Location: Bradenton
Top Things to do in Bradenton
Things to do in Bradenton, Florida (FL): The Best Horseback Riding Tours
Visitors find the perfect blend of culture and fun in Bradenton. Discover Florida’s Spanish heritage at the De Soto National Memorial, go for a bike tour of the beautiful Robinson Preserve, and explore an authentic fishing village at Cortez. Be sure to visit the South Florida Museum and catch a Pittsburgh Pirates spring training game — and don’t miss vibrant downtown Bradenton, the picturesque Riverwalk, and the working artists’ community at the Village of the Arts.
Restaurants in Bradenton
1. The Real BeachHorses
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5.0 based on 611 reviews
This is one of the few place in Florida where you can ride your horse on a beach and in the water. The calm waters and flat sandy bottom of Palma Sola Bay make it possible to ride on a horse that is swimming. This is the birthplace of Horse Surfing! Horseback riding on the beach, swimming with horses, and Horse Skiing. Reservations required.
2. Sandy Hooves Horse Adventures
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Palma Sola Bay in Bradenton, Florida is the birth place of "horse surfing"! And even if you can not manage to keep your balance, swimming with these majestic animals is just as mesmerizing! Your lifetime memory begins with a relaxing walk, trot, or canter up and down the shores of Palma Sola Bay...then the fun really begins as you plunge into the depths upon your trusty, gentle mount! Mullet and Lady Fish breach by your side and maybe, just maybe.....a dolphin or manatee will venture just feet away to see what we are up too!So give us a call, make a reservation! We tailor your experience according to your needs & yes, this is fun for ALL ages! We are a member of Anna Maria Is. Chamber and have over 25 years experience.
3. C Ponies Beach Horseback rides
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5.0 based on 378 reviews
This is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure that lets you experience horseback riding in Bradenton, FL. Begin your excursion by meeting our beautiful, amazing horses. 95% of these horses are rescues! Within minutes you’ll fall in love with this rare breed. Keep an eye out for wildlife, as it’s common to see manatees, stingrays, and dolphins swimming by. Palma Sola Bay is a natural breeding ground for our manatees! Enjoy the beautiful bay views as you ride with your gentle companion. Ask your guide about your horse’s story. You may even shed a tear when you hear some of the horrible conditions our horses came from. After a brief swimming lesson, our horses will swim while you ride them. The horses are never forced to swim; this is actually their favorite part! So grab hold of their manes and hang on tight! This almost feels like you’re flying through the air. There is no hard impact or bouncing as the horses’ feet do not touch the ground while they swim
Reviewed By Jguilarte - Atlanta, United States
Beautiful horses and wonderful experiences, Nikki and Amber are very experienced and fun to hang out with along with the horses! I love how all the horses are rescues and each have a fun personality (one of them is on island time lol). Would love to do again!!
4. Gulf Coast Ponies
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5.0 based on 25 reviews
Our beach excursions take place just before Anna Maria Island in Bradenton Florida. Picturesque views can be taken in of the bay as you wade out into the water on your horse. After a leisurely stroll in the water you have the opportunity to swim with your horse! We also offer trail rides! Check out our website for more information!
Reviewed By Parogove
Madison was so professional! I called her twice because I had many questions, and wanted this experience to be amazing for my granddaughter. She returned my calls immediately and was so informative and her voice told me she had a passion for what she did. On swim day, it was clear she loved her horses and they were absolutely very well cared for rescues. She charges for the time on the horse, unlike other website “swim with the horses” where you ride for an hour and pay extra for the half hour of safety and saddling the horses. Madison proved she is the best ride in the area! I recommend her highly.
5. Florida Beach Horses
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5.0 based on 37 reviews
We are a company that offers many unique beach horseback rides for the young, old, beginner, and experienced around the Tampa Bay area. Many of our horses are rescues from all different types of environments and are now living the best floridian life.
Reviewed By ZPolensky
This was by far the highlight of our trip. We had a bunch of beginners and an experienced rider in our group of 8 and they tailored the experience to fit everyone. My cousin got to gallop down the beach, which has been a dream of hers forever. The water activities were the bomb. I never thought I would body surf behind a horse!
