Withlacoochee State Forest Trail Rides

Margaret from Long Island says:

"Thanks to Sue & Jim for a wonderful week of warm memories, light bulb moments, and invaluable tips on riding, as well as horse care. Sue is a fountain of horse knowledge and she has a beautiful, easy-going way about her. I'm going home tomorrow a better rider with lots of keys to solve some challenges presented by my own horse back home -- which is certainly an unexpected benefit from this week spent at their beautiful little getaway. Many thanks to Sue & Jim -- they've gifted me an experience for which I feel very grateful. Will keep in touch."

Laurence from France says:
         "It's simply been an amazing vacation, way beyond my expectations, starting with a beautiful, calm & peaceful setting, sweet & well trained horses, gorgeous trails with varied landscapes and Susanne's flexibility & precious expertise...
I could go on and on - and I will! about the bon fire under the stars, the soothing hot tub, the unexpectedly well equipped kitchen, the mimosas...
Well dear Susanne & Jim, I am already figuring out when I can come back!"

from Germany Wolfgang writes,
Dear Sue,
"...Thank you for my first experience on a horse- I will never forget it and I will try it again.... !"

Elke and Andreas from Germany write
"As owners and managers of a web directory for Riding Holidays and Ranch Vacations, we know many beautiful places for riding. Your Ranch is one of our favorites!. You have well trained horses for beginners and advanced riders. The Withlacoochee Forest with it's flowers, trees and birds and quietness is a wonderful place for trail-rides. Your cozy and comfortable guest-house with it's jacuzzi is the ideal place to relax after the rides. We are happy that we could be your guests! "

Christine & Tom from upstate New York say:
Dear Sue & Jim,
     "What a very special place you have and how well you share it. Thank you! We appreciated how well trained and polite your horses are - only adding to the spectacular rides through the forest. A most memorable vacation. Tom says it was a nine star trip - you both & your horses. You thought of everything that was needed for our comfort and enjoyment. Hope to see you again."

Allison from Sarasota, Florida wrote:

" Dear Sue:

This has been exactly the holiday I've been dreaming of. You have a very special place here filled with all the wonderous things and experiences one remembers for a lifetime. Your horses are beautiful, well mannered and fun to ride. Also, you are a lovely and interesting person with whom I very much enjoyed spending my time. I look forward to returning at another time and bringing others who would enjoy all you have to offer. Keep up all of your good works and until next time, Happy Trails."

Claudio & Gabriel, brothers from Key West:

"Thank you Susanne & Jim. We love your place. Your horses were a special gift to us. ... We have looked for a place like this for a long time. We feel we have found an extention of our home (Brazil). Thank you for everything. We loved everything here."

Valerie (Tampa) & Bev (Pennsylvania)  went on our one day ride and had this to say:

"Wow! What a wonderful experience! The horses my daughter, Valierie and I had were superb - well behaved and beautiful. Gracie was my mount and provided an exciting ride. The trails were more than we ever expected with a nice place for lunch and a break for us & the horses. Susanne & Jim are great people. They know their horses & give an excellent ride. It was also nice that they had so much local knowledge about the forest and wildlife. We will be back & would recommend this ride to anyone looking for a great trail ride."

Gloria & daughter, Sarah, Tarpon Springs, FL, say:

"Thank you so much for the wonderful time, Sarah & I got to experience at this place. Between the horses, the birds, the hot tub & the fire that Jim made possible, we both had a great time. We hope to come back; next time the whole family."    Sarah added: "I had so much fun on the trails. It was very cool to see the deer & other wildlife. I had an awesome time cantering & galloping. I can't wait to come back & see you all!

Eric & Susanne visiting from Hamburg said:

"Thank you for the wonderful ride. I haven't been on a horse ride that hasn't been nose to tail in a long time. Can't wait to see more of the forest."