Black Mustang Ranch

Took our first time rider out to ride on Saturday. He was extremely nervous and wanted off the horse right away. Monica was so patient and was able to figure out away to make it comfortable for him to ride. We all had a blast. It’s a beautiful place and Monica is delightful. Can’t wait to go again!!!

I have found the perfect place to ride: Monica, the owner, is great, the horses are very well trained, and the ranch is right next to Ray Roberts Park. Trails are nice and the guides can take you deep into the woods.
I have ridden several times now and have enjoyed every moment of it. This is the place for anyone who loves being outdoors on horseback, especially if you want to ride horses trained in the English style.

I will start off by saying this is a trail ride for more experienced riders. Which I consider myself, 4 years in as a hunter jumper. I rode an ex race horse at whom was difficult to halt or slow down at times due to his quick and «until I get tired» routine during that four years. On this ride, my friend, Monica, and myself did about 12 miles. I rode a Thoroughbred, the largest of the three, and was placed in the middle during this ride. Any time we would canter I found it difficult to slow this horse down, again he was the largest and in the middle. So I was to the point where I’d stop the horse completely and take a minute before I cantered the horse, leaving space between me and the horse Monica was on. When I gave this horse the time to go, he took off, and got right on Monica’s horses ass (arms still sore from trying to stop him). Stepping on her horse. She then proceeded to cuss me out, call me a PUTA which is BITCH in Spanish. (No, I am not kidding) I paid her $ 120 and she treated me like shit. Contradicted herself the entire ride. I DO NOT recommend Monica. TO ANYONE. Still looking… :/

I had contacted Black Mustang Ranch to schedule a trail ride for my 7 year old daughter and myself. I first sent an email to ‘Monica’ which was never returned. I made a phone call and spoke with Monica directly. She was not very nice. She informed me that their normal trails around the lake were closed due to flooding, yet she said that they had mowed paths throughout their property that people have been using. I informed her that my daughter would be a beginner rider and that I believe that the trails around the property would work fine. My questions about time of day and dates available were answered with disgusted tone on Monica’s part.
We were given instructions to the Ranch and told to come in the early morning. Prior to our coming, I had left 2 voice messages, both of which were not returned. On the day of our ride, I woke my daughter at 6:00am to get to the ranch nice and early. My daughter dressed in her Western — Pearl Snapped shirt, cowboy boots, jeans and cowboy hat, she was so excited. We traveled from McKinney TX to Pilot Point and when we arrived at the ranch, the gate was closed. I immediately called and spoke with Monica. She was extremely rude. She said that she was having horse camp and would not allow us to come and ride. I reminded her of our conversation, my email, and the voice messages that I had left as well as the instructions that I was given by her. I told her that we had driven all the way from McKinney to provide a trail ride for my daughter. Her immediate response was, «You said all the way from McKinney, Mckinney is only 43 minutes.» There was no apology at all. There was no excuse given about why she had given us misguided information. I informed her of my utter disappointment. Her response was, «Well if you want to get her a ride, call Marshall Creek Ranch.» End of conversation.
I blew up my phone on the sad ride home trying to find something for my very disappointed little one.
I will never contact Monica or Black Mustang Ranch again and I will never recommend others to spend their time and energy doing the same.

Absolute best place to go horseback riding bar none! Monica is knowledgable and loves what she does. If you go early or late you may have a chance to see all types of wildlife and Monica will point them all out. I will go back again and again.
Thank you Monica for an amazing time!!!

I booked a ride for myself and some colleagues as a type of fun team building social event. On our way there we receive a call informing us that the ride has been pushed back an hour because the previous riders are still out on the trail. Already this doesn’t look very good but then when we arrived things got worse. Monica, the woman in charge there, was a little rude to my colleague when she asked to use the restroom (before we had even started the ride and were still at the farm). Then once we had gotten started, some of our horses started eating grass and she said not to allow them to do that. This was not an easy thing to stop them from doing and she did not provide a lot of direction on how to make them stop. Then she said «My seven year olds can control these horses.» I felt this was not a nice statement to make to me and my colleagues, we had clearly told her that we were beginners, and had no riding experience.
Overall, I did not have an enjoyable ride. I gave three stars because it is a nice trail and has potential for growth. Perhaps today was a bad day for Monica and her horses, but I am not sure I would recommend it unless you are an experienced rider.

We had first scheduled for a ride and the weather turned bad and Monica called us and canceled, I was so glad and greatful she did that. Score points for that, thanks Monica. On our rescheduled day we got to the starting point of the ride. Great people really really nice. Just hello glad to see ya and off we ride. Two hours of nice riding but the only drawback was the heat. Go in the cooler weather unless you have a camelback drinking system or carry water for each rider. This trails are wilderness along the like is very nice, staff very nice folks. Highly recommend the lodge overnight looked nice.

We took our daughter here for her birthday. We booked a two hour ride with a picnic lunch. The staff is wonderful and very helpful. The horses are awesome! i was used to going on rides where the horse are pretty much trained to walk to a destination and pretty much run back home when it was time. These horses actually respond to you and interact with you. We had a great ride and the trails are beautiful; there is a trail ride where you can take the horses into the lake. We will definitely return for more riding.
There was only one complaint that the riders before us, got back about 1 hour late, so our ride got pushed back. I overheard that this was a common occurrence. Though I can understand things happen out on the trail and there is a possibility of time falling behind.
Also be aware, if you are booking a picnic ride, you have to provide your lunch. They will carry it for you, but you need to bring it.