My fiancé and I were in for a wedding and decided to break off from the group to take a horse ride on the beach. I am so glad we did, since it was our favorite part of the whole trip! I ride, train, and give lessons at home in the states and was so pleased at how professional all the staff and ponies were. From experience, I know how hard it can be to get a large group of people, with barely any horse experience (or even no experience), comfortable enough to ride on their own for an entire hour, and they made it look effortless! Our guide even took our phone during the ride and took a ton of awesome pics. The tide was quite high when we arrived at the beach so there was no cantering for our group, but riding and swimming in the water was unreal. I found it very respectable that they genuinely care for their horses well-being and made it a point to put their health first instead of catering to the riders that were hoping to run along the beach. I highly recommend Provo Ponies to anyone wanting to have the greatest time on their vacation.

We had a group of four with skills ranging from professional to first time rider and all said the ride was a lifetime experience and they could die happy. To get that from young adults is just about impossible. Between diminishing land and equine liability riding a horse plus into the ocean is almost gone to the general public. If you want to have a great, wet ocean ride then book at least sixty days out or more to secure your saddle. The stable will great you on arrival, go over the legal stuff and then mount you to evaluate your skills on their horses. Once everyone is mounted you will walk or trot down the road to the beach. The horses LOVE the beach so keep your seat and ready rein to stay on the beach and not fall off in the ocean as your horse sprints to the cool water. The group will meander into the waves and enjoy the view walking towards the bay and eventually turn around for a walk or canter back depending on skill level. A really nice day at the beach.

This was an amazing experience. I wouldn’t think twice about booking. If there’s one thing I loved about my time in Turks, it was definitely this activity. The staff is so nice and welcoming. They help you learn the basics to make everything go smoothly. I originally booked on a Thursday but we were unfortunately hit with a storm.. Provo Ponies reached out and they were able to accommodate and fit me for Saturday. They also provide transportation at an additional cost. The horses itself are so beautiful and it was truly a breathtaking experience going into the water with these wonderful animals/people.

My 13 year old daughter has been riding since she was small and really wanted to do this tour while in Provo. Since I have no riding experience or desire to ride, I was happy to see she’d be able to participate without me having to accompany her. She did the group ride and had the time of her life. On arrival, it was clear the organization is well run and highly focused on rider safety. It’s also apparent these horses are well cared for. The group was a mix of people of various backgrounds... from people who had never ridden before all the way to people who are experienced. Each horse is paired to accommodate the rider’s weight and riding experience. A safety briefing is given before anyone is allowed near the horses, and there are enough guides on each ride to ensure the riders’ safety. And don’t worry if you’re not an experienced rider... they’ll teach you everything you need to know and assist the whole way through. I recommend wearing water shoes or old sneakers and long pants/leggings. Sunglasses, sunscreen, water bottle, and a waterproof phone pouch are also helpful. It’s hot and you’ll be outside in the sun for a couple hours. I drove down to the beach area and was able to watch the group take the horses into the water. The guides are VERY attentive throughout the ride and will take photos with your phone. Tip them well because these people work HARD to ensure the horses’ wellbeing and a good, safe time is had by all. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a memorable experience in Provo.

Provo ponies gave us one of the best memories on the island. My wife and I came to the island for our honeymoon and we were dying to try the horse back riding. We had a blast! My wife was timid about being back on a horse but the tour guides were incredible! She talked her through the entire ride along with her partner who was super polite and helped both of us feel totally comfortable. The horses were wonderful and it was clear they loved and took great care of their horses. We enjoyed the ride so much and would definitely recommend anyone who comes to Turks and Caicos to go to Provo ponies for horse back riding. It was one of the best memories!

