Sun City Stables

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4430 US-41
Ruskin, FL 33570

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(813) 649-1126
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Sun City Stables - Ruskin, FL
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Best

The wife and I were quite pleased with the well behaved gaited horses we rode! She rode Smarty Pants, and I was on Clyde. The staff was pleasant, and safety was stressed with all ...

Worst

We had called ahead a couple of days and made a reservation but yet when we got there, which was 10 minutes before our scheduled time obviously because we knew we had to fill out ...

Great ride 6/15/2011

What a great ride! I am sure in the drier months its better! I will definetly return to Sun City! I absolutely adored my horse who was El Peppy! He was so so beautiful! Service was nice. Coool petting zoo! On my ride we had no guide, 3 young ladies ages ranging (13-14) one whom had only ridden once and one whom had only been riding for a year, and I have been riding six years. VERY VERY COOL! We didn't get lost! Most of the other reviews were probably cause those people aren't assertive to their horse! You NEED to make sure your the boss, these horses are VERY VERY VERY TESTY! After that they are wonderful! HAVE FUN AND GO ENJOY! more

Animals and staff are great! 6/14/2011

A great place to ""get away"" from it all, by yourself...or bring the family, the animals and staff are great! My daughter and I always have a special time. Don't miss the pig, cows, miniture horses and more! more

Great place! 6/7/2011

Ahhh....looking for horses that will respond to your commands?, horses that are well fed?, and horses that are given lots of love? Well I would suggest Sun City stables. If you are new to horses or are a beginner then try using one of their guides. I have ridden at a lot of stables and by far overall this one is the best. Their animals are never abused. I have been at stables where the horses are punished and abused for no good reason. I look for a stable that has talented horses, well fed horses, and most of all I look for a stable that respects and loves the horse. This really ""IS"" that place. Yes, there are stables that are fancier, but if you are looking for a good place to ride for your dollar then treat yourself to Sun City stables. The staff are good Christian people. They know their ""STUFF"" and will share their knowledge with you. You'll never get lost on their trails, because the horse always knows his way back to the barn. If you are not sure of yourself on a horse then use a guide. These animals are one of God's greatest gifts to us. They aim to please at all levels. At Sun City Stables they will eat carrots and apples from your hand......and some give kisses...... more

Awesome 6/1/2011

It was great. It was awesome. more

Fantastic ride 5/24/2011

Fantastic ride, guide very informative. thank you. more

Wonderful Time! 5/23/2011

We had a wonderful time and the staff is professional, friendly and helpful! Diamond is a good horse and like the review before this one said if your not an experienced rider you benefit by having a guide go with you the first hour! That is what my girlfriend and I did and it was well worth it being we had little or no experience with horse's. Yes when the guide left us to ride on our own Diamond did try to return through the gate and as the guide told me how to handle her she was fine after that. His advice payed off and made it a easy and enjoyable time together with the horse's. The trails are easy to go through and we liked riding the wooded area's. We will surely be back there to ride again! Thanks more

Good Place, Good Horses, Great Rates, Okay Trails. 5/22/2011

I've read the previous reviews and some of them sound fake. I went this past weekend and this is a real review! The place did have dirt everywhere, but thats common at stables, there weren't banana spiders on the trails, the place wasn't flooded, the horses looked well kept, and Diamond is a good horse. The gaited horses are not for anyone that is afraid to or can't control the horses. I rode Casanova, it was hard for me to get him to be still when I had to wait for the others, but otherwise he listened, though it took me a bit to get him to stop running once he started. The ungaited horses were willing to run just as much as the other though. At other stables I spent most of my time trying to get the horses to go/move. These were at least willing to go out but once any of the horses saw the gate back, they wanted to go back! So if your unexpierenced or barely rode, get a guide, otherwise the horses will start running, thats probably why you hear about people falling off in other reviews. I liked the place and will go back. I rode from Orlando and the time and money were worth it. I just wished the trails were alittle longer, its hard to spend three hours going on the same trails a hundred times. And they need to put a sign on the trail that leads back to the gate so you can avoid it when thats not where you're trying to go. My party had to go back to the stables shortly after going out because the rear horse saw the gate and refused to continue, it ended up running back in, so the other two in my party switch to ungaited horses. I also switch to a different gaited horse because I didn't like the english saddle. But everything worked well after that. I would definitely reccomend this place. more

FUN! 5/20/2011

I had lotz of fun! more

Nice place, not-so-nice employee 5/15/2011

Nice place, nice horses. Sadly, one of their employees, a young dude with tattoo, was rude and unreasonable. Stay away from him. more

Great ride 4/21/2011

Great ride even when they wanted to run. more

Great place 4/18/2011

5 STARS! Thank you! more

Great time 4/15/2011

I had lotz of fun! more

Sensational lessons 4/14/2011

Absolutely sensational lessons, beautiful wooded trails, don't miss it. more

What an incredible adventure! 4/4/2011

I took my twin 9 year old boys and my 12 year old daughter riding last week and we had the best adventure in a very long time. Not only are the helpers fantastic and making sure all the equipment is 100% safe, measured correctly and in good condition and the property we spent 3 hours riding through was so very beautiful and varied. The helpers also chose perfect horses for each of our varied experience and matched us perfectly. The pictures we have and the memories are irreplaceable...we are all still taking about it days later. This is the BEST in the area without question. THANK YOU one and all!!! more

Great place! 4/1/2011

Aaron was fantastic. The whole staff was helpful and very friendly. Will definitely recommend this place. more

Very enjoyable 3/31/2011

Very enjoyable and well guided. more

Wonderful time 3/30/2011

Wonderful time, wish we were closer. more

Definitely be returning 3/25/2011

My friend Michelle and I went riding at Sun City Stables this past Saturday. We rode for about four hours, with Michelle on Blaze and me on Starbuck. Michelle is a moderately experienced rider while I have very little experience.We decided to do the unguided all-day ride for $65, which is a great deal. The handlers were very helpful in getting us mounted and on the trail. We initially had some difficulty handling the horses, but that was mainly due to our lack of experience. When we returned to the barn for assistance, the handlers were very helpful and gave us some good riding tips. From that point on, it was a great time! The horses were spirited and very fun to ride, given adequate handling. Both Michelle and I loved it. Michelle also liked the petting zoo, and really would have liked taking one of the piglets or baby goats home with her. We will definitely be returning to Sun City Stables. more

We'd definitely do it again 3/23/2011

Family spent the day riding. They had a great time. It's a great value. It is NOT for people who looking for an easy ride. The area is pretty rough and you'll likely get wet and dirty. Be aware that you need decent clothing, typical for horse riding. This isn't a pony ride where you can wear shorts and sandals. We were nearly scared off due to some of the reviews. If you're a good rider and can handle horses and rough country the place is great as there are lots of area to explore. The group we were in ranged from children from 8 to adults. All have some experience riding. I wouldn't recommend this for a rank beginner. It's not a trail ride where the horses know the trail and follow it. You HAVE to know how to get the horse to go where you want to go. The people will stay with you for a few minutes to make sure you get going, but then you're on your own. We'd definitely do it again if we are ever back this way. more

Great great great! 3/18/2011

Awesome!!! Had a nice time. more
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Sun City Stables

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  • Hours: Sat-Sun 8am-6pm, Mon-Fri 10am-5pm
  • Neighborhoods: Southside Rural Community
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