If I could give this hell 0 stars I would. Avoid Gail and her harassment at all costs!…read more All this stable is, is a bill payer for her as she sits on her butt all day on her back deck like a spider waiting for a fly. She tries to tell you, you need to use her hay people, sorry their hay looks more like straw. Ours delivered and stacked beautiful green Timothy/Alfalfa hay. Oh and smell the water before you sign! It's horrendous! Smells like rotten eggs it's so full of sulfur. Beware of her contract (get a copy, none of the boarders we spoke to were aware of the "kick you to the curb" clause as they were not given a copy) - it states she has the right to terminate the contract at ANYTIME, for ANY reason. She does NOT have to GIVE you a reason or a reasonable amount of time to find another stable. OH AND she keeps your deposit. All the while expecting you to dig the stalls down to dirt, putting in new dirt, scrubbing the stall walls with Lysol and repainting the stalls and tack box. Seriously? AND you keep the deposit? (You on the other hand are required to give her 30 days notice.) Boarders have been heard complaining about dead rats IN the stalls and where the daily feed is kept. Repairs are shoddy to say the least. Screws left in the stall and on tack boxes within reach of the horses. I even snapped a picture of a live round left on a tack box. Both round pens are falling apart and one has broken metal pieces sticking out of the ground (bet Gail isn't paying that Vet bill). If you use the arena her dog will chase the horse. Not cool Gail (understandable if rumors are true and she's never even owned a horse before but also unforgivable for the ignorance) As you may have figured out we were asked to leave after 5 weeks of constant harassment. My daughter was literally screamed at for feeding her own horses at 5:45pm because someone was on the board to feed all the horses at 6pm (one night they had not been fed until after 9pm, 3 hours late but that was fine). No where does it state you cannot feed your own horse. My daughter WAS given a reason for being asked to leave - "being ungrateful" Say what? Apparently she neglected according to Gail to thank her for the use of a bucket & rusty trash can. What the hell? But she's got you, it's in the contract. I'm still left scratching my head as to why one horse who in the eight years my daughter has owned him has NEVER EVER even been remotely head shy and after 4 weeks of being at Southern Star freaks out if you go any where near his head. Hmmm wonder how that happened???? We're not the only ones, another couple we spoke to was asked to leave and NOT given a reason. It seems if you don't kiss up, you are kicked out. Save your time, sanity, horses' safety, and money, and avoid this place like the plague.

If you are looking for a safe clean loving environment for your beloved pet then look no further…read more This is the place to be. Southern Star Stables is a lovely clean barn. We are a family and as such everyone helps each other. This is a partial boarding facility about 1/4 mile from Helen Howarth Equestrian Center and Pinellas Park is working hard to please the equestrian owners. We feed the horses twice a day and for those who like their horses to have a mid day snack that is also offered. I have gone to the barn at all times due to my schedule and have always felt safe and secure. Gail the barn owner also lives next door to the barn. She is always on her back porch keeping an eye and ear on the place. Dolly her dog also keeps a vigilant eye. We have a wonderful loving barn cat Clyde who is always around. My horse and I are very happy at Southern Star Stables. Gail expects you to care for your horse and she is always available to talk. She keeps the grounds well maintained and has someone there doing the maintenance care of the facility. The horses are well loved and spoiled here at Southern Star Stables. It is true that we don't always ride our horses. Most of us have full time jobs and busy lives. But these horses are our pets. We love them and dote on them. We are horse owners and their safety and care come first. I love it here. Val and I plan on being here for a very long time.

Wonderful! The owner was really nice and easy to communicate with. We scheduled a lesson for a…read morebeginner age 7 and our instructor, Mollie, was amazing! She showed us everything that needed to be done and was kind and patient. There were about eight horses in the barn and the horse that was ridden was gentle-perfect for a beginner. They have a nice sized riding ring and a trail to walk on. They also do lessons for people with autism which is amazing to give back to the community. We will definitely be back!

I've gone to Saddle Up for their Mommy and Me program on two occasions with my two preschool boys…read more It was a fun intro to horses. My boys enjoyed walking through the stable to see where the horses lived. They had an opportunity to groom the horse they would ride. And of course, the best part was the short ride on a horse led by a handler. They got to see the other farms animals on site, too. It's not a fancy, schmancy place. Like most nonprofits, Saddle Up is always challenged by funding. It's a rare find developed Pinellas County. They also provide important service to a segment of the community. I look forward to attending future programs and events there.

This barn is a very special place. The owners and trainers are nurturing and caring for both the…read morerider and the horses. My daughter has been riding at this barn for 3 years and has grown so much in confidence and riding abilities. The families are also super friendly and welcoming! Highly recommend!

I moved my horses here 2 years ago and won't go anywhere else. My boys get the best care and are…read morethe happiest they have ever been. Training is the best and staff very dependable. We have the best barn family here. No drama.

