This place had great reviews on Yelp so I went for it! It was slightly underwhelming for what the…read moreother reviews were saying. It was an experience to be in the rural country area of Florida. Time stops here so don't expect everything to be as the time slot shows. It's a dirt road out to a house with a little old sign that barely appears to be the business. We pulled in and looked around for the owner and eventually found him preparing everything for our ride. It took some time standing around waiting for some of this family to arrive to go on the ride with us. In the mean time we let the goats and chickens and horses. All the horses look well taken care of and all the animals seem happy so that was a good sign. There's a definitely a moment of "what did I get us into" when we pulled up to the barn and saw the behind the scenes and waited around a bit for them to load everything up into the trailer. We followed them to the trailhead in our car and then saddled up and headed out. I've been on better trails before for the ride so it was a bit underwhelming, but the Florida foliage was unique and pretty. Our guide was training a new lead horse so we had a few jumpy moments, but he knows what he's doing and showed us his training skills. All our horses were very well behaved and felt safe to be on. Overall, it's definitely a novice business and nothing special, but the opportunity to interact with some real country folks made it feel authentic and was neat.

Makin' Tracks Trail Rides is a family owned business and you truly feel the love and warmth of the…read morecommunity and love the workers and stable hands give to the rides. I really recommend this ride to anyone! they do a 75$ hour dry trail ride and a 120$ 3 hour ride where you spend one hour riding to the river an hour litterly swimming with the horses and an hour coming back ! We did the dry ride and will def be back for the swimming with the horses. Thank you for showing my mom and i a great time!!

Amazing experience all around. Lonette is amazing and goes above and beyond. She allowed us to come…read moreon a Sunday when she is closed to allow the kids to ride since they have school during the week. The horses are beautiful and so friendly. She's very knowledgeable and her passion for the horses is contagious. Loved everything about our trip to the farm. Highly recommend!!

From the owner: We specialize in riding lessons for kids and adults starting at age 2. We also offer pony parties…read moreon and off site. Looking for an adventure, we have trail rides. Inquire for prices.

My daughter has had such a positive experience at Moccasin Stables over the last three years! The…read moreowners and trainers have done an excellent job providing both English riding instruction and horse management skills through the Pony Club. Moccasin Stables is a top-notch facility that provides a great learning environment for riders of all ages and skill levels. It is always wonderful to find a stable where owners and trainers are truly passionate about what they do and are dedicated to helping their students succeed. I would definitely recommend Moccasin Stables to anyone in the area looking for a great place to take riding lessons or join a Pony Club. My daughter and I have found a real gem in Moccasin Stables and it's feels like a family there.

Our daughter has been riding at this stable for about a year and a half now. The riding instruction…read moreshe receives there has always been professional and the owners really care about their clients and horses. I definitely recommend them to others looking for horse riding instruction in the Tallahassee area.

I've had the pleasure of residing on Tumble Farm since November and I love the farm feel close to…read moretown. You can enjoy the quiet of the farm and when you want to feel the aura of the city it is only 30 minutes away in Gainesville. I enjoy hanging out with the goats, donkey and horses. Maureen and Nick are wonderful hosts.

Had the pleasure of staying here with my family in our RV from Sept 2017 to Jan 2018…read more The owners are lovely people and the property is gorgeous. There's a menagerie of farm animals that my 3 year old loved. The owners even let us grow a vegetable garden while we were there. My in-laws and my parents stayed at the air bnb on separate occasions and both were comfortable. Tumble Farm has a real "Choose-your-own-adventure" vibe. The owners can help accommodate whenever you want to do in the area. From biking to canoing. This is a great place to have a rustic wedding, take a boy scout troop, travel with your horses, whatever event you can think of. Check the air BNB listings (Tofu House and a yellow scamp RV) for reviews from folks who actually stayed rather than one grumpy reviewer who just drove through.

FANTASTICLY TERRIBLE this place has went far down hill after the last manager left. before this…read moreplace was spotless, nice staff, and a wonderfully taken care of facilities. They need to bring that last manager back to this barn and remove the person who's there now. I don't remember the name of the lady who used to manage this barn but I know she was managing the barn out of the kindness of her heart. no payment! as soon as you walk in this place now, you can tell its lost its spark and is now ran like the horses isn't number one priority, there's mice, pidgins all over, and they even dump all their manure in the other horses pastures! like what?! that's a great way to share other horses illnesses... Run unless the management changes

Fantastic facility, attentive staff, I loved the week I spent here training with Yvonne Barteau…read more Covered arena, round pen, 2 outdoor arenas, scenic trails - what more could you ask for?

