You might not be dashing through the snow here in Texas, but you can still have a winter horseback riding experience that’s nothing short of pure magic. Marshall Creek Ranch offers winter trail rides, including a specialty nighttime Christmas lights ride, for all ages and experience levels. Here’s why this could be the best holiday activity ever:

Marshall Creek Ranch in Southlake offers year-round trail rides, lessons, summer camps, and special events.

Marshall Creek Ranch/Facebook After all, if you live in Texas, you really should be able to say you’ve ridden a horse… at least once!

You can reserve your saddle on a ride or event that is appropriate to your ability level and size of your group.

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The ranch offers over 39 miles of equestrian trails through various types of terrain.

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Winter is as beautiful a time to ride as in summer months.

mr Scout/Trip Advisor Horses prefer the cooler temperatures, anyway. Wouldn’t you?

Rides pass by the stunning shores of Lake Grapevine.

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And when temperatures are warm enough, you can even take a quick dip in the lake!

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Riding along creek beds adds to the natural experience of the ride.

Photo Courtesy of Shandra Along the way, you may see wild turkeys, coyotes, deer, and blue heron.

In colder temps, bundle up! You’ll warm up in no time.

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The trail rides can also provide a unique and romantic experience with that special someone.

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In December, riders have the option of an 1.5-hour journey looking at Christmas lights.

That Other Paper/Flickr Houses nearby the ranch really light up for the nightly riders to spread some holiday cheer.

Riders can plan special events or meals while there to add to the ranch experience.

Marshall Creek Ranch/Facebook Marshall Creek Ranch is located at 4401 T W King Rd., Southlake, TX 76092.

Reserve a ride by checking out Marshall Creek Ranch’s events calendar for times and dates, or give them a call at 817-490-8796 to book a trip.

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After all, if you live in Texas, you really should be able to say you’ve ridden a horse… at least once!

David J/Trip Advisor

Photo Courtesy of Shandra

mr Scout/Trip Advisor

Horses prefer the cooler temperatures, anyway. Wouldn’t you?

peanutt7/Trip Advisor

Photo Courtesy of Shandra

Along the way, you may see wild turkeys, coyotes, deer, and blue heron.

That Other Paper/Flickr

Houses nearby the ranch really light up for the nightly riders to spread some holiday cheer.

Marshall Creek Ranch is located at 4401 T W King Rd., Southlake, TX 76092.

Would you enjoy a night ride to look at Christmas lights or are you more of a daytime trailblazer? If you’ve ridden here, we’d love to hear about your experience in the comments below!

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