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Top 6 Horse Rides near Orlando

6 tours  ·  from $30 per person

Florida weather and park days leave fewer free mornings than you planned. These 6 horse rides are worth one, priced and timed so the choice takes minutes.

Gypsy Gold Horse Farm Tour - Why the setting adds to the visit
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Gypsy Gold Horse Farm Tour

1.Gypsy Gold Horse Farm Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 438 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $55Top choice

At Gypsy Gold Horse Farm in Ocala, Dennis Thompson, who discovered and founded the Gypsy Vanner breed, leads an English-language tour about its history and defining traits. Then meet stallions, mares, and young horses in paddocks beneath old oaks draped with Spanish moss. The two-hour visit ends with a stallion photo opportunity.

“Lots of great history and information about these beautiful horses. They are a site to see!! It was a great tour. Glad we toured the facility.”

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Horseback Ride on Scenic Lake Louisa Trails - Several miles through Lake Louisa State Park
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Horseback Ride on Scenic Lake Louisa Trails

2.Horseback Ride on Scenic Lake Louisa Trails

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 120 reviews · 1 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $79

Ride several miles of maintained trails at Lake Louisa State Park with a group of up to nine. Guides such as Tina, Tracey, Hillary, Janelle and Josh have led rides here, sharing park history, wildlife and edible-plant details. Expect calm horses, clear beginner instructions and a relaxed pace. The ride is about 90 minutes; check your selected departure for its exact duration.

“the horse back riding is easy going and you get to learn about the history, wildlife, and plants of the area. the tour guides were very friendly”

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Gypsy Gold Horse Farm Walking Tour - Why the breed’s beginnings matter
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Gypsy Gold Horse Farm Walking Tour

3.Gypsy Gold Horse Farm Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $30Lowest price on this list

At Gypsy Gold Horse Farm, a guide introduces the Gypsy Vanner breed and the farm’s 30-plus equines, including mares, foals, stallions, and donkeys. You’ll hear how founder Dennis Thompson brought the first 16 Vanners to the US, then get a chance to interact with the animals. Tours start at 1:30 pm and last about an hour.

“Such a Beautiful Ranch to learn about the history of the Vanner Horses. The tour was interesting, and you are able to pet the Horses and the Donkeys.”

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1 Hour Guided Horseback Trail Ride Rock Springs Run State Reserve - A trail with a story beyond the scenery
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1 Hour Guided Horseback Trail Ride Rock Springs Run State Reserve

4.1 Hour Guided Horseback Trail Ride Rock Springs Run State Reserve

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $79

Ride a guided trail in Rock Springs Run State Reserve near Orlando, crossing sand pine scrub, pine flatwoods, oak hammocks and swampy bayheads. Guides such as Courtney, Maddie and Cassie have led rides here, sharing trail and local history. Expect a leisurely pace, a maximum of eight riders, and a firm BMI limit of 31.

“Guides Maddie and Courtney were very friendly and knowledgeable about the trail and its history. The horses were very well trained”

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Ocala: Gypsy Gold Horse Farm Horses & History Tour - A horse photo, then a walk around the farm
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Ocala: Gypsy Gold Horse Farm Horses & History Tour

5.Ocala: Gypsy Gold Horse Farm Horses & History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · 2 hours · from $50

At Gypsy Gold, Dennis Thompson gives a one-hour talk about the Gypsy Vanner Horse and the British Gypsy culture behind it. Then you’ll pose for a horse photo and take a guided walk around the 40-acre farm, home to the breed’s first 16 registered horses, plus mules, donkeys, and parrots.

“it was not at all what we thought it was going to be , definitely not for children, they were bored”

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Ocala: Gypsy Gold Horse Farm Guided Walking Tour - The opening 10 minutes with Dennis Thompson
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Ocala: Gypsy Gold Horse Farm Guided Walking Tour

6.Ocala: Gypsy Gold Horse Farm Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 7 reviews · from $30

At Gypsy Gold Horse Farm in Ocala, a guided walk brings you face to face with Gypsy Vanner horses, mules, donkeys, and parrots. Dennis Thompson, who imported the breed’s first 16 horses to the United States and founded its first registry, shares its story. The 1.5-hour tour includes coffee, water, sunscreen, and bug spray. Bring closed-toe shoes and carrots if you want to feed the horses.

“Really neat farm with a lot of dear animals. The owners were great and their story was interesting and cool. Beautiful horses! No sooner did Eileen say that there was one particular donkey who always gets out of the enclosure when we were joined by that donkey who helped guide the rest of the tour. He was pretty pleased with himself!”

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