General Facility Information and Rules

 All guests/residents are required to have a signed General Release, Liability Waiver, and Assumption of All Risk and Liability on file before entering the property.

All Guests, Residents & Visitors Must Sign This Release

• For the safety of the horses on site, do not touch or feed other guests’ horses.
• Campfires are not permitted unless in an approved fire ring. Please contact the office for questions or to borrow an approved fire ring.
• Absolutely NO SMOKING in the pavilion or rooms.
• All cigarette butts must be placed in the trash.
• Your campsite must remain clean. All garbage must be removed upon departure. The trash dumpster is located between the dog park and Royal Palm Cottage for excess waste.
• Parking allowed in designated parking areas only.
• Complimentary guest bicycles are located at the covered bike rack at the opposite end of the pavilion from the pool. Bicycles are available for use from 7 am-5 pm and must be returned to the bike rack daily.
• Please respect your neighbors. Quiet hours are observed from 10 pm to 7 am.
• Black Prong is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged property.

Registration

• All Guests are required to check-in at the main office upon arrival.
• Check-in time is 3 pm-5 pm for Cottages & 11 am-5 pm for RV Pads (late arrivals need to be prearranged and may result in an additional fee.)
• Check-out time is 11:00 AM for ALL reservations.
• Only one (1) camping unit will be allowed per site.
• Please note that all accommodations, RV sites, and stall assignments are subject to change without notice.
• All apartments, RV sites, and camping sites are subject to an 11% sales tax. Stalls are subject to 7% sales tax.
• Any remaining balance will be due upon arrival.

Vehicles

• Horses have the right-of-way on the premises of Black Prong.
• While driving please observe the 10-mph speed limit.
• ALL golf carts used at Black Prong must be registered and operated by a licensed driver.
• No motorized vehicles are permitted in the state forest trails. Forestry officials will issue fines.
• Effective November 1, 2024, Black Prong will no longer permit cars, trucks, or horse trailers to be driven on or across the Property other than for the purpose of delivering people, animals, or supplies and for traveling to designated long term parking areas. Black Prong will provide one high quality electric golf cart with each Accommodation for use on the Property. Guests may choose not to use the Black Prong electric golf cart and may bring personally owned electric golf carts or utility vehicles for use on the Property.

CANCELLATION POLICIES 

• For stays of 30 days or more, your deposit is fully refundable if you cancel your reservation at least 60 days prior to arrival, 50% refundable if cancelled between 59 and 30 days prior to arrival, and nonrefundable if cancelled less than 30 days prior to arrival. For stays of less than 30 days, your deposit is fully refundable if cancelled at least 14 days prior to arrival, 50% refundable if cancelled between 13 and 4 days, and non-refundable if cancelled less than 4 days prior to arrival.

Please read the Black Prong Terms & Conditions below for the complete policies.

We are excited to have you participate in a Black Prong Adventures horseback experience! All riders will be asked to sign a liability release upon arrival, even if you already have one on file with Black Prong, we will need an updated release for Black Prong Adventures before you will be able to mount up.

View the Complete Black Prong Adventures LLC Terms & Conditions

Come Prepared:

• Riders should be dressed to ride. Closed-toed shoes and a helmet (provided) are required. Long pants are recommended but not required.
• Application of insect repellant is suggested prior to riding.
• Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your scheduled ride time. This will provide enough time for all riders to sign the Black Prong Adventures liability release. This must be signed before you can begin your ride.
• To save time at check-in please have all riders sign the Liability Release ahead of time.
• Feel free to ask your guides questions during your ride–we love to get to know you better! Your happy experience makes us happy, and all our guides are friendly and knowledgeable. They also appreciate tips for their hard work and bright smiles!

Cancelling your Activity:

• Please note that any cancellation less than 72 hours prior to your scheduled activity is subject to a cancellation fee of the full amount of the reservation.
• If the ride is canceled at the discretion of the Trail Manager or in case of inclement weather, a refund or reschedule will be offered. Please call ahead if you are concerned about the weather. We will reach out to you if we need to cancel your trail ride, so please make sure we have the best number to reach you.
• If you have any questions or inquiries then please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns at 352-771-3770 or email us at trailriding@blackprong.com.

