I had the opportunity to ride Knox with Dakota as my guide and had an amazing time. Dakota is knowledgeable and friendly and really helped make this an unforgettable experience. Knox was everything an equine should be and a very good boy. I thought I knew what to expect when Know started swimming - boy was I wrong. I yelled with joy. Swimming on horseback was on my bucket list. My husband said "you have done it now". I told him it's back on my bucket list. I posted my experience on my Facebook page and two of my friends commented that they also had been swimming with Florida Beach Horses and had an amazing time too. I highly recommend Florida Beach Horses for an amazing experience. read more

Incredible time swimming w Goose & Oakley today! And thank you to our guide Dakota This is an experience not to be missed. Swim with rescue horses and go good while having a good time. read more

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One of the best experiences I have ever had. My horse was Naomi and she was gorgeous. I so appreciate all that Erica and Dakota did to make this one of the most pleasant things I have done in a very long time. Will definitely go back when I have the chance! read more

My family has now had the pleasure of riding and swimming with Florida beach horses 3 times now! Our favorite thing to do when visiting! This last time we rode Conga,Wahoo(takes the best pictures)Oakley, Knox, and Goose.... These horses are so amazing and our Guides were so sweet. Dakota, Maggie, Erica, and Sky! Thank you all so much for the memories, can't wait to come back and see you all again! read more

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Unfortunately not as described although still enjoyable. The " beach" ride is not actually a ride on the beach but a full 1.5 hours in the water swimming with the horses. Maybe it should be titled " water" ride? It was fun but not what we had been told to expect. Not even a beach in sight. read more

This experience was truly unforgettable. From the start the customer service was amazing. I messed up when I first booked my reservation and when I called they quickly and easily helped me fix my mistake and got me booked for all the people in my party and then when we arrived we were very early because we came from the other side of the state and they were so kind to us and let us hang out with the horses and the guide Dakota talked to us and was so sweet to our kids. The ride was so much fun and I loved getting to hang out with the horses in the water and taking pictures, I got to ride and snuggle with Jezemay, she was perfect. Ashley and Dakota were so kind and so much fun! If I lived closer I would do this once a month!!! read more

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Amazing time ! We rode Conga & Wahoo with our sweet tour guide Maddy. We chose the sand and surf. Better than I expected and they explained everything so well and what to expect. Definitely plan to go again some day ! read more

Florida Beach Horses - Wahoo in the in water portion where you could ride bareback - Beaches Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

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One of the best experiences I've had with horses. And the staff made it even more enjoyable. Especially my guide Ava. She was very warm and welcoming from the beginning. I felt safe and comfortable with her guidance. I've ridden a few times before but this experience was by far my favorite! Sparkles was the horse I got to ride and she was a gem. Such well mannered and well trained horses. I will absolutely be coming back! read more

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Amazing experience and memory. Our guide Hana was so informative the entire time , kind and a passion for horses and what she does. The entire staff was amazing and made the experience so much fun. Of course, Momma Naomi & her daughter, Jezamay were gentle and great tour guides themselves. This is a must to do ! Will definitely do this and their other excursions again. read more

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I cant wait to have photos to share about my experience! I texted and booked that way and the person i dealt with was fast and fantastic! She hooked me up with the amazing photographer ava who i booked also to do the photos. I wanted to enjoy this and not worry about taking photos but wanted a lot of photos lol I 100% recommend hiring Ava for photos! She is amazing and great to work with and was so incredibly kind! Everyone we encountered in this company was actually wonderful and kind and my husband and i were talking about it recently how this was the highlight of our trip and we did disney world and universal and gatorland! The horses were amazing and wahoo was mine and i just fell in love with him! We brought along our 5 kiddos ages 13. 11. 8. 3 and 3 and every single one of us had the best time. The two ladies who rode with my twins were absolutely phenomenal with them! And the fun activities we got to do! Seriously we cant wait to sign up again with you all when we come back next year! You all made it incredibly memorable read more

We have tried all the horse water encounters and Dakota and Ava made this experience amazing . They treated us like family! The perfect authentic​​ connection to Nature and these amazing horses . Thank you so much we will definitely be back read more

