when they come to the farm!” Sundal says of the 20-year-old 

miniature donkey that seems to be quite the social butterfl y 

and the unoffi cial greeting committee for visitors who come 

to Arnett’s. Enthusiastically greeting guests right along with 

friendly little Frank, the team 

at Arnett’s is unwavering in 

their commitment to giving 

everyone who comes to the 

farm a day—or stay—to 

remember, and that’s one of 

the very things that keeps 

the farm going strong. 

“Everyone of the people on 

staff genuinely love working 

with the horses and making 

sure that our guests have the 

best experience, and people 

can see that,” Sundal goes 

on.

Love a long trek through 

the trails? Book one of 

the farm’s trailrides or take private lessons to perfect your 

horsemanship and learn some new skills. For some extended 

fun, set up camp on one of their campground spaces and 

fall in love with the country at your leisure as you watch 

the sunset and give way to a sprinkling of stars in the night 

sky. And who 

doesn’t love 

some farmyard 

birthday fun? 

Arnett’s has 

quite the way 

to make the day 

unforgettable 

for everyone, 

complete with 

pony rides and 

infl atable jump 

houses. For the 

more serious 

events in life, 

the Tackroom provides 

an ideal venue for hosting 

wedding receptions after 

exchanging vows out on 

the pasture or even for 

corporate gatherings. 

Getting the community 

in on all the excitement, 

Arnette’s hosts Friday 

Farmhouse Concerts as 

well as other events like 

the Annual Pumpkin and 

Music Fest. Naturally, 

you’ll want to take home 

a bit of the country with 

you, so make sure to stop in at the Boot Shop, where you’ll 

fi nd Dallas Hats, Old Gringo Boots, T-shirts, and locally 

made jewelry. And for some tasty vittles, Chef Christopher 

Holbrook has the smokers 

cooking low and slow 

with his juicy fare at 30A 

Smokehouse at Arnett’s 

Gulfside—cranking up the 

heat for Friday Farmhouse 

Concerts for their newly 

launched “dinner and a 

show.”

From trail to stable and 

everywhere in between, 

this is one place where 

horsing around is not only 

allowed—it’s encouraged. 

And they’ll even show you 

how it’s done.

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From trail to stable and everywhere in between, this is one place 

where horsing around is not only allowed—itʻs encouraged. 

 30A HorseFarm at Arnett’s Gulfside is located at

613 South County Highway 393

Santa Rosa Beach, Florida 32459.

For more information, call (850) 208-3114

or visit www.arnettfarm30a.com.

Rockin Dopsie, Jr. 

Photo by Shelly Swanger 

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