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BarnBum · 07-18-2008, 08:46 PM

The yearly camout at the Fla Boys Ranch in Live Oak ?? Its the first weekend in Oct. My g/f goes every year and she wants me to go this year w/ her. She said its alot of fun, tons of people, vendors (food, tack, feed, etc) Primitive camping but you can run a generator and there is a bath house with pottys and showers (very nice facilities too she said). Need panels or port fencing for your horses. Alot of nice riding. Games on horseback all weekend. Nightly dinners with dancing and bands. Its in Oct so the weather should be a little cooler up in N. Fla (or am I wishful thinking ??

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Anyone ever been ?? I really want to go, sounds like alot of fun.

Any input from anyone ??

She is suppose to send me a website, but she hasn't yet.

When I get more info from her, I will post it. HT get-together ??

pasopony · 07-21-2008, 04:11 PM

Yep, been there done that It can be hot or cold, just depends... Barrel racing and running games. It's a major fund raiser for the Florida Sheriffs' Youth Ranches. Nice property to ride, but a real mix of people. A few too many of the kind that I don't think need to have horses

BarnBum · 07-21-2008, 06:57 PM

Thanks for the input. My g/f really wants me to go. I just don't want to drive 5-6 hrs and with the price of gas ........... If I was wanting to make the trip, I would go to mcnulleys or spirit suwannee and spend a week or so. Appreciate the input.

HighHorse · 07-21-2008, 08:51 PM

Hey! There's an idea

SpotADots4Me · 07-21-2008, 09:43 PM

Dear Heavenly Savior:

Brace yourself because Highhorse HAS AN IDEA.

Amen

Sounds exciting to me

HighHorse · 07-21-2008, 09:48 PM

pasopony · 07-22-2008, 11:49 AM

Yep, save your time for McCulley's - which is ALWAYS a good time

BarnBum · 07-22-2008, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpotADots4Me

Dear Heavenly Savior:

Brace yourself because Highhorse HAS AN IDEA.

Amen

Quick RUN !!

BarnBum · 07-22-2008, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pasopony

Yep, save your time for McCulley's - which is ALWAYS a good time

Any input on McCulleys ?

HighHorse · 07-22-2008, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BarnBum

Quick RUN !!

And another

for you!!

BarnBum · 07-23-2008, 12:29 PM

Quit spitting

kanoo32 · 07-23-2008, 04:58 PM

Ok............in jumps dumb me! What on earth is McCulleys?

Apparently I don't get out too much!

pasopony · 07-25-2008, 05:06 PM

Here' the link to McCulley's. You can go any time to camp, but they have a "jam" in the fall and spring. It's really fun because they do all the cooking and all we have to do is RIDE. Nice barns or you can use portable corrals. Even have sites with electricity

http://www.mcculleyfarms.com/

You can go guided on their rides, or ride your own once you learn the trails. Plus they always split up into fast/slow/gaited groups so that everyone can have what they like. BEAUTIFUL trails that go along the bluffs of the Withlacoochee River.

snickers · 07-25-2008, 09:28 PM

Its not just a camp out but a horse show and they also have an auction.
If you like being around people, thats the place.
It gets packed.

I work not far from there.

If you want to go some where really fun, come to where I work at.
www.musicliveshere.com

800 acres of trails along the Suwannee River.
Camping, cabins, beach, pool, and music year round.
Lots more to do there as well.

We have horse campers that came in today in rigs that are the ones that cost as much as a house.
We had the Fresian Club there last year.
Also, we have a New Years trail ride where people come from all over.
The Park was featured on Ride Across America.

BarnBum · 07-25-2008, 09:28 PM

thanks. when / if I ever go, i would want to spend like a week or so since the trip is so long. appreciate all the help !!

904horsenerd · 07-29-2008, 01:19 PM

been there done that at boys ranch it si fun but you have to deal with all kinds of people

BarnBum · 07-29-2008, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snickers

Its not just a camp out but a horse show and they also have an auction.
If you like being around people, thats the place.
It gets packed.

I work not far from there.

