Golden Isles Riding Academy

Golden Isles Riding Academy Golden Isles Riding Academy is a family-oriented full service stable, conveniently located off Highway 82 in Brunswick. Just 4 miles from I-95 exit 29.

Here at Golden Isles Riding Academy our goal is to provide a safe and fun environment for horse lovers of all ages. Kelli Jordan, owner, began riding at age five and earned three world championship titles during her junior career. She attended William Woods University under a full equestrian scholarship and then furthered her skills with notable trainers from New Jersey to Florida before opening G

olden Isles Riding Academy. Here at Golden Isles Riding Academy we teach horseback riding that develops equestrian skills, but more importantly our riders learn responsibility, build self-confidence and develop sportmanship skills that last a lifetime. We offer lessons that provide expert instruction for beginners to seasoned show riders with a focus on safety first. Throughout the year we offer a variety of camps that coincide with school holidays. During the summer months we provide amazing weekly camps. Need a beautiful location to throw your next party. From graduation, end of summer, spring flings, to costume or holiday parties, bridal showers, to bar-b-ques. Any kind of party, we have the perfect beautiful open area for you and your friends. There is nothing like a birthday party held at Golden Isles Riding Academy. We throw the most amazing unforgettable parties, no birthday girl/boy will regret their one-of-a-kind party. From playing games, pin the tail on the real horse, Paint a horse, even riding. We would love for you to visit the barn and join our family. Hope to see you soon!!

🐎 Happy Labor Day! 🐎 *We will resume our regular lesson schedule tomorrow.*
09/07/2026

🐎 Happy Labor Day! 🐎

*We will resume our regular lesson schedule tomorrow.*

08/26/2026

Friends 🐎❤️🐎

When horses groom one another, it’s more than just scratching an itch. Mutual grooming is one of the ways horses build trust, strengthen their social bonds, and show affection. You’ll often see close friends grooming each other around the withers, neck, and back — areas that can be hard for them to reach on their own.

Horses are incredibly social animals, and having a trusted companion can help them feel safe, relaxed, and secure. When you see two horses choosing to stand together, groom each other, and simply enjoy each other’s company, you’re seeing a genuine friendship. 🫶🏼

These two clearly have a special bond, and watching moments like this is one of the sweetest parts of barn life. 🥰

Sometimes the best friendships are the quiet ones — standing side by side, sharing a scratch, and just being together. 🐴💕

☀️ 🐜 Both horses have fly masks on. This does not affect their ability to see but does protect their face, nose and ears from little pests and the sun.

Let’s play a little game! 🧩Can you find all of the horses? 🐎🐎🐎🐎
08/14/2026

Let’s play a little game! 🧩

Can you find all of the horses? 🐎🐎🐎🐎

🎉🎂 When the Facebook reins get handed off, we get one very important job… making sure we celebrate our fearless leader, ...
08/06/2026

🎉🎂 When the Facebook reins get handed off, we get one very important job… making sure we celebrate our fearless leader, Kelli! 🎂🎉

(Yes, Kelli… you only get one official spotlight a year, so we’re making the most of it. 😉😂)

Today we’re celebrating the woman behind Golden Isles Riding Academy —the one who manages to keep things moving, solve problems before most of us even know there’s a problem, and make it all look way easier than it actually is.

Kelli, thank you for your dedication, your hard work, your patience, your humor, and for creating a place that feels like so much more than just a place to ride. GIRA is a family because of the heart you put into it every single day.

So today, we hope your birthday is filled with laughter, love, and a little time where nobody needs anything from you. (We know… that might be the biggest birthday wish of all. 😂)

Help us wish Kelli the happiest birthday! 🎉❤️ We hope you have a wonderful day —YOU deserve it!

Happy Birthday, Kelli! 🥳🐴

Amazing boys ✨💙do you see them all? 😆
08/05/2026

Amazing boys ✨💙

do you see them all? 😆

08/05/2026

The boys 💙

☀️🐴 Week 5 Summer Horse Camp Recap... and that's a wrap on Summer Horse Camp 2026! 🐴☀️What a way to finish the summer! 🥵...
08/02/2026

☀️🐴 Week 5 Summer Horse Camp Recap... and that's a wrap on Summer Horse Camp 2026! 🐴☀️

What a way to finish the summer! 🥵 It was HOT... like "the horses were looking for air conditioning" hot! But our campers powered through like champs and made our final week one to remember!

This week we learned all about horse care, grooming, tacking up, parts of the saddle, proper horse lingo and more before saddling up and riding our hearts out! ❤️🐎

Our horses enjoyed some much-deserved spa days with refreshing baths 💦, and they were also treated to their very own version of "sweet tea!" 🥕🍎 Each day, our campers helped make this special horse treat, and let's just say it was a barn favorite! The horses looked forward to their daily "sweet tea" and were thoroughly spoiled all week long. We also had some fun painting a few of our beloved horses and boy oh boy was that a hit! 🎨

Our campers enjoyed LOTS of popsicles (pretty sure they became an official camp food 🍦😂), and we took the fun inside the barn for an obstacle course where riders practiced steering, maneuvering, and guiding their horses through different challenges.

