D & D Ranch

08/29/2026

Delaware looks so much bigger than Dancer in this photo 😂 they are really about the same height

08/28/2026

Proof that the best kind of chaos has four legs and a lot of horsepower

08/28/2026

Last night we took the horses over to practice barrels. Its always a good time when friends and horses are involved

08/26/2026

What a beautiful day it’s been!

08/26/2026

Fresh Farm Eggs Available at D & D Ranch

Enjoy delicious free-range organic eggs, collected daily and kept refrigerated for freshness.

Pricing:
Half dozen (6 eggs) $ 3 Dozen (12 eggs) $6

🐓Perfect for breakfast, baking, and stocking up on farm-fresh goodness. Support a local farm and taste the difference.🍳

Pickup:
6 Hialeah Dr., Ocala, FL 34482
Order by call or text: (561) 929-2702
Payment accepted: Cash, card, Cash App, Venmo, Apple Pay, and Zelle.

D & D Ranch — fresh eggs, straight from our farm to your kitchen.

08/26/2026

Our chicken started laying a bunch of eggs! I got the coop all cleaned up 😍
If anybody would like farm fresh eggs, they are now available

08/25/2026

I know she is going to make that little girl so happy 😍❤️

08/24/2026

Learning to Canter! 🐴💨
One of the most exciting milestones for a riding student is learning to canter—and that’s exactly what one of my students was practicing during her recent lesson! 💕🐎

So, what exactly is a canter?

The canter is a three-beat gait that is faster than a walk or trot, but slower and more controlled than a gallop. It has a wonderful, rhythmic rocking motion that can feel almost like gliding when horse and rider are working together.

When a horse canters, their legs move in a specific three-beat sequence, followed by a brief moment when all four feet are off the ground. Because of this, the rider learns to find a steady rhythm and allow their body to move naturally with the horse.

For a beginning rider, the canter can feel like a BIG step! There is a lot to learn—keeping a balanced position, maintaining a steady rhythm, using the correct aids, and most importantly, building confidence and trust with their horse. ❤️

My student did a great job working on her balance and learning to feel the rhythm of the canter. These moments are so rewarding to watch because every lesson brings a little more confidence, understanding, and connection between horse and rider.

🌟 Every great rider started with that first canter! 🌟

08/24/2026

I know I’ve been a little quiet on Facebook lately, but that’s only because things have been BUSY at the farm! 🐴🌾
We’re still working away at cleaning up the remains from the tree that had to be taken down. We’ve been keeping a fire going pretty much every day as we slowly work through all of the debris. 🔥🌳 It’s a process, but we’re making progress!

In the meantime, our lessons have been absolutely thriving! ❤️ My clients have been keeping both me AND the horses busy, and I couldn’t be happier about it. Watching everyone learn, grow, and enjoy their time with the horses has been so rewarding.

And in some very exciting news… Dixie has officially SOLD! 🎉🥰 I’ll make a more official post once she’s settled into her new home, but I’m so excited for her next chapter!

Of course, that means we’re officially on the hunt for our next lesson horse! 🐴✨ There’s something so exciting about knowing there’s a mystery horse out there that I haven’t even met yet, who may one day become part of our farm family.

I’m hoping to find a younger horse that we can enjoy and develop over the next few years, with the possibility of eventually finding them a wonderful home with one of our clients.

So that’s the latest from the farm! Lots of hard work, lots of horses, lots of exciting changes, and plenty to look forward to. ❤️🐴

08/20/2026