OUR PROMISE
QUALITY CARE.
SAFE ENVIRONMENT.
LASTING PARTNERSHIPS.
At Dragon Pilot Ranch, our mission is to provide exceptional horse care in a safe, professional, and welcoming environment where both horses and riders can thrive. We believe that a successful boarding facility is built on trust, communication, consistency, and a shared commitment to excellent horsemanship.
Amenities & Services
Dragon Pilot Ranch offers full board, there are no options for partial or self care.
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Owners live onsite/ Camera Surveillance in barn & stalls
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Premium hay & grain, Beet pulp, Daily Red salt
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Day time stalling / Night time turn out
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Blanketing during winter (horse owner must provide blanket)
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Fly Sheets if required (horse owner must provide fly sheet)
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12x12 stalls. Matted stalls, pelleted bedding
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Stalls cleaned 2-3 times per day
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Stall fans
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Automatic watering system
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Large paddocks for healthy heard environment
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Individual or group turnout available
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Community tack room
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Bathhouse with toilet, sink and shower
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Sand arena with lights (Arena expansion and clay coming soon)
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Equine exercise track
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50 ft. Round pen
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5 wash racks with sunshades
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Conveniently located on Dam Rd/Waterline Rd in Manatee County, FL
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Located within minutes of horse friendly, Manatee State Park.
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Close proximity to multiple other trail riding parks and show facilities.
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Riding Instructor/Lessons available. Outside trainers welcome if properly insured & approved by Dragon Pilot Ranch.
Describe your image
*Horse owners may choose*
Option 1: To use the farrier of their choice and will be responsible for scheduling and holding their horse for appointments.
Option 2: Add their horse to the Dragon Pilot Ranch Farrier schedule. This is every 5 weeks with DPR farrier. DPR owners/staff will schedule and hold your horse for the appointment. Farrier fee's will be added to monthly board.
CONFIDENCE. CONNECTION. GROWTH.
RIDING LESSONS
For every level
Our lessons are designed to help you build skill, confidence, and a lifelong love of horses. Our experienced instructor creates a positive, safe, and supportive environment for riders of all ages and abilities. Whether you're just getting started or looking to refine your skills, we'll meet you where you are and help you grow.
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Learn to ride from the beginning
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Build confidence around horses
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Improve current riding skills
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English or Western Riding skills
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Prepare for horse ownership
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Return to riding after time away
Kasey Tino
Riding Instructor
Teryn Kotlarczyk
DPR Owner/Founder
Meet Your Trainer
Kasey brings 25 years of riding experience and a lifelong love of horses to every lesson. Riding since the age of six, she has experience across a variety of disciplines, including Hunters, Jumpers, Dressage, Western Dressage, Horsemanship, Halter, Showmanship, Equitation, and Western riding, as well as groundwork and fundamentals.
Having previously taught lessons and equestrian camps for riders of all ages at a large, well-established facility, Kasey is passionate about creating a safe, positive, and encouraging environment where every rider can learn, grow, and have fun. Whether a student is meeting a horse for the first time or working toward their next riding goal, Kasey focuses on building confident, capable riders while teaching the horsemanship, responsibility, and partnership that happen both in and out of the saddle.