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Horseback Riding on the Beach
Horseback Riding on a Florida Beach
Beach
Riding
Riding
a horse on one of Florida's famous beaches is a thrill for even the
most jaded adventurer. Early morning jaunts along pristine beaches
with your horse splashing in the shallow. Horseback riding on the
beach should be on everyone's bucket list, and you won't find more
places to ride on the beach than in Florida.
Book Early
Horseback beach riding is very popular. Be sure to book your reservations before you leave home to assure you can
ride when you want to.
Family Fun
A family activity, beach horseback riding involves supervised group
riding with well trained horses that assure a safe and fun experience for
everyone. Dress appropriately for horseback riding, but you may get wet
depending on the tour. Select Locations
Florida beach horseback riding is only offered at select locations in
Florida which are listed below. Plan your Florida beach horse riding
experience well in advance since reservations are required for all
equestrian rides.
Beach horseback riding is available on Amelia Island near Jacksonville, Bradenton
on the Gulf of Mexico, Hutchinson Island at Ft. Pierce, and at Port St. Joe in the
Florida Panhandle. There is nothing like an early morning ride on the
beach to get your blood flowing and your spirit soaring.
Florida Beach Riding | Where to Go
Riding Your Own Horse
Several areas of Florida offer horseback riding on the beach for
those who have their own horses and want to enjoy the surf. St. Augustine
on Florida's northeast coast allows Florida beach riding with advance
permit (No fee). A training program informing horse riders about the
beach's protected species is required. Visit the St. Augustine website for permits.
For those who want to go horseback riding on the beach with horses
and guide provided, consider the tours offered by
Kelly Seahorse Ranch on Amelia Island, near
Jacksonville.
Further down the coast Fredric Douglas Memorial Park in Fort Pierce
offers horseback riding on the beach with a permit. Contact St. Lucie
County Parks Department at 772-462-1692 for more information. You can also
book a very enjoyable beach riding tour on Hutchinson Island at Beach Tours on Horseback.
More Beach Riding Tours in Florida
On the west coast of Florida, Bradenton's Palma Sola Causeway is a
favorite for equestrians seeking Florida beach riding fun. Horse surfers
can trailer in their own horses or take a beach ride or trail ride with
C Ponies of Bradenton. No permits required.
At Amelia Island in Northeast Florida, you will find
Happy Trails Walkers
offering beach rides and trail rides on the beautiful shores of the
Atlantic Ocean. Amelia Island is a fantastic place to visit for its beach
town atmosphere and its proximity to southern states.
In Port St. Joe in the Florida Panhandle, also a short drive from many
areas of the southeast, the Two Bit
Stable offers horseback riding on the beach seven days a week. The
Gulf of Mexico provides a placid backdrop for your memorable adventure.
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