If you want to go some where really fun, come to where I work at.
www.musicliveshere.com

800 acres of trails along the Suwannee River.
Camping, cabins, beach, pool, and music year round.
Lots more to do there as well.

We have horse campers that came in today in rigs that are the ones that cost as much as a house.
We had the Fresian Club there last year.
Also, we have a New Years trail ride where people come from all over.
The Park was featured on Ride Across America.

Yes, I want to go there TOO !! Just such a long darned drive. I hear ya on the rigs !!

Isn't it near McCulleys ??

pasopony · 07-29-2008, 03:05 PM

Spirit of the Suwanee is not far from McCulley's. It's a great place too. Campsites are a little close together, but there's lots of wonderful trails to ride.

Wendy F · 07-29-2008, 07:56 PM

Well we go EVERY year, but we run games. Many of the areas Horse Clubs are represented. We are members of 2 riding clubs. I don't ride in it though. People are too competitive. I save my competition for $$$ and usually ride a horse that neede exposure. My kids ride and usually get plaques and we take our horses just to ride around and pleasure. I make it about the kids and our family. You can usually find great deals from the vendors too! You have to go in Wed AM to get shade for your horses though. We get there at 5am and wait for the gates to open, with the camper. There is a Bar B Q on the river (usually $5.00) and the best Chicken and Dumplins you ever tasted free Fri night! There is a dance Fri and Sat pm and Cowboy Church Sun AM. We have tons of friends that go so we all pitch in and cook different nights. It is all what you make of it. We have a blast and it is for a great cause. These boys actually learn responsibilities!
I do have a friend that is going to stay at Spirit of The Suwannee in a cabin and come over for the days. She doesn't want to do the camping thing!

BarnBum · 07-30-2008, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Wendy F

I do have a friend that is going to stay at Spirit of The Suwannee in a cabin and come over for the days. She doesn't want to do the camping thing!

Thats an idea. Thats for all the input, yes, I have heard about them chicken and d umplins !!

07-18-2008, 08:46 PM
BarnBum Greenbroke Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sunshine State Posts: 3,533	Ever been to .... The yearly camout at the Fla Boys Ranch in Live Oak ?? Its the first weekend in Oct. My g/f goes every year and she wants me to go this year w/ her. She said its alot of fun, tons of people, vendors (food, tack, feed, etc) Primitive camping but you can run a generator and there is a bath house with pottys and showers (very nice facilities too she said). Need panels or port fencing for your horses. Alot of nice riding. Games on horseback all weekend. Nightly dinners with dancing and bands. Its in Oct so the weather should be a little cooler up in N. Fla (or am I wishful thinking ?? ) Anyone ever been ?? I really want to go, sounds like alot of fun. Any input from anyone ?? She is suppose to send me a website, but she hasn't yet. When I get more info from her, I will post it. HT get-together ?? __________________ Murphys Horse Law - A horse's misbehavior will be in direct proportion to the number of people who are watching !! Last edited by BarnBum : 07-19-2008 at 06:18 AM.

07-21-2008, 04:11 PM
pasopony Yearling Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 811	Yep, been there done that It can be hot or cold, just depends... Barrel racing and running games. It's a major fund raiser for the Florida Sheriffs' Youth Ranches. Nice property to ride, but a real mix of people. A few too many of the kind that I don't think need to have horses __________________ Horses are not my whole life, but horses make my life whole.

07-21-2008, 06:57 PM
BarnBum Greenbroke Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sunshine State Posts: 3,533	Thanks for the input. My g/f really wants me to go. I just don't want to drive 5-6 hrs and with the price of gas ........... If I was wanting to make the trip, I would go to mcnulleys or spirit suwannee and spend a week or so. Appreciate the input. __________________ Murphys Horse Law - A horse's misbehavior will be in direct proportion to the number of people who are watching !!

