The Real Cponies Beach Horseback Excursions

The Real Cponies Beach Horseback Excursions Come ride and even swim on our rescued Gypsy Vanner and Drum Horses.

The little things. Pink umbrellas to keep our ponies nice and cool.Cponies.com
05/08/2026

The little things. Pink umbrellas to keep our ponies nice and cool.
Cponies.com

🌊 CPonies “Career Change Chronicles” – Featuring Ahi, aka The Big Tuna 🐟Every now and then, a beach horse decides the be...
03/13/2026

🌊 CPonies “Career Change Chronicles” – Featuring Ahi, aka The Big Tuna 🐟

Every now and then, a beach horse decides the beach… just isn’t their thing. 😅

Meet Ahi, also known as “The Big Tuna,” registered as Suzi's Big Hot Rod in Heaven. Years ago, Ahi tried his hoof at being a CPonies beach horse… and let’s just say he did not submit a great performance review.

Between the questionable attitude, strong opinions about work, and a general vibe of “I’d rather not,” he was politely relieved of his beach duties. In other words… he was fired. 🤷‍♀️

Thankfully, our business manager Amanda decided he deserved a second chance. She set out on a mission to figure out what this giant, opinionated horse actually liked to do.

They tried:
• Jumping
• Drill team
• Fun Shows
• Trail riding (where he would occasionally just lay down mid-ride 🙄)
• Obstacle Courses
• Driving
• Roping

For a while, Ahi seemed convinced his true calling in life was professional moocher and full-time pasture ornament, living his best life getting rounder in the field.

Then in 2019, they discovered Western Dressage… and suddenly the horse who refused to cooperate on the beach decided he’d rather dance instead.

Fast forward to today and the formerly unemployed beach horse is now:
🏆 Multiple World Champion
🏆 USEF Horse of the Year (Intro through Level 2)
🥇 WDAA Gold Medalist
🎯 Currently schooling Level 3 and aiming for WDAA Supreme Champion

Turns out Ahi just prefers to dance alone rather than work in the surf. 💃🐎

And even though he’s technically retired from the CPonies beach crew, he still occasionally gets roped into extracurricular activities such as photo shoots, weddings, and even performing a sabrage on the beach. 🍾🐎

So if you’re looking for a very distinguished, slightly opinionated, world-champion beach dropout to elevate your next event…

The Big Tuna is available for hire. 😉

He also does his own community service, helping teach kids about carriage driving alongside your CPonies guide, Mark. 🚗🐴

And while he may have been fired from the beach crew, he found something even better — a lifelong partnership and home with Amanda… who never imagined there would come a day she couldn’t picture life without her Big Tuna. ❤️

Sometimes the horses that don’t fit the job… just haven’t found their stage yet.

🐟🌊🐎

Do you remember Marina’s baby, born February 11, 2022? 🐴🦈Well… here he is FOUR years later! Meet Sharky, all grown up an...
03/08/2026

Do you remember Marina’s baby, born February 11, 2022? 🐴🦈

Well… here he is FOUR years later! Meet Sharky, all grown up and living his best life in his forever home with our business manager (and your favorite guide) Mark.

Sharky is still figuring out what he wants to be when he grows up. His résumé so far includes:
✨ Dabbling in Traditional and Western Dressage
✨ Conquering obstacle courses
✨ Learning to drive
✨ Professional water tester
✨ Full-time pond shark 🦈💦

Just like his mama Marina, he absolutely loves the water. If there’s a pond, hose, trough, puddle, or anything remotely splashable… Sharky is already in it. We’re pretty sure if he had a dorsal fin, he’d be circling the pond waiting for snacks.

We love watching these babies grow up, and it makes it even more special when they stay in the CPonies family. ❤️

Who remembers Sharky when he was just a little “baby shark”? Drop a 🦈 in the comments if you do! 👇

You can follow some of his adventures on TikTok
https://www.tiktok.com/?_r=1&_t=ZT-94WIikkXCRy

03/07/2026

What an amazing way to spend your birthday.
Cponies.com where each rider helps us prove to these rescued horses that not all people are bad!

Happy valentines day 💓 💗 to all our mermaids and mermen.
02/14/2026

Happy valentines day 💓 💗 to all our mermaids and mermen.

We added a few more horses for Valentines day, but we do have availability on Friday! Give your love the ride of their l...
02/10/2026

We added a few more horses for Valentines day, but we do have availability on Friday!
Give your love the ride of their lives. Cponies.com
Use promo code Mermaids for 25.00 off your booking.

Let's play a game. Make your own cartoon and share them. Show us the before and after. I will go first.This is me, Carm...
02/05/2026

Let's play a game. Make your own cartoon and share them. Show us the before and after. I will go first.
This is me, Carmen and coral.

🌴🐎 Spring Break plans? We’ve got them covered. 🐎🌴Sun, sand, and an experience you’ll be talking about long after the tan...
02/02/2026

🌴🐎 Spring Break plans? We’ve got them covered. 🐎🌴

Sun, sand, and an experience you’ll be talking about long after the tan lines fade ✨

Spring Break is one of our busiest seasons, and our calendar is officially OPEN for booking!

Ride and splash through the water, and make unforgettable memories with CPonies Beach Horseback Rides 🌊💙

📅 Spring Break dates fill FAST
🐴 Perfect for families, couples, and friend groups
🎟️ Advance booking is highly recommended

👉 Don’t wait — grab your spot now before we’re sold out and make this Spring Break one for the books!

Ponies are out enjoying today before the brutal cold front comes through. All of our rescue horses have stalls and heavy...
01/31/2026

Ponies are out enjoying today before the brutal cold front comes through.
All of our rescue horses have stalls and heavy blankets for tonight.
Cponies.com where are rescue horses are treated like the Kings and Queens that they are.

💘 Roses are cute. Chocolate is fine. But THIS? Unforgettable. 🐎🌊This Valentine’s Day, skip the ordinary and give your fa...
01/29/2026

💘 Roses are cute. Chocolate is fine. But THIS? Unforgettable. 🐎🌊

This Valentine’s Day, skip the ordinary and give your favorite person a gift they’ll never forget — a romantic aquatic excursion with CPonies Beach Horseback Rides 💕

https://cponies.com/

Picture this:
✨ Hooves in the surf
✨ Ocean breeze
✨ Sunset vibes
✨ A memory you’ll talk about forever

Perfect for couples, anniversaries, or anyone who deserves something truly special. 💝

📅 Valentine’s Day spots fill fast — book early!
🎁 Gift certificates available (hello, best gift ever)

👉 Reserve your ride today and turn Valentine’s Day into an experience, not just a present. 🐴❤️

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8400 Manatee Avenue W
Bradenton, FL
34209

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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