AOK Ranch is 10 acres located on the Withlacoochee
State
Forest in West Central Florida in Citrus County.It is between
Tampa
and Orlando.Driving
time to Tampa and Orlando is 1 hour. We
are fortunate to have the forest at our back gate,41,000 acresof
beautiful riding.
This
is the vacation place that provides a peaceful relaxing atmosphere to enjoy
some of the best horse riding that Central Florida has to offer. Your
horse will appreciate the chance to get away from the life of a city horse.We are the perfect getaway vacation or winter training facility.
Guests at
AOKmay use the Southern Savvy
Center horse facilities on the property
A
2 bedroom home sits on a 10 acre ranch next to the Withlacoochee State Forest.The home is fully furnished and there are covered paddocks for the
horses with a turnout area. RV parking with electric and water hook-up's are
available. Bookings are by the weekend, week or month.
Today was a quiet day with the horses, but I spent some time with Huey at liberty for something different. I have only had one other short liberty session in the round pen with him and was, as usual, pleasantly surprised at how willing Huey is to develop our partnership. I love that he is willing to stick with me and follow my body language in an open area. For me it means that there is really something special about doing Dressage, Naturally.
AOK
Ranch Bed and Barn’s 10 acres are located next to the 41,000 acre
Withlacoochee State Forest in West Central Florida’s Citrus County.This area has been called one of the “Top Ten Coolest Places
You’ve Never Seen” in North America.It provides the perfect location to enjoy all that the west coast
and central Florida has to offer.
The
forest is noted for it’s wildlife – deer, fox, quail and hawks.The variety of terrain is excellent for your horse both physically
and mentally.Ride for a few hours or pack a lunch and stay out for the day.Trails are marked or just explore.Maps are provided for each rider.
The
2 bedroom guest house is fully furnished.The kitchen is ready for cooking and the beds are ready for guests.There are four new covered paddocks with horse safe fencing and a
top board.A new turnout has been added for your horse’s pleasure.You can also utilize the natural horsemanship facility on the
premises known as the Southern Savvy Center.
We
are nestled among 100 year old oaks with Spanish moss draping the
branches.There is a peaceful pond and a campfire site with plenty of wood
just waiting for someone to light it up.Just sit and watch the starry sky and ponder the awesome ride that
day.
Call for current rates
Directions
to the AOK Ranch Bed & Barn & the Southern Savvy Center
Hosting
Natural Horsemanship Clinics
Overnight Horse and
HumanAccommodations Available
From the Florida Turnpike
Northbound to the end. Stay right onto
I-75, exit immediately at the Wildwood exit number #309, go 44 west into
Inverness. When you get to town stay right as 44 and 41 will travel
together. Stay on 44 when 41 splits off. Go to CR 581 at the corner of
Appleby's and ABC Liquor. Turn LEFT (south) on CR 581 for 10 miles. Turn RIGHT onto CR 480 west for 1 1/2 miles to AOK Ranch
Bed and Barn - Southern Savvy Center. CR 480 is also Stagecoach Trail ( on
right side 2921 E. Stagecoach Trail)
From I-75 coming
from south
Take Exit # 301 for Brooksville/50 go west (left). At split stay
right onto 98 into Brooksville. At 41 go right (north) for 5 or 6 miles to
481(Hernando County #) Snow Memorial Hwy. The road number will change to
581 in Citrus County when you cross the County Line. You will go to 480
(Stagecoach Trail) and turn Left (west) for 1 and 1/2 miles
and AOK is on the right hand side of road. Use either driveway that
suits you vehicle and rig.
From I-75 coming
from north
Take Exit # 309 for Inverness and Wildwood. Go 44 west 16 miles into town. 44
and 41 will travel together, stay on 44 west to CR 581 at the corner of
Appleby's and ABC Liquor turn LEFT (south) for 10 miles to CR 480 ( E.
Stagecoach Trail) go Right (west) for 1 1\2 miles to AOK Ranch Bed & Barn-
Southern Savvy Center on the (right
Stagecoach Trail) go right (west) for 1 1\2 miles to
AOK Ranch Bed & Barn-
Southern Savvy Center on the right.
From
Suncoast Highway (from the south)
Suncoast Highway north toward Inverness (Citrus County) north of
Brooksville to County Road 98 Right. Take CR 98 East to CR 491 go left
(north) about 4 miles to CR 480 go right (east) this is Stagecoach Trail.
Go about 4 miles and AOK is on the left. The address is 2921 E. Stagecoach
Trail.
From US 19(from Tampa)
US 19 north
toward Inverness (Citrus County) north of Brooksville (Hernando County).
To 98 turn
right (east) go to 491 take left (north) to 480 (Stagecoach Trail) . On 480 Go
right (east) for for 4 miles. AOK Ranch is on the left side 2921 E.
Stagecoach Trail