Spirit of the West

Spirit of the West

Spirit of the West
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Monday
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
5:00 PM - 6:15 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
5:00 PM - 6:15 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
5:00 PM - 6:15 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
5:00 PM - 6:15 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
5:00 PM - 6:15 PM
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
About
One of the most unique ways to experience Grand Cayman! Trek along the edge of the Caribbean Sea atop one of our magnificent beauties! Enjoy a lazy walk as the surf rolls in and out at the feet of your horse. For the more adventurous, feel the wind in your hair as you canter along the white sand beach. Try something completely out of the ordinary with the swim ride - hold on tight as your horse is steered into the cool and refreshing waters of the Caribbean for a wonderful swim.The true romantics can see the softer side of Cayman with the moonlit ride during the full moon. Guided only by the natural instincts of your horse, enjoy the peaceful nirvana of paradise where the modern world is far and away!Whatever your choice, Spirit of the West delivers premium service with true Caymanian hospitality. Each ride is an experience of a lifetime and every rider feels like they have done something they will never forget!
Duration: 2-3 hours
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  • Trip40487894150
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great and safe time!
    This place was an amazing experience and I had so much fun riding. Shay was a great guide and made our trip on the horses comfortable and fun. Would recommend to teens and adults, but could even be a good experience for some kids. Note: Helmets were not provided, but I felt safe with the horse and was surrounded by sand
    Visited March 2024
    Travelled with friends
    Written 5 March 2024
  • Angie R
    9 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Ride with the Cayman Cowboy!!!!
    Shea ! The cayman cowboy! We loved this tour with him. The horses were great I rode diamond, my husband rode Patrick both horses were mild and calm. We chose to do the ride where you unsaddle the horses and go out into the water and we are so glad we did! What a cool experience. Shea seems to truly love the horses and his job and it reflected in our experience with him. We would definitely recommend a tour with him and would do it again given the opportunity. Ask him about his daughter and really see him shine! Thanks again for a great ride Cayman Cowboy, you rock at your job! Todd and Angie from Michigan
    Visited March 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 9 March 2024
  • Bonnie
    48 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dream come true
    Shay was really entertaining, and loves what he does. The horses are well looked after (though a comb through the manes and tails would have been better😉). He is extremely knowledgeable and great at explaining what he wants/the horses want/need from us. The swim was amazing. A tick off my bucket list, and on my birthday, couldn't all for more! Thank you guys!!
    Visited March 2024
    Travelled with friends
    Written 21 March 2024
  • Eric F
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Have been twice and loved it both times!
    What a wonderful experience riding horseback along the beach and then taking the horses for a swim! We did this ride 5 years ago and when we came back to Cayman had to do it again. Shea is a great dude; he's friendly, polite, and will help you have fun and stay safe. He's the kind of guy you'd like to down a bucket of Caybrews with. Thank you Shea (and Jordan) for hosting us on your beautiful horses and for the laughs. See you again next time we visit Cayman! - Eric, Kimberly, Kaitlyn, and Ben (the guy in the red lace bra) ps, Jordan, we're going to hold you to the outcome of the bet you made with Kaitlyn over the Tyson / Jake Paul fight! ;0)
    Visited March 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 27 March 2024
  • Cammi S
    5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I rode a seahorse today!
    The guide did an amazing job! What a great experience! The actual time in the water is kind of short, but honestly that was ok. It is challenging to keep your balance bareback in the water, so the timing was actually just right.
    Visited April 2024
    Travelled with friends
    Written 19 April 2024
  • Keith and Vanes... A
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing Ride, gorgeous views and fun experience!
