Horseback Riding
Mother Nature made Citrus County 'a natural' when it comes to
equestrian activities. Whether you want a day's ride or a full
equestrian camping trip, the facilities you need are here.
Also, you may trailer your own horse or rent one when you
arrive. Whatever your choices, the fun of riding through some
of the most beautiful public lands in Citrus County is
available to you.
At Tillis Hill, in the
Citrus tract of the Withlacoochee State Forest, there is a
horse stable which accommodates 20 horses, as well as a
37-site camping area. From this campground, you can begin a
14-mile one day trail, or a 24-mile two-day trail.
We recommend you make
reservations with the Florida Department of Forestry (352)
796-5650 for use of the horse stables. Trails are available
for use at any time.
The Southwest Florida
Water Management District (SWFWMD) has established horse
trails on both the Flying Eagle and Pott's Preserve tracts.
Flying Eagle has nine miles of designated equestrian trails
(closed during hunting season). Equestrian camping is also
allowed by permit. Call 1-800-423-1476.
Potts Preserve has 12
miles of marked trails and even allows horse-drawn buggies by
permit. A limited number of horse stalls and overnight camping
(no charge) is allowed by permit. Call 1-800-423-1476.
The Withlacoochee State
Trail, a 47-mile former CSX railroad right-of-way, is the
newest addition to horseback riding trails in Citrus County.
Plans include interconnection with Fort Cooper State Park for
stable and camping opportunities. Horseback riding is
presently confined to designated bridle paths. For more
information, call 352-394-2280.
Clearview
Farm
1150 E. Allegrie Drive
Inverness,
Florida
(352) 344-1171
H-Bar-O Riding
Stables
2703 E. Squirrel Court
Inverness,
Florida
(352) 726-4152
Happy Tree Training
Farm
519 N. O'Brien Point
Lecanto, Florida
(352)
746-2016
Penn Valley
Farm
3800 W. King B Street
Lecanto, Florida
(352)
746-0073
Pine Ridge Equestrian
Club
2437 W. Pine Ridge Boulevard
Beverly Hills,
Florida
(352) 746-9908
Renab
Ranch
5338 S. Lecanto Highway
Lecanto,
Florida
(352) 628-9816
Oak Isle Farm
Incorporated
7233 E. Oak Isle Drive
Inverness,
Florida
(352) 637-4499
