My daughter wanted a sunset horseback ride on the beach for her 13th birthday. Virginia Beach horseback 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!. read more

The ride was perfect for my horse happy bunch. We got matched to horses with our skill level, learned their names, were given a run down on stop/go/turn and then we were off to enjoy the walk/trot on the beach - both through the sand and through the waves. The head guide was very warm and did wonderfully with my younger, greener daughter while the second guide let us have some independence but still kept us feeling safe and, well, guided. Definitely worth doing! read more

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I would NOT recommend this ride! Gurl got hurt by horse and they didn't care and made her keep riding! Person on ground was nice but the guide was awful! We were all asking her concerning questions and asking to turn around and she COMPLETELY IGNORED US! I've been riding horses for multiple years and these horses are hardly trained! This could be very, very, dangerous! In better weather with better conditions and more consideration from the guide this could be better read more

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

We went out with this group to celebrate my daughter's 13th birthday in Virginia Beach Sunday night for a sunset ride before dinner. Chase was awesome! He asked us about our experience and matched us with great horses then provided simple, easy to follow instructions. He was super patient and answered all of our questions. I got to ride Red bull, a beautiful paint mare. My daughter was riding Colt 45, and my sister was on Midnight, both of their horses were dark brown/black. I'm not really crazy about riding horses, I've done it before but its not something I love. I started the ride with the intention to "endure" for my families sake, but I ended up having such a great time that now i'm searching for horse farms for sale near me. The horses are all so awesome and full of personality just like people. I really connected with my horse. It was so beautiful being out on the beach watching the sun go down and riding the prettiest horse with my family. We couldn't stop talking about how much we loved it. Best birthday present ever! read more

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my daughter and I have started a tradition of horseback riding for her birthday- last year we did a place and it was okay, but VA Beach Horseback??? we had a blast! Not only was riding the beach beautiful and open, the horses do well together, and they have quite the personalities! The crew was amazing! I believe the owner, is getting over surgery and she's out there doing her thing! Im definitely going to check out the OBX one in the spring! read more

This was the worst time I have ever had riding horses. The instructors gave little to no instruction and did a terrible job. The instructor went in front with two other people (myself and one other) and didn't notice that he left everybody. Someone in the back of the group FELL OFF his horse. Once the instructor realized this, he turned around and started running without telling me anything. After he left my horse started trying to run but I was trying to stop him. Eventually the horse started running even though I was doing what they told me to do to get him to stop. After a while the horse stopped abruptly and ducked his head down THROWING ME OFF and left. The instructor Eventually came back and tried to tell me it was my fault even though I did what he told me to do. In conclusion the instructor was incompetent and the horses had very little training. read more

I was sitting on the beach in the past on 5/6/23 after 4:30pm near 26th st on Virginia Beach and I saw people horseback riding near the water. Then, I later saw people horsebacking riding to the right of me while I was much further up on the beach nowhere near the water and I went to take a video of the horses thinking they would move down closer to the water but when I looked up quickly about 5 horses with a woman, a child and other grown adults and a white male with long brown hair at the back of the group trampled over the bottom of my one person towel. If I didn't move my legs up from sitting with my legs straight down, they would have trampled over my legs and caused serious damage. I yelled hello, I exist, and none of them did anything. The kid looked startled but the rest of them just looked at me and continued going straight and didn't even try to move the horses out of the way. I yelled and none of them even acknowledged me. It was completely disrespectful and they didn't seem to go trample over anyone else and there were other families around and no one said anything except a group of Indian guys and girls that looked at me startled but then continued their conversations. I ended up just leaving Virginia Beach after that. I was a Black person sitting by myself. I saw them go through some other area with people after that that were white and I didn't see them trampling over anyone else. read more

First time horseback riding on the beach and it was so much fun! We stayed the weekend at the beach for a bachelorette party (group of 8 ladies). The typical party size for horseback riding is 8 if you need 1 more I would advise reaching out to the owner Chase to see if he can accommodate you. Chase and his team were awesome and friendly! I corresponded with Chase a few times before our actual day and he always got back to me in a timely manner. The costs is $60 per for a 30 minute tour and $80 per person for a 60 minute tour. The ride starts on 26th street where they are located and you head to the pier. Each of the horses have names, my horse was Redbull. Redbull was a very good horse. Chase and his team advise you how to guide your horse (pulling left, right, or up) and tell you about their personalities. Some of the other horses I remember are Ginger and Roscoe. Cheyenne was our guide on the tour. Overall it was a great experience! The youngest age to ride is 6 so if you are looking for something fun to do be sure to check out VIrginia Beach Horseback riding! I will definitely return with my family. Funny story To add my horse had an itch at the end of the ride I have never seen a horse roll around to scratch it was too cute and funny to see the bourse rolling in the sand. read more

