Had a blast! Maddy and Patrick were great guides! Excellent trail for beginners, and the guides…read morewere more than happy to help if it's your first time riding. My horse Chippy had a very playful and silly personality and was a great horse! It was very relaxing and peaceful. An experience I won't soon forget!

Where do I begin!!! Well first things first No Masks!! Whoop!! Can I just say how amazing this…read moretour is!! I'm not kidding! It was amazing and our guide, the owner was phenomenal!! He was so knowledgeable fun and interactive with the kids!! All the horses are rescued, they are retrained and so sweet. They have little personalities it's super funny!! But nothing to be scared of. I love supporting people and animals especially during this trying time! What a wonderful to do both! You don't want to miss this opportunity. If you're thinking of trying, just do it!! They get three dollar signs from me ($$$) but it's well worth the two hour ride!! Not one complaint from 5 children! You can book online and helmets are required for kids but not adults. Waivers are required as expected, but no worries here. We will definitely be back!!

What an amazing experience! Lived in Florida for six years and this has been by-far one of the best…read moreexperiences in Central Florida. We made an inquiry online and same day, Beki called us and helped us make a reservation online for the next day. The ranch was easy to find and very beautiful when you arrive. We were greeted by Hannah who was also our tour guide. She thoroughly explained how to properly ride the horse, gave us an agenda beforehand and made sure we were safe throughout the trail. She took some awesome photos of us too. Any question I asked, she answered. Hannah was very informative, kind and patient with us. Her passion for horses illuminated the tour. So glad she was our leader! The horses, May, Marigold and Willow - wonderful. They were professional and well taken care of. The horses on the ranch are super healthy and didn't give anyone problems. They are just as happy as us guests. Can't wait to come back.

Hidden Palms Ranch was truly an amazing experience. I had to change the date of our ride, and the…read moreperson who helped me over the phone was incredibly kind and accommodating. From the moment we arrived, we felt genuinely cared for and were guided through important equestrian etiquette, which made everything feel safe and welcoming. The ranch itself is simple and beautiful, letting the landscape speak for itself. The staff was wonderful in helping us get comfortable with our horses. who were so gentle and sweet. Riding at golden hour was magical; the light over the reservation was breathtaking, and our guide shared thoughtful insights about the area along the way. We celebrated our anniversary here and couldn't have chosen a more memorable setting. I would absolutely visit again and can't recommend this place enough

The coaches are amazing and encouraging. Horses are fabulous. They are amazing with kids of all…read moreages and adults. I took jumping classes and vaulting. Love it!

A great time. The kids loved the horses, riding, and ducklings. It relaxed me to be there!read more

We booked our horse adventure for my wife's 70th birthday and had one of the best experiences ever…read more Jennifer & Jay were amazing hosts and are very knowledgeable about their horses and their personalities. Also, Jennifer took tons of photos that she later sent to us so we could enjoy the moments without concerning ourselves with being on our cameras. Highly recommend!!!!

Jennifer is a great guide. You can tell she takes such good care of her horses. We had age ranges…read morefrom 12 to 40+ with various riding experience and she made us all feel really comfortable. I highly recommend booking with Jennifer. She took SO many pictures that it was hard to choose a favorite.

