Ride a Horse in Nevis
Get answers to all your questions
I've never ridden a horse before. Is that okay?
Of course! We offer tours for riders of all skill levels, from beginner to advanced.
We will teach you the basics of how to mount (get on the horse) and dismount (get off the horse) as well as how to start, stop, and steer safely.
Even if you’ve never ridden before, our horses are experts at their jobs and will take care of you so that you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride!
I'm scared of horses, they're so big!
They may be big, but our horses are very friendly, very gentle, and very calm. We make sure that all of our horses are safe and kind so you can have a great, positive experience!
There are some pretty easy ways to make sure you stay safe around all horses, though:
- Never yell or run when you’re around a horse as it may startle them.
- When you feed a treat to a horse, make sure to keep it in the center of your palm with your hand flat (and don’t spread your fingers – keep them all together, including your thumb) to avoid accidental nips.
- Never walk directly behind a horse and never pull on its tail.
What should I wear on my ride?
We recommend you wear whatever you’re most comfortable in, but strongly suggest you wear pants or shorts that you can sit comfortably in with your bathing suit underneath, along with closed toed shoes.
Do I have to wear a helmet?
We supply helmets for riders who want to wear one, but they are only mandatory for riders ages 17 and under.
What is provided on rides?
We will provide you with drinking water and some great new memories!
How do I get to Nevis Equestrian Centre?
We are easily accessible by car. You can easily take a taxi from your hotel to our location or drive yourself with a rental car.
What is your cancellation policy?
When reservations are made for horseback riding, there is preparation work that must be done before each ride including grooming, hoof care, and saddling. Additionally, on weekends/holidays, some employees work on an overtime basis to prepare for a ride. Consequently, there are some costs involved in preparing for a ride. Therefore, we have a cancellation policy for reservations which is uniform for all hotels, plantations inns, guest houses and cruise ships.
- Cancellations for morning rides must be made by 9 p.m. the previous evening for no penalty by CALLING +1 (869) 662-9118. Cancellations made after 9 p.m. will be charged 50% of the fee. No shows are charged 100% of the fee.
- Cancellations for afternoon rides must be made by 9 a.m. the same day for no penalty by CALLING +1 (869) 662-9118. Cancellations made after 9 a.m. will be charged 50% of the fee. No shows will be charged 100%.
- If a guest cancels within one hour of the start time for the ride, it will be treated as a No Show, and the guest will be charged 100% of the fee.
- If a guest is ill, we will depend upon you to make that determination for no penalty.
- If a cruise ship asks us to reserve spaces for riders for a particular day and time and the riders do not show up for that ride, we will charge the ship the full price for the ride. We understand that sometimes ships cannot communicate with land-based phones depending on their location. We will try to be as understanding as possible in these situations regarding cancellations.
Please share this information with your staff members who call us for reservations. If you have questions, you can reach us at +1 (869) 662-9118 or by clicking here.