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Nice people, good horses, right on the water. Exactly as expected good time! We enjoyed our ride with the company and would love to do it again! read more

Horseback riding has been on my mood board for some time and I finally decided to try it. I've been on a cloud ever since... this was such a great experience! The host was amazing - as a first time rider he made learning easy and comfortable. His nature is peaceful and relaxed, and he is a complete professional with every aspect of the activity. I can't wait to go back! read more

I showed up in Virginia Beach Mother's day weekend 2018. I actually planned this trip not thinking it was mother's day. Anyway...i was lucky enough to get to ride on such short notice. I called and rode a few hours later. This was my 2nd ride with Virginia Beach Horseback. Both times have proven to be exceptional! The customer service is always on point and feel free to ask questions, they want to make your ride enjoyable and memorable. I'll definitely ride again, so much fun. Thanks Chase and Roscoe! read more

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The experience of riding on the beach at a walk was fun and scenic. However, we were not allowed to canter on the beach as the website claimed. My daughter is an experienced rider and was looking forward to being able to canter. The description on the website should really be changed if this is not actually part of the experience. read more

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Barn-sour horses and burnt out guides who have no interest in a ride down the beach. Gave no instructions on what to do next or where to go once the group arrived at the corral. They assigned horses that were not very nice. Our family of three were given horses who would not stay together. My horse wanted to get back to the corral so bad, and the guides couldn't give a damn; I didn't get to enjoy the ride, never mind enjoying seeing our young son's first experience riding a horse. I emailed the company, after the ride, when they inquired about our experience. They either missed the email or just didn't give one horse manure. I waited for a reply before writing this review. They lost a rating star for that. Will not be back. read more

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Easy to book and a fantastic time!! The staff was so kind and helpful. While our day was chilly it was clear and and a great experience for all of us- experienced and inexperienced riders. Would definitely recommend! read more

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Horse back riding in the Outer-banks of North Carolina. Great experience. Highly recommend. read more

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Finally me and my girlfriend got to check this off of our bucket list. We both enjoyed it. The tour guys was pretty cool and was friendly. I highly recommend. read more

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The horses are extremely barn sour, very agitated, and aggressive. They do not listen to commands. One horse (Redbull) bit me (unsure if she was trying to bite my horse, Cheyenne, or not, as the guide advised, but she bit me. By the end of our ride, there were 4 unoccupied horses. 1 lady got off of her horse because the guide was extremely rude to her because her horse wasn't listening and kept trying to go back to the corral despite her pulling back and her attempts to redirect the horse. Two horses started fighting, causing one horse and its rider to fall; one horse fell on top of the rider, and the other rider was knocked off. The fourth person was too uncomfortable to continue the ride that turned extremely dangerous. I attended with my child. Her horse out of nowhere went on a canter (run) down shore. Turned itself around, cantered more, started cantering more towards the corral, and then finally returned to the herd. My child is 8 years old and a first-time rider. Her horse was totally unpredictable, and I was frantically nervous. The guides were no help as the horses weren't listening to them either. At one point, many of the horses broke away from the herd and began cantering down shore. The guide attempted to run after the horses, but it was a lost cause, and that's when the horses began fighting. The horses don't seem to be treated well, are ill-mannered, and ungroomed. The guides provided no pre-ride instructions or directions. They were disrespectful, showed no understanding, and were rude. The website stated there would be a photographer, but there was no photographer, so I asked the guide to take a picture of me and my child. He let out a reluctant sigh, rudely grabbed my phone, took a blurry picture, and refused to take another for us. When the horses were going crazy on the beach, bystanders began recording. The guide began yelling at the bystanders and telling them to stop recording because it was none of their business. My child and I got separated during the ride as our horses started going separate ways, so I was concerned about her safety and well-being. My child ended up 3 miles from me. There was a guide holding my horse saying she couldn't let it go because it has a tendency to take off, so I couldn't get to my child. My child ended up being safe, but cried hysterically as her "kid horse" went on its own excursion away from the herd. The guide was too occupied with the fighting horses that he was unable to rescue my child. Although this was my first ride with this company in Virginia Beach. I am not a first-time rider. This experience made me rethink Horseback Riding ever again, but I just won't ride with this company as they've shown me how dangerous Horseback Riding really is. read more

