Vero Beach, Florida, is about 135 miles north of Miami and 190 miles south of Jacksonville in Indian River County. Located on Florida's Treasure Coast, Vero Beach offers an abundance of water activities including surfing and snorkeling. The rural nature and mild climate of the area also attracts horse enthusiasts and the area abounds with farms, polo clubs and horse riding and training facilities.
Nautilina Stables offers training for horses and riding lessons. Group lessons consist of five students, semi-private lessons have two students, and private lessons are just for one student. Beginning riding and jumping lessons are available on the school's horses. The stable also offers coaching for students competing in horse shows. Horse training is available in any discipline, and the stable's trainers will work with green horses and problem horses.
Nautilina Stables
6730 69th St.
Vero Beach, FL 32967
772-321-9052
nautilinastables.com
The Vero Beach Polo Club offers polo training for beginners and intermediate players and offers polo games for both members and the public on Sundays. Private matches are available for members. Beginning players can get started by purchasing a membership and joining a class. Horses and equipment are provided by the club.
Vero Beach Polo Club
6020 5th Street SW
Vero Beach, FL 32968
772-778-2224
verobeachpolo.com
Atlantic Crossing Stables offers lessons for all levels of riders from beginner to experienced. Lessons are available for hunter-jumper and dressage. Group, semi-private and private lessons are available. The stable also offers demonstration days with one- to two-hour demonstrations or two- to four-hour demonstrations in the dressage or hunter-jumper disciplines.
Atlantic Crossing Stables
7700 8th St.
Vero Beach, FL 32968
772-538-6486
atlanticcrossingstables.com
Long Riders Stables is located less than 15 minutes south of Vero Beach in Ft Peirce. The stable offers carriage rides, pony rides, riding lessons and guided trail rides. Beginner's classes teach students how to care for a horse including grooming, saddling and bridling and basic riding skills in the round pen. Horse are also available for monthly lease. The stable offers daily and weekly camps for kids to learn horse basics.
Long Riders Stables
725 W. Coker Rd.
Ft. Peirce, FL 34945
772-489-2279
longridersstablesllc.com
