Spicewood Farms

Convenient, versatile barn

Average Rating

60

Located a mere twenty minutes from downtown, Spicewood Farms has a wide variety of boarders and offers lessons in several disciplines, both English and Western. The farm owns quality lesson horses...

Pros

+ location, social barn

Cons

- mud

Posted by by Anne Herman at Citysearch on June 10, 2010. Brought to you by Citysearch.

This is a great place to board your horse! My horse stayed here for many years, and she was accommodated with all her quirks and eccentricities. She was maintained well in a safe and friendly environment. The barn itself is beautiful, with…

Posted by katharinec313105946 on May 01, 2014. Brought to you by Citysearch.

AMAZING EXPERIENCE FOR MY Brownie Girl Scout TRoop

Average Rating

100

We took our Brownie Girl Scout Troop (2nd Grade) this past Friday to visit the farm. Cowgirl Flo has limitless patience for all the questions my girls asked. We did the entire package and the girls learned so much, it was amazing. They learned detailed parts of the horse and then got to label the sweetest horse, Missy with stickers on her body parts. The girls learned about teaching horse tricks, they learned about the different kinds of horses. The horse back riding was a real treat.

I was stunned how much the girls were able to apply of what they learned, as we left one of our...

Posted by by JulieFer at Citysearch on March 24, 2012. Brought to you by Citysearch.

Fantastic Home for your Horse!

Average Rating

100

I just love this barn! It is professionally run, neat and clean. The owners really care about your horse, and you can sleep at night knowing your horse is in great hands. Because it is practically in the city (close to the Arboretum, near 360 and 183) it is small. I guess that is the price one pays for convenience. Because of the limited space, the owners are fanatical about SAFELY adding a new horse to a pasture. The new horse will spend a week or two becoming ""buddies"" with their new herd mates before being let out in the herd. Other barns I have been at just threw my horse out with...

Posted by by horsesrock1993 at Citysearch on November 30, 2010. Brought to you by Citysearch.

keep looking

Average Rating

20

Initially, I loved this barn. Everyone was friendly and helpful, but eventually it was clear that a lot of the boarders were inexperienced and lacked knowledge in general horse care. The problem was exacerbated when the head trainer had to leave.

With rain, the pens and pastures turn into mud pits that could easily wear on your horse's tendons and cause horrible cases of thrush. Also with rain, the arena is closed for use, typically for much longer than necessary. It made it very difficult to keep my horse in condition.

There are trails nearby, but it requires walking the horses...

Posted by by goponygo at Citysearch on March 22, 2010. Brought to you by Citysearch.

Quiet, Close and Beautiful

Average Rating

100

This is a wonderful facility with a very convenient location. It is quiet, peaceful and gives me a sense of calm where I can forget any stresses in my life. The owners and boarders are friendly, caring and helpful when you need it. It is an enjoyable place to learn and enjoy your horse. The instructors are top notch (both western and english) and are very attentive to the students. The horses are well cared for and seem very happy. It is a great place to make friends and enjoy the horses.

Posted by by kwhitt at Citysearch on March 01, 2010. Brought to you by Citysearch.

Spicewood Farms is located at 6607 Spicewood Springs Rd in Austin and has been in the business of Riding Stable since 1992.

Posted on July 31, 2015. Brought to you by dandb.