My daughter loves horses and said that the last trip of the day had a gorgeous view. All the horses were very calm and well trained. The staff were kind and supportive. Thanks so much! My one suggestion would be an add on of a photographer. At the same time I appreciated that they didn't try to upsell. read more

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This was truly an unforgettable experience! Completely worth the money. Chase and his team take great care of the horses and are very attentive of the guests while on the ride. Inexperienced riders are reassured that they are safe if they feel like their horse wants to do its own thing. Chase or the guide help with holding onto your horse if necessary. Our 7 and 8 year old boys experienced horseback riding for the 1st time during this trip and they really enjoyed themselves. Be advised that once the horses turn to get back they start moving faster so make sure you hold on tight and have control of the reigns. Thank you Chase for this experience. Stay safe everyone! read more

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We found this place on our ride up North from the Outer Banks after a week of hoping to do some horseback riding. We were able to join for a 30 minute ride and what a great experience! My horse, Faith, was calm and ready to pick up the pace whenever I wanted to. I've only ridden a horse once before and I never felt unsafe during the ride. Great scenery, a great time, and our guide was very patient and kind. Definitely recommend this experience! read more

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The ride itself was nice. It was beautiful as the sunset. However, the guides were very inpatient and at times rude. They expected people who had never ridden before to be able to control their horses and ride like a professional. When not doing exactly what they thought you should do, they provided comments like - "OBVIOUSLY that's not even" "MA'AM PULL BACK!!" (in an extremely rude tone) "as long as you're telling the horse what to do, you'll be fine" (when the horse was taking off into a run - it was somehow our (completely inexperienced riders) faults!) If the guides had been more patient and actually wanted to help, this would have been a great experience. read more

This was my first time riding on the beach and it was beautiful. I would have like more trotting or even a canter but the walk along the breaking waves was fun! read more

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The ride may be great -- I have no idea. But know that their communication is awful if any issues. We clicked on Va Beach but got reservations in OBs. Happens, maybe I clicked wrong. Called number as asked on confirmation and recording says to e-mail. I e-mailed to cancel. They charged me right away but did not respond in 10 days to an email and did not refund in that time. I call and get a reservation agency. I am told I can e-mail. LOL. Right. Reservation agency says they have no control over any of that and ask for my booking number. Well guess what? No booking number on any reservation confirmations. Convince them to move forward without it and best I get is an e-mail will be send to me bank about refunding. Nope -- they cannot refund directly as they have no control over that. Absurd process. read more

Let's just start by saying that I was scared! I almost changed my mind and just said forget my payment! But when I encountered all of the guides they were so calm and helpful. ShyAnn assisted me with my horse. I tried to convince her to give me a slow horse and everything. But she reassured me that I would be okay! And I was okay. They gave us excellent instructions. The horses were very well trained. They even took the time to take our pictures in front of the ocean! Thank you everyone. It was great to celebrate my 31st birthday horseback riding! read more

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Fantastic experience! We are beginner riders and from start to finish the experience was safe and memorable. The horses were well trained, and my son with special needs had a wonderful experience. I highly recommend this activity. While the weather may have been chilly, the horses did a smooth job along the short line of the beach. read more

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We had such an amazing time!! What an awesome bucket list experience. Even with very little horse riding experience, me and my eight-year-old daughter both felt safe and had so much fun together. The guys were so nice and helpful and even really saved my butt when I dropped my phone on the beach- thank you so much for everything!! read more

