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Advanced Horseback Beach Ride
4.8
61 Ratings
Gros Islet
Experience a private advanced horseback beach ride in St. Lucia, with stunning views of the Atlantic coast, swimming with horses, and exhilarating canter/gallop along the beaches.
Experience a private advanced horseback beach ride in St. Lucia, with stunning views of the Atlantic coast, swimming with horses, and exhilarating canter/gallop along the beaches.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Sandy Hoofs St. Lucia - Please note that a weight limit of 220lbs/99kgs/15st applies. This is our Advanced rider trail, and it is expected that you can correctly and confidently control your horse at all gaits/paces without direct assistance from the guide. That you can ride balanced at all gaits/paces and can ride any horse and can sit a buck or…
- Sandy Hoofs St. Lucia - Please note that a weight limit of 220lbs/99kgs/15st applies. This is our Advanced rider trail, and it is expected that you can correctly and confidently control your horse at all gaits/paces without direct assistance from the guide. That you can ride balanced at all gaits/paces and can ride any horse and can sit a buck or bolt in English or western tack. On arrival there will be a quick questionnaire to ensure that you meet the requirements of an advanced rider. There will then be a brief orientation where we introduce you to your horse and check all equipment. Once we know that you are ready to head out, we’ll ride out along the trail to towards the coastline and the beach. Along parts of the trails there are lots of scenic spots great for a photograph. You will ride out to four different beaches along this ride and once the sea conditions permit you may take a swim with your horse. The coastal trails offer vast views for you to take in the scenery along the way. You can also enjoy a canter/gallop along the beaches. We do ride out rain or sun as this is an outdoor activity. If the weather is forecasted to be dangerous, we will contact you to reschedule.
What's Included
- Local guide
- Bottled water
- Use of helmet
- Local guide
- Bottled water
- Use of helmet
Additional Information
Please note that a weight limit of 220lbs/99kgs/15st applies. *Specifically for advanced riders only (For riders that can correctly and confidently control your horse at all gaits/paces without assistance from the guide, can ride balanced at all gaits/paces and can ride any horse and can sit a buck or bolt in English or western tack).
Experience…
Please note that a weight limit of 220lbs/99kgs/15st applies. *Specifically for advanced riders only (For riders that can correctly and confidently control your horse at all gaits/paces without assistance from the guide, can ride balanced at all gaits/paces and can ride any horse and can sit a buck or bolt in English or western tack).
Experience spectacular views of the Atlantic coast on a 3 hour scenic horseback ride in St. Lucia. With views of country hillsides and happy grazing cows you’re also sure to spot a local fishermen making his daily catch. You will see views of Epouge bay and colourful camping cottages dotted along the peninsula before you ride down to beach where you will see the tiny Lapis island nestled in the bay. Here you can swim with your horse in the refreshing Atlantic waters and enjoy a canter/gallop along the beaches.
- All passenger weights MUST be advised at time of booking. Weight limit of 220lbs / 99kgs / 15st applies.
- Advanced riders only
- Sometimes seaweed and sea conditions may prevent a swim with the horses.
- We do ride out rain or sun as this is an outdoor activity. If the weather is forecasted to be dangerous, we will contact you to reschedule.
Location
Sandy Hoofs St. Lucia
Beausejour Road
We are located in Beausejour, Gros Islet, in the North East. The road to our stables is located opposite the East Gate of the Darren Sammy Cricket Stadium. Look out for the sign "Beach Drive" on the corner. Once you are on Beach Drive take the first right and come straight up the short hill.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(61 Ratings)
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Matthewrm7024pd
Sep 8, 2024
Best riding experience in St Lucia - We chose to book with Sandy Hoofs and we are so glad we did. In the short time we were with them we saw that the owners, Josh and Keri, are passionate about their work by caring for their horse, guides and guests. They aren’t just running a business, but following their dreams and it makes for a great experience through and through.
Our horses were gentle, our guides were friendly and helpful, and our time was memorable.
Although we did not experience any other option for rides on the island, you know when you’ve found the best and Sandy Hoofs is the best. Highly recommend to anyone.
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Aubrey_g
Sep 4, 2024
Incredible horse ridding experience!! - This was by far the best experience I had in St.Lucia. It’s family owed and the owner even picked us up from our resort and drove us to the excursion himself. He was amazing, and treats his horses like family!! The ride itself is incredible!! I will say you probably need to be pretty experienced for the upper level rides but if you can do it it’s well worth it!! If you don’t do anything else please do this ride and company!!!
