Bar-B-Ranch

11/04/2023

It was another happy Halloween 🎃 at the Bar-B Ranch!!!

10/14/2023

Once, there was a king. Though he was a king without a throne, or land to roam, call home or have dominion over. He did not yet know that he was King. But his name, you already know. When Cortes came to the Bar-B- Ranch, he was young, lean to the point of meager. He didn't yet know how to be around other horses. He knew not how to play horse games, horse around, and engage in horse play. He was not yet Cortes but soon would become a Pilar, a Staple, an Icon. The first few months, he didn't know how to make friends, so he stood by himself, wishing to be a part of a group. He had come off of a truck, brought by a friend, given to us rather than conscripted to a life of rodeo or other sport. Soon, he would make up for lost time, lost language, and lost love. He romped and thundered and played horse games literally with the best of them. When our friend Daniel heard his name, he asked, "With a 'z' or an''s'? We wondered at the difference. "Z' is the Conquistador and surname, 's' means 'polite,' we thought, 'he needs all the help he can get'. . . . an ''s' it is. With politeness and 'courtesy,' finally he made friends with all the horses in the Bar-B herd. Eventually, the horses choose him as their king. Not many know that Cortes was named with an 's' after the word in Spanish that's courteous and polite. He was just that and always kept the peace, in his herd, and on his haypile. With a band of the big boys as his best friends and brothers always by his side. His past was soon behind, and this was his beautiful story to live. Many years have gone by since the first time he stepped hoof onto his forever home at Bar-B-Ranch, and this is the home where he was finally laid to rest. This story is a fairytale for all times.

Loved by all with his big, kind eyes and funny personality. Cortes helped,
and touched so many hearts. His story now is ours to keep alive. Corteous King Cortes, you will be missed.

10/13/2023

This past weekend, all of us have lost one of our most well-known, sometimes infamous, famous, and most loved friends, Chief.

Thomas's best friend ,Chief was a horse everyone could count on and who allowed countless little kids as well as adults to show and grow their love for horses. Chief was a horse perfect for doing a first ever ride. He was many people's first ba****ck ride. Yet he was still a favorite (and not just a nostalgic all-time favorite) to many still small (and lucky) enough to ride him. We will never forget all the hard work, love, and patience (and sometimes grumpiness) you showed everyone, including the rest of the herd. No one will ever be as good at assisting in Jason's demonstration (with your "ears rolled up like horns and your nostrils pulled back"). We miss you already . . . and for always.

In lue of flowers Thomas requests carrots for himself ...and the rest of the herd, he supposes. The rest of us request the best "Chief stories and memories" long live the memory of "Chief Crazy Horse"

04/13/2023

Fingers crossed for some sun to dry out South Florida after some record rain fall.

01/28/2023

Happy Horses

01/28/2023

Did any of you make a best friend or two from your days as a Bar-B Ranch day camper? If so give your bestie a shout out and enjoy our photos below!!

01/28/2023

The Bar-B Ranch is home to abundant wildlife including the native Gray Fox pictured here. The gray fox is usually a nocturnal animal but recently we were lucky enough to spot two individuals in our fields. Gray fox are one of the few species in the dog family that can climb trees!

12/23/2022

Good morning from the Bar-B Ranch herd 🌞 🐎

11/24/2022

11/23/2022

Good Morning from the Bar-B Horses this morning.

11/21/2022

Come be Thankful with us and the horses this holiday season. Day camp is running Monday through Saturday this week 11/21 through 11/26 so hope to see lots of happy faces!!!

10/30/2022

Happy Halloween 2022 Bar-B-Ranch celebrated with a costume parade through the park, followed by a night ride through the nature trail, trick or treating at the trunk-o-ween set up at the ranch, pizza party and woth a grand finale of a DJd snow cone party truck. Thank you to all who joined us and all the creative costumes this year!!!!

10/15/2021

Bar-B Ranch is seeking sound quiet horses. Prefer 6-17 years old, 15+ hands, Non-Thoroughbreds.

Looking for an alternative to selling your horse to a stranger ? We operate with many rescues and horses that have been given to us. We will buy your gentle sound horse and offer him or her a fair and honest forever home with dozens of individuals who will appreciate and adore them for years to come. You can come visit them at the ranch and even ride them on a trail ride. Please message or call the ranch (954-424-1060) or Sam if you have or know someone who is looking for a home for their horse.

07/07/2021

It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of our sweet Peaches. She lived at the ranch for many years and was sure to make someone smile with her adorable face and kind temperament. We will miss you Peaches! Rest easy little one ♥️🌈

06/16/2021

Good morning!!!

06/15/2021

Sometimes you just have to kick up your heels and go!

05/31/2021

Day campers experiencing the magic of of horses on the newest obstacle, the magic carpet ride.

05/05/2021

Bar-B Ranch is open for scheduled rides. Come out and enjoy an hour or hour and half trail ride this week.

12/04/2020

The Horses and Bar-B-Ranch Family want to give a big thank you to CJ and her lovely family for their very generous dontation of hay during our flooding event. We value our good friends and appreciate their thoughfulness in what has been a challenging year!

12/04/2020

Despite the strange times of 2020 the Bar-B-Ranch Campers and workers were able to come together and celebrate Halloween in a spooktacular fashion! Looking forward to a less scary year ahead!!!!

08/26/2020

It's that time of the year again to vote for Bar-B Ranch as Best of the Best of Davie. If you LOVE the ranch please go to https://bestofdavie.com/vote-now/ and vote for Bar-B Ranch as best under the following categories (1. Best Children's Products & Services - Sports Camp and 2,. Best of the Best- Family Event) and help us will Best of Davie for a second year iin a row!!!
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06/09/2020

The ranch is open for rides!! We are open by appointment only so please call 954-424-1060 or check out the new website for additional information.

05/30/2020

Look at who’s back to riding and like a new horse 🐎💕

05/20/2020

A very special thank you to Tara Major from Major Janitorial Service for donating disinfectant products to help us keep our workers and riders safe! The Bar-B Ranch horses and family really appreciate your help!!! 💝🐴🧼☺️

05/18/2020

We here at the Bar-B Ranch are very grateful for all our friends and family that have donated time and money to help care for and feed the animals through these times. A very special thank you from the ranch goes out to Laurie Richardson for her extremely generous gift 💝 Thank you Laurie!!! You made many animals very happy especially your favorite Kitty!!!!

05/18/2020

The ranch is open for rides!! We are open by appointment only so please call or check out the new website for additional information. Hope to see you all soon 🐴🥕🐴

05/11/2020

Thank you so very much Maggie and Alex Augustine for your donation towards feeding the Bar-B Ranch horses. 🐴💕

05/06/2020

Big Whoop whoop to Michelle Parker for her donation towards hay and feed for the Bar-B Ranch horses. Everyone here at the ranch including Kochi, the peacock, is grateful for your generosity! We here at the ranch feel blessed by all the love and support we have received from friends, family, clients and neighbors and can't wait to see everyone again!!!! 💗🐴

05/06/2020

Thank you to the Town of Davie and the Friends of the Davie Farm Park for their donation of Alfalfa hay for the horses during the lock down. The Bar-B Ranch wouldnt be what it is without the love and support of the community. We appreciate the kind gift and hope to see you all soon when its safe!

05/05/2020

Thank you so much Vanessa Camarena! The Bar-B Ranch family and horses are all so very fortunate to have dedicated and caring staff donating time and money towards the upkeep of the horses during these times. Thank you for caring! 🐴💗