I, my husband, and my best friend took this ride on 5/2/08 and enjoyed it immensely. The horses we rode were very well trained, well groomed, and gentle. What a way to celebrate a birthday! (I won't say which one, but I'm well past 39!) I only wish the ride could have been longer. The beaches were pristine and it was an ideal time of year to do this. I suspect it would be perhaps uncomfortable in the very hot weather (temperature was about 76 degrees on the day we rode), but I would recommend this to anyone within the age and weight limits. Unfortunately, my friend's "significant other" had to stay behind because he was over the weight limit, but I thought it was well worth the money. I only wish we had something like this where I live over here on the West Coast of Florida in St. Petersburg.

They charge $60 for a one hour ride, which I thought was pretty pricey compared to other vacation spots, but it was the experience of
riding on the beach, so I forked out the money and wasn't disappointed with the scenery. The horses were well-mannered and the ride went flawlessly.

However, the big drawback is that they do not allow cameras. They give all kinds of reasons, but the bottom line is so they can sell you the pictures they take at highway robbery prices! You can purchase a 4x6 print of yourself after the ride for $10 - that's more
than it costs me to get an entire roll of film printed!!! I realize they are there to make money, but that is going overboard.

Dont was time. The horses were old and dirty. They got spooked very easily. You must stay in a straight path and the hores go very slow. The one good thing was it was very scenic. If you do go were pants and have fun in the hot hot sun.

My husband and I experienced the 1 hour horse-back ride at Kelly Seahorse Ranch on 4/14/07. I have to say that this was the perfect way to see the beautiful unspoiled beaches and sand dunes of Amelia Island. The entire experience was a blast! My husband never rode a horse before and had no problem with his horse (Sky) - so if you've never been riding - don't worry. One word of caution - this is NOT the 'romantic' private type of horseback tour... You will go on the trail with other people... Also, the horses ride in single file - so if you have the idea of stolling with your other half side by side on horseback - it won't happen. No cameras are allowed on the trail - but the handlers do take your picture (which you can then purchase online). Next time, we will try the other horse-back riding ranch. We were told they take out smaller groups. Regardless, if on Amelia Island, you really should try this activity. (Restrictions are no kids under 12 and people over 230 pounds.)