My family & I kept our horses & trained with Jennifer Medlock for many years. She started her…read morebusiness "Showtime Farm" out of our personal facility without overhead or the expectation to share a percentage of her earnings with us. She introduced us to a con artist who she was supposedly dating at the time. Chris Conner wrote up a false contract (she signed the approval of) to sell our show horse to new owners. We had decided to honor the contract once it was revealed, as the new owners had begun making their payments already. It was never our intention to sell the horse completely, but to find a partner in ownership instead. Jennifer removed our horses from the property one night without our permission under the claim that Chris had made a threat to their safety, which we later found was untrue. She took all horses besides those not associated with her lesson program. Only after their removal, she called to notify us. Once we found a new location for my mother's personal horse (who Jennifer had left behind) we planned to move my horse (whom she had taken) to the facility with him. Jennifer asked permission to keep my horse (Casey) on a free-lease agreement, as I had moved out of state to pursue my education, was then traveling for my career, and no longer riding. Her terms were: she would use him for her lesson program, provide his care & use partial lease agreements with students of interest to contribute towards his care. I agreed to this, since I would not be able to commit to my riding as I once did. I trusted her word over the next few years, when I'd contact her through phone calls & messages, that he was in good shape & being cared for with no complications. There were a few times where her business was slow and my family would write checks to cover his cost of care. We had never been notified of any severe health complications or troubles. Around 2012 I decided to begin riding again. I would visit the farm for occasional lessons & noticed that Casey's health had started to decline. I was not well-versed in animal husbandry at the time & took her word that he was "just aging & having a harder time keeping weight on". By 2013 I had started volunteering at a Thoroughbred Rescue and Recovery center & was learning about husbandry on a level which Jennifer had failed to teach. Casey's health was rapidly declining & as I shared his photos with my colleagues, the discussion began that his conditions were more likely due to neglect rather than age. Casey was, at that time, being kept outside, with no shelter, in a very small paddock, exposed to flooding & deep mud. When asked why he was not provided with a stall, she claimed he did not like them, and she had to deal with him having severe colic during a storm when she placed him in one. I was never contacted about this (or any) colic episodes. I was soon notified that her leasing client would no longer be doing a partial lease on him & we were to take over on his expenses again fully, ending the free lease. Fortunately, I was at an age & in a place to begin providing care for him on my own, with the help of my fiance (now husband). We decided that the cost of care with minimal accommodations at her facility was unsatisfactory, and that due to his declining health, he should be retired from her riding program at that time. We had the opportunity to move him to facility which would provide him to free access to a personal stall, an acre of grazing pasture, and would place him in a closer location where my family could visit with him daily. Jennifer was extremely volatile in her reaction towards our decision & reacted with threats against my family & myself, as well as extreme verbal assaults, despite my attempts to keep things diplomatic & peaceful. The following day she tried to reconcile over the phone, but our decision had been made. We moved Casey to a new facility shortly after & dedicated all to his recovery. He was rated a 2 out of 9 (with 1 being the thinnest) on the Henneke body score, by our equine vet. He was over due with zero records provided on multiple seasons of vaccines, dental care & hoof care. He had severe skin infections from his head to his tail with no signs of treatment. He was given minimal nutritional care, when he was in need of a very specialized senior diet. He showed obvious physical signs of neglect and behavior likened to possible trauma (abuse). She failed to report his health conditions, tell the truth about his reason for declining health, pull him from her training program to recover, or notify us of her inability to provide proper care from the beginning of his decline. Casey is now 26 years old and lives with us in Northern California in perfect health. I have before & after photos. I have decided to post this as she continues her work in Florida and I continue to encounter her supporters online who verbally assault me. I should have pressed charges then.

My wife used to keep her horses with and train under owner, Jennifer Medlock, for nearly a decade…read more By the time I met my wife, she was starting to notice the quality of care decrease. It was not until 2013, when my wife started volunteering with an equine rehabilitation center, that we obtained the knowledge and secondary professional opinions that her lesson horse was in neglectful circumstances under Jennifer Medlock. He was malnourished, suffering from skin infections, was overdue for vaccinations, hoof care, dental work, and was being kept in less than favorable conditions without shelter. Jennifer insisted that his condition was due to age rather than neglect, but after seeking professional input outside of Showtime Farm, we decided to relocate my wife's horse and retire him outside of the lesson program that Jennifer was still utilizing him for. It was my understanding over the year I was involved, that my wife's horse was being kept with Jennifer on a free-lease verbal agreement after relocating him to a new facility without prior permission.The entirety of that story can be seen in my wife's review. Jennifer had been partial leasing him to her students plus utilizing him for her lesson program for profit. We attempted to pursue his relocation and retirement in the most diplomatic way possible, but were met with verbal assault, slander, and threats by Jennifer and her close associates. Due to our finances being dedicated to the recovery of my wife's horse, we did not pursue legal actions, but regret not doing so. We still encounter verbal online attacks from her supporters several years later. My wife's horse has since made a full recovery and is now turning 26 years old under our personal care. He has been relocated to California with us and is living a happily retired life. I do not recommend this woman's services, as my personal experience with her has proven her actions dishonest, untrustworthy, neglectful, and potentially abusive. I would be extremely weary of her training and boarding methods and all those whom closely associate with her. Pictures of my wife's horse are available for viewing on her YELP review as well.

While staying at Disney's Fort Wilderness with my daughter, I decided to book us a fun trail ride…read moreas we both love horses and get great perks at Disney since my mom is a retired executive. This ranch is a hidden gem ! As a rider, I really enjoyed this ride . It was beautiful and the horses are well maintained . My daughter felt safe and could've stayed here all day. We did come back the next day with my Nieces to ride as the ponies are perfect for the kids ! We are looking forward to coming back during the cooler weather months or holidays. FYI : The pricing is very reasonable....1 lap (10 dollars) or 2 laps (15 dollars), which gives kids plenty of time to enjoy the ride without feeling rushed. In addition to the pony rides, they also have large horses for the adults and you do not have to stay at the resort to book a ride. Check the disney app or website to book!

What a beautiful barn!…read more Love the story of Walt Disney and his love for horses displayed in the barn. The barn is very clean, and the horses are beautiful. The area for pony ride is very clean and nicely kept. Every CM we encountered were friendly and knowledgeable. If you love horses, you need to come and visit. Highly recommend.

Best horse farm in town. Here you are not a client we are family. Karen not only knows her stuff…read morebut she teaches these young women to be strong independent women. She teaches them to ride horses drive tractors and how to swing a hammer.

From the owner: With over 26 years experience, Trainer / Owner Karen Knies has taken students from beginners to be…read moretop riders selected for college. Whether your looking to learn for show level or fun and relaxation. Canter Down Farms can help you achieve your riding goals while learning on top quality show horses in a fun safe environment.