What to Bring/ Wear

• Riders should wear closed toed shoes. 
• You will be most comfortable in long pants. 
• Bug spray and sunscreen is recommended.
• Bring a SMALL camera - we are always happy to take group photos on the beach for you.  No video cameras.

Arrival

• Allow 3 hours in your schedule for the ride.
• Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled ride.  Be on time!  We cannot wait for late arrivals.
• Leave items in your car that you can drop and lose - ex. favorite sunglasses, car keys, wallet.
• For other guests’ enjoyment and safety reasons we do not allow cell phone use on the ride. No talking or texting but you may turn on airplane mode and use as a camera. 
• There is NO SMOKING allowed here at the facility or on the trail ride.
• NO PETS ALLOWED ON THE PREMISE! Leave all pets at your cottage or room.  Your pet cannot sit in the car for 2 hours while you are on the ride nor can it go on the ride with you.

​Safety
Helmets are available for all riders and required for riders under 18 years of age.
All of our saddles are equipped with safety stirrups
 
Weather
Please arrive at the barn at your scheduled time regardless of the weather.  Please bring a raincoat. If it is sprinkling and not thundering & lightning we will ride. For more information please see our Weather Policy.

Sign virtual Waiver

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What to Expect When You Arrive

Everyone will meet in the welcoming area. Our horses will be ready and waiting for your arrival. Take this time to say hello!

All riders must complete a waiver prior to riding. Any participant under the age of eighteen (18) years old must have the waiver signed and completed by the child’s parent.  
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Our guides will go over the ride rules and instructions with you and let you ask any questions you may have. Then you will be paired with a horse that has been previously chosen for you based on the information you provided at the time of booking; age, height, weight and riding experience. Get excited!

We will assist you with mounting the horses using a mounting block (steps) to make it both easier on you and the horse. Our guides will adjust your stirrups and make sure you are comfortable.

After everyone is ready to go, we are off! It will be a 45 minute ride through the woods and Maritime forest crossing through several water holes until we reach the beach. 

​At that time our guides will go over the beach rules, adjust stirrups, tighten girths (saddle belts) and answer any questions. 

You are welcome to go at your own pace on the beach, but stay with the group. We ride approximately 30 minutes on the beach before stopping for photos and heading back to the barn. ​Relax and enjoy the ride! This is an truly unique experience that will make your Outer Banks vacation complete!