My daughter wanted a sunset horseback ride on the beach for her 13th birthday. Virginia Beach…read morehorseback riding had great communication and emails and detailed instructions from where to park, what to wear and more. My daughter,, her dad, and her two were paired with Horses. The staff were best suited for them. Although it was cold, they had a wonderful time and a smooth ride! Thank you so much!.

The guide/ owner is the nicest! It was so cold out and he went to get us jackets to wear. Thank you…read moreso much for a great experience! :)

We had my daughter's 5th birthday here last weekend and it was a fantastic experience! Perfect…read moreweather great area and the kids LOVED the horse rides, the animals and seeing the farm area! This is such a neat spot! I'd definitely recommend it for this age group, or the small horse farm experience! Grateful to the staff for being flexible and letting us come 30 minutes early to set up and clean up of 30 in afterwards! I would do this again in the future!

Beautiful place with amazing animals, also some awesome staff who very friendly and make you feel…read morecompletely comfortable

Had such a great time with two River trails! Great horseback riding, friendly service and simply an…read moreexcellent time overall!

Lynn, the owner conducted the trail ride for 4 people, 2 couples. She is very personable, a great…read moreinstructor prior to the ride, very patient and appreciated out patronage. The horses were well trained, smart, and gentle. Her place is very well kept, the stalls and where the horses are is very nice. We got mints after the ride to give to our horses. Only 45 minute ride from Henrico. A great place whether you're a beginner or experienced rider. Thanks Lynn. Will come back.

I don't know why I have never reviewed this amazing place. It is simply one of my favorite places…read morein the area. I have had an awesome birthday party for an 8 year old there. My son's first time on a horse was there. Lunch for a friend's birthday on the little island was there and any time I want to feel close to earth and nature I ask the owner Chris if I can stop by. It is truly beautiful. The horses just add a little magical touch to the farm. It is also the perfect place for a wedding. If I were getting married it would be here at Fair Winds Farm. There is an amazing photographer Betty Bryant who can capture people and animals beautifully. As I said it's one of my favorite places in the area.

Great experience good times at this farm at a decent price…read more I picked up a gift certificate last Christmas for my wife and daughter to do some horseback riding. They had a real great time and had the opportunity to help prepare / groom the horses before the ride. We spent just a little over two hours and enjoyed every minute of it my daughter who is six is still talking about it. Outstanding job to the staff thank you very much.

Go horseback riding when you are in the Outer Banks Wrangler Farms 102 Young Rider Lane, Grandy, NC…read more27947 $40 per hour on 30 of the most beautiful acres I have ever seen. Call them 1-252-491-5090 You will want to go again

This was an awesome birthday surprise!!! I had no idea what hubby had planned…read more I see people coming back on horses and I was so thrilled!! The owners are great with us and the horses. I had the "alpha" horse Redbull; hubby had the wild girl, Gypsy. It was so easy to ride, lead, and let them take us on the tour of Cape Hatteras National Seashore. I was amazed at how the horses seemed to know when it was time to head out & turn around on their own because the guide wasn't near by to lead! It was an amazing start to a birthday week full of surprises!

This trip was amazing. The horses were great and the guide was great as well. My only complaint is…read morethat we were with a group of like 5 other people whose riding abilities were much less experienced than ours. We were under the impression/expected that we would be able to split off from the beginner group and ride at a pace we would enjoy. Due to covid the guide said they were only using one guide this year (instead of 2) so we were unable to split off and do any trotting or cantering unfortunately. But it was still an enjoyable experience over all. I would recommend that they consider offering a longer more private ride option in addition to their services! We definitely would have paid more to have a longer ride time at a pace we would have enjoyed more!

I lived in Deep Creek since 1973 and I have never visited this park. I was pleasantly surprised…read morethat my Sister and I ran into other Creekers who were also there with their children for the first time. I loved the displays and the information about the Enslaved People who dug out the swamp to allow others to navigate the waterways. I was so happy that we went on a brisk day when the bugs were laying low. HeeHee! We were able to walk around and look at the dock, the farm house, and a few other out buildings for the farm area. Very interesting that they were families that still lived next to the swamp area. The parking lot is well-kept and free. We found a few places to sit and eat, as well as a few water fountains for visitors. Everything was clean and tidy. We enjoyed listening to the water. Very nice visit!

