Horseback Riding on the Beach in Florida

Amelia Island, St. Augustine, Hutchinson Island, Bradenton, Florida Panhandle, Palm Coast

Beach Riding

Horseback riding on the beach in Florida. What a thrill for even the most jaded adventurer. Early morning jaunts along pristine beaches with your horse splashing in the shallow. Horseback riding o the beach should be on everyone's bucket list, and you won't find more places to ride on the beach than in Florida.

Be sure to visit the website of the beach riding vendor you are interested in engaging. Each vendor has their own set of age and weight requirements, riding times, and reservation procedures.

Book Early

Horseback beach riding is very popular. Therefore, be sure to book your reservations before you leave for Florida to assure the ride time you want.

Family Fun

A family activity, beach horseback riding involves supervised group riding with well trained horses. That assures a safe and fun experience for everyone. Also, dress appropriately for horseback riding, including wearing shoes or sneakers, not flip-flops.

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, Palm Coat 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 Horseback Riding

Riding Your Own Horse

Several areas of Florida offer horseback riding on the beach for those who have their own horses. Conveniently, 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. Also, see Bradenton's Palma Sola Causeway below

Amelia Island in Northeast Florida

Amelia Island Hotels

For those who want to go horseback riding on the beach, consider the tours offered by Kelly Seahorse Ranch on Amelia Island, near Jacksonville. The ranch is in unique location within the scenic Amelia Island State Park. Leisurely, enjoy a two-hundred-acre preserve where you can witness dolphins, shorebirds and other island wildlife.

Also, consider Happy Trails Walking Horses offering beach rides and trail rides on the beautiful shores of the Atlantic Ocean. Picture this: you’re on a much-needed vacation in Amelia, Island, FL. You wake up before the sun one morning, get ready, and head down to the beach.You’re greeted with super friendly guides for a sunrise horseback ride with your fellow riders..

Palm Coast, Florida

Equestrian Adventures beach rides take place in Palm Coast, FL on one of Flagler County’s most beautiful beaches. Congenitally located just 45 minutes north of Daytona Beach and 45 minutes south of St. Augustine. Rides are scheduled according to low tide. $135 per person (Credit card fees are applied). We take a minimum of 2 riders and a maximum of 5-6 riders on each ride. Reservations are necessary as we trailer the horses 45 minutes to meet our riders at the beach

Hutchinson Island, Florida

Further down the coast from Palm Coast is Fredric Douglas Memorial Park in Fort Pierce, FL. The park welcomes you for horseback riding on the beach with your own horses. A permit is required. Accordingly, 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. When you're looking for an escape from the ordinary, book one of our horseback beach ride sessions. Horseback riding is the perfect way to relax and take your mind off the stress and tension of everyday life. Come down to beautiful Fort Pierce, Florida, and let the cool sea breeze blow your worries away.

Beach Horseback Riding on Florida's West Coast

On the west coast of Florida, Bradenton's Palma Sola Causeway is a favorite for 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. Let my beautiful Gypsy Vanners and Drum horses make your dreams come true and give you an amazing ride.

Florida Beach Horses

Also located in Bradenton is Florida Beach Horses. With over a decade of horse handling experience and a fully trained staff, we offer many unique horseback rides on the beach for the young, old, beginner, and experienced. We look forward to creating beautiful memories for you and your family with our horseback rides on the beach.

Beach Horseback Riding in the Florida Panhandle

In Cape San Blas in the Florida Panhandle, a short drive from many areas of the southeast, Broke-a-Toe horseback riding on the beach offers horseback riding seven days a week. All of our beach horses are patiently trained exclusively for horseback riding on the beach.

Broke-a-Toe stable offers family oriented beach horseback rides at a walking pace. Making dreams come true on Florida’s Forgotten Coast since 1995. The Gulf of Mexico provides a placid backdrop for your memorable adventure. Reservations are required.