The Sugar and Spice Ranch354

My daughter and I have gone to the ranch for 5 years now. We just LOVE it. Miss Leigh is a gracious hostess, loving and kind. My daughter actually calls her throughout the year to chat with her, and ask her advice on horses. The young girls just never want to leave after a week out there. She also LOVES the games they play on horseback in the arena. She was trotting and cantering the first day. She is totally in her element when she is there. As a mom, I love to see my daughter so happy. Highly recommend this ranch to any mother and daughter that have even a like for horses. You will have a great time.

One of the best vacations we have ever had. I have no idea what these other people are talking about. We have been to the ranch several times and they treat you like family and the kids never want to leave. We have also been to their new Wyoming location and let me tell you, the place is absolutely heaven on earth. We trail rode all over Medicine Bow National Forest and the horses were gentle fir the kids and all had a great time. I would recommend the Texas location for people with young kids or beginners because they take the time to teach in an arena and play games. If you want more of a rustic experience then Wyoming would be a dream come true. Wish there were more stars to give Miss Leigh for her patience and gracious nature with people.

I WHOLEHEARTEDLY agree with the review below. This "ranch" is a joke. There are millions of paths and open areas to ride horses in the Bandera area but these people have you inside a corral, walking the entire time. We rarely got to actually ride the horses, they were rude and certainly not prepared to work with children. They yell at the kids and just want you there for your money. Pay with a credit card if you must go...that's how I got my money back! DON'T GO!

Buyer Beware***Ask for an itinerary of daily activities and make them be specific. How many minutes of riding time will the buyer get? Where will the riding take place? (we only rode in a small circle. Ask how large or SMALL the ranch is. Ask specifically what training they in regards to children. How many horses will the camp goer be responsible for and what that entails. Also notice that the contract says no refunds will be given for any reason. Ask these questions before spending your hard earned money and getting in a situation where you can't get your money back and what you thought you were buying is not what you get. Ask many questions and then get what they promise in words on paper.