Avalon Stables is a riding barn at 18029 Lake Reflections Boulevard in Lutz, run by owner and trainer Pam Roush and her staff. It operates alongside Avalon Family Charities, which accepts donations and offers a scholarships page on its website. What the barn offers Horseback riding lessons An academy program Summer and seasonal camps Training A published horse show schedule Community events The charity side of Avalon hosts an annual fundraiser, Denim & Derby, listed for May 2, 2027, with a dedicated event chair for sponsorship inquiries. Getting started Call (813) 765-7162 or use the contact page on the Avalon website. The site does not publish rider ages, pricing or hours, so ask about lesson availability, camp dates and the scholarship process directly.

Licciardello Stables is a show-horse barn at 3007 Sunset Lane in Lutz, specializing in American Saddlebreds, Morgans, Hackneys and Saddle Seat riding and training. What the barn offers Horseback riding lessons, including a lesson academy program Show horse training and boarding, plus competition training Seasonal camps; turkey and winter camp spots are listed for November and December 2026 Community events, including Friday Night at The Farm on the first Friday of each month in Lutz, and a vendor application for events The facility The barn's website describes a 15-acre property with a 34-stall barn, three riding arenas and two training round pens. Stalls are 12 by 12 feet with two water buckets refilled three times a day, hay and grain are fed twice daily, stalls are cleaned seven days a week, and turnouts have shade and automatic waterers. Visiting The barn is open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., closed Sundays and major holidays. A release form is linked on the website. The site does not publish rider ages or pricing, and it does not mention trail rides or parties, so call (813) 951-1690 to ask about lessons, camps and boarding availability.