Animal Lovers Farm — Hotel in Sebring

My family and I stayed here for a weekend in March. We were so excited to stay looking on their social media account and their website, but it is not what it is made to be on the internet.

The chickens, ducks and geese are well-maintained, along with the donkeys, the goats, the pony and a black horse.

The other three horses are extremely concerning to look at, and the fact that they use them and let people ride them is even more concerning.

There’s a point in horse’s life where you should just let them be to live the rest of their life without being ridden.

The black and white paint (not terrible but headed in that direction), the chestnut gelding Ol Red and the poor old bay gelding Buck….

The videos that they present on their social media accounts are from years ago and do not indicate the condition of the horses currently.

Being involved in horses, most of my life and having my own personal horse for about 18 years, it is extremely heartbreaking to see.

Not only are they in bad condition body score wise, their feet are not well maintained ….. I can speak for a Buck specifically because I picked up his feet and you can smell thrush instantly and when I indicated to the caregiver about this, he told me they have a vet for that…. Thrush a simple fix, must be treated daily. I don’t know anyone who is going to pay a vet daily to treat something so treatable by their own hand.

This gentleman has no clue what he’s doing with horses and he even admits that to you.

He also proceeded to tell me that buck was not a trained horse and wanted to put my five-year-old daughter on him… The bridle was put on incorrectly. The saddle was not secured correctly and again the body score of the horse is really repulsing.

I signed paperwork for my five year-old to ride a horse not knowing which one it would be. I was hoping for the little black mare but he pulled Buck out instead and would NOT take no for an answer.

The poor horse walked around the round pen, crossing his back legs, which indicates pain or a neurological disorder. You can literally look that up on Google.

I also mentioned this to him and he said he’s fine.

Besides being a walking skeleton, he has something going on whether it’s pain or neurological issues. He should not be ridden…

Did you know that it’s recommended that you don’t ride a horse if you are more than 20% of their body weight?

Did you also know that a horse is supposed to eat 2.5% of their body weight in hay…. so if a horse is 1000 pounds they should be eating 15 to 25 pounds of hay a day… good hay such as alfalfa and if they can’t chew the hay, they should be getting cubes or pellets that are soaked…. not coastal hay.

Coastal hay has no beneficial nutrition. It is literally a filler. It’s like lettuce for us.

If they got younger horses or even focused on fixing the horses they have this would be a...

We recently visited this hidden gem – a farm not far from home, yet transporting you to another world. Nestled just beyond the hustle and bustle, it offers the perfect blend of tranquility and accessibility to main stores.

The farm boasts a charming array of super-friendly animals that captured not only my heart but also my kid's. With two goats, three donkeys, a few horses, chickens, ducks, and even geeses, it was a delightful experience for the whole family. The kids reveled in the freedom to play outdoors independently, especially enjoying the swings around the cabins.

What truly set this place apart was the incredible staff. Aaron took my kids for horseback riding every day, and Jane went above and beyond to ensure our needs were met, always with a positive attitude and the biggest smile. Their dedication made our stay truly unforgettable.

We even had the pleasure of enjoying breakfast with eggs straight from the farm's chickens and borrowed a pontoon boat located in a nearby marina. From daily grilling sessions to making s'mores and late-night Jacuzzi moments, every aspect of our stay was an adventure we'll cherish forever.

A heartfelt thank you to Jane, Mike and Bob, the owners of Animal Lover's Farm for creating such a...

Everything about this place was amazing from the moment we stepped onto the property left. We were all pleasantly surprised. My children and I along with our dogs, had an incredible time playing with the animals and enjoying the beautiful property. We all slept so well on the comfortable beds and the home that we stayed in was immaculate and was decorated beautifully. We appreciate all of the extra effort that everyone at animal Lovers Farm put in to making our stay as wonderful as it was. My daughter loved horseback riding and Aaron was so patient and helpful with all the animals. Even our two Golden Doodles had the best vacation ever and made friends with Donkeys, mini horses and mules. And, they even liked all the ducks, roosters and hens. We will definitely be back soon! Thanks again for the incredible hospitality...