Equine Adventures
Equine Adventures
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7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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Horseback riding on the beach. Ride through the Buxton Maritime forest out to the pristine beaches of Hatteras Island. We offer 2 hour guided horse tours daily. Reservations are required and are available online as well as by phone.Open year round. Join us for a ride and see the island from a different perspective. All levels of riders accommodated and appreciated.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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- JParsons3 contributionsAbsolutely Amazing Experience!!!This was such an amazing experience. My husband and I participated in this adventure to celebrate our 25th Wedding Anniversary and it was absolutely wonderful. The guides were terrific and the horses were well trained...the area was beautiful!!! We'll definitely be back again some day!Visited April 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten April 18, 2023
- Peg C1 contributionAn incredible adventure and experienceIt was amazing and so much fun. We saw so many beautiful horses including a baby horse 1 month old. Went into Swan Village which was so much fun our Guide Janay made it!! She was so knowledgeable about the horses and the history of OBX. Highly recommend this tour. We will be back!!!!!Visited April 2023Written April 20, 2023
- Tracey H4 contributionsBest trail ride at the Outer Banks!!An absolutely beautiful trail ride!! Loved this adventure so much!! Our guide, Danny, was so warm and friendly making our ride so fun, relaxed and carefree. Their horses are gorgeous and they have a horse for any experience level rider. We ended up doing a second ride during our stay. So much fun, you will not regret, we would def do again. ❤️Visited May 2023Written May 6, 2023
- Kayla S1 contributionBEST trail ride at the Outer Banks!This was such an amazing experience! I have had horses all my life, but have always dreamed of riding along the beach on horseback! It was my husband's first time riding and now he has fallen in love with horseback riding! The two hour ride took us through the woods/trails, some water along the way, and finally to the beach where you get to canter with the other horses if you choose. The horses were so sweet and very well mannered! They match you with a horse that will fit your needs and were spot on for my husband and I. If you've been wanting to find a good place to ride while you're in OBX, definitely give Equine Adventures a try! I promise it's worth it. We are already looking forward to going back this fall!Visited June 2023Written June 12, 2023
- palmettoduoYork, South Carolina137 contributionsExcellent horseback riding experience!!!!This was an amazing excursion for our family! When we made the reservations, there was a quick questionnaire we completed about ourselves so that the perfect horse would be paired with each of us according to body weight as well as experience riding horses. The ride started out through beautiful shaded woods for about 45 minutes and we ended up on the gorgeous beach. We rode along the dunes and then right along the water. We took time to take photos before heading back through the woods. We highly recommend this excursion. The staff was awesome, friendly and helpful!Visited June 2023Travelled with familyWritten June 14, 2023
- Deanna S2 contributionsBest Beach RideEquine Adventures was worth the drive to Frisco. My husband and I had an awesome time riding our horses Lola and Bonnie. Our guide was very friendly and informative. The ride through the maritime forest was great but the best part was coming over the dunes onto the beach. It was a wonderful experience we would love to do again.Visited June 2023Travelled with familyWritten June 17, 2023
- Alex A1 contributionBest Horse Experience Ever!This was the best, most thrilling horse experience of my life! I own a horse in IN, and I've still never ridden a horse like this. If you want to go fast on the beach, make sure to request Guinnes! He is safe and predictable, but man, does he take off like a shot the moment she says you can go. I've never been on a horse going that fast before, but I felt steady and centered and like I was flying. The horses love the beach water. It was so relaxing to stare out into the ocean while the waves lap their legs to cool them. It's a 45 minute ride through the woods, which is nice. If you're deciding between the morning and afternoon ride, I'd recommend going for the early morning ride. It was breezy and cool and so comfortable. Less bugs too! Our guide was amazing. Be sure to ask her about her time working at Dolly's Stampede show in TN. It's so interesting to hear about! What a great time! If I'm ever in the area again, I am definitely doing another ride with Equine Adventures.Visited June 2023Travelled with familyWritten June 22, 2023
- Scott SConyngham, Pennsylvania24 contributionsGreat ride on beachMy husband and I really enjoyed our ride. There was a large group the morning of our ride so they divided us into two groups and sent the first group out a little ahead of our group. We appreciated that as we are from the Poconos and have been on trail rides that had to many in a group. All the horses were great. My husband rode Hagrid and I had Sirius Black. I hadn’t been on a horse in 9 years and these horses made me feel at ease after not riding for so long. The guides were also great. If you want a great ride and want to ride on the beach these are the people to do it with.Visited June 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten June 26, 2023
- Peter FNew City, New York9 contributionsGreat ride on the beachVery well organized place, right on schedule, efficient. Our group ranged from years of occasional riding to ‘never sat on a horse before’. We all had an amazing time. Alex, our guide was fantastic. She gave great, easy to follow instructions and she paid attention to everyone throughout the ride, making sure not only that we are safe but also that we are having fun. We enjoyed the the serene trail walk, but the peak of the tour is the ride on the beach, which was truly special. This is not a horseback riding lesson. As Alex said the horses can do this without us , blindfolded, and backwards. Nonetheless, there is room for interacting with the horses and making that connection between human, horse, nature which is very rewarding. Overall, I highly recommend this establishment. Tips: use insect repellent spray! Wear long pants. Also: get there early, so you can use the restroom (non-stop ride more than 2 hours), get set up and head out on time.Visited July 2023Travelled with familyWritten July 4, 2023
- Explorer371400043621 contributionCheck One Off the Bucket List!I finally get to check "cantering on a beach" off my bucket list. I got to ride Guiness and he was a doll! A little bit of a spirit which was just what I wanted. Not your usual nose to tail trail ride. They matched each horse with the experience of the rider, which made the ride enjoyable. Great trail guides. Horses were alert and healthy, not the dull and drab that is often seen in trail horses. My only advice is you should set a tip jar out, I hope people gave tips via the reservation, but I did not see anyone go up and give a tip after the ride, except for me!Visited June 2023Travelled soloWritten July 6, 2023
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Gem T
1 contribution
Nov 2023 • Family
Overall a good experience. Most of the ride was through the trail to the beach, and not a great deal of time was spent actually on the beach. It was pretty cold, so not sure if they spend more time on the beach during the warmer months. A little disappointing, but the guides were great.
