Cactus Jack's Trail Rides

Cactus Jack's Trail Rides Saddle Up for unforgettable horse farm tours and adventures with Cactus Jacks Trail Rides in Ocala Florida. Horseback riding is FUN, SAFE and AFFORDABLE.

Where every ride is a journey into the heart of the Cross Florida Greenway's scenic beauty and equestrian excitement Relax and enjoy beautiful guided trail rides through the Cross Florida Greenway. See Florida's oak hammocks, pine forests, and green fields. Horseback riding is the best way to see the beauty of the Ocala area. This is truly Florida at its best.We are the designated horseback riding

provider for the Florida Parks Cross Florida Greenway. We have outstanding horses and our guides have many years experience.We take ages 6 and up (limited by our insurance). We can take all levels of riders from beginners to advanced.

WE HAVE A WINNER! 🏆🐴✨​The wait is finally over! Thank you to everyone who joined our 1,000 Review Milestone celebration ...
04/20/2026

WE HAVE A WINNER! 🏆🐴✨
​The wait is finally over! Thank you to everyone who joined our 1,000 Review Milestone celebration this weekend. Reading your stories about Poke, Ginger, and the whole herd reminded us exactly why we love what we do every single day.
​We put all the names into the hat for a random drawing, and the luck of the draw has spoken! 🥁
​Congratulations to our winner:
🌟 Beth Verblaauw Rivera 🌟
​Beth, we saw your comment about missing "Pooky"—now you have the perfect excuse to come visit him (and bring those treats!) with TWO free 1-hour trail rides! 🍎🥕
​To our incredible riding community: Thank you for the 1,000+ reviews and for the years of support. If you didn't win this time, don't worry—we have an amazing summer season ahead and plenty of trail memories waiting to be made.
​Beth, please send us a DM to claim your gift card! 📩🐎

Hello friends on Facebook, its me, Buck. I just wanted to say a quick thank you to the really nice lady named Jennifer w...
04/13/2026

Hello friends on Facebook, its me, Buck. I just wanted to say a quick thank you to the really nice lady named Jennifer who stopped in today to donate some new fly masks for my friends and I. They will help keep the pesky flies out of our eyes this summer. I really really appreciate this wonderful gift because I personally find the flies very annoying. It took me a second to get used to the ear pieces but I really like it now and I think I look pretty cool! Thank you Ms Jennifer for this very kind gift.

We did it! Today, we officially hit 1,000 reviews on Google. From our very first ride  to this incredible milestone, you...
04/12/2026

We did it! Today, we officially hit 1,000 reviews on Google. From our very first ride to this incredible milestone, your support has meant the world to us. Every single review represents a story, a laugh, and a memory shared on the trails.
​The Stars of the Show:
To celebrate, we’re highlighting two of our hardest workers who show up in your stories time and time again:
​🌟 Ginger: The queen of the trail! She’s built a loyal "super-fan" club of riders who come back year after year just to see her.
🌟 Poke: The steady, sweet soul who has helped hundreds of beginners and families find their "trail legs" for the very first time.
​The Celebration:
Whether you’re Team Ginger, Team Poke, or have another favorite in the barn, THANK YOU for choosing Cactus Jack's. We are so proud to be part of this community and to share the beauty of the Florida trails with you.
​🏆 THE 1K GIVEAWAY! 🏆
To celebrate, we’re giving away a Gift Card for TWO 1-Hour Trail Rides! Whether you want to bring a friend or go on a dream date with your favorite person, we want to get you back in the saddle.
​How to enter:
​Like this post.
​Comment below with your favorite trail memory OR tell us which horse you’d love to ride (Are you Team Ginger or Team Poke?).
​Share this post to your story for an extra entry!
​Winner will be announced this Friday! Good luck!

🌸🐣 Happy Easter from Cactus Jack’s Trail Rides! 🐴🌼Out here, the Easter Bunny doesn’t just hop… he rides. 😉Our trails are...
04/05/2026

🌸🐣 Happy Easter from Cactus Jack’s Trail Rides! 🐴🌼

Out here, the Easter Bunny doesn’t just hop… he rides. 😉

Our trails are bursting with spring color, fresh air, and a little extra magic this time of year. From hidden eggs in the grass to peaceful moments under the open sky, there’s nothing quite like celebrating Easter in the saddle.

