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Williams Family Farm and Rescue
We pride ourselves in teaching others how to ride and in rescuing horses in need.
We pride ourselves in teaching others how to ride and in rescuing horses in need.
At Williams Family Farm and Rescue, our mission is to provide a safe and nurturing environment for both our horses and riders. We believe that building strong bonds between horse and rider is key to achieving success in the saddle. Our goal is to instill a love and appreciation for horses in all of our students.
Our mission as a rescue is to help those horses in need.
Rescue isn't always just from abuse. Sometimes owners can't keep their horses due to unforeseen circumstances. These horses need rescuing too so that they do not fall into the wrong situations.
Ashleigh is the founder of the farm and runs the day to day operations. She started riding at a young age and has continued learning through the years.
Jimmie has been a cowboy since he was a child, working his family horse ranch out in Kentucky.
Together the owners want to share and extend their knowledge to the upcoming riders of the world.
Cassie is our instructor who has years of experience in horse riding and have competed at various levels. She is passionate about teaching and are committed to helping our students achieve their goals.
We believe in teaching all basics from learning how to saddle your horse to riding.
Connected to the farm is over 200 acres of riding trails.
We offer safe and reliable transport for your livestlock. By appointment only
During the months of June, July, and August riding availability is subject to change due to weather
Please reach us at williamsfamilyfarm32091@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
At first glance, $50 to $80 might seem like a lot for a riding lesson. After all, it’s just 30 minutes or an hour on a horse, right? But here’s the kicker: that price doesn’t even begin to cover the full value of what you’re getting.
Let me break it down for you:
When you pay for a riding lesson, you’re not just paying for the time spent in the saddle. You’re paying for decades of knowledge, years of training, and an entire operation dedicated to creating a safe, fun, and rewarding experience.
You’re paying for an incredible partnership between horse and human—something most people only dream of experiencing.
You’re paying for the *generations of knowledge and skill* that went into breeding or selecting a safe, reliable horse—a horse that can teach a beginner to steer or build confidence in an intermediate rider.
You’re paying for the *thousands of hours* that trainers and instructors spent educating that horse, putting on the miles, and teaching it to be patient, forgiving, and downright saintly.
You’re paying for the tack: saddles, bridles, bits, saddle pads, girths, and all the fittings—carefully selected for comfort, fit, and durability. You’re also paying for the endless supply of grooming tools, from curry combs to hoof picks to detangling spray.
You’re paying for feed: hay, grain, supplements, and the occasional treat. You’re paying for veterinary care, including vaccines, deworming, dental work, and emergency visits. Don’t forget the farrier—someone has to keep those hooves in tip-top shape.
You’re paying for the blankets: rain sheets, winter rugs, coolers—whatever is needed to keep the horses happy and healthy in every season. You’re paying for the halters, lead ropes, and fly masks that keep them comfortable and safe.
You’re paying for the facilities: the arena footing, jumps, fences, barn, and tack room. You’re also paying for the equipment that maintains it all—tractors, ring drags, hoses, water buckets, muck rakes, shovels, and the never-ending repair bills that come with running a stable.
You’re paying for the labor: the early mornings and late nights, the endless stall mucking, the feeding, and the hauling of hay bales. You’re paying for the nights someone walks a colicky horse until the vet arrives.
You’re also paying for the *risk*: every time a lesson horse takes a rider, there’s a chance they could end up hurt or permanently lame. These horses are worth their weight in gold, and it’s my job to keep them safe, healthy, and happy. That’s why they’re only worked a certain amount, jump sparingly, and have strict limits on their workload.
So when you hear, “$50 to $80 for a lesson,” what you’re really getting is the result of years of dedication, hard work, and care. You’re getting a piece of a much larger puzzle—the kind of puzzle that most people don’t see but that makes those 30 or 60 minutes possible.
It’s not “just a lesson.” It’s a lifetime of expertise and a whole village behind it.
I am grateful to my team and the incredible horses for all they bring to people’s experiences.
We offer both English and Western riding lessons, as well as jumping and barrel racing lessons.
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Starke, Florida 32091, United States
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