A rider cantering on the beach
Beach Ride

Beach trail rides and riding holidays

Are you looking for a leisurely stroll along an exotic beach? An exhilarating canter by the ocean? Or perhaps one of your dreams is to swim with your horse in the sea? Our beach rides offer a large variety of riding and activities on horseback, with something for everyone. Cross rivers and estuaries, watch out for dolphins or whales, and enjoy a spectacular riding experience. Sun, sea and sand - a beach riding holiday is a hard one to beat!

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From the horse’s mouth

  • Ring of Kerry mini-trail
    February 2025 Kate aged 39
    Absolutely magnificent ride- wonderful to be back in the saddle, first time in Ireland in such beautiful scenery with a close old friend. Our guide Natalie was fantastic- looked after us so well and informative. She was a great communicator and had a good sense of humour. The horses were so genuine, well mannered and... Read all
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  • The delta of Sine Saloum
    February 2025 Elinor aged 41
    I rode Reclerc for a day and Mboos (not sure of spelling!), both the stallions! Both were gentle, kind and easy to ride. Reclerc was a bit slow, and Mboos preferred to trot so took a bit to get going to canter, but we rode at the front almost all week so can be harder in the lead.
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  • The delta of Sine Saloum
    February 2025 Joanna aged 53
    This is a fantastic trip if you want winter sun and gloriously long canters. Ibou is a great host and guide and the horses are all fit and well cared for. The trips to the fish market and Shell Island are a nice addition to the riding. Everything is very laid back and relaxed. Some tips for future travellers: There... Read all
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  • Virgin beaches of Andalucía
    October 2024 Julia aged 59
    Antonia and Anna run a wonderful program in Andalusia. They care about their horses and their clients making sure that everyone is happy a looked after. Mali was fast, well trained and a bit of a handful at times. But she was awesome!
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  • Ring of Kerry mini-trail
    September 2024 Megan Ann aged 58
    What an amazing trip! We saw spectacular scenery in the mountains the first day. My pony was sure footed and the guides were very knowledgeable. The second day we had a great time cantering on the beach. The horses were extremely well cared for. They took care to match the riders with appropriate horses. I rode Maeve... Read all
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  • Riders on the beach in France, Atlantic coast
    Emotions run high after a long canter along the beach
  • Horse riding holiday in Mozambique
    A sense of freedom.
  • Horse riding holiday in Mozambique
    Miles and miles of unspoilt beaches
  • Wild Coast beach horseback trail ride
    Horseback riding in South Africa
  • Horseback riding in South Africa
    Exceptional beach rides along the Wild Coast