    I can’t say enough about Shea abd the horses at Spirit of the West. He was very patient, with a great sense of humor, attentive, knowledgeable and professional but also somehow made it such a wonderful and relaxing ride. Highly recommend- we had all levels of experience in our group. It was by far one of the best things we have done!
    Visited April 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 25 April 2024
  • VacayVisitor
    Trinidad52 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    AMAZING EXPERIENCE!
    I've always wanted to ride in the ocean and finally got the opportunity. Shea was very pleasant. I enjoyed our beach ride and then into the water which was my favourite part. We got a little gallop which was so much fun, I wish it was longer but not all the riders were used to galloping. My horse, Lady, was very beautiful and calm. I got to take a lot of pictures and the other guy also took a lot of pictures from my phone which I was very happy about to record these wonderful memories. I would definitely recommend this tour.
    Visited April 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 3 May 2024
  • Rachel W
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful beach ride! Lovely horses!
    Our horseback beach riding experience was absolutely fantastic! Right from the start, Jordan was very friendly and helped pair us with our horses. Riding along the beach was such a cool experience and so beautiful. Jordan’s guidance made it even better and he also provided excellent recommendations for restaurants and souvenirs. I highly recommend this tour for anyone looking for a fun and memorable adventure by the sea!
    Visited May 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 27 May 2024
  • Dante D
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Unbelievable experience! Shout out to Shea, great guide. Even if horses aren’t your thing, this is a must do!
    This was the highlight of our trip! Shea made us feel very comfortable and gave great direction. The horses are so well trained and calm. Went at a great speed, made it very enjoyable. Would recommend this to anyone even if horses aren’t your thing, this will make you a horse lover. We would do this 10 times over. Beautiful scenery, full hour ride. Calm, relaxing, romantic. Shout out to the other couple we met Kai & Reek!
    Visited June 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 15 June 2024
  • Skwerlypii
    Portland, Oregon35 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing Experience
    My Daughter and I got to go on an Ocean ride and it was amazing. We loved every minute of it. Our guide, Shay was so much fun and so knowledgeable and knew every one of the horses like they were his children. We started off on a beach walk on the horses and then we paused while Shay removed the saddles and then we went bareback riding into the ocean. Again it was amazing and the horses enjoyed being up to their necks in water, especially since it was so hot. If you go to the Cayman Islands and want to have a fun experience with Shay, then look this company up. Spirit of the West! Thanks Again, Shay!
    Visited June 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 24 June 2024
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BeckyB2019
7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2024 • Couples
What a wonderful excursion! We had a blast with Shay and his horses. Lovely ride down the beach, incredible riding a horse in the ocean, and relaxing walk back. Tour was running a little behind, but Jordan in the office did a great job keeping us updated, and the ride went off perfectly. Shay was not only an entertaining host but obviously very skilled with the horses and did a great job helping both experienced and non-experienced guests. Highly recommend to riders and non-riders visiting Grand Cayman!
Written 17 July 2024
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Paula R
Grand Cayman20 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023
I’m a local here I. Grand Cayman. I try and ride at least once a month. The beach ride has been the same for the 25 years I’ve lived her. There’s only 1 riding beach. So why go? The splashing as the horses know a canter is imminent, the sight of a stingray or baby shark, the elation of the cantering past waving trees, the sunsets…... the deliciousness of an ice cold beer when you dismount. Thisissi ply my favorite way to see life on horseback.
Written 8 March 2023
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Valerie M
New York City, NY5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2024 • Couples
**Incredible Horseback Riding Experience in the Caymans!**