This ride was the best experience I've had in years. My 2 grand kids and I give it a 10 +. It wasn't just a ride on the beach. We went into water around 3 feet deep. Were given a choice of doing extra things like standing on the backs of the horses, being pulled by holding on their tails and swimming with them. Also they had some one in the water with every two riders. Took pictures of us with our cameras that came out great!! Staff was very helpful and friendly. Much better than I expected. read more

We had an amazing time and definitely recommend Florida Beach Horses! The tour was a lot of fun and as inexperienced riders we felt safe. The instructors explained each step very well and took great pictures for us. If you looking for a unique experience away from the crowds this is it! Location is super pretty with plenty of parking. read more

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They do a great job with a very unique experience. Guides understand you want lots of pictures. Do NOT try to do this with a phone camera unless you have/buy water protection. You cannot keep your phone dry without it. Fun time! read more

This was a great experience. I'm an intermediate rider and my wife is a beginner and we both had a great time. The guides are friendly and knowledgeable, the horses are really well trained and easy to ride. We did a 'Cruise' ride which is mostly walking and trotting in the water with a little horseback swimming. It's a really unique experience. This would be a great ride for first timers because the stakes of falling off into the chest-height water feel so low and the horses are so well behaved. read more

I booked this for my birthday last year and it was so much fun. Since I had my 4 year old with me, I was only able to book the Sand and Surf ride. For all the rides, you have to be 10 and over. The ride takes place at the Palma Sola Bay. You first start in the sand with saddles and then go inside the water bareback. They teach you how to do a lot of fun activities such as horse water surfing & horse skiing and more! There's a one guide for each horse. I had an amazing time. I was a bit concerned about my son riding alone on a horse but the guide super nice and sweet with him. He had a blast. read more

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What an awesome experience. Ashley R was GREAT!!! She took great care of my friends & I. We have some amazing pictures & videos that she took for us. We did the Sunset ride/swim and it truly was fantastic!! I highly recommend Florida Beach Horses and we will be back!!! read more

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We had a blast, very professional and top-notch operation. I checked out other different horse rides and you guys or five star.-Heather, Alice, Maddie, and Hannah you made our day a magical day-anyone interested in an a phenomenal, exciting and memorable time need to come out and enjoy the beauty of riding a horse on land and in the water. Thank you so much for making our day one of the best days of our lives. read more

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I had such a great time with this group riding! Another check off my bucket list! F XO read more

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What a great time with excellent people and horses. Thank you for rescuing these beautiful animals! I highly recommend this excursion! The horses are very sweet and gentle. The guides will take as many pictures on your own device as you would like for you. We had an excellent time and we will definitely be back again! read more

I've ridden horses all my life but have never swam with them before, I can't think of a better organization to do it with than Florida Beach Horses. It was such a different feeling to riding on land, and one of the most magical experiences I've ever had! We did the Sand and Surf Ride, which was perfect for us as I got to canter down the beach a couple of times, then we took the horses bareback into the water for the swim section. I'm an experienced rider but not a great swimmer, whereas my boyfriend is a novice rider and former life guard - we both felt really comfortable and loved every minute of it! Chrissy, the head guide, makes sure everyone feels safe by clearly explaining each step of the experience. We had a small group of riders and each had a guide helping them steer the horse. Once we were out in deep water, we had the option of doing fun activities like standing on the horse's back or grabbing on to their tail to swim behind (this is all safe and pain-free for the horse!) We rode Cloud and Sparkles, who were both very sweet and really fun, but all the horses looked to really enjoy their job and were very well taken care of. The bond Chrissy had with every single one of them was very clear and she obviously gives them a great life. I highly recommend anyone visiting Anna Maria Island to book an experience with Florida Beach Horses, we can't wait to do it again! read more

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My daughter went on 2 different rides, and she LOVED it!! Keep in mind that the rides are not the full time. The time includes "set up" and "break down", she *might* have been on the horse 60 minutes, MAYBE. I feel like it's VERY expensive for what is involved, and on the 2nd ride I gave the tip (that they ask for in text, on the sign AND on the ride) and the lady looked at it and asked "Is this for the TWO of us?" If I didn't pay $160 per ride (TWICE), I would have been inclined to tip more! They also ask for you to bring treats for the horses, which we did, but when someone didn't, they were told that they sent out a text asking you to. This is just one more way to save money on their part, which is understandable, but the way they go about it is a little obnoxious. My daughter loved it. read more

