Riding Vacations in Southwest Florida

Riding Getaways at Parliament Farms

A Home (and Barn!) Away From Home

*November-December 2002 and January 2003*
Are you looking for a way to escape the cold northern temperatures for a couple of months?

Could you use the chance to do some "pressure-free" riding?
Would you like to take your horse to a place where you can go for a ride without having to bundle up like an Eskimo?
Maybe you'd even like to do some showing (or just spectating!) at the prestigious Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington.
This year, why don't you and your horse enjoy the warm sunshine and the beautiful, serene country setting of Parliament Farms?

Monthly getaway rates include:
* Exclusive use of our Florida-style guest quarters.
(2-bedroom, full bath, fully equipped kitchen, studio-style dining/living room area, and laundry.)
* Stabling and top-quality care for your horse.
(See our BOARDING PAGE for more information.)
* Weekly training and/or riding lesson with our "in house" trainer.
(Visit the LESSONS AND TRAINING pages for more information.)
* Rates start at $1500.00 per month (p.p. double occupancy).
(Prices vary with added guests. Meals and feed for horse not included.)

*New for the March/April 2003 season*

Intensive week-long Learn-to-Ride programs for all levels of riders.
Special Training packages for you and your horse.
Improve your skills and understanding of horsemanship!

Package price for this 6-day seminar includes:
*All stabling and care for your horse. (Or use one of ours!)
* Accommodations for you in our lovely "Florida-style" guest quarters.
(Two-bedroom, full bath, studio style living/dining area apartment with
fully-equipped kitchen & laundry.)
* All mounted and dismounted instruction.
* Personalized program with small enrollment.
( 2 to 4 openings available per session)
*Rates start at $980.00 (p.p. double occupancy) per session.
(Prices vary with added guests. Meals and feed for horse not included.)

Daily Schedule (both Winter 2002 and Spring 2003 seasons)

* Morning and afternoon riding/training sessions.
* Personalized dismounted instruction on all facets of horse care.
* Field trip to one of the county's state parks for a day of trail riding through the naturally rustic tropical scenery of southwest Florida.

If you are interested in an intensive riding vacation, please click here to learn to ride or improve your skills!

Would you like to do some serious training, but still have some free time for a "real" vacation? Click on "R and R"-- Ride and Relax.

Experience horse-showing the Florida way! The Horse Show Experience-- from Prep to Prize List

(*Please click here in order to print out and complete the Registration Form, Liability Release, and Riding Evaluation Form.*)

While you are here:

* Take advantage of some of the most beautiful beaches in the country.
* Visit one of our many popular tourist destinations or take in a show at one of southwest Florida's concert halls.
* Cheer for your favorite grand-prix rider at world-renowned Palm Beach Polo and Equestrian Club in Wellington.
* Pamper yourself with a massage from our licensed massage therapist.

And if you're worried about your "non-horsey" significant other:

*SW Florida is home to many gorgeous golf courses and sports clubs, including the Greg Norman-designed Tiburon and the Naples Tennis Club

*Our proximity to the Gulf of Mexico gives us great access to fishing for mahi-mahi, yellowfin tuna, grouper, halibut and other savories

*Many local companies offer wildlife tours of the Everglades and the Gulf

See our trainer's bio on the Staff Information Page.
Parliament Farms is centrally located 2 hours from Tampa and Wellington and 20 minutes from the Southwest Florida International Airport.
If you'd like to request more information about these GREAT GETAWAY PACKAGES
please see our "information request" page or call 239 652 1202 to speak with a sales representative.