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Gulfside Trail Rides in Santa Rosa Beach offers fun for entire family

Trail rides, lessons, and more offered at south Walton equestrian facility Located just a stone’s throw from the beach, you will discover an equestrian experience off the beaten path. Long and winding trails to meander are just a snippet of the goings-on offered at Gulfside Trail Rides in Santa Rosa Beach. Trail rides within their 20-acre spread, and throughout the Point Washington State Forest are offered, as well as Western and English lessons available for ages 8 and up. Programs...

A true horseman takes the reins at Alaqua Animal Refuge

Natural horsemanship training brings new opportunities for rescued horses A welcomed new addition to the great staff and volunteers at Alaqua Animal Refuge has arrived, and his name is Ben Quinters. The soft spoken, seasoned horseman and expert trainer will be offering his talents to help rescued horses at the refuge in Freeport. Quinters will be teaching horses with a natural method of horsemanship, based on understanding horses in their natural world. “Alaqua has rescued many abused and neglected horses...

Grace Rides – a therapeutic place for special people

Equine therapy facility working wonders Sherry Hall is on a mission to help special people with unique challenges. As director of Grace Rides, an equine-assisted therapy facility in Niceville, she makes that happen in a big way, five days a week. Hall is founder of Grace Rides, a non-profit faith based organization formed in 2009. The facility provides safe and effective equine therapy and horsemanship training for students of all ages with emotional, physical, cognitive and developmental challenges. “Riding opens...

Neigh and Bray Fun Show in DeFuniak Springs June 16

Kids of all ages enjoy horse back riding at Pleasant Ridge Arena Pleasant Ridge Arena in DeFuniak Springs is holding a Neigh and Bray Fun Show on June 16 from 4 p.m. – 12 a.m. Hosted by owners Diana and Red Brannon, young children will enjoy stick races, along with horse back and carriage rides. The more seasoned riders will compete in pole bending and barrel racing. Pleasant Ridge Arena is located at 1917 Pleasant Ridge Road in DeFuniak Springs....