Horseback Riding, Lessons, Trails, Excursions, Carriage Rides and More
Why Diamond Oaks Farm of Ocala Florida?
- Experience the unforgettable horseback riding experience of dreams!
* Ride free-rein in charge of your horse -no "head to tail zombie horses" here!
* Ages 2+ take horse riding lessons, trails, tours, excursions, carriage rides, pony and unicorn rides, horse petting zoo and family horse workshop sessions.
* Your private groups of 1-6 riders are guided by our equine expert.
* Day trip or enjoy riding discounts for lodging and RV hookup campsite guests.
* All riding levels - beginners to fellow experts.
* English and Dressage riding, Western, Cowboy, Working Equitation, Cattle drive, carriage driving and more.
*The option of a lesson one day followed by a trail ride and carriage ride the following days (guests recommend!)
Our horse activity slots fill up quickly so book now - first come, first served!
Viadoso Ricky Joe Behr
(Lusitano) ("The 3 Paints")​
Come meet and make friends with all of our 16 horses!
Stay and ride, just stay, or just ride with a day visit. Enjoy Diamond Oaks Farm -a gorgeous 25 acre Ocala horse farm and horse "petting zoo". Come relax, reset, and enjoy the beauty of nature and horses!
Magic is our miniature horse who loves kids, having his mane and tail groomed and accessorized, buggy rides,
photo-ops, driving lessons, birthday parties, and like our other horses -loves to be pet and "loved on"!
Please note: Horse Activities will not be available Sept 7 -24 and October 30 until November 18, 2023
Other Ranch Activities and Prices:
Savor unique horse riding adventures at Diamond Oaks Farm horse dude ranch in Ocala, Florida! Unlike other riding facilities, you will have the opportunity to ride free-rein and take control of your horse. Riders of all ages, starting from 2 years old, can enjoy personalized horse riding custom experiences with lessons, trail rides and beach and Silver Springs State Forest Park excursions guided by our lifetime horse career expert in private groups of 1-6 riders. Guests staying at our lodging, RV hookup, and camping facilities receive discounts on riding experiences. Don't miss out on the option to take an evening carriage ride to explore horse country and relax after your time in the saddle (BYOB).
Private Horseback free-rein riding ages 2+ lessons, trails, tours, excursions, family sessions and carriage rides at Diamond Oaks Farm in Ocala, Florida for beginners to experts with day trips and horse dude ranch vacations are unforgettable! Enjoy lodging and RV hookup site packages with discounts near Silver Springs and close to The Villages, Jacksonville, Gainesville, Miami, Orlando, Tampa and Daytona Beach. Book horse, pony and unicorn rides, horse petting zoo and more horse activities!
This is the best of the Ocala Florida horse farms for ranch vacations! Stay and ride -children age 2 and up ride! We have full RV hookup campgrounds and pet friendly lodging accommodations in the king hotel room plus suite (spa shower, deep tub, deck), Luxury Historic Home for 1-6 guests, RV onsite rentals and full hookup campsites. This ranch offers pasture horse boarding and stall facilities. Being on the horse farm is therapeutic! We offer discounts for horseback riding trail rides and lessons for lodging guests! Enjoy horse country carriage ride tours! There are lots of things to do on the farm and nearby with Silver Springs Ocala National Forest 20 minutes away, and Gainesville, Jacksonville, Tampa, and Disney World all 1-2 hours away. We offer a serene environment for WEC lodging and horse board - add more to your experience for less cost - WEC is only 25 minutes away. Ocala Florida is great for a vacation, holiday, or weekend get-away!  Enjoy your custom private 1-6 rider group horseback ride or a 2 hour family horse experience that includes riding for 2 year olds to adults. We offer horse country carriage tours, equestrian expert guided trail rides and beginner to professional horse riding lessons. Kids love our miniature horse and unicorn options!  Discounted horse activities are available if you wish to stay at the dude ranch as well.  "Stay & Ride" with lodging - or just "stay" or just day visit to "ride" on this active horse farm to relax, reset and discover the beauty of horses and nature. Experience a unique Ocala Florida pet friendly vacation here with the rare opportunity to experience customized professional private 1-6 rider horseback riding, trail riding, beginner to advanced expert horse riding lessons, horse boarding, horse country carriage tours and more. Kids ages 2 and up ride! Horse, pony and unicorn lessons and rides are all available for children and all ages. Enjoy scenic horse farm-stay accommodations in Ocala Florida by the Silver Springs National Forest and other natural springs, the Ocala Horse Park and the Greater Ocala Dog Show Grounds.  We take direct on line bookings and allow your dogs and horses to stay with you. Enjoy the views and watching the 16+ horses from the romantic hotel room suite plus (spa shower, deep tub, electric fireplace and deck 30 feet from horses), luxury historic vacation home, RV vacation rentals or one of our 8 RV park full hookup campsite spots. Diamond Oaks Farm is the best place for day horse activity visits, custom weekend getaways, vacations and short to extended summer and winter stays.  Enjoy family horse sessions, trail riding, beginner to expert lessons and carriage tours. Lodging guests get discounts at the dude ranch. It's close enough to Orlando, Disney, Tampa, Jacksonville, Gainesville, Miami, St Augustine and Daytona Beach for the best single, couples and kid friendly destination or vacation add-on! Click here for  cost, prices and booking: