I like the horse I ride and my coach Mrs.Bree is the BESTTTTTTTTTTT! I jumped for the first time…read moretoday.

We've boarded our retired horse here for several years and we've been very happy. After running a…read moreboarding/training facility for more than a decade and moving to Florida we couldn't be happier. The farm is well maintained with two great arenas, one indoor, one outdoor that have great footing and jumps. They have some open space around the farm that you can go on trail rides on if you'd like, which seems a bit harder to find in some parts of Florida. Debbie and Michael are no nonsense, no drama, knowledgeable owners which is refreshing as it makes for a pleasant experience at the barn. They and the staff take excellent care of the horses, and notice the smallest things which coming from our background is very much appreciated. Tu-Bahd has a great lesson program for kids of all ages. Kathy does a great job introducing kids to horses and it seems they really respond positively. Having grown up riding, and through USPC (graduate H-A) I appreciate her knowledge. We are grateful to have found Tu-Bahd Farms when we did, and have been very happy with our horses care.

I used to go here every summer to go horseback riding. I have such fond and precious memories from…read morecoming there. It was the best summers of my life. I wish I could come and ride Babe again. I loved how much I learned and experienced here. A place I plan to try and contact to return for another time of riding. Last time I was here was about 10 years ago or so. I miss it and the amazing experience I had there. Linda was the BEST. -Dominique Durant

Paradise! My horse is treated like royalty. The facility is spectacular and the community here…read moremakes me feel like I am part of a wonderful family. I never want to leave.

Rude barn owner or whoever she is. Seemed too busy to answer a few of our questions. We were going…read moreto stop by as we were in the area looking at other stables to board our horse so I called to see if that would be okay. Evidently, it was inconvenient due to a birthday party...I knew immediately by the tone of the person I spoke to and her day being interrupted with our call, it certainly isn't the place for us. So sorry to bother whoever I spoke to. Probably a blessing and a sign NOT TO BOARD HERE.

Great experience. The horses were tame and calm. There was plenty of parking. The address was spot…read moreon. Our first beach experience was so nice. The wind, the waves. The horses were ready to go when we got there. They thanked us for riding with them. We did sign a waiver. It seemed like there was an opportunity to do the waivers on line. So that's probably my what I would have done different. My 2 kids under 18 loved it! They gave my youngest a very calmest horse. He was the leader of the ride. There were people around, fishing. They didn't seem to mind. Overall, 5 stars! Will definitely come back again!

My son and I went here for our birthdays. 2 hour drive but we'll worth the trip. They have…read moreeverything organized and on time here. The horses are well kept and know exactly what to go and where to go. The beach was empty and we rode for an hour for $50. Such an enjoyable time. I wish I could remember the guys name who took us out riding. I believe he was from Brazil. He was absolutely amazing!!! He was the perfect person for that. You could see he had those horses in check and cared about them. He was so engaging and spent time and talked with everyone. He even took a bunch of photos for us! I can't wait to do it again!!!

Desert Rose Ranch is a beautiful facility with sweet horses for every level of rider. The trainers…read moreare knowledgeable and patient. They focus on your specific needs and help you progress at a pace that is compatible with your strength and ability all while keeping you safe. I have been riding twice a week for the past few months and I look forward to every lesson!

We scheduled a horseback riding lesson with Desert Rose Ranch for one week from the day we spoke to…read moreDesert Rose Ranch to schedule the lesson, who confidently confirmed the date and time was good. Next, we received a call from Desert Rose Ranch on Tuesday afternoon the following week whereby we were asked if we could reschedule our Wednesday morning lesson due to there suddenly being too many riders who were apparently also scheduled to ride at the same time as us. We patiently responded with a positive response that we would go ahead and accommodate Desert Rose Ranch's request and reschedule our lesson, despite the inconvenience and burden upon us to reschedule our other important events for that day. We rescheduled our lesson with Desert Rose Ranch for Thursday morning instead. On Thursday morning, the day of our rescheduled lesson as requested per Desert Rose Ranch, we dressed and made all preparations for our rescheduled lesson. Then, literally within one hour prior to the start of our rescheduled lesson, Desert Rose Ranch texted us informing us that they could no longer accommodate us and once again asked if we would not mind rescheduling our lesson. Even still, Desert Rose Ranch texted us just the late afternoon prior to Thursday morning to confirm our scheduled lesson, to which we replied we confirm. The excuse Desert Rose Ranch provided to us was that there were just too many riders and horses scheduled at the same time as our lesson and haphazardly mentioned that was not ideal. We then replied with reasonable frustration to their text asking Desert Rose Ranch to please explain why they decided to inform us of the need to reschedule, not only for the second time, but also at the very last hour before our lesson was to begin when they had ample time to diligently redress the schedule appropriately ahead of time. Desert Rose Ranch bluntly replied with a canned response stating that all decisions and changes are made based on safety concerns for riders and horses. We completely agree that safety is paramount, however Desert Rose Ranch poorly failed at properly planning and scheduling the riders and horses ahead of time, thereby resulting in last minute, unacceptable corrective measures at the expense of their clients. Once we expressed our disappointment to Desert Rose Ranch, they responded that they will make some changes and that we should go ahead and still show up for our lesson. The preparation and distance alone to travel to Desert Rose Ranch is by no means a simple and effortless undertaking. The question we now ask is Desert Rose Ranch compromising their safety protocols by allowing us to still participate in a now overcrowded ring? By this stage, we then requested to speak to the owner of Desert Rose Ranch. We sent this request at 8:27am. We have received absolutely no response for the remainder of the entire day from neither the owner nor anyone else on behalf of Desert Rose Ranch. Meanwhile, Desert Rose Ranch gladly accepted our prepayment of the lesson in advance of the lesson. It is baffling how Desert Rose Ranch treats its clients in such a despicable and unprofessional manner. We are disgusted with such disrespectful consideration. One can only justifiably consider the question that this poor treatment of their clients possibly extends to the innocent animals in their care.

Michelle is an outstanding horse trainer. She deeply cares for the wellbeing of the people she…read moretrains as well as the horses. She encourages confidence and self awareness in how riders communicate with their horse, creating riders who understand not only how to ride well, but how horses think, move and understand the world we share. Michelle goes above and beyond for her riders, boarders and horses, teaching horsemanship in a wholistic way.

This was such a great experience for our kids. From the very first phone call Michelle was…read moreextremely helpful. Interestingly enough, she even recommended two other horse riding trail experience that had nothing to do with her! This let us know that she was more concerned with our family having a good experience than making any money. Our kids had never rode a horse and they were able to learn how to groom, walk and ride 14.2 ponies. It was a great outdoor experience. Because we all know that afternoons in Florida can be full of rain, the covered ring is perfect. The kids were able to continue their lesson even though rain was coming down. The horses were friendly and receptive. Michele was accommodating and very kind towards our children. You can tel she just loves horses and riding. Our children did not want to leave!!

I've been at Standing Oak Farms for a year, and have never met a Tiffany or Mark J at the facility…read more Standing Oak Farms has undergone an amazing transformation this past year and is a great farm with amazing people. I miss everyone so much! I don't understand how people with fake accounts can hide and post such nonsense. I suggest you visit the farm for yourself, you'll be happy you did.

My horse Clementine stays at Silver Oaks every winter. When she arrived in 2017, after a 24…read morehour ride from Indiana she was fine. The staff at Standing Oaks checked on her in the late evening and recognized the signs of early colic. After quick treatment from the vet she was good to go. I can not thank them enough.

Nice location with realistic fleet of power boats all size to practice docking and maneuvering…read more Chapman's is a proven classic school, highly recommend for new boaters. Invest the time and $ and take a private docking clinic with one of their experienced Captains.

I enrolled in courses at Chapman School of Seamanship and paid $1,300 for STCW Basic Training and…read more$1,140 for an OUPV-to-Master upgrade course. The program I attended ran Dec 2 through Dec 12! Unfortunately, the classroom experience was not what I expected from a professional maritime training school. The instructor typically lectured for about one hour, and students were then left to self-study for most of the remaining five to six hours of the day, occasionally watching a video. Much of the course time involved independent learning rather than structured instruction. A TOTAL WASTE of time for a school that DEMANDS 100% In person attendance! To have to sit and self teach for 5 hours! While there it is important to note that each and every student IN THE CLASS during class time was using US CAPTAIN'S training You Tube Channel to learn what we paid this school to us.. The course materials also made studying more difficult than necessary. The binders were printed entirely in black and white, which made learning the Rules of the Road challenging because the diagrams normally rely on red and green navigation light distinctions. Flashcards offered for purchase also contained some incorrect information, which created confusion.The Movies were about 10 plus years OLD as well! I also experienced issues with administrative policies that are not as advertised . I had dealings with Annie who seems very defensive and has very little business acumen, I canceled an STCW Basic Training class more than 30 days in advance, but was told my tuition would be refunded but not the deposit, so I asked If It would be able to transfer it to my CPR class. NOPE not allowed! No other explanation! See they are very good at taking the money but poor on service and DIALOGUE! I feel it is important to address some of the conduct I personally witnessed and recorded! I observed the instructor sharing what appeared to be his personal prescription medication with a student for her headache. I also witnessed him returning from lunch significantly later than the scheduled time due to handling his mother's banking matters. In addition, a considerable amount of classroom time was spent telling stories about drinking at a local bar with other students, often accompanied by profanity. None of this behavior felt professional or appropriate for a structured training environment. Much of this activity was observed directly, and portions of it were recorded. The larger issue is the overall quality and accuracy of the course materials and instruction. For example, the Rules of the Road book provided to students was dated 2024, and the flashcards that were sold separately contained inaccurate information. Students in the class discovered several of these errors while studying and memorizing the material. This is deeply concerning in a program intended to prepare mariners for Coast Guard examinations, where accuracy is critical. If the school believes it is appropriate to continue teaching Rules of the Road from a 2024 edition when a newer and updated version is already av I had hoped this school would be a convenient option since it is close to my home, but based on my experience I would recommend looking at other programs if you are seeking a structured classroom learning environment. THIS PLACE IS NOT THAT... it's OLD and outdated! And as the staff! The staff is defensive, the instructor "Tom" has apparently been there a very long time and will not be engaging in any extra effort for those who need a slower paced learning experience! He did enjoy leaving the class to learn in their own for many hours which allows him to sit with his phone for several hours, not teaching! I would say it was not a professional presentation, nor was the stories about being in a bar etc! I was taking this Captains license for my own personal satisfaction and found two other schools that are absolutely WONDERFUL! As Much as I had wished otherwise this school is an absolute joke! I would highly recommend if you are thinking of this school, do what I WISH I HAD DONE IN ADVANCE! sit in and Audit a class, you will see all that you need to know! The Instructor does not have the heart of a teacher, teaching the same material for years seems to have left bored him and left him uninspired to teach others! It was there to absorb the information and pass the test NOT just scrape by with the INFERIOR experience that was offered! I would say the measure of success would be out of the 8/9 of my fellow class mates 3 passed tag 4 tests on test day. So based on the quality of the instruction LESS than 1/2 of the students actually passed the All if the REQUIRED tests 6 days after the course was completed. That speaks volumes! Regards, A former student of the Charles Chapman School of Seamanship