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Horseback Riding Ocala Florida
Makin' Tracks Trail Rides LLC.
Makin Tracks Trail Rides offers horseback riding on natural scenic trails. We also offer swimming with horses, a unique adventure great for beginners and experienced riders alike. Children are welcome as long as they are accompanied by an adult.
River Rides are $120 per person
During the winter months
River Rides are only available by phone and
when the weather is above 70 degrees.
Online Bookings will resume in Spring
If swimming with horses is an important part of this experience for you please inquire about river conditions prior to your trip this is especially important if there is a lot of rain.
The River Ride includes Swimming with horses an amazing adventure!
Our most popular ride
You may choose to bring along snacks, towels and drinks.
Horses love snacks too!
Use care when eating around the horses they can be sneaky and steal a snack from you if given the opportunity
Most guests will want a camera! There is plenty of opportunity to video and take photos from the bank while others are riding horses in the water
Please be sure you can keep your electronics like cameras and phones dry in case of rain.
This adventure is available for all ages and experience levels!
The ability to swim is not required.
The River Ride is a 3 hour excursion that starts with a 1 hour ride to the river
then a 1 hour stop at the river
then a 1 hour ride back to the trail head.
Just remember this is Florida and it can rain unexpectedly. There can be alot of bugs can at times, so you may also want repellent.
You will be in the water, if you choose to ride a horse while it swims. This means you will get completely wet
But you may also choose not to ride a horse while it swims.
Swimming is not a required portion of The River Ride.
You can choose to bring your own picnic and just enjoy a break by the river.
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During you 1 hour stop at the river, you will be offered the opportunity to ride a horse while it swims.
(under favorable conditions)
(weather and river conditions may effect the option to swim)
You will want to ride in normal riding attire
Blue jeans and sneakers or boots are recommended but not required
For the swimming portion of the ride you will want a swimsuit or whatever you prefer to swim in.
Remember this is an outdoor adventure through natural forested trails
There is plenty of tree cover but no formal dressing areas bathrooms or buildings.