Intrastate Horses
Horses entering the grounds must be accompanied by documentation of Equine Influenza Virus and Equine Herpes Virus (Rhinopneumonitis) vaccinations within 6 months prior to entering the stables. Documentation should consist of one of the following methods mentioned below (It is recommended that vaccines are administered by or under the direction of a veterinarian.) As well as a negative Coggins test within 1 year prior to entering stables

In the case of vaccines administered by a veterinarian, the guest, must provide documentation from the veterinarian on documenting that the horse in question received the vaccinations, name of the vaccines and date of vaccine administration.  A letter from the veterinarian on official letterhead with the name of the horse (or horses), name of the vaccines and date of vaccine administration and signed by the veterinarian is acceptable documentation.

In the case of vaccines administered by a person other than a veterinarian, the guest, must provide a receipt of the vaccine purchase which is signed by the owner, or agent with care, custody, and control of the horse; name, serial number and expiration date of the vaccine; and date of vaccine administration.

In the case of a horse that is unable to receive either of the vaccinations due to a history of adverse reactions, the guest, must provide a letter from the veterinarian on official letterhead stating that the horse in question cannot be vaccinated due to medical concerns and a log of temperatures taken twice daily for the seven days prior to entering the  grounds. These horses must also have their temperature taken and logged twice daily while on the grounds. The log of temperatures should be provided to the office.

Interstate Horses
Horses entering the grounds must be accompanied by documentation of Equine Influenza Virus and Equine Herpes Virus (Rhinopneumonitis) vaccinations within 6 months prior to entering the stables. Documentation should consist of one of the following methods mentioned below (It is recommended that vaccines are administered by or under the direction of a veterinarian.) A negative Coggins test within 1 year prior to entering stables and a health certificate

In the case of vaccines administered by a veterinarian, the guest, must provide documentation from the veterinarian on documenting that the horse in question received the vaccinations, name of the vaccines and date of vaccine administration.  A letter from the veterinarian on official letterhead with the name of the horse (or horses), name of the vaccines and date of vaccine administration and signed by the veterinarian is acceptable documentation.

In the case of vaccines administered by a person other than a veterinarian, the guest, must provide a receipt of the vaccine purchase which is signed by the owner, or agent with care, custody, and control of the horse; name, serial number and expiration date of the vaccine; and date of vaccine administration.

In the case of a horse that is unable to receive either of the vaccinations due to a history of adverse reactions, the guest, must provide a letter from the veterinarian on official letterhead stating that the horse in question cannot be vaccinated due to medical concerns and a log of temperatures taken twice daily for the seven days prior to entering the  grounds. These horses must also have their temperature taken and logged twice daily while on the grounds. The log of temperatures should be provided to the office.

Goethe State Forest Passes

If you wish to visit the Goethe during your stay at Black Prong, please make sure you have a pass with you while in the forest. Passes to the Goethe are available on a per-day basis or as an annual pass. All horses must also have proof of negative Coggins with them while in the Goethe.

Short Term Guests: Please purchase a forest pass prior to entering the Goethe and bring it with you. The Day Use Pass only applies to the day it is purchased, so plan on purchasing your pass before you leave Black Prong on the day you visit the Goethe. The Florida State Forest Annual Pass is valid for one year of unlimited visits and allows six people entry into any Florida state forest where a fee is routinely required.

Long Term Guests: We have a limited number of Florida State Forest Annual Passes that we will provide to our long-term guests. These passes must be carried with you while visiting the Goethe and must be returned to the Black Prong office when you check out of your stay.

Black Prong is open to community members through our Community Pass Program!

The fine print: All prices are plus tax. Blackout dates are possible due to full venue rental for special events. No outside coolers or food will be allowed in the pool area while food service is open at Black Prong. Amenities may be limited at times for small construction projects on the pool deck or special events that require the pickleball court to be temporarily removed. Pass-holders will be notified at least two weeks in advance of the blackout and construction dates.  Passholders who abuse their passholder privileges, including bringing in guests beyond their membership limits, using services they not paid for,  or using the facilities on days their pass is not valid are subject to loss of their passholder privileges without refund. We are not responsible for the weather and are not obligated to issue refunds for passes that cannot be used due to inclement weather. There will be a limited number of passes available each season. All pass-holders, family, and guests must sign the Black Prong liability release prior to using any of the facilities.