I booked a trip for a same-day ride, drove to Ft McCoy, and met the accomodating crew at Makin Tracks. After trailering the horses down to the trail head (5-minute trip), my daughter and I mounted and we headed out in to the Ocala National Forest with our guide Cory. While we did not see any wildlife on our ride, Cory was careful to show us where black bears had fed, wild hogs waller, and we heard the gators chirp - wild Florida at its best. Cory shared facts on the history of the area, wildlife facts, and personal experiences while in the forest. My daughter even swam with a horse in the river.Skip the in-town riding stables, take a drive, and experience Florida nature, healthy-horses, and an expert guide at Makin Tracks. This is a unique adventure for anyone interested in Florida's beautiful forests, seen from a saddle.
My wife and I, along with our 4 and 6 yr olds made the GREAT decision to sign up for a horseback trail ride. What a fantastic experience it was. The guide was a NATURAL and made the trip very entertaining for the kids and adults alike. The horseback swim in the River was the "icing on the cake". A life long experience and one highly recommended for kids of all ages (this means adults too). We'd do it again in a heart beat. THANK YOU for a great ride and wonderful memories.
Makin Tracks showed us the real forests of Florida, as meant to be seen, from the back of a horse. Our guide Cory was simply the greatest. He kept us laughing, while also sharing some great stories that made the ride very immersive. We are planning to come back for a whole-day ride very soon. We cannot recommend it more.
Probably the best trail ride I've ever done. If it's an indication, we were barely half way and my son was already asking when we could do it again. In fact, I think he asked a number of times and I'm sure we'll be back again and again
My husband and I were avid horse back riders when we were in our teens. However, as we got older life took us in a different direction. When my husband surprised me, and said we were going horse back riding I was a little skeptical. However, all my skepticism was put to rest as soon as we pulled up. Cory and Tina made us feel right at home. They know each horse and their personalities. It took them no time to pick out the perfect match for my husband and I to ride. My husband and I had the time of our lives as we were taken back to our teens riding through the woods together. The horses were beautiful and very well taken care of. It was easy to see that they were passionate about their animals. I can't wait to return and bring our son so that he can experience the joys of riding. Thank you Cory and Tina! We will see you soon!
Hi guys,One of the best experience of my life. Swim with the horse was AWESOME!!!. My kids are going to remember this experience for the rest of their life. For sure we're going to do this ride again with you. And thank you so much for the other activitities recommendation It was very nice the canoe adventure at Silver Glen Springs. Regards and hope see you soon.
The trail rideandswimming in the river were such a fun experience! Cory is so knowledgeable about the area and heand the other guides made for a super day!
Thank you for making our trail outing a memorable day. We enjoyed chatting with our trail bosses Dakota and Ashley about Ocala, the history, and your business venture. The ride was varied in the state park…through open areas, through the Florida scrub, and winding through a creek or two. A beautiful day with nature.
If you are looking for a real trail ride then this is for you! I have done many trail rides all over the place and this is by far the best. They really let you experience what I can only imagine that our forefathers experienced when settling the state of FL. The trail took us in the back country of Florida, through rivers, streams, and brush. This is exactly what my wife and I were looking for. Very friendlily guide and a safe environment.
Family friendly and fun! Very nice guides and scenic trails. The horses were beautiful and very docile.