Riding next to the ocean offers so much variety – from tranquil horseback swims to thrilling beach canters, challenging river crossings to riding along a clifftop with the whole world spread out around you. Plus, you never know what you might see, from long-horned cows milling around to dolphins playing in the waves. The horses seem to love the beach as much as the riders do, with even the most serious horse acting like a clown in the surf. And for the experienced rider the beach is the perfect place to stand up in your stirrups and let your horse stretch out beneath you – It’s like flying without wings!