Skip to main content Texas Outside Texas Outside
  • CAMPING CAMPING
    DEALS ON CAMPING
    Coupons & Specials
    FIND A CAMPGROUND OR RV PARK
    Locate Parks by City or Name North East Texas Parks Central Texas Parks South Texas Parks West Texas Parks East Texas Parks Panhandle Parks
    TEXAS STATE PARKS
    Reviews & Ratings Top 20 Texas State Parks Texas State Parks With Cabins & Cottages 10 Best Texas State Parks For Biking Texas State Parks with Paddling State Park Activities State Parks With Horseback Riding State Parks With Swimming Holes State Parks With Fishing Texas State Park Hiking Trails
    UNIQUE CAMPING
    Glamping In Texas LCRA Parks RV Park Cottages & Cabins Lake Campgrounds & RV Parks Campgrounds With Golf Courses
    REVIEWS & RATINGS
    Texas Outside's Park Review & Ratings Texas Outside's Top 25 Parks Best Texas RV Parks Best Texas State Parks Featured Park of the Month Out of State Campground Reviews
    RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
    RVing in Texas Texas RV Rentals Travel Trailer Rentals Pop-up Rentals Rent Your RV Mobile RV Detailing Texas RV Dealers Texas RV Rally Locations RV Travel Articles Blog Travels With Grandma Blog Exploring Texas Cities Weekend Adventures Fun Things To See & Do In Texas
  • GOLFING GOLFING
    FIND A GOLF COURSE BY CITY
    Locate by Course Name or City Austin Golf Courses Amarillo Golf Courses Corpus Christi Golf Courses Dallas Golf Courses El Paso Golf Courses Ft. Worth Golf Courses Houston Golf Courses San Antonio Golf Courses
    FIND A GOLF COURSE BY REGION
    Central Texas Golf Courses South East Texas Golf Courses North Texas Golf Courses Panhandle Golf Courses South Texas Golf Courses West Texas Golf Courses
    BEST PRIVATE GOLF COURSES BY CITY
    Best Private Golf Courses in Austin Best Private Golf Courses in Dallas Best Private Golf Courses in Houston Best Private Golf Courses in San Antonio
    BEST OF THE BEST GOLF COURSES
    Best of the Best in Texas Best 9 Hole Courses in Texas Best Texas Public Golf Courses Best Texas Private Golf Courses Best Texas Resort Golf Courses Best Public Golf Courses by City
    GOLF COURSE REVIEWS AND RATINGS
    Golf Course Reviews & Ratings Featured Golf Course of the Month Out of State Golf Course Reviews
    GOLF RESORTS & REVIEWS
    Texas Golf Resort Reviews Best Texas Golf Resorts Out of State Golf Resort Reviews
    UNIQUE GOLF COURSES
    Jack Nicklaus Texas Courses Best Rio Grande Valley Golf Courses Best Golf Destinations Most Scenic Holes World's Best Golf Courses
    GOLF STAY & PLAY PACKAGES
    Texas Outside's Stay & Play Reviews Featured Stay & Play of the Month Stay & Play Packages Camp & Play Golf
    GOLF TRAILS
    Texas Golf Trails Florida Golf Trails New Mexico Golf Trails Louisiana Golf Trail
    TEXAS GOLF COMMUNITIES
    Featured Golf Community Best Texas Golf Communities Texas Golf Communities
    GOLF GOODIES
    Golf Coupons & Specials FootGolf Golf Vacations Golf Tips, Techniques, & Other Information Fun & Informative Golf Stories
  • DESTINATIONS DESTINATIONS
    MAPS OF FUN STUFF
    City Maps Central Texas Destinations East Texas Destinations Gulf Coast Destinations North Texas Destinations Panhandle Destinations South Texas Destinations West Texas Destinations
    RESORTS & VACATION RENTALS
    Texas Resorts & Rental Information Texas Resort Reviews Texas Outside Favorite Resorts Featured Texas Resorts Lake Resorts and Rentals Vacation & Get Away Lodging Waterfront Rentals Best Lake Resorts Out of State Resort Reviews
    WEEKEND ADVENTURES
    Weekend Getaways Texas Scenic Drives Thank God For Weekends Fun Things To Do In Texas Bavarian Hill Country Road Trip Highland Lakes Road Trip
    TEXAS FESTIVALS & EVENTS
    Texas Music Home Page Texas Outside's Favorite Events Music Festival & Event Reviews Upcoming Festivals & Events Fun Vacations Texas Road Trippin'
    TEXAS VENUES