To be honest, people on insta were telling me I was actually at the wrong location for what I was…read morelooking for. I was so excited to fit in time to go hike the dismal swamp. I've been thinking about it for a while and it fit right into my timeliness this week visiting Machicomoco and Kiptopeke State Parks. I got here and it was all paved. Bikes and pet walkers. I expected some dirt trails and pine needle tails and smelly water to brave through. Cattails or pussy willows if you prefer. Instead I got hard pavement and dogs. I did walk a little ways out. It just wasn't my thing. Cheers to the people who bike and pet walk here. If you pick up poo, put the bag in the trash. Why pick it up if you try to anonymously drop it further down the trail?

A chilly Sunday afternoon after a night of steady rain. The ground is muddy and scattered with…read morepuddles. Temperature low 40's. For myself, and likely most people the trek out here will be long, but it will be worth it. I made the decision this summer enjoy a few new experiences and to learn a few new skills before fall approached. Learning to ride a horse was one of these objectives. I searched Google and all of the deal sites for horse riding lessons. I even had the opportunity to ride a horse at the oceanfront this summer but declined. I did not want to just jump on a horse (having no prior equine experiences) and trot a mile down the beach with a dozen or so other people who also had no idea what they were doing. This is not at all what I was looking for. My online searches turned up Pony Riding lessons in Chesapeake with Sea Breeze Ponies. I didn't know anything about the establishment but when I called and spoke to the instructor I had a good feeling about her. Also this is exactly what I wanted. A lesson. I wanted to get on a horse or pony and feel comfortable...feeling confident I knew would be a stretch. I consider the location to be pretty deep in Chesapeake. Because the signage is not very visible from the road Sea Breeze Ponies can be easily passed. The signage faces a field. But there is a flag hanging from a fence that you can see as well as a red barn and a two story grey house, that is where you will need to turn. Sea Breeze Ponies is in the rear behind the house. When you arrive your pony will be affixed to a post and you will be instructed to brush the pony really well, all the way around. They are so beautiful. If it is your first visit the instructor will put the bit, saddle, bridle etc. on. Pay attention though as you may be instructed to remove them and return them to their respective storage areas at the end. On subsequent visits you will likely be doing these actions yourself (if you are old enough/capable). Once my pony LADY was ready I walked her out to the ring in the back. Getting onto the pony was fairly easy.The dismount, not quite as effortless. Lady and I walked around first connected to the instructor, then once we were comfortable with each other the instructor let us go off on our own. The key is to really pay attention to how you hold the reigns and be firm in your verbal and physical instructions to the pony. I enjoyed the lesson, learning to get Lady to go in the direction I wanted, having her turn around, getting her to move again whenever she decided to stop. The end of the lesson removing everything from the pony, storing the items where they belong and brushing the pony down again. Your session pretty much ends the way it began. Brooke is a great instructor and she really has a way with children. I've seen her interact with two young girls during their lessons. She is patient and speaks to them in a gentle manner while being very clear on what she expects from them. Brooke has a pleasant countenance and attitude that puts visitors at ease. She has a great deal of experience, having been working in various aspects of the equine arena for many years. I waited until it was December and freezing to redeem my lesson :-( not the best decision. But as long as it isn't raining or snowing, I believe you can still have your lesson. They may also have a consignment shop accepting anything "horse" and they accept consignment ponies. Check http://www.seabreezeponies.com/ as well as their Facebook page for updates and details. Please forgive me if I've used any of the incorrect terminology regarding Horse gait and equipment. I've only had one lesson :-)

Great set up for riding. We made it to SBP on a very day. Although it was pretty miserable…read moretemperature wise. It was a great little adventure for our LO. Attempting to make it to SBP everything that could have gone wrong did. But I glad we made it. SBP is located in one of the more rural parts of chesapeake. You get to see farms and other lots of other animals. Bring your boots and saddle up with Sea Breeze Ponies. Happy Riding Yeeps!!!