John seems nice, but doesn't tell you that you have to confirm the appointment THE DAY OF. I called…read moreon a Wednesday and scheduled my appointment for the next day. He said he text me at 3:30pm On Thursday and asked to confirm by 5pm for a 6pm appointment. I was working and had my phone on silent (I work from home and have my laptop with me)... I got off at 5pm to leave for the appointment, saw the messages and called right away. He wouldn't budge and cancelled my appointment. He did not tell me on Wednesday, when I scheduled the appointment, that I would need to confirm the appointment the next day... I would have turned my phone off silent or called before 5pm. What a wonderful way to disappoint my 11 & 13 year old horse loving daughters... we are here from South Dakota visiting. His mom is an even bigger problem, she has an even worse attitude. STAY AWAY! On a positive note, Whispering Pines Equestrian LLC was really nice and offered to let my girls go to their day camp on Friday for half the cost of this place.

I love this place! Great riding instruction and trail rides. Perfect way to see "Old Florida" and…read morefun for the family! No experience needed either as the owners have a horse for every skill level. Say "Hi" to Elvis the Pot Bellied pig. He's super friendly!

My daughter loves taking lessons at BEC. The prices are reasonable and the classes are fun. Ms…read more Amber teaches our daughter not only how to ride, but also how to care for horses. Overall great experience.

Scheduled a lesson for my horse-loving Mother as a gift. It was a HIT! The staff is friendly,…read moreknowledgeable and very communicative. The facility is beautiful, with lots of options for riders. We will definitely return for one of their events, and more riding. Highly recommend!

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.

The wife and I had the pleasure of staying at the DESTINY BOUND - THE DEN for three nights. David…read moreand Tammy were two of the finest hosts we have ever had the pleasure to know. Tammy spoke to us several times and was always pleasant and to the point. We met David the first night and he showed us around, saying if we needed anything, to just call. The room was charmingly rustic but was a nice change from the vanilla hotel rooms we normally stay in. Very well equipped with everything we needed. The fact that this is a working horse farm where we could watch riders practicing barrel racing and breaking horses was a plus. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS ROOM TO ANYONE TIRED OF THE THE ORDINARY AND WHO IS LOOKING FOR A DIFFERENT TRAVEL EXPERIENCE...

From the owner: Destiny Bound is a Horse boarding facility primarily, also, houses a large arena for many speed…read moreevents and training exercises for Boarders and invited guests. Also is the training facility for the Special Olympics St Lucie Co. Special Equestrians (since 2009) Destiny Bound in 2018 opened to the public an open air Event/Wedding Venue. All lays on a little piece of God's country here on earth

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.

Cool farm/petting Zoo. The animal selection was pretty diverse. The price for food to feed the…read moreanimals was reasonable. The staff is a little busy and all over the place. The Animal homes all seem pretty good. Free to explore but give them a nice donation.

Looking for family fun especially for the kids on the northern part of the Treasure Coast? Do you…read morealso want that family fun to technically be free as there is no admission fee? Well look no further than LaPorte Farms. Located in the Roseland area of the Treasure Coast which meets up with the southern most point of the Space Coast, LaPorte Farms (which I will shorthand to LaPorte) is an open farm consisting of a wide array of animals to see and activities to do. Designed in which everything can be seen or experience in one or two hours tops sans any major events, LaPorte is both entertaining and educational, especially for children. Starting with the animals, there are plenty of pens and large birdcage enclosures featuring many kinds of animals of both domestic farm life and... well... more "exotic" farm life. They have horses, chickens, and pigs, but also have llamas, turtles, bearded lizard, and lemurs. To add to the fun, they have named some of their animals as seen on their "Critters" Tab on their official website. Next, the activities are catered towards children and overall family experience. On site, there is a little library where you can "leave a book, take a book." This is definitely an excellent way to prepare for the Reading Challenge LaPorte hosts. Plenty of photo opportunities to be made which includes photography props including a face-cutout picture board and a "jailhouse." There is a section for little kids to ride spring rocking horses, which is a toy I haven't seen in ages. Finally off the top of my head, there are also pony rides and train rides for $5.00 per kid to partake in. Outside of the basic on site activities, LaPorte hosts many events including fishing tournaments and summer camps. They are often active in their community via their non-profit, Friends of LaPorte Farms. As a matter of fact, as of the publication of this review, LaPorte recently won the business of the month given to them by the Palm Bay Chamber of Commerce. Finally, the main house, sells food, drink, and gifts. Guests can buy packets of food to feed the critters on the farm (no outside food please), packages of eggs laid from their hens, and even honey and soap from other local businesses LaPorte are friends with. The two unique "events" the main house has is the Reading Challenge in which families can sign up their kids to partake in, and the "Pray for the Troops" box filled with toy soldiers. Overall, LaPorte is a very fun place to visit with the family. I expect such a place would be interesting to see during certain holidays such as 4th of July and Christmas. Gives reason to return for guests. For now, giving LaPorte four out of five stars. Everything is excellent, but the fifth star shall be earned if LaPorte is consistent. P.S. - LaPorte Farms is one of the locations to visit in the Treasure Coast Kids Quest for Indian River County. Families can go to the official website and/or obtain a passport from the main house at LaPorte or the Vero Beach Chamber of Commerce. At each location, passholders have to complete a task or mission. At LaPorte, you need to take a picture with Baby Girl the zebra.