We recently went on a horseback riding tour in the Cayman Islands, and it was an unforgettable experience! I was nervous about horseback riding, but our tour guide, Shaye, was absolutely amazing. He was incredibly patient and kind, taking the time to reassure me and make me feel comfortable every step of the way.

Shaye truly went above and beyond to ensure I had a great experience. His calm demeanor and expertise made all the difference, and I was able to enjoy the ride despite my initial fear. The beautiful scenery along the beach and the gentle, well-trained horses made the tour even more special.

If you're in the Caymans and want to experience horseback riding, I highly recommend this tour—especially if you're a bit nervous like I was. Shaye and his team are wonderful
Written 18 September 2024
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Paul P
Trumbull, CT32 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2024 • Couples
What an amazing excursion. The horses were so calm and soothing and it made the experience breathtaking. Shea, our guide was awesome. Funny and informative. He was so in sync with the horses and made the trip worth it. He is very helpful. If visiting the island for the day or week this is a must. We haven’t been on horses for over 30 years and Shea made the excursion so comfortable. Thank you!!!!!
Written 27 June 2024
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Deborah C
Mendon, NY10 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2025 • Solo
I’m an experienced horse rider/owner but have never ridden a horse swimming so I thought this would be fun to try. The horses are well cared for, the guide was very considerate of each participant’s horse experience, knew his horses well, and paired each rider well. We walked along the beach about a mile, where we dismounted and saddles were removed for the swimming. Then got back on bareback with the guide’s assistance and rode out into the ocean. It was a low tide and I was on a fairly tall horse, so my horse didn’t actually get to swim, to do so would have taken us further from shore than I was comfortable, but the feel of balancing bareback with the gentle waves was still really fun! I loved it and would definitely do this again! Well worth it!
Written 8 January 2025
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Margie N
6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2022
This is a must-do Cayman experience. Our girls loved every minute of the private beach tour and beach swim, and all agree it was a once in a lifetime opportunity. Our guide Jordan was phenomenal. He made one of our reluctant riders feel comfortable and safe. He was patient, empathetic, knowledgeable and an absolute pleasure. The horses were gorgeous and super calm which was perfect for our inexperienced riders. We would highly recommend this during your Cayman stay, and make sure you request Jordan!!!
Written 20 April 2022
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Susan R
Nashville6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2024 • Family
I highly recommend Spirit of the West. Our guide Shay was terrific. I appreciated that they quickly and proactively gave us a partial refund when weather didn't allow us to complete the full tour. I'll be back and will definitely book with them again.
Written 7 December 2024
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Laura R
Palm Beach Gardens, FL3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022
My boyfriend and I did a private ride on 10/17/22 with Jordan as our guide. He allowed us to ride at our own pace which was fabulous as my boyfriend wanted to go faster than just a walk on the beach. He was very knowledgeable about the horses and was able to teach us how to control the horses and get them to do what we wanted them to do. He took lots of pictures for us to capture this memorable experience. He also gave us a lot of information about the island. We will definitely return when we visit Grand Cayman in the future. Thanks so much for a wonderful experience!
Written 28 October 2022
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Godiva0318
Vernon, NJ1,187 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022 • Family
My hubby and I took our two kids (10 and 13) on the swim ride just yesterday. They said it was one of the coolest things they’ve ever experienced.

I suggest getting to the meeting location early. We got lost finding it and arrived 5 minutes late. Jordan was already putting the horses on the trailer to leave.

We started with a casual horseback ride in the beach. Unfortunately, there is a lot of sargassum along the beach, but it wasn’t too smelly and certainly didn’t ruin the experience. We then stopped so Jordan could take the saddles off the horses for us to ride in the ocean bareback. I was surprised at how far out we went. I also thought the horses would simply walk in the ocean, but they were actually swimming with us on them. It was a bit uncomfortable riding bareback and a bit of a workout to hold into the horses (mainly an inner thigh workout) as they swam in the waves. Jordan did ask us if we wanted to go out further, and explained it would be difficult, but we still agreed.

Afterwards we got back on the beach and Jordan sattled the horses back up for us to ride back along the beach to the original meeting spot.

Jordan was informative and answered our daughters many questions. It’s a family-run business and he clearly enjoys what he does and is proud of the island and it’s heritage.

If you are considering this tour for your kids, for reference, our daughter is 10 and only about 70 pounds. She was able to do the ride and swim with no problem; although Jordan did help lead her horse out to the swim so she could hold on better.

I highly recommend it his tour.
Written 20 July 2022
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Claudia B
7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Family
This was THE most magical experience! My 12 year old son and I were booked on a private beach ride & swim but due to very windy conditions it wasn't safe to go into the water so we did a beach ride with Shea and Daniel (who were both very friendly and helpful) instead. After we were a little disappointed about missing out on the swim and getting in touch with Mike they arranged for us to for another session with Jordan. The weather was perfect and the whole experience of swimming through the turquoise water of the Caribbean on those gentle horses the most surreal. I truly can't put into words how amazing it was! One of the absolutely best experiences I have ever had. If we go back to Grand Cayman I will most certainly do this again! Thank you so much Jordan (you were fantastic and made us feel so at ease), Mike, Shea, Daniel and everyone at SOWT!
Written 15 November 2023
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