Wouldn't recommend! I booked 2 night horseback rides for myself and a friend and this business did…read morenot show up for the booked rides. We arrived and waited, trying to contact the business to find out where they were. 5 minutes after our ride was scheduled to start I received a message that the owner was out of the state. She said it was a mistake and I shouldn't have been able to book on her website, but to me this is just bad business. You don't allow customers to book horseback rides if you are unavailable. I'm giving it 1 star because I did receive a refund, but in my opinion they should have offered a free ride since this was completely their fault. This complete lack of customer focus ruined my evening and will prevent me from contacting this business for services ever again!

From the owner: Florida Horse Rides, LLC doesn't think there is a better way to experience nature than on…read morehorseback. All of our rides are private, meaning just your party and our guide. With us you have the riding opportunity to walk, trot and canter your horse at your leisure and experience level. Our horses are well trained to accommodate beginners to advanced riders. We want you to enjoy the best possible experience with our horses and mother nature. Even if you have never ridden before our guide and our horses will make you feel at ease. Our guide will be happy to answer any questions you have, We pride ourselves on customer satisfaction and offering diverse trail rides to riders of all experience levels.

This Farm is topnotch on service and great quality. My daughter took the Intro to Vet class; she…read morelearned so much. The learning part was great, but the best part is seeing my daughter have happiness doing the class. She had wonderful experience and can't wait to take many more classes offer here.

From the owner: Located in the serene setting of rural North Central Florida, Cypress Valley Farm, Inc. is a…read more501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing educational and recreational opportunities for children and adults. Our mission is to inspire through hands-on learning, animal care, and connection to the land. We’re proud to offer a wide variety of engaging programs designed to educate, empower, and enrich lives. Our Unique Offerings FarmSchool: A hands-on learning program focused on agriculture, homesteading, and life skills for ages 5–18. Intro to Veterinary Assisting: Join us for a hands-on introduction to the world of veterinary assisting! For ages 10 and up. Horsemanship Lessons:Horse care, groundwork, and riding tailored for all ages. Women’s Enrichment Program: Encouraging women to grow, connect, and learn through farm-based projects. Lil’ Ranchers Program: Early childhood education through fun, farm-themed activities for under-fives. Homeschool Co-Op: A farm-centered learning community exploring nature, animals, and sustainable living. Farm Fresh Eggs & Produce: Available seasonally from our family-run farm. Notary Services: Conveniently offered onsite. At Cypress Valley Farm, Inc., we take great pride in nurturing young minds, fostering a love for animals and nature, and inspiring individuals of all ages to learn, grow, and lead with confidence.

Me and my step daughter took the horseback tour and it was awesome. Meagan was excellent and the…read morehorse i had was so easy to ride. His name was Jimmety crickets. I called him big Jim. my step dayghter had Cholua , she was awesome as well. Highly recommend!!!!

My daughter and I came up from Sarasota-2.5 hrs south- to do the trail ride. The place is very…read moreclean, well run, and so scenic. The horses were beautiful and well behaved. The trail was definitely different and very scenic, with some steep and narrow paths; not your typical flat and boring. The guests loaded up on a golf cart type vehicle to get from check in to the barn. Then we all waited while Sadie (?) actually grilled and ate a hot dog in front of us!! Same girl upon giving her instructions told everyone "to make your horse go, kick it, and if it doesn't go keep kicking it.. harder". I was appalled!!! One the trail ride, the other girl would take a few photos. I did want pictures of my daughter and I together,so I bought the package. Which is everyone in your group, and that day I think there were 12 or so. The photos she took were not good,but what can ya do? I should have let a gentleman in the group who offered to take my phone and take pictures. Also, between waiting to get on a horse and then waiting for everyone to dismount and get back to the main building, the total ride time was just under an hour. It really is pretty though. I think there were just too many people who booked the same day and time leading to a slightly shorter ride.

If you're looking for a great horseback riding experience, especially as a beginner, I recommend…read moreChoyce. We had Will as our guide and he was so kind and professional. He made sure we all understood what to do and guided us through the process without being overbearing. We were able to take in the gorgeous sites and just enjoy our time without having to worry about a thing! The only reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 is that the communication leading up to this event was a little rough. We had to reschedule a few times, due to storms and a couple in our party getting sick, and texts/calls were not answered in a timely manner. There was also some confusion about where to meet and what time and such. However, that did not derail the actual experience, which was lovely. I would recommend, just be aware that your communication attempts may go unanswered for a while.

Communication was superior when setting up the reservations and the day as it progressed…read more A very friendly and knowledgeable staff. They chose horses according to your abilities and acquainted you with them before riding. It was a scenic ride thru Green Swamp Wilderness and was enjoyed by all riders. We definitely would go again!!