Written November 26, 2023
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Kathycavenut
2 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
I can't say enough good things about this experience. We have our own horses, and all the horses at this business seemed healthy and happy. Very well trained and my granddaughter and I enjoyed this immensely. Guides were very friendly!
Written October 17, 2023
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Mike & Debbie
26 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
My husband and I both had a wonderful time on our ride! The guides were very very knowledgeable and supportive. They gave us all a good time regardless of our skill level. We would definitely recommend them!
Written October 12, 2023
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Kristy H
2 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
Had a great time on the horse ride. They let you gallop on the beach which was awesome! I wish the trail to the beach and back wasn't so long and a different trail out and back but I guess that's the only option.
Written October 11, 2023
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Taylor K
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Oct 2023 • Family
Equine Adventures is top notch! Had a wonderful ride through a wooded area that led to the beach. The beach on horseback was glorious! Our trail guide Kayla was super friendly and knowledgeable. The horses were all super gentle and sweet! Will be using Equine Adventures again!!
Written October 4, 2023
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Lz926
3 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
It was a fun ride. I loved the horse I was on. Wish there was more beach time for riders to enjoy. Was hoping to have more time to trot/canter due to advertisement of riding for all levels. Overall it was a good experience.
Written September 30, 2023
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Journey17726569976
1 contribution
Sept 2023 • Couples
Our guides were friendly and informative. We had a great ride. Both of our horses were very easy to ride and very well trained.
Written September 29, 2023
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sara p
1 contribution
Sept 2023 • Family
What an incredibly way to spend an afternoon! We had such a great experience and our guide Riley was truly the BEST!!! She made us all feel so comfortable and made it such a great experience for the entire group.
Written September 24, 2023
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E7544QLpamelac
Fleetwood, United States5 contributions
Sept 2023 • Family
The ride thru the woods was great except for the crazy mosquitoes- wish they would have told us to bring bug spray. Once we got on the beach there was a nice breeze and it was beautiful and we were able to run the horses a bit - wish that could have been longer but it was awesome. Our guides were great!
Written September 16, 2023
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Wendy H
3 contributions
Sept 2023 • Family
Amazing experience! Equine Adventures is incredibly professional and organized. Everything about this experience was awesome. Would most definitely recommend to anyone wanting to ride horses on the beach!
Written September 16, 2023
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Charlene M
Lancaster, PA54 contributions
What are your weight limits? There would be a 6'4 man and a 250 pound woman.
Brent G
Ellijay, GA25 contributions
I'm 6'3" and 225. my horse had no problem carrying me. I would email them or give them a call to make sure they have the right horse available
Alanna K
Clemmons, NC3 contributions
What are the costs?
Cassandra M
Virginia Beach, VA9 contributions
Costs from their website:
Sept 10 to May 21- $100 per person
May 21 to Sept 9- $125 per person
My wife and I are making our 1st trip to OBX in April for our 20th anniversary. We would love to take this excursion. Are there any larger horses for bigger men? I am 6ft and weigh 240lbs.
David A
Brewerton, NY24 contributions
They do have some large horses that would be perfect for you.
hilltrisha
Bettendorf, IA
How long is the ride and prices
Sylviamattingly
Hatteras Island6 contributions
We offer a two hour guided tour to the beach and the cost of the ride May 22 - August 10th 2017 is $120 per rider. The rest of the year the cost of the ride is $100 per rider. Please let me know if you have additional questions!
KB92012
89 contributions
Hello-
Are you open in February?
Thank you
Sylviamattingly
Hatteras Island6 contributions
We are open in February! The 2017 online calendar has not been posted yet but should be available mid December. Please let me know if you have additional questions! Thank you!
Teresa B
Cedar Grove, NC
hey,
can i bring my own horse and what would the cost be?
thanks,
t
Sylviamattingly
Hatteras Island6 contributions
Please refer to the BYOH page on our website for information about bringing your own horse.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Equine Adventures
- Equine Adventures is open:
- Sun - Sat 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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