#swimmingwithhorses

[floridabeachhorses]

Florida Beach Horses Offers Horseback Riding in Bradenton, FL 34209

Have you ever thought of swimming with horses? Welcome to Florida Beach Horses, your premier horseback riding company in Bradenton, FL. We offer a memorable and enjoyable adventure during your horseback ride on the beach.

We offer safe and reliable horseback riding with our years of experience, whether you are young, old, beginner, or experienced. Our services include horseback riding for kids, sunset horseback riding, and private horseback riding. Also, we offer fun water activities wherein you will surely enjoy it!

For our horseback riding services, we offer 3 types of ride:

Sand & Surf Ride- children ages 3 and up for $120(there will be a guide with each horse)

Cruise Ride- children ages 10 & up for $120 (they can control and handle the horse)

Sunset Ride for $145

All of our rides are lasts for an hour and 15 minutes ride. From October to May, we offer Trail rides for $100. It is a horseback riding service near the river. For trail rides, it lasts for an hour and a half. We can take photos and videos upon request with additional cost. If you have your camera, there will be no extra cost.

We encourage you to embark on this new adventure. For more information about our horseback riding on the beach, please contact us at Florida Beach Horses today!

[horseridingkos]

THE SUNRISE SWIMMING TRIP Beat the heat! Start time 5AM. #sunrise #sunriseride #swimmingwithhorses #horseriding🐴 #holiday #kosgreece #saltlakestables (at Kos, Dhodhekanisos, Greece) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0l1bBuHtpM/?igshid=12abhybdbw22p

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[childsphotos]

One of the best beaches in the World to ride! Always riding in isolation here in Sumba! @nihisumba ••••••••••📷©Childsphotos #cntraveller #swimmingwithhorses #waves #wavesart #beachies #bestbeachies #sumbaseahorses #sumbahorses #sumba #nihi #nihihorses #nihisumba #nihigram @equineconnect b&whorses #ridinginisolation (at Nihi Sumba Island) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAe3YjAnqqX/?igshid=1fuxvb7n3w3fn

[goawaygetlostadventures]

Time to get our feet wet! Heading for a beach ride & swim in Oman, want to join? Head to meetup (link in bio)or drop us a message. Full day beach ride including lunch & a swim in the ocean with your 4 hooved friend to cool off, no beginners I’m afraid. 8th feb 80 OMR per person. accommodation available it wanted, 14 OMR per person incl dinner & breakfast . . . . . #Oman #horses #arabianhorse #beachrides #swimmingwithhorses #optoutside #amazingoman #muscat #dubai #happinessis #winterfun #catchingthewaves #adventure #horseriding #gallops #beach #theadventureproject #lifebetweentheears #letsgo #makelifearide #roadtrips (at Sawadi Beach) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs9g0ZBlJ9V/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1olnuufw84dyi

[horseranchbonaire]

A new year means a chance to set big targets for 2019 What will your goals be for 2019? #newgoaltrailriding #swimmingwithhorses #newyear #goals #horsebackriding #trailriding #paardrijden #bonaire #ranchlife @horseranchbonaire https://www.instagram.com/p/BsMPB_hgCQ2/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=snp1g64gywjv

[koto-photo]

Cold winds, warm sea (!), huge waves, bareback gallop, hot tub upon return! 🌊🐎✨ #horsebackriding #nosaddle #swimmingwithhorses #zonderzadel #zwemmenmetpaarden #paardrijden #noordzee #northsea #terschelling #puurterschelling #friesland #friesianhorse #horse #friespaard #paard #beach #sea #bucketlistcheck @puurterschelling (at Heartbreak Hotel) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bm9RFRhAdVZ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=uita8pis12ec

[thegreenhorseman]

Do you have a bucket list?  Things that you want to do and accomplish in your life before your time is up?

I don’t have an official one but there are several things I’d like to experience.  Heck, I even have a list of equine specific goals.

In the last few years I have been checking off some incredible bucket list items.  Horse related, non-horse related.  Life is good.

I know this seems to conflict with the last post, Summertime Slump, but with chronic depression you can still enjoy some amazing things and love them.  There are great days even amidst a slump.

