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Kelly Seahorse Ranch


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 33 attractions in Amelia Island
Traveler 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: Horseback riding stable
Address: 7500 First Coast Hwy Amelia Island, FL 32034
Tel: 904-491-5166

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5 of 5 stars
Martyhughes   1 contribution
Jacksonville
Nov 29, 2009

All I can say is what a wonderful experience. Some of the reviewers on this site must be dreaming of adifferent type of ride not available unles you are the owner of the horse. Liability comes to minde when the thrill seekers receive an injury. Wow....in America we tend to sue in a heartbeat. This business is playing it safe... more

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5 of 5 stars
dramamgh   1 contribution
Jacksonville, Florida
Nov 29, 2009

I just came back from my first ride at Kelly Seahorse Ranch. I have never riden a horse and I think is a great place to get your first experice. The horses are very well trained. I think the price was well worth the ride because I can 't imagine how expensive it is to keep the horses healthy and... more

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5 of 5 stars
JoannFlorida   2 contributions
Florida
Jul 17, 2009

My husband, son, and I are complete novices when it comes to horses. We decided to try Kelly Seahorse Ranch after reading the review from the veterinarian on TripAdvisor. We were not disappointed. The owners are courteous and professional. They provide instruction on how to give the horses simple commands, and they carefully monitor the ride to ensure that everyone... more

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1 of 5 stars
y2jkeenan   1 contribution
Texas
Jul 1, 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
Katherine33   3 contributions
New York City, New York
Jun 14, 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
Trixi01   2 contributions
gainesville florida
Apr 17, 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
sn0rkelfreak   2 contributions
Williamsburg, VA
Apr 14, 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

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5 of 5 stars
Gimpeay80   1 contribution
Georgia
Mar 3, 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
nina0269   1 contribution
Jacksonville Florida
Feb 19, 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

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5 of 5 stars
blinks_37   1 contribution
Tampa
Feb 17, 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

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Kelly Seahorse Ranch Address

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