Spring Acres

07/15/2025

Stalls available!

Looking for a peaceful, welcoming place to board your horse? Spring Acres might be just what you’re looking for! We’re a small, family-run farm located on 5 quiet acres in Chuluota, backing right up to the Econ State Forest—a trail rider’s dream.

We’re not a show barn—we’re a laid-back, drama-free home for horses and their people. While we welcome all disciplines, farriers, vets, and trainers, our vibe is a better fit for retired horses or pleasure riders who want a calm, caring environment.

Here’s what we offer:
• 12x12 stalls (some matted, some dirt)
• Automatic waters + extra bucket
• Fans in every stall
• Lighted round pen
• Jump arena with jumps
• Covered wash rack
• Air-conditioned tack room
• Storage trunk, cabinet, and saddle space (or bring your own!)
• Grain stored in individual freezers to stay fresh and bug-free
• Attached paddocks—our horses are free to move in/out of stalls unless otherwise directed
• Group turnout: daytime in winter, evenings in summer

We only board up to 9 horses total, so it’s never overcrowded. We live on the property and take pride in giving every horse hands-on care. Board is $600/month with a refundable $600 deposit (30-day notice + no damage). You provide the hay, grain, supplements, fly spray, and any special needs—we’ll handle the rest:
• Feed twice daily
• Stall cleaned daily
• Turnout
• Fly spray / blanketing if provided

No cribbers or wood chewers, please—we have new fencing to protect!

If you’re looking for a relaxed, family-style barn where your horse will feel at home—we’d love to give you a tour! Send me a message if you’re interested.

07/13/2025

🌞 Saddle Up for Summer Fun! 🌞
Horse Summer Camp at Spring Acres
📍 Chuluota, FL

We’re excited to invite your child to Spring Acres Summer Horse Camp — two full days of animal adventures, outdoor fun, and unforgettable memories!

🗓️ Dates:
Tuesday, July 29th & Thursday, July 31st
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

We understand how tricky summer schedules can be for working parents — that’s why we designed this camp to run a full day! Unlike most camps that end early, we’ve extended ours to make pick-up and drop-off easier for families with full-time jobs.

🎉 What’s Included:
• Pony rides
• Painting the ponies
• Art & craft projects
• Swimming in the pool
• Educational farm chores (feed & care for animals)
• Fun UTV rides around the farm
• Meet & greet with goats, chickens & more
• Animal care lessons and hands-on experiences
• Plenty of laughter, learning & outdoor play!

🍽️ Lunch included
💲 Cost:
• $125 for one day
• $225 for two days

Spaces are limited, so saddle up and secure your spot today!

📩 For registration or questions, contact: Christine Garber at (407)716-1325.

06/18/2025

💔 Looking for some help or suggestions…

My best friend’s sweet pig, Tater (the sister to my own pig, Petunia), is injured and we’re trying to find a way to help her. You can see them both in the photo below — mine’s the big chunky one (of course 😂) and Tater is the smaller of the two.

Last night we ended up at an emergency vet hospital because Tater suddenly couldn’t stand on her back left leg. She can move it, so it’s not paralysis, but something is definitely wrong. Unfortunately, the ER vet quoted over $700 just for an X-ray, which my friend simply can’t afford right now.

They sent her home with pain meds, but Tater still can’t get up. This isn’t a farm pig — she’s an indoor pet and very loved. My friend is devastated. She doesn’t want to put her down, but also doesn’t want her to suffer.

I’ve reached out to an equine chiropractor to see if they might be able to help or at least give advice, but in the meantime, we’re hoping someone out there might know of an affordable option, a mobile vet, or even just have experience with something like this.

Tater is located in Deltona, Florida, but we’re more than willing to transport her wherever she needs to go for help.

If anyone has any advice, resources, or recommendations — please let me know. We’re doing everything we can to get this sweet girl back on her feet. 🐷❤️

06/15/2025

Meet Sky…..our poor boarder horse that is allergic to AIR!!! Most people think horses are huge 1200 pound animals that are not afraid of anything. The reality is, they are scared of their own shadow and can get into trouble just by breathing. The best thing about Sky is, she has the most incredible owners that love her and have worked very hard to find out how to make her as comfortable as possible. Having a horse allergic to grass, wheat, insects and just about ANYTHING a horse needs to survive and yet they doctor her up and keep her as comfortable as possible. She doesn’t know how lucky she is. Most people would have given up on her. So glad to have her here at Spring Acres where we can help take good care of her and give her the life all animals deserve. 🥰🥰🥰🥰

06/15/2025

Petunia and her sister Tater. Petunia is TWICE the size of Tater. 😳😳😳😳

06/15/2025

06/15/2025

We are watching Petunia’s sister Tater, while her mommy is on a cruise. The first few days were rough. Petunia and Tater fought a lot. Not sure why. However, about day 2 - it started to get better. Now they are best friends.

06/15/2025

What a way to start my morning. Love this pig - even though she’s a pain in the As #%^*