Bella Peregrina Ranch (Correct Merchant Center), Austin

What services does your business offer and what makes your business stand out from the competition?

We carefully craft a trail ride experience for our riders, custom tailored and as specific as possible to the group. All rides are catered to each rider’s pace, whether it be a beginner or advanced level or at the walk, trot or canter, including all experience levels, ages and weights. Our beautiful horses are many different breeds, sizes, ages and genders, but they are all carefully selected and bred based on their personality, capability and beauty so that we can make the best match possible between horse and rider. All of our horses are forgiving, gentle, kind, loving and patient.

What was the inspiration to start or run this business?

We were inspired to start this business because we want to give to our community by sharing the magic of horses and making it affordable and available to everyone regardless of age, weight or level of riding experience. We are inspired by the basic principles of Life, Love and Harmony – respect for both the horse and the individual. We are inspired by and involved in a broad range of activities and services focused on fun and recreation, education, history, science, and technology. Our Mission is to facilitate “Happy, Healthy, Safe and Sound,” for both horses and riders.

What do you love most about your job?

The magic between horse and child is true love. We love watching children get excited about rainbow unicorn / my little pony birthday parties, trail rides, dressing up horses for Halloween, Christmas and Parades. We love the bright smiles that light up the faces of the horses and the children.

What is the best reaction you've ever gotten from a customer?

The best reactions we've ever gotten include the brightest of smiles, squeals of glee, and joyful jumping up and down in excitement.