
 

View Their Web Site Sunshine Stables

Closest Highways: Hwy-287 and 87
Closest Cities: Dumas and Dalhart, TX
Phone: (806) 570-8904
Fax: (806) 935-9206
Mail Address: 10846 FM 2589, Dumas, TX 79029
EMail Address: pjjenkinsathotmail.com
Situated: Half way point from Dallas to Denver for overnight stopovers
Features: Inside and outstide overnight stalls, round pen, arena and wash area. Monthly stalls available.
  RV Hookups
Directions: Going north on 287 turn west on 87 towards Dalhart. After crossing railroad tracks, go 3.5 miles and turn South on FM 2589 for 1/2 mile.
   
 

View Their Web Site Tascosa Stables, Inc.

Closest Highways: I-40
Closest Cities: Amarillo, TX
Phone: (806) 342-9061 or tollfree, (866) 272-3996
Fax: (806) 374-9401
Mail Address: 907 Broadmoor, Amarillo, TX 79120
EMail Address: tascosastablesatearthlink.net
Situated: near Tascosa Country Club, and 1/2 mile south of loop 335
Features: 12x15 stalls with outside runs, automatic watering system, arena, walker, 60ft round pen, security
  RV Hookups for trailers.
Directions: Take loop 335 north from I-40 and 287; take Western exit, then go south, 1/2 mile on right, 3513 N. Western. See map on website.
   
 

View Their Web Site Yellow Rose Ranch

Closest Highways: FM Rd 470
Closest Cities: San Antonio, Tx (1hour); Tarpley Tx, (10 min.)
Phone: (210) 698-2001 M-F or (830) 562-3660/-3214 weekends. Ask for Hank or Randy.
Mail Address: Rt. 2 Box 176, Tarpley, TX 78333
EMail Address: hdaughtryataol.com
Situated: Lost Maples State Park, Hill Country Natural Area (5000 acres), San Antonio's Fiesta Texas and Sea World an hour away. 20 miles SW of Bandera, Cowboy Capital of the World.
Features: Pens adjacent to each guest house at no extra charge if you clean 'em -- just bring your own horsefeed. Stalls in barn available for $10 per day/horse, u clean em. Also large paddock for turnout with other horses.
  Six fully furnished lakeside houses on 500 scenic acres. Just bring your own food. Miles of trails and roads to ride. Fishing, swimming and canoeing in the spring fed lakes and Hondo Creek. Rates based on 2 nite minimum for up to 4 persons. Weekly and monthly rates on request.
Directions: Available on website; advance reservations a must.
   
 
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