Guided beach and ocean rides on Providenciales, Monday to Friday. No experience needed, riders from age 7 welcome.
Every ride goes into the ocean unless you ask us not to.
Our most popular ride. Follow a shaded trail to Long Bay, then walk your horse along the sand and out into the shallow water. Experienced riders who just want the beach are welcome too.
Head out before the group with just your party. Good for couples, families and confident riders who want to trot or canter. Book near low tide if you'd like to canter.
Prices per person.
Book a private ride
Propose on horseback at Long Bay, plan a photoshoot in the water, or ride down the aisle. Tell us your idea and we'll do our best to make it happen.
We recommend Brilliant Studios for photography.
Email us about a special ride
We lend you shoes if yours aren't suitable, a waterproof phone case, and helmets. Helmets are required for riders under 18.
A short safety briefing and a quick lesson. We match each rider to a horse by weight and experience.
A short stretch of road, then a sandy path through the bush to the beach. No nose-to-tail riding, you get some freedom.
Our horses love the ocean. Your guides will take plenty of photos with your phone.
Give your horse a treat and a cuddle, and pick up a Provo Ponies t-shirt or hat.
Provo Ponies began in 2001 as a rescue, not a business.
Camille Slattery and a few friends bought seven neglected Paso Fino horses that had been shipped from the Dominican Republic to Providenciales. Once they were healthy again, they were far too young to retire, so they started earning their keep on the beach.
Later came the Belgian draft horses left to roam on Grand Turk after a cruise-ship carriage plan fell through, and ponies from South Caicos. Today about 30 horses and ponies live here, most of them rescued and rehabilitated.
Camille, a lifelong horsewoman, runs the barn with Caroline, a certified Natural Horsemanship instructor, and Kelly, a Pony Club and eventing rider.
Lessons for island kids. Saturdays are kept for our local lesson program: arena work, mounted games, trail rides and an annual horse show. It's the only place in the country to learn horsemanship.
Each horse has a weight limit and a personality. Here are a few of the 30 you might ride.
Belgian draft, rescued from Grand Turk
Arrived hundreds of pounds underweight. Now an 18-hand gentleman who adores the ocean.
Mare, born 2001
The confident boss of the herd. Loves a run on the sand and a swim.
Paso Fino mix, Dominican Republic
A guide horse and the joker of the herd. Never says no to a snack.
Grand Turk pony, born 2012
Under 13 hands and perfect for kids. A keen swimmer.
Grand Turk pony, rescued 2005
A hard worker on the trail and a favourite lesson pony for every level.
Quarter horse, Arab and Belgian
Once nervous of everything, now calm and easygoing. Likes a gentle pace and a swim.
Mare from South Caicos
Moved from trail rides to lessons. Known for a very comfy trot.
Joined the herd in 2022
Our pretty one. A good match for children and lighter riders.
Follow the herd's news and new arrivals on Instagram.
A few rules keep riders and horses safe. Please read them before you book.
Want to canter? It's only possible near low tide, for experienced riders on a private ride.
Check the tide times
We're in Long Bay Hills, about 15 minutes from Grace Bay. Or let us pick you up.
32 Dolphin Lane, Long Bay Hills, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands
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Drive east on Leeward Highway past the last roundabout. After about ¾ mile, turn right onto Long Bay Hills Highway, take the second left onto Lignum Vitae Drive, then left onto Dolphin Lane. We're the first driveway on the left.