We had a wonderful time! Great horses and guides. Very fun to get to canter on the beach, surf on the horse, swim with them and especially "ski" behind the horse while they trot and pull you through the water. Very unique experience. :) read more

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What an Amazing Experience! We came for my Birthday; I am a very experienced rider, but have never been horse-surfing! What fun ! Every rider is matched with a horse for their own personal experience level and comfort and every rider has their own personal guide who never leaves your side! They were very knowledgeable and patient for those who have less experience! They are extremely concerned about only leaving memories and hoofprints behind - Nothing Else! They took photos of us with our cel phones and created a memory that will last forever. My guide was Hanah who such a friendly, happy, and very knowledgeable guide; we clicked right away! I rode Conga , who absolutely loves the water! She is a good sized draft horse who I absolutely loved riding, surfing, balancing on while standing on as well as surfing with ! I highly recommend this company and will be back again! read more

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So happy we included this adventure during our visit! Great horses and guides, beautiful setting and my guide Ali was super helpful in taking a ton of pictures for us! We preferred low key, but there were options for some of the more adventurous riders. Don't miss this opportunity, it was worth every penny! read more

Florida Beach Horses - Alibi is such a smart horse! He was super easy to ride and lead the way for the others. - Beaches Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

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had such a great time awesome horses and guide!!! shout out to my horse wahoo what a great personality read more

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Dream come True! I've wanted to gallop horses on the beach my entire life. My dream came true with Florida Beach Horses. Our guide Chrissy was AMAZING! This was a day with my daughter I'll never forget! I could do this every single day and never stop smiling! read more

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Such an amazing experience!! Truly unforgettable. Perfect for families with younger kids. It was my husband, me and my 11 and 8 year old girls. The guides were wonderful with them. My 11 year old was a little nervous at first in the water, even though we've ridden horses several times before, but she was excellent. Her name is Rita. Chrissy worked with me and my younger daughter. She shared she began her time with the business as a customer and has been with them for 8 years. They all really knew their horses and how to work with them and motivate them and listened to our needs and concerns. We had so much fun! We got to horse surf, swim and race the horses. Our entire group was smiling and laughing. You could buy waterproof phone cases, but I elected to hire the photographer who also, I believe, is a guide with the organization. Ava was knowledgeable and easy to workout with. I can't wait to see the pics! My girls were asking to visit again before we had even finished our excursion! A must do on Anna Maria Island (and neighboring areas)! read more

This was SO much fun and I definitely recommend! This was actually our second time coming! It was so much fun the first time that we wanted to bring my mom for her birthday. We did the cruise ride both times and you ride your horse through the ocean which is a blast and nice with the Florida heat. The guides will also stop at spots and take photos of you with your family so I would recommend a water proof case or bag for your phone. It is so much fun to ride through the water, you even can surf on your horse (stand on it), and swim by it. You even can bring apples or carrots and give your horse a treat at the end. We had Dakota and Ashley as our guides and they were great. Very sweet, took lots of pictures, and social! 100 times recommend! It was a blast :) read more

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We experienced pure magic with Flordia Beach Horses! Rowdy's gentle grace won over my little one and Maggie did amazing with both. Naomi embodied the spirit of a gentle hippo in horse form, and Niah connected with her beautifully! We can't wait to return! read more

I booked FBH for my mom and I for her birthday, and we had a blast. Our horses, Jesamae and Naomi, were so gentle and precious, and our guide, Hana, was so knowledgeable and kind. An added bonus was seeing a seahorse (a real one, not just our horses in the sea). I'd highly recommend FBH and can't wait to return! read more

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Our guide was absolutely amazing! She was very attentive to myself and my daughter and provided us with information about our particular horses as well as horses in general! My daughter said it was absolutely amazing and a dream come true! read more

Florida Beach Horses - Horse surfing - Beaches Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

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This was our second time riding the horses and the experience did not dissapoint! This time my daughter horse surfed! It was an amazing experience and one you won't want to miss!! Chrissy was an amazing guide and was very knowledgeable of the wild life all around us! Defenantly book with them!! read more