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This was definitely an experience that left us with a story to tell, but not in a good way. There were 8 riders in the group and only 4 made it back on their horses. There was only 1 guide for 8 riders. He and two other riders were so far ahead of the group that he didn't realize when the first rider fell and her horse turned around and took off heading back to home base. This caused other horses to also turn around and hurry back. Many of the riders were not experienced enough to handle the situation. My 10 year old son did an emergency dismount because he felt out of control. Soon after, the guide came cantering towards us and then my 14 year old's horse came galloping by WITHOUT my son. Even as an experienced rider, I was struggling with my horse to keep him from taking off and when I tried to turn him around so that I could check on my son he became very distressed and I didn't feel comfortable getting into a power struggle with a horse that I don't know. Thankfully the guide agreed to go back and check on my son who had been thrown off his horse and landed on his back. Turns out when the guide, in his words, did "a john Wayne maneuver" and took off without giving my son any kind of instruction, my son's horse also took off. My son tried to slow the horse down and the horse threw him over his head. Soon after, another rider came off and injured her wrist. It was total chaos. Fishermen were frantically trying to get their lines out of the way of galloping riderless horses and riders were struggling to stay on while their agitated horses tried to keep up with the riderless horses heading back to base. There was another employee in an atv who was collecting poop and she ended up having to make trips collecting the injured fallen riders. Overall I think the two employees did their best to manage a dangerous situation, but there needs to be more guides; one in front, one in back and one in the middle. Maybe they also need walkie-talkies for better communication. Also, there needs to be far more instruction given to the riders. They were late coming back from their previous ride and so maybe they were rushed, but the only instructions we were given were; right, left, brakes and go. No one ever talked about sitting up or weight in your heals or what to do in an emergency. After the horses had this experience of overpowering their riders they immediately took another group of riders out which makes me question their training methods. The horses would have benefited from some kind of tune up after that experience. I spoke to a third employee who arrived as we were leaving and was stunned when he told me that he "smacks them across their ears" if they don't listen to him and that it's very difficult to teach new riders how to stay in control. The employees blamed the riders for the catastrophe and were not accountable for any of the problems. I tried to say that the riders needed more instruction and they disagreed. Our last trail ride was in Iceland and in addition to far more trail guides, they had a 20 minute thorough instructional video that all riders had to watch before mounting and also more instructions were reviewed once everyone was astride their horse. I hope that this business takes action to better instruct their future riders. Otherwise, someone is going to get very hurt. read more

What a beautiful experience to be on a horse with the ocean right next to us. The horse experts were very helpful and made the experience easy and enjoyable. Highly recommend an hour. read more

Absolutely fabulous! One somewhat experienced rider, one inexperienced and one nervous rider - all thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Brief "training" ensure knowledge and comfort level was there. Locale, especially on a day that was breezy - not to hot/sunny nor cold, presented a fantastic backdrop to the beach-side route. From the experience itself to the staff managing the horses, it was terrific. The only "problem" experienced was trying to reach a local rep by phone as phone calls and emails went unanswered prior to the event. The local number listed rings to a general line that gives generic information. Overall, would recommend highly read more

Been wanting to go horseback riding for a while now so my friend found this place down in VA Beach and signed us for the 1-hour ride. It was my first riding a horse on the beach and the weather was absolutely perfect for it! Mike was a great guide, very personable, and took the time to give us tips and pointers along the way. He even chatted with us more after the ride. His team was also great, they clearly love what they do, and the horses, who all seemed happy and well-cared for. Cleaning and safety measures, both for riding safety and COVID were in place, with riding helmets that are freshly cleaned and disinfected right in front of you. I would definitely go for a ride with Mike and team again and highly recommend others to do the same! read more

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This was an amazing experience! From start to finish, we felt safe and secure, especially during COVID. We got there a bit early and during that time, we got our helmets, after they were cleaned. Each employee helped all of us mount the horses picked specifically for us based on experience and height. There were three employees who rode with us, two on horses in the front and the back, and one on an ATV. My horse was Twinkie, the stubborn pony and we worked so well together :) Overall, I can't wait to support this business whenever we come back to VA Beach! read more

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My family and I were looking forward to riding on the beach since we've rode horses in the woods and farmland in the past. The sentiments were good, but I would never go there again. The staff seemed apathetic and uninterested in offering an amazing experience. The instructions were very short considering we all (group of 10) identified ourselves as beginners. My horse reached the pier and suddenly turned around and just ran no matter how hard I'd pull back the reigns. I was scared and unfortunately the guides didn't chase after my horse or tried to calm him down. After what seemed like a 20 minute ride, I was ready to get off as soon as I managed to stop my horse. I didn't appreciate the guides not assisting more. Never again. read more

Walking down the beach on horseback was fun, my son really enjoyed it. The overall experience was meh. They employees had zero communication or personality. They were running over a half hour behind and didn't initiate any info about it. While it wasn't a tour it would have been nice for the guides to have an ounce of personality. Pictures were taken, which was nice but background wasn't great c prob cuz rushed from running behind. Overall, glad we did it but wouldn't do again. read more