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Jenl1182015
Aug 11, 2024
Do NOT miss this experience in Saint Lucia!!!! - I don't even know where to begin with how truly AWESOME this experience was!!! I am an experienced rider and decided to go for the advanced ride with Sandy Hoofs and I could not have been more thrilled. ALL their rides are private and my private guide was Arkim. Josh (owner) picked me up right on time at my hotel and then I met Teflon (my horse) and Arkim and his horse, Surprise. The ride was 3 hours long but it was so wonderful, it felt like 3 minutes!! These are TRUE horse people. The health and well being of their animals and guests comes first and it is evident in every single thing they do. Arkim showed me around the island and pointed out interesting landmarks and places of interest. He was charming, intelligent, personable, and professional. My horse was well suited to me and I felt safe at all times. Arkim took the time to take some incredible photos and videos of me which I will cherish forever.
Sandy Hoofs is a place with limitless growth potential, Like I said, these are true horse people who know what they are doing and they understand animals, clients, and business. This experience absolutely MADE my vacation and the next time I am in Saint Lucia, it will be the first thing I rebook. Thank you, Arkim, Josh, Keri, Teflon, and everyone at Sandy Hoofs!!!!!
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Abualmuhor
Jun 22, 2024
Absolutely wonderful experience! - This was an absolutely fantastic riding experience along the Atlantic coast of St. Lucia. The horses were beautiful and well cared for and you could tell the guides loved them. My mare had a two month old foal who came with us and was the life of the party! The two barn dogs trucked along as well and it was so neat to ride along the beaches and follow the trail to scenic vistas that overlooked the ocean. We had a nice break at one of the beaches and got to hang out with the guides and the horses. The guides customized our experience to everyone’s riding level so we all got to have a great time. If you go to St. Lucia be sure to include Sandy Hoofs in your schedule!
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Cated323
Jun 15, 2024
Wonderful 3-Hour Private Horse Ride - We so enjoyed our horse ride with Sandy Hoofs stables (owners Josh and Keri). Our guide, Alpha, provided us with such a wonderful experience on a 3-hour horse ride through the countryside mountain and valley and along 4 different beaches with ample cantering/loping and rode bareback into the ocean (Atlantic side). We were matched perfectly with horses named Teflon and Costaud. We only wished we had more time to come back and do it again on another day during our visit to St. Lucia.
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Daytrip273075
Jun 11, 2024
Paradise on 4 Hooves - This stable is not like the commercial stables, where their primary goal is to get your money and get you on your way!! And none of the nose to tail nags to ride that seem like they are on their last leg!! It’s more like going to ride with friends who own beautiful, well mannered horses! The couple who owns the stable, Keri and Josh, love their horses and care for them and their riders impeccably!
They carefully match horse and rider, to get the perfect experience for each rider! The terrain is beautiful and a wonder to ride through. The vistas are amazing, and galloping on the beach is an incomparable experience! It was a treat to ride the horses into the sea up to their shoulders! We did the 3 hour trip, but loved it so much we could have ridden all day! If we hadn’t booked up our schedule so tightly, we would have gone back there multiple days for more riding! We’ll leave more days open for riding next time for sure!!!
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Sophiebh5259qb
Mar 17, 2024
An exciting and unforgettable experience! - I have been riding all my life, but this was definitely a new, and unforgettable experience! I was lucky enough to ride a very sweet racehorse named Atalanta with my knowledgeable guide Akkim. He knew all about the area and the horses, and I felt very comfortable and safe for the entire ride. We had a couple of lovely gallops on the beach, and a refreshing swim halfway through. Between the horses and the dogs, it is clear they take such good care of their animals, and allow them to have the freedom of island life while staying safe. I would go back in a heartbeat, and cannot recommend this stable enough.
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Sarah
Mar 16, 2024
Best beach ride EVER - Akeem was an amazing guide who helped us have a wonderful experience. We loved his demeanor, caring personality and especially his strength to climb a tree to get us fresh coconut water for dehydration.
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Garryrobson
Mar 13, 2024
Loved it so much we went back again 👌 - If you love to ride and are ever in St Lucia, I can’t recommend these guys enough @sandyhoofsslu They love their horses and, as a result, the horses love what they do.
We’ve been out twice in the last three weeks - amazing!
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Jvc1973
Mar 2, 2024
Great ride with proper horses!! - Thank you so much to Sandy Hoofs for a fabulous day. Our guide Arkim was great, he was attentive to our horse riding experience and gave us a great ride. The horses were ‘horses’ and loved being ridden (ie no typical horse riding trek where they follow the leader like donkeys). We rode Atalanta, Teflon and Lucky, Tip for future riders - do not fib about your experience level!!
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