Southport Equestrian Center

I’ve been riding here for 1.5 years, and it’s the one thing I look forward to every week. I absolutely love the friends I’ve made there, and Michelle is a wonderful person. If you ride here, say hi to the beautiful bay mare in the front pasture! Her name is Ziva!

Took my 14 year old daughter here for her first lesson, and I was more than impressed. The staff was incredible! My daughter had zero horse experience and Jasmine was patient and engaged every second that they were together. I was welcomed to stroll about the facility and hang out with the free range donkey. The lesson didn't feel rushed, she's now signed up to go weekly.

I rode here for about 8 months or so in 2018. I went through 3 different riding instructors, a couple who were not qualified. The first few months, the lessons were spent learning to tack the horse and with absolutely minimum riding time. It was frustrating. Then, moved to cantering in a small barn which an inexperienced rider is cantering at a tilt. Add in a jump, and the rider is bound to fall. Not the most safe learning environment. Owner is not the most friendly, if I needed to cancel a lesson she would send snippy texts and make me uncomfortable. Now I ride at a clean and professional facility. And no.... I am not thinking of Southport Ranch.

We signed Seth up for his first lesson. The staff took their time with him…step by step until he became comfortable. I recommend Southport Equestrian Center, especially for parents looking to introduce their kids to the joys of horseback riding.

Great facility with even greater people!

Simply called to inquire about helping out at the center with chores and was met with an unkind attitude and lack of respect. 1. Don’t pick up the phone when busy and you can’t give that person your focus. 2. Even if it’s something you don’t do as a stable, or you have concerns; remain polite and kind. I expected more from what seems to be a very nice stable. In reply- I understand those things; however that does not change how you spoke to me. And your tone was not polite ma’am. Consider speaking more politely to EVERYONE and ANYONE in the future.

The people who work here have been so helpful! They are good people who are serving the community. The animals are clearly well cared for and have great living conditions.