Great experience. I've always want to ride a horse on the beach and they delivered. Reasonably priced and friendly staff. Very welcoming and contacting management was easy when I called and had a few questions, even recommended other favorite local businesses when I needed a lead for restaurants and shopping. We took the 30 minute ride down tit he pier and back on Virginia Beach. It was just right for us. They offer 30 minutes and an hour guided rides. Horses are very mellow and easy to ride so that you can relax and enjoy the scenery. I would give them a 5 star and a promise to come back! :) read more

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This was hit or miss for us (Married Couple). I had a great time but my spouse didn't. The employees were also hit or miss. Firstly, we were supposed to start at 11:15 but the company was late, and it takes time to get the horses and riders situated, so we started quite late. They choose your horse according to your skill level and describe the horse's temperament and personality, which was helpful. I have some experience riding, so I was fine. My horse, Faith, was mostly well mannered and sweet, although she didn't like the lead guide's horse. She liked to be at the end of the line and she walked slower, so she would trot to catch up. I was told this beforehand, so I was prepared. My husband, a beginner, rode Shadow. He didn't have much fun. Shadow hadn't been fitted properly and seemed grumpy. He tried to nip other horses and my husband's legs. He would trot and canter without warning. Shadow wanted to be at the front of the group and there was no stopping him, no matter how much my husband pulled on his reins. The lead guide just barked at my husband to stop or slow his horse. I guess she expected a beginner to know, even though they asked three times his experience level. The tour did not last a full hour, but with all the trotting, we were okay with that. The ride was cut short due to another event on the beach (no fault of the company) but there was no photographer. We didn't want to pull phones out while on horseback, and we were unable to ride side-by-side on the beach anyway. So the photographer not showing up was a bummer. Getting back to the corral, one of the horses really wanted to roll on the sand. She did not wait for the rider to get off, but luckily her rider was able to jump off beforehand. Another rider who may not be as agile might have had a different outcome. At the end, we were asked how our horses did, but just wanting to get going, my husband just said it was fine. This ride is probably better for mid-level beginners or intermediate riders. Some of the guides are not particularly helpful if you don't know what your'e doing. Like I said, I had a great time and enjoyed talking to the guide at the back of the line. read more

Had so much fun with out sunset walk on the beach. We had to cancel one rider as my niece became sick. The staff were so friendly and accommodating to this last minute unexpected change. I have limited experiences with horses, and others in the group seemed more seasoned. They were awesome with how they handled the differences in skill between all riders in the group. Will definitely do this again. read more

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Overall it was a nice experience. However, there were two guides that only lead the line of horses. I was with my young daughter and her horse was very slow - I spent the entire ride looking back because the guides were too busy talking to each other and not paying attention. One guide should have followed the pack instead of two leading. Also, the description advised there would be photos taken that could be purchased...this was not offered, which was a selling point for me. I would have chosen a different tour had I known. read more

This was one of the best tourist horseback experiences I've had, the staff gave experiences riders like myself plenty of freedom to actually enjoy ourselves while taking care of the beginners with us, and the horses were well-behaved and sensitive to the bit, typically horses that get ridden by beginners on the same routes day after day completely ignore you but these guys were fantastic and a lot of fun! I would definitely do this again, my husband and stepkids fell in love with riding here. read more

BEWARE!!! DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY!!! So we booked this excursion a few weeks ago and it was set for today, 8/19/19. We had travelled over 700 miles for vacation and were an hour into our 2 hour trip to this place when we were called (1hr before confirmation time) and told by a "manager" that they overlooked themselves today and our group of 8 could only accommodate 5 people. When we asked what they could do, they said we will refund you but that's it. They didn't try to fit us in even when we asked. Now, in the past 3 weeks, we have had EIGHT confirmation invoices from them about this. So why ON THE DAY WE ARE GOING, did they realize it was overbooked? So, eventually the "owner" called my aunt (who has cancer and this was on her bucket list) and said it was too hot for the horses. But that didn't make sense because why would they try to take only 5 of the 8 of us if it was too hot? Overall, the owner was dismissive, unorganized with his thoughts and really bad with customer service. I'd like to have left a good review, but we tried to make amends, however, he wouldn't. He should have squeezed us in for another day or been more apologetic. He clearly has no respect for his customers and his staff are either liars or poorly trained with a strong lack of communication. BEWARE. read more