Cypress Trails Ranch | Darolyn Butler | Awarded 2014 Best of Houston... | Cypress Trails Ranch | Dar, Gold Medalist & International Endurance Champion Cypress Trails owner, Darolyn Butler, welcomes you to come by and ride for one or more hours or book lessons to learn the techniques of endurance riding from the best in the world. Cypress Trails Equestrian Center is just 20 minutes north of downtown Houston. This ranch is a 7-day a week endurance, pleasure riding and boarding stable.