I am a lifelong horsewoman and I have taken several horse excursions during my travels the last 26 years and Provo Ponies was THE BEST. Not only from a humane standpoint - horses were HEALTHY and well cared for, no easy feat on an island you have to import everything into - but also a deep care and compassion for what makes horses well... happy horses. How does this tourist know the horses were happy? I am also a professional animal communicator, a fact I do not openly share when I enter animal specific venues for many reasons. I rode Thor and my husband rode Turtle and I was immediately flooded with imagery that these two horses were bonded through past trauma. Our wonderful guide shared their back story when we rode in the ocean and I found out that was indeed true and was testimony to me the loving and healing these creatures are capable of not just to themselves and each other but all they interact with. My in-laws are a bit older with some body specific deficiencies (bad back/bad hip) and they were matched with perfect mounts Pilgrim and Patches. My 13 year old nephew was first time riding and Mango gave him enough gidde up to make the ride exciting to a video game loving teenager and enough whoa to make it safe! I would take this ride over and over and pay twice the fee as I feel like we were robbing them between the wonderful horses, scenery, gorgeous ocean and all over happy mood of the group. This is by far the best paid excursion one can have outside the resorts, book early!

Horrifying experience. I booked a 90 minute tour with this group and was honest about my experience, height, and weight. I was assigned a horse named Apache. I was told that he does not like other horses passing him, and that he preferred to stay in the back of the group. When we were instructed to head toward the beach, I let everyone else (about 12 other tourists) go in front of me, to ensure that Apache was comfortable and able to stay in the back where I was told his preference was. When we reached a narrow sandy trail almost to the water, one of our guides, Camaro, started to ride next to Apache and I on our left. I am unsure why he came around to the side of my horse knowing that it makes him uneasy, but as Apache saw him approach, he turned around, cornered the guide and his horse and began bucking and kicking them. Needless to say this was a terrifying experience for me, and I am very thankful that the horse and person being kicked at was not another tourist on the ride with us. We were told: “This is why we stress keeping space between them. We could do that nose to tail type riding but that would be no fun for the riders or the horses.” I did exactly that. I kept space, stayed in the back just as instructed and yet Apache decided to buck and kick at the horse and guide who were passing us in the left despite telling me several times that Apache does not like that and can act up. Additionally, I believe safety should come first over “fun for the other riders or horses” and then that should come second. I will not recommend this tour to anyone, as I felt very unsafe.

Really enjoyed this activity. We’re both experienced riders and often go on horse rides whenever we are on vacation, but have never experienced something like this. Riding in the ocean was absolutely amazing and an unforgettable experience. Didn’t get to canter because the tide wasn’t right and the safety of the horses goes first, which we appreciated very much. All riders were matched up well with their respective horses and each one in the group got a mini lesson to make sure everybody knows at least some riding basics. Yes it is considerably expensive, but so is importing EVERYTHING that these horse need to stay healthy. And the main purpose of this stable is not profit, but rescuing horses in need and lovingly caring for them. Thanks for a unique and beautiful experience.

We had the best time on this adventure. There were 8 adults, varying degrees of experience horseback riding, including none. We all felt secure and in control of the horses we were riding. It was one of the best activities we did while on Turks. After a brief introduction to our horses and what the game plan was we were off. Meandering down the street in single file until we reached a path that led to the beach. We entered the water (it was low tide) and off we went. All smiles, laughing. Our guides were fantastic - took pictures for us, answered questions about the island, made other recommendations. When it was time to turn around the horses knew exactly what to do. The facility is clean and well maintained, the equipment was all in good working condition, and the horses appeared well cared for. We would absolutely do this again and highly recommend it. Even the person in our party who was most nervous about riding a horse had a blast!!

This was our second beach/ocean ride with Provo Ponies and it's one of our favorite Turks and Caicos adventures! We recently rode with Hailey, who was immensely knowledgeable in all things equestrian and super friendly. She also is skilled at taking photos during the ride! They carefully select horses for each rider's experience and make sure that everyone is comfortable to ensure a wonderful experience. We will continue to make Provo Ponies a part of our Turks trips and recommend it to anyone wishing to fulfill a dream of riding a horse in the beautiful azure ocean!