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    Bradenton Bay Horseback Swim Tour

    Ride your own horse through bay water with guided swims to shore

    4.8 stars• 1.3K reviews

    Duration

    1.5 hrs

    Includes

    Saddle, helmet, life jacket

    Highlights

    Explore Bradenton Bay on horseback as a mounted guide leads you through the water and back to shore. Keep an eye out for manatees, stingrays, and dolphins as you ride.

    • Explore bay waters on horseback with a mounted guide
    • Swim your horse between the bay and shore
    • Look for manatees, stingrays, and dolphins in the water
    • Ride at a level tailored to your equestrian experience

    What's Included

    • Saddle
    • Helmet
    • Life jacket if needed
    • Safety briefing

    Important details

    • Arrive 15–20 minutes before your ride time; late arrival may mean you cannot ride
    • Complete the required waiver before arrival
    • Expect the entire excursion to take place in the water and to get wet
    • Wear shoes that can get wet; flip-flops are not allowed
    • Ride your own horse; double riding is not allowed
    • Riders under 13 must be accompanied by an adult on the same ride, and riders under 10 require operator permission
    • Expect the route to be altered if weather conditions require it

    Cancellation Policy

    Full refund up to 20 days before your ride. Within 20 days, receive a 50% refund up to 96 hours before start. No refund within 96 hours. If the operator cancels due to weather or unforeseen circumstances, receive a refund or a one-year rain check. No-shows and late arrivals are charged in full.

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    FAQs

    Yes. The entire excursion takes place in the water, so expect to get wet.

    Riders under 13 must be accompanied by an adult on the same ride. Riders under 10 require operator permission.

    No. Each rider must ride their own horse; double riding is not allowed.

    Meeting details

    8400 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton, FL

    Experience provided by C Ponies

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    Rider

    $174.90

    Riders under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult.

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    Group of 4 or more

    $185.50

    Riders under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult.

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    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    The staff were friendly and professional. The horses were well cared for. They took your experience into consideration when selecting the horse and encouraging some tricks. Would recommend! Sandy was the best 🐴 horse ❤️

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    Tiffany Novogrodsky

    September 9, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    The staff were friendly and professional. The horses were well cared for. They took your experience into consideration when selecting the horse and encouraging some tricks. Would recommend! Sandy was the best 🐴 horse ❤️

    Photo of Tiffany Novogrodsky

    Tiffany Novogrodsky

    September 9, 2026

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