A few “horsey” things on the list:

Own a horse

BLADE

Have horses at my house

YUP

Attend Mustang Makeover

The Extreme Mustang Makeover

Attend Equine Affaire

A First-Timer to Equine Affaire

Try Mounted Archery

New Experiences

See wild mustangs

See the Chincoteague Pony swim

Participate in a cattle drive

Camping with horses

Swimming with horses

Hunter Pace

Autumn Colors, New Experiences, is That a Tree?

AND I KEEP ADDING TO THE LIST

I’m starting to wonder if I might want to participate in a show someday…and this weekend I might even go for more experiences.  We shall see….

A couple of things on this list are complete…and two things were completed this past weekend.  Can you guess which two?

If you guessed camping and swimming you’d be correct!

Back in May my friend contacted me about joining her camping this summer.  We set a date and made it happen.

I’ve never been camping before and wasn’t sure what to expect.  I packed some food to share and some extra clothes, some blankets, and my pillows.  My friend had a horse I could borrow and three of us went away for the evening.  I borrowed Fred, the chestnut gelding.  We also took DD, the little paint mare, and Gator the grey gelding.

Pulling into camp I learned there are many corrals available.  We stopped to unload the horses and turned them out in the corrals.  We then found our camping space which was a short walk to the corral area.  As my friend expertly backed into our campsite I marveled at her precision.  Backing a large 3 horse goose-neck trailer is no simple feat, but it’s even more impressive when doing it between trees and dense forest.  We unpacked a bit, set up the cot I’d sleep in, and ate lunch.

After lunch we enjoyed a trail ride.  We bushwhacked, went through some dense foliage, and enjoyed the beauty of the forest.

Later in the evening we attended the Painted Pony Rodeo in Lake Luzerne, NY.  My friends new a couple of the girls competing so we stopped in to cheer them on.  After paying for parking (Really? At a paid event?) we found our parking spot in the back 40 thanks to one grumpy and salty parking attendant.  We found our seats, said hello, and enjoyed the show.

The two girls slept in the “mother’s attic” part of the goose-neck while I stayed on a cot below.  It was a cool night; we had spectacular weather.

In the morning we had eggs and blueberry pancakes.  These girls know how to camp!

Since checkout is at 11AM we packed up and moved the trailer over to the corral area.  By 10:30 or so we were tacked up,taking photos of the gorgeous ponies, and ready for our next adventure.

The things horse people will do to get a good photo!  “Hey look at this weird thing I’m holding!  Put your ears forward! Stand still!”

The girls took me to a spot on the Hudson River and we played in the water with the horses. It felt bizarre to take my shoes off.  First, I ditched my helmet and left it on the trailer.  Now I’m barefoot and swimming with shod horses.  This goes against everything we’re taught!

Oh but how  I enjoyed it!

Fred was reluctant to get in the water but he did.  We went out far enough to get a stride of real swimming and Fred decided it was far enough.  Once he had his fill he was quite adamant about drying off.  We coaxed him back in a few times.

Gator and DD both loved the water.  They stood pawing and playing until it was time to go.  If DD had it her way we’d stay in the water all day.

On the return trip home we stopped at a mini golf spot for an ice-cream.  Bon’s Ice Cream has a hitching post for horseback riders to “park.”  The horses were happy to take a break and stood patiently.

On the way back to camp we took one last canter.  At the beginning of our trip I was under the impression that Fred was a lazier type of horse.  He was slow to lead and he trailed behind the girls, moseying along.

I fell in love with this horse.

Despite his eagerness to walk along, he was super willing and super responsive.  He collected with just a touch and he caught up whenever I asked him to.

I experienced his smooth jog and his energetic trot.  We also picked up the canter, which to my surprise sparked interest and excitement from Fredi. He even broke to a flat out gallop on a couple of occasions.

I took up the rear, but when the group cantered Fredi wanted to GO.  He got under himself, collected, and booked it.  There was a stretch of trail where we could let the horses loose, and I believe we all were surprised by his enjoyment of this part of our ride.  Although he loved the running he listened very well and came back when asked.  This horse made me feel safe.

I came to learn he was professionally trained for reining.  I’ve always been interested in reining, I don’t know a lot about it but enjoy watching (maybe I should add it to the bucket list?).  I looked up his video on YouTube and embedded it below.  Enjoy!