    Coupons & Specials Cabins, Resorts, Tipis & Lodging Bed & Breakfasts Best New or Improved Hotels Brewpubs & Breweries Cabins & Cottage Rentals Corporate Retreat Venues Dance Halls & Honky Tonks Dude Ranches Family & Social Reunion Health & Wellness Spas Honeymoons Nature Preserves Romantic Getaways Safari Tents, Eco Domes & TiPis Spas Vintage Trailers & Railcars Wedding Venues Wineries & Wine Trails Yurts, Tiny Houses, & Treehouses
    EXPLORING TEXAS
    20 Must Places to See The Best Texas Small Towns Bluebonnet Trails Golfing Vacations Fun Things To See & Do In Texas Travels With Grandma Texas Best Natural Wonders Texas Islands to Visit Texas Scenic Drives Exploring Texas Cities Texas Best Swimming Holes Texas Attractions Texas Hill Country Texas Gulf Coast Kids Activities
  • VACATIONS VACATIONS
    Texas Vacations Golfing Vacations Fun Filled Vacations Kids and Family Vacations Weekend Adventures Thank God For Weekends Fun Things To Do In Texas Vacation Lodging
  • LAKES LAKES
    FIND A TEXAS LAKE
    Interactive Lake & River Maps Map of Texas Lakes Central Texas Lakes South Texas Lakes Highland Lakes North Texas Lakes West Texas Lakes East Texas Lakes Panhandle Lakes Best Texas Rivers
    TEXAS MARINAS
    Gulf Coast Marinas Marinas by Lake
    TEXAS LAKE REVIEWS & RATINGS
    Lake Reviews & Favorite Lakes Highland Lakes Vacation Guide Highland Lakes Things To Do Featured Lake Of The Month Boating The Highland Lakes
    FISHING GUIDES
    Lake Fishing Guides Gulf Coast Fishing Guides Kayak Fishing Guides
    CABINS & LODGING
    Lake & River Resorts, Cabins, & Lodges Best Lake Resorts Fishing Cabins & Lodges
    BOAT RENTALS, SAILING, & HOUSEBOATS
    Coupons & Specials Kayaking & Canoeing Rentals & Lessons Stand Up Paddleboard Rentals Boat Rentals, Excursions, Tours, & Charters Pontoon Boat Rentals Jet Ski Rentals Sailing Rentals, Lessons & Clubs Houseboating & Houseboat Rentals Party Boat Rentals Eco Tours
  • FISHING FISHING
    Fishing Cabins & Lodges Fly Fishing in Texas Lake & River Fishing Guides Coastal & Deep Sea Fishing Guides Kayak Fishing Guides Best Kayak Fishing Spots in Texas Texas Lake Reviews & Maps Fishing Guides Coupons
  • HUNTING HUNTING
    Texas Shooting Ranges Texas Clay Shooting Hunting Guides Hunting Leases Hunting Lodges & Leases Coupons & Specials
  • VENUES VENUES
    Corporate Retreat Venues Family & Social Reunion Venues Golf Course Corporate Retreats Wedding Venues
  • REVIEWS REVIEWS
    TEXAS OUTSIDE REVIEWS
    Campground & RV Park Reviews Golf Course Reviews Golf Resort Reviews Golf Stay & Play Reviews Lake Reviews Music & Festival Reviews Resort Reviews Out of State Resort Reviews
    TEXAS OUTSIDE FAVORITES
    Best Campgrounds & RV Parks Best Golf Courses Best Texas Lakes Best Music Festivals & Events Best Texas Resorts Top 10 Fun Things To Do In Texas
  • FUN STUFF FUN STUFF
    BROWSE A-E
    Adventure Parks Airborne Adventures Airsoft Fields Arboretum & Botanical Gardens Aquariums Attractions ATV & Jeep Rentals & Tours ATV Offroad Parks Biking Bird Watching Bubble Ball Cable & Wakeboard Parks Canyons & Gorges Caving Challenge / Rope Courses Climbing Spots Disc Golf Drive-in Movie Theaters Escape Rooms
    BROWSE F-O
    Famous Texas Film Locations Flyboarding Flying Trapeze FootGolf Golfing Hike, Bike, & Horse Trails Hiking Horseback Riding & Lessons Jet Ski Rentals Kayaking & Canoeing Kids Activities Kids Camps & Summer Camps Kitesurfing Mud Runs Museums Nature Preserves Obstacle Course Races Off-Road Parks Outdoor Activity Clubs
    BROWSE P-T
    Paint Ball Racetracks & Speedways Rafting Rock Climbing Safari & Wildlife Parks Scenic Drives Scuba & Snorkeling Segway Tours Stand Up Paddleboard Rentals Surfing Swimming Holes Tank Driving Team Building Activities & Games Texas Lake Reviews & Maps Texas Outdoor Weddings Train Rides Tubing
    BROWSE V-Z
    Vacations Wakeboarding Wakesurfing Waterfalls Waterparks Windsurfing Zip Line Tours Zoos
    DEALS ON ACTIVITIES
    Coupons & Specials
    OUTDOOR WEDDINGS
    Wedding Venues Wedding Invitaitons Wedding Vendors Unique Ideas Real Texas Weddings
    TEXAS MUSIC EVENTS & RESOURCES
    Texas Music Upcoming Festivals & Events Texas Outside's Music Festival Reviews Texas Outside's Favorite Music Festivals
Coupons

