Best Places To Go Horseback Riding

Florida has always been horse country so take a step back into the old west when the only mode of transportation was to saddle up and giddy up. Most visitors to South Florida keep themselves so busy sunning, swimming, sailing and clubbing, that they never dream that the best of the west is only a hoof-beat away. So why not feel the wind blowing on your face, hear the sound of thundering hooves and take in the sights and sounds of South Florida's amazing horse trails.

American Horse Trails

5010 SW 196 Lane
Southwest Ranches, FL
(954) 680-8888
www.americanhorsetrails.us

American Horse Trails offers guided trails, riding lessons and even private parties for those interested in discovering the feeling of freedom on horseback. Packages include a 1-hour walking only trail, a 2-hour walking and trotting trail, and a 3-hour walking, trotting and cantering trail followed by a BBQ.

Bar-B-Ranch

3500 Southwest 121st Avenue
Davie, FL.
(954) 424-1060
www.bar-b-ranch.com

Bar-B-Ranch is billed as the largest, most experienced riding stable in South Florida. They're well-known for its popular BAR-B-Ranch Day and Summer Camp, and they offer everything from horse rentals to scenic guided trail rides. Bar-B-Ranch also offers horseback riding lessons in both English and Western styles of riding. They have horses for nearly every level of riding experience.

White Star Farms

25005 Southwest 193rd Avenue
Homestead, FL.
(305) 247-3211
www.whitestarfarms.com

Tucked away in a small quiet neighborhood in Homestead, White Star Farms is an ideal place to take horseback riding lessons.
White Star Farms features Paso Fino horses, trained for show and pleasure. Paso Finos are known as the Rolls Royces of the equine world. The property consists of 15 beautifully maintained acres which provides a peaceful area to ride. There are stalls, caretakers, facilities, paddocks, riding ring, training areas and a swimming pool. White Star Farms is a full service facility that offers quality horses for sale, training and a full scale lesson program for both adults and children.

Sheridan Oaks Stable

13321 Old Sheridan Street
Southwest Ranches, FL.
(954) 434-1808
www.davemoorereining.com

Sheridan Oaks Stable is a Training and Lesson facility with some availability for boarders. The barn is clean, well ventilated, and efficiently set up. There's only one way to learn how to ride a horse and that's sign up for lessons. Sheridan Oaks Stable offers lessons for all experience levels. Every June, they run a summer riding program for kids.

Ascot Farm

12445 SW 46th St.
Miami, Fl.
(305) 559-7868
www.ascotfarm.com

Ascot Farm, owned and operated by Donna Mole, has had over 35 years in the business with many State Champions. Beginners through advanced, young and old, can saddle up and enjoy the great outdoors. From walk-trot to jumping, children can begin as young as 2 years of age in pre-school pony rides and adults can learn jumping or world-wide expert trail riding. In addition to lessons, they offer competitive riding, camps, trips and safaris.