Through the sweat, laughs, horse hair, sunscreen, and countless memories, these campers worked hard, built confidence, made new friends, and grew into better horsemen and horsewomen. We couldn't be more proud of each and every one of them!

A HUGE thank you to all of our camp families for trusting us with your kids this summer, and to everyone who donated sweet treats and popsicles to help make camp extra special. We appreciate your support more than you know! ❤️

To all of our campers—thank you for an unforgettable summer filled with smiles, laughter, learning, and lots of horseback rides. We hope you had as much fun as we did, and we can't wait to see you back at the barn soon!

Until next summer... stay cool, keep chasing your horse dreams, and remember... life is always better at the barn. 🐎 🐴

And, follow along to catch our horse camp days throughout the school year!

🐴☀️ Week 4 Summer Horse Camp Recap! ☀️🐴Whew… Georgia definitely turned the heat up this week! 🥵 But our campers were abs...
07/11/2026

🐴☀️ Week 4 Summer Horse Camp Recap! ☀️🐴

Whew… Georgia definitely turned the heat up this week! 🥵 But our campers were absolute troopers, kept smiling through the hot days, and still managed to ride, learn, laugh, and make some incredible memories!

Here's what we were up to this week:
🐴 Learned how to properly halter, lead, and tack up a horse, along with learning the parts of the saddle.
🛁 Gave TWO horses a refreshing bath (and somehow everyone managed to get a little wet! 💦)
🩹 Learned about basic horse wound care and why it's so important to keep our equine partners healthy.
🩺 A visit from the equine vet and got a firsthand look at what goes into keeping our horses healthy.
🥤 Made our horses their very own "Horse Sweet Tea"—and let's just say it disappeared FAST! They absolutely LOVED their special treat! 🐴❤️
🎭 Put on another crowd-favorite Feed Bag Fashion Show, proving once again that horse camp fashion is in a league of its own! 😂
🐎 Rode our hearts out every chance we got, building confidence, improving our riding skills, and having a whole lot of fun!

And can we talk about the POPSICLES?! 🍧🍦 They were definitely the MVPs of the week! A huge THANK YOU to everyone who donated popsicles to help keep our campers cool. They were enjoyed every single day and were such a thoughtful treat in this summer heat. Your kindness means so much to all of us! ❤️

We're so proud of these campers! They worked hard, encouraged one another, took great care of the horses, and never let the heat steal their smiles.

Week 4, you were HOT... but you were a blast! 🔥🐴

See you in a few weeks for Week 5!🤠

🇺🇸🐴 Happy Fourth of July from Golden Isles Riding Academy! ❤️🤍💙Today we celebrate the freedoms we cherish, the courage o...
07/04/2026

🇺🇸🐴 Happy Fourth of July from Golden Isles Riding Academy! ❤️🤍💙

Today we celebrate the freedoms we cherish, the courage of those who have served our country, and the joy of spending time with the horses we love.

Wishing all of our GIRA families a fun, safe, and memorable Independence Day filled with laughter, good company, and patriotic spirit!

Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸✨🐎

🐴 Week 3 Summer Horse Camp Recap! ☀️Another fun-filled week at GIRA! We always adjust our learning to each camper's skil...
06/27/2026

🐴 Week 3 Summer Horse Camp Recap! ☀️

Another fun-filled week at GIRA! We always adjust our learning to each camper's skill level so everyone is challenged while building confidence and having fun.

This week we:
🐎 Learned how to safely approach a horse and properly halter them.
🦶 Learned all about hoof care and how to correctly pick out hooves.
🔍 Sent our older campers on a farm scavenger hunt that tested their horse knowledge and observation skills.
🐴 Enjoyed TWO ba****ck rides!
🎨 Learned about different horse breeds, horse colors, and even practiced using proper horse lingo! 😁
🎯 Played fun horse-themed games that taught horse care, tack identification, and the difference between natural and artificial aids—then applied what we learned while riding.
🧶 We decorated horseshoes that each camper could take home. 🐎
🏇 Competed in our hobby horse relay races and individual timed hobby horse races...and let us tell you, these kiddos are FAST! 🏁 They gave it everything they had, and the friendly competition brought lots of laughs and cheers!
🍧 Cooled off with lots of popsicles during the hot afternoons!

One of our favorite lessons this week was introducing our campers to the Hunter/Jumper discipline. Campers learned how jumping courses are designed, how riders navigate them with accuracy and rhythm, and had the opportunity to watch our advanced riders put those skills into action. It was exciting to see how all the pieces come together!

A huge thank you to Pinah, Ms. Lori and Brooklyn (Matt N Jen) for always "treating" our campers so well! 🍧🍿 Your kindness helps make camp even more special.

Every week these campers continue to grow—not only as riders, but as young horsemen and horsewomen. We are so proud of everything they've accomplished and can't wait to see what week 4 summer horse camp brings! ❤️

Address

264 Galilee Road
Brunswick, GA
31523

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm

Telephone

+19125063325

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