CANNOT say enough great things about Stacy and her crew of critters. She has come to our home many…read moretimes for large parties to small and I am always impressed by her patience with children, and knowledge of each of her creatures. When we've had small gatherings she will get right on the ground with the kids and speak to them with so much enthusiasm. My kids adore her so much. Once we even scheduled a visit to her farm to help with morning feeding. So fun!

I moved my 8 month old Danish Warmblood filly to DunnDee Farms after owning my own Horse Boarding /…read moreHorse training Facility for eight years. I can say with some authority that while there I was very impressed with the facilities and care she received. She was always feed on time, in clean surroundings, and checked over regularly for any injuries. The farm owner is very knowledgeable, friendly and responsible. My filly had many horse friends and had the unique opportunity to meet other types of farm animals like goats, cows, capybaras & chickens. We only got to stay for four months due to us moving but I would definitely recommend this farm! Thank you DunnDee Farms for taking care of my baby!

I booked a beginner lesson with Kristine and had a serious safety incident that resulted in injury…read more Kristine put me on an 18-hand horse she had only owned for approximately two months. She mentioned that she did not yet have a properly fitted saddle for him and used another rider's saddle instead. During the lesson, she left me mounted and walked out of the arena to "get out of the horse's way". Shortly afterward, the horse became anxious and repeatedly bucked, throwing me off after approximately 45 seconds of riding. He continued bucking and running around the arena after I was thrown. I landed in the mud with neck and back pain and was shaken. Kristine then got on the same horse, and he hopped around and started to freak out with her as well before she dismounted. We ultimately switched to another horse and I was able to finish the lesson. I understand that horses can be unpredictable, but I trusted Kristine to make an appropriate judgement about which horse was suitable for a beginner rider. Based on my experience, I did not feel that this was a safe learning environment. Kristine offered only a partial refund, but given the severity of the incident, I do not feel that adequately reflects what happened. I would strongly encourage anyone booking a beginner lesson to ask detailed questions about the horse they will be riding and the instructor's recent experience with that horse.

From the owner: Individuals who want to learn the basic of horsemanship,lessons will include safety, basic…read moregrooming, & understanding & communicating with horses. Beginning horsemanship lessons are recommended Beginner Riding Lesson: The skills you will learn with beginner riding lessons are the fundamentals of the sport. Whether you choose to continue with your riding education, or stop at this level, the skills that you learn in these lessons will serve as the foundation of your expertise. Beginning riding lessons will focus on mounting, balance and control, and stopping and steering.

Clean-ish environment, well-trained horses, however the staff was mildly rude and unwelcoming.read more

My daughter attended a horse riding camp this summer at Suncoast Stables and had an incredible…read moretime. What did we love about it? -The themes. Each camp had a different theme and kids could sign up for the one they liked. -Covered riding area. Rain or shine, the kids could ride. -Kona Ice day. The truck came out and the kids could purchase a treat halfway thru the week. -End of the week presentation. Parents were invited to a Friday performance that showed off what their kids had learned. So why not five stars? Mainly because of the lack of communication. Leading up to the start of camp, the only information we had was from the sheet we filled out months before to reserve our spot. An introductory email would be incredible. Also, the paper handed out to parents about the presentation had the wrong time on. I was only able to confirm the actual time because we attended with a good friend who had the owner's phone number. Tightening up the communication would take Suncoast's Summer Camps from being amazing to perfect!

I love this stable!!!! No drama -great care for the boarded horses! They include water and daily…read morehay in the board fee. Nice location with riding arena, exercise round pen, and additional acreage. Rita, the owner makes everyone feel at home. And you can trust your horse is in good care even when you are away. The recent addition of Dot Graves riding school is even more reason to come here! Dot knows her stuff and gives fabulous riding lessons beginner and above. So happy my geldings are here. Thank you Rita! Your barn rocks !!!!

From the owner: We offer a drama free environment for the mature horse owner where you can enjoy your time with…read moreyour horse. Whether it in the round pen, arena or an outing at near by Seranova Trails both you and horse will love it. Over 30 years experience.

Tomars barn is a piece of heaven , my 25yr old oldenberg 17,2 hands 1200 lbs has been at tomars for…read more4 years, the owner cindy Fernandez has been nothing but a blessing , she is hands on with anything you or your horse needs, she is always walking around checking on our babys making sure everything is safe an sound, like most barns theres time you can come an go , Not tomars cindy considers everyone family we can come an go anytime of day, or night to see our horses, for the workers heather an kevin I cant say enough , they are always there for anything your horse needs , my old boy can be very stubborn, he has cushions an had absences , needed his hoof wrap everyday they were there everytime I needed help picking up feet keeping him calm , when he choked , heather an kevin sat with me an help with the vets all night, when he had to get 78 pills a day for weeks , he would not take pills from me but kevin my horse trusted took the pills like candy he has a very kind soul, I cant say enough the love they show, this is my horses retired home if anyone has any questions about this barn contact me , we are never leaving, our forever home