BANDERA HORSE FIELD GUIDE
Sunday Saddle and Smoky Chuckwagon: A Bandera Morning on Horseback
A compact two-hour ranch experience combining a 45-minute horseback ride with a chuckwagon breakfast cooked over an open fire—this guide explains what to expect and who it suits.
Sunday Saddle and Smoky Chuckwagon: A Bandera Morning on Horseback.
On a Sunday morning in Bandera, mount up for a short ride across ranchland then gather at the chuckwagon as breakfast is cooked over an open fire. The outing pairs a roughly 45‑minute horseback loop with classic cowboy songs, an authentic camp breakfast and hands-on time with horses, chickens and longhorns—plus a chance to learn to rope. Riders can choose to go before or after the meal, and non-riding guests are welcome to take part in the other activities.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A focused 45‑minute ranch loop
The morning includes a 45‑minute horseback ride across the ranch—short enough for first-time riders but long enough to feel like a true morning on the range.
Chuckwagon breakfast over an open fire
After the ride, breakfast is prepared at the chuckwagon: egg, biscuits, sausage and gravy, and cowboy coffee, served in the open-air ranch setting.
Hands-on cowboy skills and animal encounters
The program includes cowboy songs, opportunities to meet and feed the horses, chickens and longhorns, and instruction to practice roping.
What the day feels like
How the morning unfolds
The rhythm is simple: participants gather at the ranch, take a guided 45‑minute ride, and then regroup at the chuckwagon where breakfast is cooked over an open fire. If preferred, riders can swap the order and ride after the meal; the format leaves time afterward for meeting animals and a roping practice led by the hosts.
THE RIDE
A focused 45‑minute ranch loop
The morning includes a 45‑minute horseback ride across the ranch—short enough for first-time riders but long enough to feel like a true morning on the range.
THE MEAL
Chuckwagon breakfast over an open fire
After the ride, breakfast is prepared at the chuckwagon: egg, biscuits, sausage and gravy, and cowboy coffee, served in the open-air ranch setting.
THE EXPERIENCE
Hands-on cowboy skills and animal encounters
The program includes cowboy songs, opportunities to meet and feed the horses, chickens and longhorns, and instruction to practice roping.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this morning suits—and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The full experience runs about 2 hours and includes a roughly 45‑minute ride plus the chuckwagon breakfast.
Breakfast prepared at the chuckwagon includes egg, biscuits, sausage & gravy, and cowboy coffee.
The outing is offered by Bandera Historical Rides at a rate of $75 per person.
Meet at 749 Old Medina Highway for the start of the ranch program.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the Cowboy Breakfast by the Chuckwagon & Ride take?
The experience lasts approximately 2 hours in total.
How long is the horseback ride portion?
The ride portion is about 45 minutes at the ranch.
What is included in the chuckwagon breakfast?
The breakfast includes egg, biscuits, sausage & gravy, and cowboy coffee cooked over an open fire.
Can I ride before or after breakfast?
Yes. If you prefer to ride after breakfast instead of before, note that preference on your reservation and the operator will accommodate it when possible.
Are non‑riding participants allowed?
Yes. If someone in the group does not wish to ride but wants to take part in the other activities, contact the operator to arrange participation.
What are the age and weight restrictions to ride?
Riders must be at least 8 years old, and the maximum rider weight is under 220 lbs.
Where do we meet for the experience?
The meeting location is 749 Old Medina Highway.