And in the middle of it all… a reminder of what this day truly means. ✝️

Whether you’re riding with us or spending time with family, we hope your day is filled with joy, hope, and new beginnings.

🌿 Come experience the real Florida — not the crowded theme parks, but wide-open trails, beautiful horses, and memories that actually stick.

Happy Easter from our ranch family to yours! 💛

04/03/2026
From a laid-back ride… to straight-up Western outlaws 🤠🔥In the first photo, it’s just a great day on the trail — two rid...
04/03/2026

From a laid-back ride… to straight-up Western outlaws 🤠🔥

In the first photo, it’s just a great day on the trail — two riders, good horses, and that real Florida backdrop we love.

In the second… we turned them into something else entirely.
Dust, grit, and that old-school outlaw energy like they just rode into town and everyone stepped aside.

That’s the fun of it —
the moment is real… we just bring out the legend hiding in it.

And honestly? They already had that look.

🌵 Cactus Jack’s Trail Rides – Ocala, Florida

From a peaceful ride… to a straight-up outlaw legend 🤠🔥In the first photo, it’s a beautiful, laid-back moment — just enj...
04/03/2026

From a peaceful ride… to a straight-up outlaw legend 🤠🔥

In the first photo, it’s a beautiful, laid-back moment — just enjoying the trail, sunshine, and a great horse.

In the second… she looks like someone you don’t mess with.
Cool, confident, and ready to ride through anything the Wild West throws her way.

Same rider. Same horse.
Just brought out the legend that was already there.

And let’s be honest… she wore it perfectly.

🌵 Cactus Jack’s Trail Rides – Ocala, Florida

From a day on the trail… to an Old West story 🤠🔥In the first photo, it’s a real moment — two riders, great horses, sunsh...
04/03/2026

From a day on the trail… to an Old West story 🤠🔥

In the first photo, it’s a real moment — two riders, great horses, sunshine through the trees, just enjoying the ride.

In the second… we turned that same moment into something timeless.
Like they rode straight out of a dusty Western town, ready for whatever comes next.

That’s what makes this so fun —
the memories are real… we just bring the legend out of them.

And let’s be honest… they both looked the part from the start.

🌵 Cactus Jack’s Trail Rides – Ocala, Florida

From a great day on the trail… to a full-on Western legend 🤠✨In the first photo, you see one of our awesome guests just ...
04/03/2026

From a great day on the trail… to a full-on Western legend 🤠✨

In the first photo, you see one of our awesome guests just enjoying the ride — soaking in the Florida sunshine, relaxed, smiling, and making memories.

In the second… we turned that same moment into something straight out of the Old West — strong, bold, and unforgettable.

That’s what we love about what we do.
Our guests don’t just come ride… they become part of the story.

And honestly? She made it easy — already looked right at home in the saddle.

🌵 Cactus Jack’s Trail Rides – Ocala, Florida

From the trail… to the legend 🤠🔥These are the **real deal right here** — the ladies who make every ride at Cactus Jack’s...
04/03/2026

From the trail… to the legend 🤠🔥

These are the **real deal right here** — the ladies who make every ride at Cactus Jack’s something special.

In the first photo, you see them as they are every day — confident, laid-back, and completely at home in the saddle. The kind of guides you trust the second you meet them.

In the second… we turned them into what they already are — **Western legends**. Strong, fearless, and ready to ride into anything.

Truth is, we didn’t have to create the look…
They already had it.

If you’ve ridden with us, you know — these girls don’t just guide the trail…
they *are* the experience.

📍 Ocala, Florida
🌵 Cactus Jack’s Trail Rides

Same cowboy… two different worlds 🤠In the first image, we turned Taylor into something straight out of an old Western — ...
04/03/2026

Same cowboy… two different worlds 🤠

In the first image, we turned Taylor into something straight out of an old Western — gritty, fearless, the kind of man you’d see riding into town with everyone watching.

In the second, that’s the real moment — just him out on the trail, relaxed, natural, right at home in the saddle.

Truth is… we didn’t have to change much.
He already had that cowboy look — we just brought it to life.

🌵 Cactus Jack’s Trail Rides – Ocala, Florida

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11100 South West 16th Avenue
Ocala, FL

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm
Saturday 8:30am - 5pm
Sunday 8:30am - 5pm

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