We finally returned back to camp, loaded the horses and made our way home.

My first camping trip in the books.  I had such a nice time thanks to my girlfriends. Words can’t properly describe my gratitude for such beautiful people in my life.  I’m blessed.

Now that I’m thoroughly addicted, I need to figure out a way to do this more often.

It’s my dream to trail ride with Blade but there’s no way he could canter and gallop like we did.  First, I need a truck and trailer.

Just the horse for me.  Big booty horse for a big booty gal.

Bucket List! Do you have a bucket list?  Things that you want to do and accomplish in your life before your time is up?

[trefledesigns]

#Repost @stevesimonsenphotography ・・・ A girl and her horse on a Caribbean beach - wearing style Jessica Model: @mancivalano Photographer: @stevesimonsenphotography Swimsuit: @trefledesigns . . . . . . . #horses #horseandagirl #model #dayatthebeach #islands #swimmingwithhorses #beauty #bliss #stcroix #cowboybeach #cruzancowgirls #vacation #islandinthesun

[olive2travel]

Throwing back to not so long ago... wishing I could rewind just a few days, back to memories of sunshine and salt water. #tbt * * #strengthbeautygrace #travelblogger #sunshineandsmiles #ocean #horses #swimmingwithhorses #horsebackriding #Jamaica #CaribbeanVacation #travelpics #allrealeverything #natrualhair #locs #islandgyal #caribbeanwomen #rasta #caribbeansea #wetraveltoo #blacktravelista #blacktraveljourney #blacktravelfeed #longhairdontcare #blackisbeautiful #blackwoman #luxurytravel #traveladdict #nomad #olive2travel (at Meliá Braco Village)

[floridabeachhorses]

Sunset Horseback Riding

Sunset horseback riding is only available during low tide as the sun sets. The combination of horseback riding on the beach while the sun is setting can be romantic. It is perfect for couples or families who want to embark on a new adventure. Create beautiful memories with our gentle horses. To book a sunset horseback riding, contact us at Florida Beach Horses today.

[horseridingkos]

Sunrise swimming trip 🌅🌊🌄😍🏝🐚 • • • • • • #swimmingwithhorses #swimmingtrip #horseridingonthebeach #horseriding #kossunrise #kos #kosisland #horsesofinstagram #horse #greeksummer (at Horse Riding on Kos- Salt Lake Stables) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRdxW-cL6JR/?utm_medium=tumblr

[eggshelltemple]

That amazing day we went swimming on horses 💗 . . . . #caribbean #grandcayman #caymanislands #cayman #caymanhorseriding #pamperedponiesgrandcayman #pamperedponies #swimming #swimmingwithhorses #caribbeansea #blueskies #sunnydays #islandlife #travel #tequila #jet #horses #westernriding #palomino #horseriding #beachride #bareback #caymanlife #nofilter #nofilterneeded #igcaymanislands https://ift.tt/2m8XCfq

[childsphotos]

Golden hour on the Sumba seahorses! 📷©Childsphotos #cntraveller #sunsethour #swimmingwithhorses #waves #wavesart #beachies #bestbeachies #sumbaseahorses #sumbahorses #sumba #nihi #nihihorses #nihisumba #nihigram @equineconnect (at Nihi Sumba) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5jOgLrlrpx/?igshid=1nkny7ov93chy

[horseranchbonaire]

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#Repost @angelavandenbroek • • • • • Water fun 🦄💦 This is so cool! #loveditsomuch #horseriding #bonaire #sorobon #traveler #waterfun #swimming_time #swimmingwithhorses #bluewater @horseranchbonaire https://www.instagram.com/p/BoPMjo9h4Kk/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=vqv6e8pyuqec

[koto-photo]

Things to do to feel alive 🌊🐎✨ #horsebackriding #nosaddle #swimmingwithhorses #zonderzadel #zwemmenmetpaarden #paardrijden #noordzee #northsea #terschelling #puurterschelling #friesland #friesianhorse #friespaard @puurterschelling (at Heartbreak Hotel) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bm9OLPgg4j_/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ak6f2dti0c97