‘Urban Sprawl’ and the rapid, continued growth and expansion of the City of Houston has eliminated many areas that were once available for use by the horseman.
FEAR NOT FELLOW EQUESTRIANS!
Opportunities for riding still abound in the greater Houston area. There is growing awareness of the fact that we, as an urban community must set aside nature areas for conservation, recreation and flood control.
We should all strive to be sure that horses are included in planning for future recreational opportunities by attending the planning meetings and be the ‘growing the voice of the horse community’. NOW.
Visit this spot from time to time. We shall try to keep you apprised of trail developments, and we shall try to gather information about where you may ride your horse. And feel free to contact us at info@ghhc.com to inform the GHHC of new stables, facilities and recreational riding opportunities so we can keep this list current!
Riding Opportunities in Southeast Texas
Harris County Parks
- Pundt Park ~ Harris County, Precinct 4 ~ 4129 Spring Creek Road ~ Spring, Texas 77090 ~
Ph: 281-353-4196 - Bear Creek Park ~ Harris County Precinct 3 ~
Ph: 281-496-2177
- George Bush Park ~ Harris County, Precinct 3 ~ Equestrian Parking at the end of S. Barker-Cypress Rd ~ Ph: 281-496-2177
Parks Overseen by the City of Houston Parks and Recreations Department
- Lake Houston Park
Formerly Lake Houston State Park. There is no access to Lake Houston, despite the name. It is located at 22031 Baptist Encampment Road in New Caney, Texas 77357-7731. Baptist Encampment Rd. is reached from FM 1485, which runs from New Caney to Huffman. Much of the park is low and wet, and equestrian use is restricted to certain designated trails, so we suggest you contact the park before hauling there to ride. Ph:: 281-354-6881. - Memorial Park ~ Memorial Drive Area (inside the loop)
Ph: 713-865-4500 (Houston Parks & Recreation Department)
State Parks with Equestrian Trails
Brazos Bend State Park ~ Needville, TX ~ Eight miles of equestrian trails. ~ Ph: 979-553-5102
Somerville State Park & Trailway (Located in Lee & Burleson Counties)
There are 2 units with trail heads, and a trail which connects them:
Nails Creek Unit ~ 6280 FM 180 ~ Ledbetter, TX ~ Ph: 979-289-2392
Birch Creek Unit ~ 14222 Park Rd 57 ~ Somerville, TX ~ Ph: 979-535-7763
Huntsville State Park ~ Livery Stable – Visitors may NOT bring their own horses.
Ph: 936-295-5644
Lake Livingston State Park ~ Livery Stable – Visitors may NOT bring their own horses.
Ph: 936-365-2201 ~ Ph: 281-496-2177
7IL Ranch ~ A private ranch that hosts numerous trail rides is the 7IL Ranch in Cat Spring, Texas. For information, check their web site: http://7iltrails.com or give them a call at 979.236.5552.
Cypress Trails Equestrian Center ~ North of Houston, near Intercontinental Airport and on Cypress Creek, is a private stable, Cypress Trails, with access to miles of trails. Emphasis is on endurance and pleasure riding. Web site: http://www.horseridingfun.com Phone: 281.446.7232.