07-21-2008, 08:51 PM
HighHorse Started Join Date: May 2007 Location: FLA Posts: 2,891	Hey! There's an idea __________________ I played with a clouded leopard

07-21-2008, 09:43 PM
SpotADots4Me Yearling Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 612	Dear Heavenly Savior: Brace yourself because Highhorse HAS AN IDEA. Amen Sounds exciting to me __________________ oops, I did it again

07-21-2008, 09:48 PM
HighHorse Started Join Date: May 2007 Location: FLA Posts: 2,891	__________________ I played with a clouded leopard

07-22-2008, 11:49 AM
pasopony Yearling Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 811	Yep, save your time for McCulley's - which is ALWAYS a good time __________________ Horses are not my whole life, but horses make my life whole.

07-23-2008, 12:29 PM
BarnBum Greenbroke Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sunshine State Posts: 3,533	Quit spitting __________________ Murphys Horse Law - A horse's misbehavior will be in direct proportion to the number of people who are watching !!

07-23-2008, 04:58 PM
kanoo32 Started Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 2,339	Ok............in jumps dumb me! What on earth is McCulleys? Apparently I don't get out too much! __________________ Even if your on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there!

07-25-2008, 05:06 PM
pasopony Yearling Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 811	Here' the link to McCulley's. You can go any time to camp, but they have a "jam" in the fall and spring. It's really fun because they do all the cooking and all we have to do is RIDE. Nice barns or you can use portable corrals. Even have sites with electricity http://www.mcculleyfarms.com/ You can go guided on their rides, or ride your own once you learn the trails. Plus they always split up into fast/slow/gaited groups so that everyone can have what they like. BEAUTIFUL trails that go along the bluffs of the Withlacoochee River. __________________ Horses are not my whole life, but horses make my life whole. Last edited by pasopony : 07-25-2008 at 05:07 PM. Reason: whoops, forgot to put the link in.

07-25-2008, 09:28 PM
snickers Bombproof Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Twilight Zone Posts: 8,852	Its not just a camp out but a horse show and they also have an auction. If you like being around people, thats the place. It gets packed. I work not far from there. If you want to go some where really fun, come to where I work at. www.musicliveshere.com 800 acres of trails along the Suwannee River. Camping, cabins, beach, pool, and music year round. Lots more to do there as well. We have horse campers that came in today in rigs that are the ones that cost as much as a house. We had the Fresian Club there last year. Also, we have a New Years trail ride where people come from all over. The Park was featured on Ride Across America. __________________ " You cant fix stupid " Ron White Life is to short to argue with ignorant people.

07-29-2008, 01:19 PM
904horsenerd Weanling Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: St Augustine Florida Posts: 259	been there done that at boys ranch it si fun but you have to deal with all kinds of people

07-29-2008, 03:05 PM
pasopony Yearling Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 811	Spirit of the Suwanee is not far from McCulley's. It's a great place too. Campsites are a little close together, but there's lots of wonderful trails to ride. __________________ Horses are not my whole life, but horses make my life whole.

07-29-2008, 07:56 PM
Wendy F Yearling Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 951	Well we go EVERY year, but we run games. Many of the areas Horse Clubs are represented. We are members of 2 riding clubs. I don't ride in it though. People are too competitive. I save my competition for $$$ and usually ride a horse that neede exposure. My kids ride and usually get plaques and we take our horses just to ride around and pleasure. I make it about the kids and our family. You can usually find great deals from the vendors too! You have to go in Wed AM to get shade for your horses though. We get there at 5am and wait for the gates to open, with the camper. There is a Bar B Q on the river (usually $5.00) and the best Chicken and Dumplins you ever tasted free Fri night! There is a dance Fri and Sat pm and Cowboy Church Sun AM. We have tons of friends that go so we all pitch in and cook different nights. It is all what you make of it. We have a blast and it is for a great cause. These boys actually learn responsibilities! I do have a friend that is going to stay at Spirit of The Suwannee in a cabin and come over for the days. She doesn't want to do the camping thing! __________________ Breaking,Training,Raising Quality bred QH's Home of Blue Roan Stallion "Blue Woody Hancock" AQHA, NFQHA 96.63% Foundation www.wfquarterhorses.com "With God, there is 2 in the saddle. You will never ride alone again!" Last edited by Wendy F : 07-29-2008 at 08:16 PM.