Boarding, Lessons, Camps, Trail Rides, and Parties

If you do not see what you are looking for or if you would like to add a twist to our already established services, please give us a call at our office.  We just might be open to your idea.

• Colorado bans fishing from horseback, as do Washington D.C. and Utah.
• Tennessee prohibits riders from lassoing fish.

Boarding

We offer three different levels of boarding depending on the services you and your horse require.

1. Pasture Board
   We have been hearing about people having to sell or even give away their horses due to the economic problems our nation is facing. Unfortunately some of these buyers are shipping the horses out for slaughter. To help combat this, we have discounted our pasture board by $145 making the current price $200; but space is limited. Included with the pasture board is a grass pasture with other horses, hay, de-wormer, free choice 12:12 minerals, and a spot for a saddle and grooming tote in the tackroom. With this level of board you do not have access to a stall, but we do have places for you to tie your horse near the tackroom.
2. Full Board
   For $500 per month your horse will be given a stall to use during the day (8-3), fed twice daily up to 3lbs per feeding, hay twice daily, turn out on a grass pasture with other horses, 12:12 minerals free choice, de-wormed, and a spot will be given for a saddle and grooming tote in the tack room.
3. Full Board Plus
   For $550 per month you get the same options as the Full Board with the addition of having your horse in until 6:00 pm.

If you require additional services such as private turn out, call our office for pricing.

Riding Lessons

Our instructor, Sharon Hafner, bases instructions on personal experience since 1966 and has taught at our stable since 1976. She is safety conscious, and students progress at their natural pace.

• Lessons are for beginner/intermediate levels and are given in a group, but are individualized according to interests, ability and rate of progression. In order to maintain a fun and relaxed learning environment, lessons are given on over 600 acres of beautiful trails as well as in a riding ring.
• Lessons continue year 'round in Western, Bareback and English. Participants may also prefer working with high spirited or "green broke" horses, or attempt the challenge of jumping or barrel racing, etc.
• Lessons are renewed on a quarterly basis. New students may start any time during the quarter and rates will be adjusted. Quarterly sets are $480.00 per set ($40.00 per lesson X 12 weeks).
• We recommend a comfortably fitting shirt, jeans or riding pants, flat-soled boots with a modest heel (no lug sole), and a Safety Approved horseback riding helmet. These items are not required, nor do we supply them, however, they are highly recommended; we leave this to your discretion. Check the phone book under "Feed & Tack" or "Riding Apparel" to find a dealer near you.
• We also offer Horsemanship lessons in saddling, bridling, and ground work.
• For further information or to arrange for lessons please call Wandering Trails at (561) 622-8130 or Sharon Hafner at (772) 286-9688.

After School Horsemanship and Leasing Program

It has been shown over and over that horses are great teachers of patience and responsibility for children and young adults.  The lessons that horses teach are carried over into adulthood creating a sense of confidence within each equestrian.  This is why Wandering Trails is offering a new after school program.  For $50 per week you can spend your afternoons learning about and caring for a horse designated as your own.  You will be taught how to care for your horse from top to bottom.  This means everything from cleaning stalls and waters to grooming and tacking your horse.
You will be individually advanced based on your own motivation and comprehension.  There will also be off campus trips such as beach rides, barrel shows, and/or camp outs that you will be able to attend.  More advanced riders will be eligible to participate in these activities.  Eligibility will be dependent upon each rider’s advancements and accomplishments.  There will be extra fees to attend off campus activities.
Due to popular request, you will purchase your own grooming supplies; this way you can find tools that will best fit your hands and movements.  Of course, these supplies will be yours to keep.  You can either purchase the supplies on your own or we will take you to the tack store.  If you decide to buy these supplies on your own, here is a list of the needed supplies: metal curry, hard brush, soft brush, mane and tail comb, hoof pick, sweat scraper, wash mitt, and a bucket or tote in which to carry these supplies.  Bridles, halters, and saddles will be provided; however, if you would like to purchase your own bridle and halter, you may do so.  If you choose to purchase your own tack and grooming supplies, please keep the receipts and tags in case they are not correct.
If you would like to sign up for this program, please call our office. 

Camps

We are offering day camps for this year's spring break, March 27 through April 3.

Activities will be similar to summer break activities.

Pricing is $55 per day 8am-5pm.

Please use the camp form found on this page for registration.

We offer summer riding camp as well as mini-camps during spring break and winter holidays. Children of all ages will enjoy grooming horses, trail rides, hayrides, games on horseback, fort building and many other activities with horses. Please click on the lnk below for detailed information regarding camps. After reviewing the PDF document, please call the stable if you have any questons (note: dates will vary from year to year).

Please click here to download detailed information for camps and the registration form.

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Trail Rides

Guided trail rides are available by appointment only and you may walk, jog, and lope the horses through 600 acres of secluded Florida landscape. We will choose a mount and vary the speed of the ride according to your ability.

• One hour trail ride is $30.00 per person
• Two hour trail ride is $65.00 per person

Nature Rides

• Join us at beautiful Dupuis Park for a day horseback riding through 22,000 unspoiled acres.
• Deer, boar and small bobcats are among the animals spotted along the trails.
• Dates vary.

Beach Rides

• Groups of 15 persons or more may select their own beach ride day from Monday through Friday during the months of October, November & December (pending conformation of availability).
• $75.00 per person / per ride must be paid in full prior to day of ride. No Refunds. Reservations will not be held for unpaid rides. Call for Dates and directions

Catered Parties

Let us cater your next party. We are able to accommodate large and small groups. We offer Birthday parties, hayrides, cookouts, pony parties, etc. Arrangements are tailored to your individual needs.