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Kelly Seahorse Ranch


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 33 attractions in Amelia Island
Traveller Description:
Family owned and operated ranch located within the Amelia Island State Park, Florida (north of Jacksonville). The Kellys run one of the only... more » Family owned and operated ranch located within the Amelia Island State Park, Florida (north of Jacksonville). The Kellys run one of the only full-time licensed outfits offering beach horseback rides in the country. Ranch offers gentle, guided tours on their exclusive trail through the wild maritime hammock, over dunes and along a long stretch of the white pristine beaches of the Atlantic. This is the perfect place to fulfill that lifetime dream of riding a horse along the ocean. « less
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Attraction type: Horse-riding stable
Address: 7500 First Coast Hwy Amelia Island, FL 32034
Tel: 904-491-5166

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Reviews of Kelly Seahorse Ranch

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1 Jul 2009

My wife really wanted to go horseback riding on the beach so I called and told the lady when we would be in Florida and she gave us a date and time we could ride. A week before our trip I came home from work to a rude message letting us know we had missed our ride and that we... more

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4 of 5 stars
New York City, New York
14 Jun 2009

The owners of this facility do a very nice job. The ride is pleasant, the scenery fabulous, and the horses reasonably kept. This is an wonderful place to relax and go for a ride on the beach. I have been multiple times and plan to return again this summer. My children loved it and were well cared for (young children)... more

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5 of 5 stars
gainesville florida
17 Apr 2009

This was my families second visit to the ranch, and just when you thought the first ride was the best do it again!!! Jim and Kelly love what they do and it shows. Thanks to you both for making us feel welcomed. They talk to you as you are family, the horses are beautiful and well loved. Oh heck...I could... more

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1 of 5 stars
Williamsburg, VA
14 Apr 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Will definitely never do this again. The man, I think his last name is Kelly is very full of himself and spoke so highly of himself. He told us what good shape he was in from riding horses and that for many of us in the group, "horseback riding will be the hardest thing that we will ever do in... more

3 Mar 2009

My husband surprised me with a trip to the ranch for my birthday in October 2008. We got there a litte early so we sat around the fire and stayed warm and talked with the staff at the ranch. When it was time for our ride Jim and Kelly gave the group instructions and we headed down to the beach.... more

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5 of 5 stars
Jacksonville Florida
19 Feb 2009

I would highly recomend Kelly's Seahorse Ranch to anyone. I haven't ridden a horse since I was 9 due to having to put my horse down after she brok her leg while we were out of town and the storm scared her. My boyfriend surprised me with horseback riding on the beach at Kelly's and I must say it was... more

17 Feb 2009

The staff at the Ranch were more than hospitable , even offering their own jackest for my brother and girlfriend on a blistery day! The horses were very healthy, responsive, and full of energy! The ride was excellent, with windy wooded walks to oceanside trots, it was very scenic! My wife and I highly recommend the Kelly Seahorse Ranch, well... more

16 Feb 2009

I planned my entire trip to the Island around going horseback riding on the beach for Valentine's Day. Unfortunately, the weather was awful. Instead of making us go out in nasty weather, the staff was very accommodating and took us the next morning. My girlfriend and i had a great time. The ride through the trail was exciting and riding... more

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5 of 5 stars
Florida
16 Feb 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

My sister-in-law and I rode at Kelly Ranch on February12th 2009. Our experience with the ranch was entirely positive. The people at the ranch were very polite, cordial and professional. They didn't feel the need to use any of the afore mentioned "cowboy humor" on us....perhaps because we weren't trying to break the rules or trying to tell them how... more

8 Feb 2009

Went here with my family last summer when we were staying on Amelia Island. Let me start off by saying that my sister and I are very experienced horse back riders who are horse owners who have been riding and showing for over 10 years. My parents have also taken riding lessons and are very familiar with horses. Still, I... more

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tourguidebetraid, Owner, Manager, Guide

We once owned and personally operated a therapeautic riding facility for 17 years before we started our beach rides. With a heartfelt passion, we have helped hundreds of physically and mentally challenged people, including head trauma victims, ride horses over the years. We aren't in this business because we're not compassionate and caring for people. Wow, sometimes people can really...

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Kelly Seahorse Ranch Address

7500 First Coast Hwy, Amelia Island, FL 32034
Tel: 904-491-5166