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Kelly Seahorse Ranch

7500 First Coast Hwy, Amelia Island, FL 32034
904-491-5166
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Type: Horseback Riding Stables
Owner 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 » Owner description: 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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Nashua, New Hampshire, United States
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013

This was great, my husband never rode before and really enjoyed it. Staff was great, gave a mini lesson on riding, helped everyone get mounted and we were off for an hour ride, it went by too fast. Try to get a picture of yourselves before you ride, you can't bring a camera or phone on the ride, they take... More

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Long Island, NY
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2013

My husband and children went for the beach ride and throughly enjoyed it. They only wished it was longer. Kelly and crew were great.

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Cary, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2013

Jim and Kelly provide a great trip; riding on the sand, well mannered horses,overall fun experience.

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Florida
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed March 20, 2013

I have owned horses since I was 4, have shown horses, rode in rodeos etc. So I was maybe expecting more from this place. They restrict you to only walking and my husband and I were on completely opposite ends. It was a really boring ride in my opinion. I live at the beach and have taken my own horses... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 7, 2013 via mobile

My husband and I recently visited Amelia Island and read about this ranch on tripadvisor. We had a great time! The horses are so well behaved and it is an interesting ride. You get there 30 minutes early to fill out paperwork and get everyone together. I think we had about 10 on our ride. We walked through some woods... More

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Utica
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2013

Kelly Seahorse Ranch gave my sister and I the most wonderful stress reducing horseback ride through beautiful wooded trails and then the most breathtaking view along the ocean's edge with the waves at our feet. We were treated like queens and thought it was our best experience on Amelia Island. Thank-you !!!

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Saint Paul, Minnesota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 11, 2013

Went on an afternoon ride yesterday with my family, we were in town for a wedding. We had several teenagers, young adults and adults. We all had a great time. The horses were the best I've ever ridden and are extremely well trained. The scenery is wonderful whether on the beach or riding through the woods. One of the aspects... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 10, 2013 via mobile

If you want an unforgettable experience then go for a horse back ride with the Kelly Ranch! They are sooooo friendly and make you feel at home! They bring you to the most beautiful place in Florida! ABSOLUTELY breathe taking! Thank you for the moment before my husband proposed to me again! You guys are amazing!

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Gainesville, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2013

And there I was riding Wildfire...ok, it was actually Chip, but he is the one and only horse I have ever gotten to ride on the beach!! My family group of five enjoyed our ride with Jim and Kelly giving us a very personal touch. Blaze, Sleepy, Star and Sky (the horses) were gentle and responsive to our directions. Photographs... More

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Fort Myers
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 27, 2012 via mobile

My family went for a ride today and were very pleased with the entire event. We set by the firepit while Kelly and crew prepared our horses. They gave a great orientation and the trail was through a diverse environment ending with a ride on the beach. We have done many of these trips at other ranches across the country... More

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