Welcome to Opportunity Farm

A family friendly Riding School and Training farm located on a beautiful private farm in Bradenton, FL.

About Opportunity Farm

Opportunity Farm was established in 2017 and named after Erin's childhood barn she grew up riding in. Our goal is to create a safe and fun location for everyone to learn and enjoy horses while progressing through our levels based curriculum 'Achievement Book'.

Our Programs

We offer lesson and training programs for students aged 3+.

Home School Riding Club

Homeschool Riding Club at Opportunity Farm offers a unique experience that combines social interaction, horsemanship education, and riding practice. This well-rounded program provides homeschoolers with the opportunity to build friendships, develop essential horse care skills, and enjoy time in the saddle. Ages 7 yrs and up.

The Academy Program and Academy Show Team

The Academy at Opportunity Farm is dedicated to nurturing well-rounded horse enthusiasts and skilled riders. Our comprehensive approach emphasizes building life skills such as teamwork, empathy, dedication, and responsibility. From foundational knowledge to advanced riding, we ensure students gain hands-on experience that fosters growth both in and out of the saddle. Ages 3yrs and up.

The Academy Show Team at Opportunity Farm is the ideal progression for riders looking to compete. Whether you own a horse or lease a show team horse, you’ll gain essential skills to prepare both yourself and your horse for diverse environments and competitive situations.

Training Program at Opportunity Farm

Training at Opportunity Farm includes full board and a customized training program tailored to the goals of both horse and rider. Our approach emphasizes steady, thoughtful progress to ensure that both horse and rider master essential skills, fostering strong connections and sustained development. Whether aiming for personal milestones or preparing for competition, our program supports every step of the journey.

Achievement Book

From our rainbow riders levels to our 7 levels of achievement - our students enjoy tracking their progress and setting goals. Our levels based curriculum helps our instructors make sure our students are both great riders and horse people. Our levels based approach allows students to set and reach goals and makes sure all knowledge is taught in a fun and rewarding way.

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Customer Testimonials

Ashley Maldonado

Parent

This one of the cleanest most organized barns I have ever been to. The trainers and all staff are incredible and amazing with all of the riders with zero experience to great experience. I’m incredibly grateful we found them and would highly recommend them to anyone

Veronica Milewski

Parent

I highly Recommend this farm! My 5 year oldhas learned so much and she has never been around horses ever she gets so excited when she gets to have her riding lesson day and just as excited for her horsemanship lesson. and when she does ride she hops on the pony's as if she has been doing this for years.The trainers are absolutely informative,Patient and kind they are wonderful in teaching my 5 year old who's attention can get distracted easy to re direct her. The fact that my daughter is excited to help clean up and get things together has made my heart so happy! She has such a passion now that it makes me so happy to see! I can't rave enough about this farm! Seriously if you are looking for a place that is great with children and learning this! This is the place. I can't wait for my daughter to spend years here.

Laura Victore

Horse Owner/Student

This is a horse and rider dream barn. So special, great riders, fantastic trainers. Kind, knowledgeable, and like a family, everyone here is SUPER nice. Don't go anywhere else. Everyone there works as a team and they have all helped my horse become athletically stronger and mentally calm. they have equipped my horse to be the BEST he has ever been. Likewise they have helped me to become a more confident and safe rider; willing to try to work harder and become a more balanced rider for my horse. They will help make a partnership of you and your horse and move you through getting there gradually.

Whitney Vance

Homeschool parent

My daughters did the HomeSchool lessons and had an amazing experience! They learned a ton of information about horses and riding and had fun at the same time! My daughters had no prior horse riding experience and I felt completely comfortable and confident with the staff and facility! The horse (cloud) they interacted with was the perfect horse for young children! We highly recommend and look forward to future riding experience with Opportunity Farm!

Brandy Hall

Parent

Both my daughters, 7 and 2 absolutely love riding and learning here! They would rather stay with the horses, Erin, and Ali then go home! It's a family atmosphere, everyone helping everyone! Love it!

Phoebe Lindsay

Parent and Student

When we were looking for a barn for my 8 year old, I was looking for a barn where horsemanship, the knowledge and care of the horse, was emphasized as much as the riding instruction. The combination is what develops the best riders and horse people. Erin and her team do a wonderful job of teaching and encouraging the work ethic that is also necessary for success with and enjoyment of horses. They also do an excellent job of cultivating a friendly and welcoming barn community so the children and their families create real connection to the each other and the horses. A wonderful place to learn to ride