Twinwood's Divisions

Today’s Twinwood U.S. has diversified into a significant agribusiness with interest in cattle ranching, equestrian services, and farming.
  • Equestrian Services
  • Turfgrass
  • Ornamental Trees
  • Hay Production
Horse
Twinwood Equestrian Center is a premier dressage boarding and training facility located just west of Houston and Katy, Texas. We offer full care stall and pasture board for the competitive rider, in an idyllic country setting.

Twinwood sits on one hundred acres, offering spacious grass turn-out paddocks and ample ride-out. We have two full-size dressage arenas: one lighted, all-weather outdoor and another lighted, covered arena. While our focus is dressage, we also offer amenities for the serious eventer, including a 130 x 200 ft. lighted, all-weather outdoor jump arena, a one-acre grass cross-country jump school, and a gallop track. Nowhere in West Houston can you find all these amenities in one place. To top it off, a full-time manager and experienced staff live on site to ensure your horse’s well-being.

Twinwood has two resident dressage trainers, both capable of taking you and your horse from green to Grand Prix. Both trainers have competition and training experience in Europe and the U.S., and both have an active and supportive group of riders showing with them. Read more about Ida Mattisson and Nikki Taylor-Smith on our trainers' page.

Twinwood is located on FM 1093, at the west end of the Westpark Tollway, an easy commute from downtown or the Energy Corridor. We are also convenient to Katy, Cinco Ranch, Richmond, and Rosenberg. 

Twinwood is designed for the ultimate equestrian experience. Come board with us and treat your horse to the best!

Twinwood Equestrian Center
PHYSICAL ADDRESS 34855 FM 1093 MAILING ADDRESS P.O. Box 649
Simonton, TX 77476
United States

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Turfgrass
Over the past 30 years, Twinwood has been combining its agricultural expertise and the latest technological advances to produce consistently high-quality turfgrass for commercial and residential use.

Twinwood's unique team of highly qualified and devoted team of employees with many years of field experience combined with the latest scientific operational techniques and equipment warranty the uniform production of superior product every year.

Twinwood's turfgrass is produced employing the best management practices and giving special attention to detail to every phase of the process.

Twinwood's turfgrass is produced employing the best management practices and giving special attention to detail to every phase of the process.

Twinwood (U.S.), Inc.
10514 FM 1489 P.O Box 649
Simonton, TX 77476
United States

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Ornamental Trees
Twinwood's ornamental tree division specializes in the production of live Oak trees, under the best management practices and detailed care needed for the successful production of healthy and robust trees.

The Live Oak

Live oak trees are considered some of the most impressive North American trees and have the potential to live for hundreds of years. Arborists around the world and city foresters appreciate them because their wind firmness, adaptability to various soil types and tolerance to soil compaction and salt spray.

 

Tree Type 

This is a shade tree,featuring a spreading canopy very capable of blocking sunlight.

 

Mature Size

The live oak grows to a high of 40 - 80' and a spread of 60 - 100' at maturity.

Growth Rate

This tree grows at a medium rate, with height increases of 13 - 24" per year.

 

Sun Preference

Full sun and partial shade are the best combination for this tree, meaning it prefers a minimum of four hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight each day. 

 

Soil Preference

The live oak is very adaptable - growing in acidic, alkaline, loamy, moist, sandy, well-drained  and clay soils. However, this tree prefers normal moisture. It is also, drought and flood tolerant. 

Twinwood's commitment to excellence is reflected on every of these magnificent trees, produced under the best management practices and detailed care.

Twinwood (U.S.), Inc.
10514 FM 1489 P.O Box 649
Simonton, TX 77476
United States

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Hay
Twinwood's hay division produces quality hay from its own designated hay fields, located in Simonton, Texas.

Grass Composition

  • The main grass composition is Bermuda grass (Cynodon dactylon), with a minor amount of local grasses. 

Bale Type & Size

  • Large net wrapped round hay bales. Size is 4 x 5 feet.  
Twinwood's designated hay Fields are only used for hay production with no alternative crops interchanged at any time.

Twinwood (U.S.), Inc.
10514 FM 1489 P.O Box 649
Simonton, TX 77476
United States

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