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Looking for local horse riding area, stables, riding lessons, riding trails, shows, horse-related events and horse resources in East-Central Florida?  Scroll down this page and you will see the aall of thoses in East-Central Florida, sorted by county. ALWAYS call before you go to confirm the info, they don't always report changes to me!

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Brevard County

  • Happy Hooves Petting Farm and Equestrian Facility - Boarding stables, Overnight stables, Horse trails (guided), Horses trails (unguided), Horse ranches, Riding academies, schools, Horses rented (guided trails), Horse ranches, Horse ranches, Riding academies, schools, Western riding equipment & instruction, English riding equipment & instruction, Dressage lessons, Jumping lessons and ring, Wedding facilities, Beautiful rural setting, Within an easy drive to an Interstate road, School tours, children welcome, meeting room available, beginners riding lessons, horse trailers, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, pony rides, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
    1455 Martin Rd, Rockledge, FL 32955. Phone: 321-482-4033. Email: claus3001@hotmail.com. Open: Call for reservation!. Activity updates: Click here for updates. Directions: From I95 exit 195 to Fiske blv, north on Fiske Blv the second street on the left is Martin road Happy Hooves is the the only red Barn you will see. Welcome!!. Click here for a map and directions. All year round; Harvest Fest is every Saturday and Sunday on October;. Payment: Cash, Check. Click here for our Facebook page. Pony/Horse Parties, Petting Zoo, School ield Trips, Pony Club, Church, office outings.
  • Nordic Acres Farm - Boarding stables, Horse trails (guided), Horses trails (unguided), Horse riding lessons, equipment & instruction, Western riding equipment & instruction, English riding equipment & instruction, Dressage lessons, Jumping lessons and ring, Within an easy drive to an Interstate road, School tours, children welcome, No pets please, No smoking allowed, beginners riding lessons, specialty riding lessons,
    2650 Grant Road, Grant, FL 32949. Phone: 321-723-0653. Alternate Phone: 772-538-7634. Email: pschenavar@aol.com. Open: Call for hours. Directions: Payment: Cash, only. Click here for our Facebook page. We are open most days, however we urge you to call first if you are making a special trip to the farm 321-723-0653. Since we also give riding lessons (usually early in the morning and late in the afternoon), sometimes we are unavailable to harvest for you. (ADDED: September 05, 2016)

Indian River County

  • Carousel Party Acres - Boarding stables, Horse trails (guided), Riding academies, schools, Horses rented (guided trails), Horse leasing, Horse riding lessons, equipment & instruction, Western riding equipment & instruction, Wedding facilities, Fishing onsite, beginners riding lessons, restrooms, picnic area, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
    15055 93rd Street, Fellsmere, FL 32938. Phone: 772-571-1463. Email: partycarousel@aol.com. Open: Call for appointment. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Sebastian/Fellsmere Exit off I95 go west 4 miles to 141st Avenue at the bridge turn North to 93rd Street go down 1 1/2 miles on South side of dirt road. Look for signs. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. 1 hour trail ride $40 per person Visit the farm to for petting farm and get a pony ride for $8.

Lake County (Orlando area)

  • Stanley Pond Adventure Farm -  pony rides, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, snacks, refreshments and/or concessions, Wedding facilities, Beautiful rural setting, Fishing onsite, School tours, No smoking allowed, meeting room available, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area,events at your location (call for info)
    15426 County Road 48, Astatula, FL 34705. Phone: 352-742-8180. Alternate Phone: 352-516-4937. Email: info@stanleypondfarm.net. Open: Monday - Wednesday Group/field trip reservation(minimum group 10) Thursday - Sat 10:00am to 6:00pm Sunday 1:00pm to 5:00pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Pumpkin Patch open October 1 pm to 31st Monday-Wednesday Group/field trip reservation(minimum group 10) Thursday-Sat 10:00am to 6:00pm Sunday 1:00pm to 5:00pm. Payment: Cash, Check.

Okeechobee County

Orange County

  • Painted Oaks Academy - Boarding stables, Horses trails (unguided), Horse ranches, Riding academies, schools, Horse ranches, Riding academies, schools, Western riding equipment & instruction, English riding equipment & instruction, Dressage lessons, Jumping lessons and ring, Beautiful rural setting, Hiking trails, Swimming pool onsite, Fishing nearby, hunting nearby, boating nearby, skiing nearby, horse riding, golf nearby, swimming pool nearby, Within an easy drive to an Interstate road, School tours, children welcome, No pets please, No smoking allowed, handicap accessible, beginners riding lessons, specialty riding lessons, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, Bouncy castle or moon bounce, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
    15100 Lake Pickett Road, Orlando, FL 32820. Phone: 407-925-3283. Fax: 407-386-9666. Email: lisa@PaintedOaksAcademy. Open: 9am until dark, 7 Days a Week, No Lessons on Fridays but Still open for other activities with Appointment. Directions: East Orlando, Between Orlando and Cocoa Beach. From Orlando go to 417 to 408 East to Colonial Dive (Hwy50E) exit then go 3 Smiles past Avalon to South Tanner Road on left (No Light just stop sign) You will see 300' radio Tower on this corner & Moose Lodge, Tile warehouse - Go N on south Tanner to End. Our Ranch will be on NE corner of S. Tanner & Lake Pickett - turn Right on Like Picket 1 block, then quick left to Farm Entrance. From Cocoa Beach & I-4 Go West on highway 50. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Click here for our Facebook page. We Do Kids Playgroups for Schools and Day Care Outings include Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Playground, Hiking, and Hay Rides for KIDS ONLY!.. We also have a Pumpkin Patch in Oct, Winter, Summer and Spring Riding Camps. Children must be 3 yrs Old (minimum) to ride the Ponies,, Lesson Pkg for children 6yrs & Up $150 for 5 half hour Lessons,, we also have a lesson package for smaller children under 6yrs and older than 3yrs for $75 intro to riding, instructor walks w/Child NO Parents in AREA,,, great for Photos'.

Osceola County

Polk County

Seminole County

St. Lucie County

Volusia County