Cowboy Steve and Noah were very friendly and personable. We had a great time riding and took the horses out in the ocean. I haven't been horseback riding in 15 years so Stephen and Noah helped me get reacquainted. They also offered to take pictures for us! Wear water shoes and something you don't mind getting wet in. Also, bring a towel and change of dry clothes to leave in your car if you plan other activities or dinner afterwords.
This is one thing you just can not beat anywhere!!! Stephen and his horses are just amazing!! The location was easy to find and Stephen was right on time every time. When everyone on the ride gets there he will have you stand in a circle and have everyone introduce themselves and give their riding history and experience level. Then he will introduce you to his horse and will tell you their name and their difficulty level. He will then tell you to pick your horse so you get matched up with the best horse for you (I got to ride his pinto Sundance!) after that you will mount up and begin your ride! You will get to ride first ip the road to a sugar mill, a couple of his horses will even walk up the stairs into the mill where you can pose for amazing pictures! When you get back down the hill from the mill you get to ride across a big flat lawn and if you are an experienced rider he will let you stay back and gallop your horse to the other side (I did)!!! Next is the beach, you get to ride along the sand and then into the sea! You get to swim with the horses and do a special trick on one of his horses that everyone gets to try (you will just have to go and see for yourself if you want to no what it is)! Then it's a nice walk back to the farm to round out the ride (if you are an experienced rider you might even be able to do a bit more galloping if you choose)! Overall you just cannot beat Stephens ride, it is really the best I have EVER been on! And the first priority is always to have safe fun ride with the horses! And let me just say, I have ridden with other people on the island, and not only the ride, but the customer service surpasses everyone! (I rode with another business while I was here and I will never ride with them again, the horses were not in the best condition and all the trail guid could do was talk trash) and just to show how amazing Stephens business is, when I was here 2 years ago I rode with him 3 times, and while I was here on this trip I rode with him 3 more times! All I can say is great things, Stephen will ALWAYS have my business and my highest recommendation by far!!!
My Fiancee Jen and I stayed in St.Croix for just over a week. We met Cowboy Steve through my Aunt and Uncle. Cowboy Steve's passion for life and horses just blew my mind. Besides having an amazing experience with the horses, we also learned so much more about the horses themselves. If your looking to ride horses in St.Croix, I promise you; look no further. Noah and Cowboy Steve are an amazing duo who know the island inside and out! We miss them already!-Dean & Jen (NY)
Cowboy Steve gave us a once in a lifetime experience we will never forget. His knowledge of the area and story telling skills can't surpass his true passion and love of his horses and the island itself. We not only had a great adventure but made a new friend. We will be back next year and meeting cowboy steve was a huge part of that decision. -Kelly & Allan
Stephen and Noah are truly amazing people. They make you feel safe and really take you on a once in a lifetime ride. If you can only do one thing on this island THIS IS IT!!!
We've been riding with Steve for 5 years now and it is one of the highlights of our vacation and the main reason we continue to go to St. Croix. This year was just as great as the others. There is nothing like galloping on the beach and then riding in the ocean in your bikini. Steve challenges you but always insures you are safe. Steve even said I was riding well which is a real compliment. My favorite is Blarney, a Paso Fino with a really smooth gait for my poor old back. I've ridden in many, many places and this is definitely my favorite ride. Swapping horses mid ocean is a blast.
Cowboy Steve and Noah are very helpful and knowledgable people.My friends have never ridden before and they helped them enjoy their fIrst time experience. The sunset ride was amazing.Swimming with the horses was an incredible and a great experience. Don't miss this if your on the island. Had a great time. Yes Steve soft hands!Thank you
Cowboy Steve and Noah are very nice, personable, and very knowledgeable about horses and the island. They took care of the less experienced riders but also made sure everyone had a great time. Worth every penny..
I recently went riding with Stephen (for the second time). He has several horses and matches their talents and temperaments with the experience (or lack there of) of those of us on the outing. Stephen walked on foot, along with us. We rode along the shore which was beautiful. We then rode the horses out into the ocean and swam with them while Stephen used our cameras to allow us to take home our precious memories.Truly a professional, Stephen conducted an experience not to miss while in St. Croix.
Cowboy Steve is a passionate person about St. Croix and the horses. He is very patient and a good teacher when it comes to riding horses. You will have a great time and learn lots about the land plus get a scenic horse back ride and a beach view and swim with the horses if you want! We enjoyed it very much and would definitely do it again! It was also a very personal experience as we were the only ones on the ride :)