Took the whole family riding on Wednesday (03/23) and had an amazing time. The entire ranch crew…read morewere so patient and awesome with my kids taking the time to teach them so much including feeding, watering and brushing the horses in addition to riding them. My wife and two older kids went on a trail ride while my two younger kids rode in the arena and were given instructions to know how to control the horses and give them commands. Special thanks to Beth, Brenda and Cathy for a memorable experience that has my kids already planning our next trip to the area and a stop at the Blue Moon Ranch.

I've known the owners for a long time. If you're looking to ride or learn how to ride this is the…read moreplace for you. Trail rides, lessons, parties, you name it they do it. They also take trips to go scalloping.

This was my first time at this venue. Today is the last day for Rock the Country concert and it's…read moregoing to be awesome. Large venue to host any concert. I hope this type of event will return next year.

This is our second time to attend this awesome event. We took friends with us this year to enjoy…read morethe magnitude of it all with us. Time spent before the events while we walked around to the various barns seeing the horses while they were prepared for their performances was interesting. Staff was informative and friendly...the horses were patient with the preparations. The events were delightful to say the least. The horses were majestic, beautiful, powerful and amazing. When they trotted or ran past us it was like thunder. There was a safety barricade to stand behind and take pictures...perfect. A totally super experience. I highly recommend having cushions to sit on. The bleachers will be sandy and coolish

The training program is excellent. Multiple trainers that specialize in beginner lessons and…read moreteaching horsemanship from the ground to the saddle. Options for horse show competitions and specialized "ponygarten" for beginners that may be too small or too young for individual lessons.

Double K Stables has been a respected boarding and riding lesson facility in the equestrian…read morecommunity since 1978. From small children to adult children, Double K offers lessons in English, Western, dressage on kindly school horses, as well as offering both full board and pasture board. Ms Audrey has a motto on her barn board "Safety First, Fun Second", and this is a crucial idea for adult amateurs such as mysel; however, i have seen very young riders treated with the same respect and concern for well beaing as the adult students. Ms Audrey is a classically trained equestrian with a broad range of riding experience and horse care--yet she will never brag(as others do). I trust her completely, and with horses, that's the most important thing.

This is my summary review of Golden Ocala as a whole (the individual quadrants aren't available to…read morereview as particular establishments). Please bear with me as I try to guide you through life at Golden Ocala. Home/Villa Rentals: 5 stars! Amazing accommodations for a really reasonable price. Whenever we have larger groups of people visiting this is our first choice. Comparable to a nice hotel, the beautiful villas are lush and abundant in size, with beautiful furniture and full GO access. Spa: 4 stars! I love the massages here and I am a regular during the winter months. The front desk can be a bit slow, but this is mostly due to their faulty technology. The staff member are all super nice. I give 5 stars for the services but 3 stars for the prices, which were recently increased. Worth it for me but definitely on the pricey side. Fitness: 4 stars! Best part is, the fitness center usually isn't too busy. They have some great equipment but could use a few more cardio machines. More space for floor exercises and a few more unique guided classes could up the ante. Tennis Club: 4 stars! 6 Well maintained, gorgeous clay courts. It can be a bit of a hassle to get ahold of the staff (unless you have their cell #) the tennis desk usually isn't receptive to phone calls. Love the women's clinic they offer for members. Lessons are also available and I've had mostly positive experiences with the coaches. Pool: 5 stars! Gorgeous pool- it's so picturesque, located adjacent to the spa and fitness center. Enjoy a drink poolside and take lots of photos. It's definitely instagram worthy! AND you can bring your dog. Pool Food: 3 stars! Decent variety of food, but I've had some pretty sub-par service here. We eat here occasionally for lunch, but the service really could use some improvements. Once, they even refused to add tomatoes to my Caesar salad because "it wasn't on the menu like that" Raspberries: 4.5 stars! Fine dining situated on the upper floor of the gorgeous clubhouse. I love the food and the company here. The staff is outstanding and really take their time to know and love regular patrons like me. The dauphanise potatoes are amazing. Epic Caesar salad, great bread, potent drinks, high end wine list, excellent menu features (flatbread of the week etc) I love dining here! The kitchen staff can sometimes be a bit slow, but this year (so far) I've had nothing but great experiences. Golf: TBD I'm not a golfer! The course is beautiful to walk and the greens seem to be kept in pristine condition. Security: 3.5 stars! The staff mostly consists of retirees working occasional hours. They aren't the most respectful and fail to remember who I am sometimes. Equestrian: TBD can't wait to see The World Equestrian Center South once it's completed. The original equestrian center at GO isn't quite what I would pursue, but the new facility looks grandiose. Overall I love Golden Ocala! A few minor things could be improved. In my 10+ years living here in the winter months and being involved in the dining, social, tennis, and spa scenes, I have had a mostly great experience. A few faux pas and minor altercations with certain staff members have been forgotten and far surpassed by positive interactions. Note: Golden Ocala is a member's only club. They offer social memberships but otherwise you must be member, (or family of one) to enjoy their accommodations. Social memberships are not cheap but can be utilized if you wish to spend lots of time here.