We absolutely LOVED our experience with florida beach horses! My BF and I went here for our 3 year anniversary and had such a wonderful time. The horses are well taken care of and are all so sweet along with everyone who works there. Not only do you get taken out into the water during a beautiful sunset but they let you do activities with the horses including skiing on their tails and horse racing. We look forward to going back again for another amazing experience. read more

Florida Beach Horses - Beaches Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

An amazing day filled with family, fun, horses and sun! At first I thought the price was a little high, but it was worth every penny we paid! My sister, cousin and I had a blast! We had the best guides! It was so much more then just riding horse in the ocean! We played games that you could opt in or out of! I did them all..... from surfing, swimming and even a balancing act! Ashley, Chrissy, Rowdy, Sparkles and Cloud (what a sweetie) we're just AMAZING!!!! Thank you for such a wonderful day and memories we will cherish forever!!! read more

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What an amazing experience! I came with my 12 year old daughter and we both loved it. We booked our trip on a Friday morning at 9am. Each person gets there own tour guide which I thought was good. First you ride on the horses a little in the sand (your tour guide is with you the whole time), then you go out into the ocean (without saddles on). Once you are out in the ocean you get your choice of 3 activities. 1: standing up on the horses back, 2: holding on to the tails and swimming with them, 3: sit on them and ride with them in the ocean. My daughter and I did all 3. We rode on sparkle and cloud. Our tour guides were Chrissy and Gwen. Chrissy was very nice and Gwen was great with my daughter. Thank you again for everything! Also thank you Chrissy for taking all the photos and videos!!! read more

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We had an awesome ride with our guide Alice on Cloud and Sparkles. I've ridden for years so it was fun to be able to canter on the beach. It felt very safe and fun for my son to ride and swim in the water on the horse too. The experience felt very safe and fun for beginners to advanced. Thanks to Alice for making it enjoyable! read more

Florida Beach Horses - Beaches Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

FLorida Beach Horses is the best. The owners, guides, horses (all rescues) they train to do this)! Canter on the beach, ride in the water, swim with your horse (hand-picked for you)! My guide - knowlegeble, sweet person! My horse-couldn't ask for a better match! The best time I have had on a horse. Been riding for over 35 years. You won't be disappointed! read more

Florida Beach Horses - Beach Ride - Beaches Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

Make sure to read their refund policy. It sucks ass. My mom is visiting, and they canceled today and said they can't do it till Oct 11th (my mom Leaves Oct 9th). Which I understand that part, due to weather, and the mayor telling them we can't. But I just called them, and Heather, who answers the phone, sounded like I was burden to you. And you sounded pretty cranky with me, and repeated your crappy refund policy. I can't use the dang gift card. She leaves, and I stated I'm moving out of Florida soon. So this crappy "gift card that last up to 10 years" won't work for me. So I'm happy you sounded more frustrated that you will talk to the manager for me. Instead of being caring, and understanding. Guess you really can't trust reviews, that's why I even picked this place because of the nice reviews, but shoot so far the one star review has been more accurate, than the 5 stars. Won't use this company ever again. Once again crappy attitude on top of crappy policies. Thanks read more

I have been visiting the Anna Maria Island/Bradenton Beach and Sarasota area the majority of my life, and have been driving past the Florida Beach Horses for a decade yearning to ride them. This trip I finally was able to check this experience off of my Bucket List, and it BEYOND exceeded my expectations! If you are looking for an uniquely unforgettable experience with these beautiful creatures, I HIGHLY suggest choosing Florida Beach Horses to serve you! Be sure to bring your phone or waterproof sports camera; as the guides will take as many photos/videos as desired (at no additional charge). As beginners to riding, the guides for our Sand & Surf Sunset Ride made us feel very comfortable and safe! They provided an informative fun packed personalized experience. I learned so much about horses, and truly enjoyed this unique opportunity. The activities on this ride and "Horse Surfing" itself is unlike anything I have ever experienced. I cannot wait to share this experience with more family/friends, and experience this some time again in the future! Thank You to my guide Laura & "Rowdy" for making my Friday the 13th special & everything but unlucky! Thank You Florida Beach Horses! For more information visit their web or social media pages: Web: www.floridabeachhorses.com Facebook: Florida Beach Horses Instagram: @floridabeachhorses Phone: 941-527-6921 https://youtu.be/Nhhj1FjiKa0 read more

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