Welcome to ThaddleDo Farm

(Thaddle rhymes with saddle!)

ThaddleDo Farm is a small private farm on the south side of High Springs, Florida. We offer private riding lessons for beginners ages 7 and up, children and adults alike, and for returning riders who want to get back in the saddle.

Our students learn far more than how to ride. They gain the kind of hands-on knowledge they’d have if they owned a horse themselves.

What We Teach

Our lessons focus on dressage. Students also learn:

  • The two-point position, the foundation for jumping
  • Trail etiquette
  • Show etiquette

Big News: We’re Heading Home to Gainesville in Fall 2027

After 10 wonderful years on our 9+ acre farm in High Springs, we’re moving back to our original home facility in Northeast Gainesville near Newnans Lake State Forest, where the farm was based from 1989 to 2005.

The new location will offer:

  • A full-size dressage arena
  • A round pen
  • Thousands of acres for scheduled trail rides (for committed students)
  • A small on-site cross-country course for students who want to learn to jump over small obstacles
  • A 4-stall barn for hands-on stable management
  • Horse leasing and boarding

A little history: We moved to High Springs in October 2017 from Jonesville, where we were from 2010 to 2017, and built this farm from the ground up.

Meet the Herd

Dusty and Walleigh have already returned to the Gainesville barn, where they’re enjoying a lake view ahead of the big move. Four horses remain here in our training and riding program: Sonnyboy, BB, Weston, and Trigger.

Coming Soon: A Stay for Riders and Visitors

We’re considering opening our full upstairs apartment as an Airbnb, possibly as early as spring 2028. It sleeps 2 to 4 guests and is reached by 14 stairs. Guests traveling with horses could add up to 2 stalls and a paddock for overnight stays, which would suit trail riders, Gator game days, and anyone exploring Gainesville and the surrounding area.

No horses? No problem!

Get in Touch

Anyone interested in learning to ride is welcome to contact Rebecca (Becky). For updates and photos, visit us on Facebook.

Our Mission

At ThaddleDo Farm, we are committed to:

  • Promoting safe, humane, and ethical training for both students and horses
  • Maintaining a professional appearance and demeanor
  • Enriching the lives of everyone who wants to learn the many aspects of horsemanship
  • Conducting all personal and business affairs with honesty and integrity, to the highest professional standard

ThaddleDo Farm promotes growth, learning, hope, and opportunity for horse enthusiasts of every age, using responsive equine techniques both on and off the horse.

Safety Requirements

All riders at ThaddleDo Farm must wear a certified helmet and closed-toe shoes.

Florida law requires every rider under age 16 to wear a certified helmet. A parent or guardian may not authorize or knowingly allow a child under 16 to ride without one. This responsibility also extends to any trainer, instructor, or supervisor who rents or leases a horse, or horse equipment, for a child under 16 to use.