The water is nothing special, but it gets the job done. The ice performance is great, with just…read moreenough to make it chilled. The water is clear, but not a water I reflect on. By the way, get the duck. It's good. But, the water is okay.

I visited the zoo yesterday. I first called to see if I could do the camel ride, but then I found…read morethat need at least 3 people for the ride. So I decided to pon.... Er... Camel up the money for 3. I arrived to the barn a bit early for my ride. It was 14 for admission, 16 per person for the camel ride (42 total), and 5 dollars for a generous amount of feed. There was a small barn when you enter, but the horses and ponies were not feedable as barriers were too high. Instead, the outdoor portion had many animals eager to enjoy the feed like the goats, sleeps and cows. They were able to be petted as well. Around 1sh, the owner and her assistant got the camel ready for me to ride. They had the steps and mounting the camel wasn't too difficult. The had handles to hold on and I was lead by a person. The ride lasted for five minutes and was fun. It was a bit bumpy and definitely not like riding a horse, but the seat was comfortable and the barriers kept me safe. Plenty of pictures were taken by request. It was an expensive ride, but well worth it! After the ride, I visited the other areas of the zoo. Most of the animals were farm animals, but they also had some more exotic animals in cages like monkeys, lemurs, and birds. Unfortunately, they were a bit small, and some looked a bit bored. However, it looks like the barn tries their best by adding toys and engaging objects. There is also a place to picnic, a small playground for the kids, and even a kiddie ride. There is a small shop where you can get ice cream as well. The owner was friendly as well as her relatives and helpers. The explained that many have been rescued, and how the owner used to be in the circus. It looks like she takes as good care as possible for the animals, and not trying to make a huge profit from them. I am glad that I visited the zoo and was able to have the camel ride. The staff were friendly, most animals seemed alright, and the spaces are large enough to enjoy at least an hour. There are rules in the zoo, so be sure to respect them. Parking is free and wasn't too difficult. Definitely worth a nice outing, especially with kids.

The place is a wreck. In complete disrepair. Very few animals. The train does not work There are…read moreno camel rides, no pony rides. The place is up for sale but should be shut down.

Mike and "Blue" and "Cooter" (French fur babies) was absolutely amazing. I've toured with Mike 5…read moretimes and each one has its on special set of memories. We've done Silver, Rainbow and the "Chaz." I'm always thrilled to go on our next voyage. Of course, EVERYONE loves those sweet dogs. The first time I was very nervous because my grandson needed ADHD meds and he insisted on riding with Mike's paddleboard and dogs. Well, Mike has always wanted everyone to have a "life memory of joy" with the tours. PLus, he post wonderful pictures within the first 24 hours of paddling. A regular professional photographer for no extra cost.. Please check his web site for all the memorable days he's provided for us all. Him and the fur babies are a total joy. He PROVIDES everything needed. Hey Mike, remember the fishing hole we found?, And the great video of a huge owl snatching a fish from the fisherman there- breathtaking it was! See ya soon, July hoping to get away from SW Fla heat ....

Mike and Captain Cooter are the kindest and most hospitable river guides! Pointed out so many…read moreamazing critters I couldn't even see. Kind and helpful, they truly enjoy what they do and saved me in a pinch when I dropped my phone in the water.

I love all you can eat buffets! Your chance to have your favorites and more! Harbor Hills Country…read moreClub offers a fair price w excellent food! Extremely satisfied! We will be back!

I give them 5 stars The reason I give them five stars is…read moreanytime I go there. I have food, allergies, and they always take care of me. And I give the staff that works there five stars also. We just love this place. They treat you like family when you're there..