About The Ranch
Meet Naomi & Josiah The family behind NFS Ranch
For Naomi, horses have never just been a hobby—they’ve been a way of life.
She grew up in the saddle, spending her early years trail riding before entering the competition world at just eight years old. From barrel racing and rodeos to 4-H, jumping competitions, and winning her local Cracker Day Rodeo, Naomi developed into an all-around horsewoman with experience across several disciplines.
In 2020, she began sharing that expertise by offering horseback riding lessons, and in 2021, she took over the ranch that would become NFS Ranch. Since then, the ranch has been built little by little through hard work, big dreams, and a passion for the western lifestyle.
Then there’s Josiah—the Texas boy who moved to Florida and found himself a cowgirl.
Josiah grew up playing sports, but over the past four years, ranch life has quickly become part of his story too. Naomi and Josiah married in 2026, and today they work side by side to continue building NFS Ranch. While Naomi’s roots are primarily in the equestrian side of the operation, Josiah has become a driving force behind cattle sales and construction—helping build barns, improve the property, work cattle, and turn their plans for the ranch into reality.
At the heart of it all is family.
Naomi is a mom of two. Her daughter is following in her footsteps and now competes in barrel racing, while her son is a dedicated football player who still climbs into the saddle from time to time. To foster a love for ranch life among the next generation, they also run youth programs that encourage young people to connect with horses and cattle.
NFS Ranch isn't something that was built overnight. It's a family ranch that continues to grow one fence, one barn, one horse, one steer, and one dream at a time.
Together, Naomi and Josiah are building a place where families can experience the joys of horseback riding lessons, cattle sales, ranch life, and the values that come along with it.
Welcome to our ranch. Welcome to our family. Welcome to NFS.
About NFS Ranch
At NFS Ranch, we believe there’s something special about life in the saddle—and even more special about sharing the ranch lifestyle with others.
Located in North Fort Myers, Florida, NFS Ranch is a family-owned and operated working horse and cattle ranch built around horsemanship, agriculture, and creating unforgettable experiences people will cherish long after they leave.
What started with a lifelong love for horses has grown into a diverse family ranch offering horseback riding lessons, training, youth programs, cattle, and farm-to-family opportunities.
**Horses & Horsemanship**
Our horse program welcomes riders of all ages and experience levels. We offer beginner through advanced horseback riding lessons, guided trail rides, barrel racing and performance instruction, horsemanship programs, youth camps, leasing, and competition opportunities.
Whether someone is climbing into the saddle for the first time or working toward their next competitive goal, we meet our riders where they are and help them continue moving forward.
We believe horses teach lessons that reach far beyond the arena—confidence, responsibility, patience, work ethic, sportsmanship, and respect. Our goal is to develop capable, well-rounded riders who understand not only how to ride but also how to care for, communicate with, and appreciate the horse underneath them.
**Cattle & Ranch-Raised Beef**
Cattle are another growing part of NFS Ranch and our vision for the future. We raise cattle right here on the ranch and offer cattle sales as well as locally raised beef opportunities, allowing families to learn more about where their food comes from and the people who raised it.
Our cattle program continues to develop alongside the rest of the ranch, with a focus on quality animals, responsible care, and keeping agriculture connected to our local community.
**More Than a Place to Ride**
NFS Ranch isn't something that was built overnight. We continue to build it one fence, one barn, one horse, one steer, and one dream at a time.
As our ranch grows, our goal remains the same: to create a place where families can experience horses, cattle, agriculture, and a piece of the western way of life right here in Southwest Florida.
Whether you're seeking your first horseback riding lesson, competitive riding opportunities, youth programs, or simply a chance to experience ranch life, there's a place for you at NFS Ranch.
Come ride. Come learn. Come experience ranch life with us.