South Padre Island Riding Horses on the Beach

If you're headed to South Padre Island for a vacation, then you need to schedule a horseback ride on the beaches of South Padre Island - and is the best place to go horseback riding. For the last 27 years, Horses on the Beach has been creating memories that last a lifetime by offering a variety of vacation adventures including horseback riding, ATV rides, and a new beach combing excursion. Located on the north end of South Padre Island, Horses on the Beach is home to 110 horses waiting anxiously for you to take them for a stroll on the beach, a couple donkeys wanting to know if they can go too, a cute little pig, a llama with bad teeth and beautiful eyelashes, plus a very friendly and passionate staff.

Some of the horses at Horses on the BeachWhat's upWhen can we go riding on the beach?

DJ was our lead guide for our horseback ride on the beach and after asking us a few questions about our riding experience, he gave us the name of the horse that he thought would fit our experience - for example my 6'5" son-in-law got Hercules and his 6 year old son got Little Stuff, mine should have been named "Beer Belly." And Mrs. Texas Outside was on Big Red (why I don't know, she is only 5'2" and Big Red is huge) who was a world class jumper and according to DJ he is now retired and living the easy life and taking leisurely strolls along the beach every day - sounds like a great life to me!

Qualifying us for our ride on the beachGrandson is ready to rideGetting ready to go

After assigning our horse DJ gave us a quick overview of our plans and as we set off to mount our horses, he bluntly stated, "don't forget your horses name because we don't know yours and when we shout out some commands like 'Big Red' don't go up the dune or don't go that far out in the water,' we're really talking to you! And remember, horses are like people, they don't like to go in cold water or get their hair wet when it's cold outside." After getting our riding instructions, DJ rounded up a couple more wranglers and together we headed outside the stables, across the dunes, and started our ride along and onto the beach.

A casual ride along the beachA family poseA horseback ride in the surf on South Padre Island

During the ride, DJ would pull up along side us to make sure all was going well, share some information on the island and it's history, tell us about the horses, and provide us with some tips on the best restaurants and nightlife. The ride was like a relaxing stroll along the beach, except on horseback. We would walk and trot along the beach, dip into and out of the surf, and all too soon it was time to head back over the dunes for the stable. A fun and memorable ride.

We joined up with another group and formed a posseA short breather before heading backAll too soon it was time to head home after a fun day riding horses on the beach

Sunset horseback rides on the beachs of South Padre IslandThe horses were perfect and each of our group felt very comfortable atop these stately 1200 pound gentle giants and had no trouble getting them to obey our every command. Anybody from 6 to 90 can enjoy a horseback ride on a South Padre Beach - no horseback experience is required. Its a fun way to spend a couple hours and not something us city slickers get tMega Truck used for a beach combing adventureo do very often. Call Horses on the Beach to reserve a horse - they have scheduled rides several times a day. Horses on the Beach also offers sunset horseback rides and rides for special events like weddings, corporate events, or reunions.

In addition to horseback rides, new in 2010 is a Beach Combing and Nature Adventure on Mega Truck. You'll board a converted army truck for a two hour adventure on private property and some remote beaches on the far north end of South Padre Island. The Mega Truck takes you through the dunes, along the beach, and into the waves. Along the way you'll stop and look for sea shells, turtles, dolphins surfing in the waves, several species of birds, or other wildlife.

A sister company, about seven miles north of the Horses on the Beach stables is South Padre Island Adventures where you can rent sport or utility ATVs and ride on their 10 acre sand dune park. To learn more, read our ATV Ride With South Padre Island Adventures - note, South Padre Island Adventures no longer offers ATV rides but they now have a zipline. Read about our fun zip at South Padre Island Adventures.

Click here to return to South Padre Island Vacation.

Texas Outside Newsletter

Texas Outside
Texas Outside
Texas Outside
Texas Outside
Texas Outside
social-media-facebook social-media-twitter social-pinterest professional-network-linkedin

Company

  • About Us
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
  • Work With Us

Links

  • Coupons & Specials
  • What's New
  • Cool Links
  • Link To Our Site
Privacy Policy | Site Map
arrow-button-up-1
© 1996-2022 Texas Outside