Equestrian in Lake County, Florida

Equestrian

From a horse lover’s paradise and local institution for quality handmade tack to a world-renowned equestrian facility — Lake County is a delight for professional or novice equestrians. Enjoy a sedate ride through lakefront trails or an adventurous trek over a forest path. And be sure to stroll back in time to the horse-drawn era and experience more than 150 beautifully restored antique carriages from around the world at the Florida Carriage Museum and Resort.

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Equestrian Adventures
Cara Blanchard Training 22200 Lake Seneca Road Eustis, FL 32726 Phone: 352-357-2056 Web site: www.carablanchardtraining.com Driving Directions Fiddler's Green Ranch Resort and Guided Trail Rides 42725 W. Altoona Road Altoona, FL 32702 Phone: (352) 669-7111 Fax: (352) 669-1748 E-mail: info@fiddlersgreenranch.com Web site: www.fiddlersgreenranch.com Directions: U.S. Highway 441 to SR 19 N. Stay on SR 19 to Demko Road Training camps are available in June. Call for more information. Driving Directions Rock Springs Run Riding Ranch 31700 County Road 433 Sorrento, FL 32776 Phone: (352) 735-6266 Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; seven days a week Web site: www.rsrranch.com Guided trail rides Driving Directions The Grand Oaks Resort 3000 Marion County Road Weirsdale, FL 32195 Phone: (352) 750-5500 Fax: (352) 750-3342 E-mail: info@thegrandoaks.com Web site: www.thegrandoaks.com The Grand Oaks Resort is home of the Florida Carriage Museum. Celebrate life while exploring spectacular settings on horseback, enjoy romantic experiences upon one of our many world renowned antique horse drawn carriages and revel in the comfort of one of our 26 private country chateaus. Whatever you’re looking for, The Grand Oaks Resort is uniquely the ideal venue for equestrian, corporate and private events. Driving Directions Dream Catcher Horse Ranch 10639 Toad Road Clermont, FL 34715 Phone: (407) 702-8332 Hours: call for hours E-mail: dchorses1@gmail.com Web site: www.dreamcatcherhorses.com Alternate Contact: Loran (352) 398-5491 Driving Directions McKie Equine Communication Skills 18133 Boys Ranch Road Altoona, FL 32702 Phone: (352) 669-4425 Fax: (352) 669-4425 Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week E-mail: BJMcKIE932@aol.com Web site: www.equinecommunications.com Lessons and special-needs lessons Driving Directions Rocking Horse Stables 44200 State Road 19 Altoona, FL 32702 Phone: (352) 669-9982 Fax: (352) 669-7689 Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; seven days a week E-mail: rockinghorseht@aol.com Web site: www.rockinghorseht.com Rates vary Driving Directions

Equestrian Trails
Lake Louisa State Park 7305 U.S. Highway 27 Clermont, FL 34714 Phone: (352) 394-3969 Fax: (352) 394-0386 Hours: 8 a.m. to sunset E-mail: rachel.payne@dep.state.fl.us Web site: www.floridastateparks.org Directions: Take U.S. Highway 27 south for 6 miles and the park is on the right. From I-4, take U.S. Highway 27 north for 35 miles from Haines City and the park is on left. $24 daily; Two-bedroom cottage $123 daily; minimum two-night stay on weekends and holidays Driving Directions Sawgrass Island Preserve 12050 Sawgrass Island Road Umatilla, FL 32784 Phone: (352) 343-3777 Hours: 8 a.m. to sunset E-mail: info@lcwa.org Web site: www.lcwa.org Directions: Toward Eustis on Hwy 441, turn N. on Hwy 19. Follow 19 through downtown Eustis and turn on Hwy 452. Turn right on South Em-En-El- Grove Road. Turn left on Thomas Boat Landing Road. Turn right to Sawgrass Island Road. Driving Directions USDA - Forest Service Ocala National Forest, Seminole Ranger District 40929 State Road 19 Umatilla, FL 32784 Phone: (352) 669-3153 Hours: 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. weekdays, closed holidays Web site: www.fs.usda.gov Directions: The office for the southern half of the Ocala National Forest, the Seminole Ranger District center is located along SR 19 just north of Altoona. Driving Directions Lake Norris Conservation Area Lake Norris Road Eustis, FL 32726 Phone: (352) 343-3777 Hours: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. E-mail: info@lcwa.org Web site: www.lcwa.org Directions: SR19 turn east on SR 42 then south SR439- turn east on 44A & drive 4.5 miles to Lake Norris Road. Turn north. Go 2.5 miles. Entrance on west side of road. Canoe Rental: $50 refundable deposit Driving Directions Seminole State Forest 9610 County Road 44 Leesburg, FL 34788 Phone: (352) 360-6675 Hours: Dawn to dusk Web site: www.fl-dof.com Driving Directions

Equestrian Supplies
Browns Family Horse Supply 777A S. Highway 27 Clermont, FL 34711 Phone: 352-241-4663 Web site: www.brownsfamilyhorsesupplies.com Driving Directions Clermont Equestrian Tack Shop 750 W. Desoto St. Clermont, FL 34711 Phone: (352) 242-1257 Fax: (352) 242-1258 Hours: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday-Friday; 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday E-mail: clermontequestrian@yahoo.com Web site: www.clermontequestrian.net Driving Directions Classic Leather Works 42223 State Road 19 Altoona, FL 32702 Phone: (352) 669-1700 Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Thursday Driving Directions Ruffs Saddle Shop 20747 Wiygul Road Umatilla, FL 32784 Phone: (352) 669-6440 Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday-Friday; 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday Web site: www.cowboyknives.com Driving Directions