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Spirit of the West

West Bay KY1-1302, Grand Cayman
345 916 6488
Ranked #1 of 9 attractions in West Bay
5.0 of 5 stars 160 Reviews
Type: Horseback Riding Stables
Owner description: 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...... more » Owner description: 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! « less
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Leamington Spa, United Kingdom
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Paul was very helpful and professional. He introduced us to all our horses, we were all matched up according to experience/size. We were a challenging group of 7, with only one experienced rider and there were no hiccups! I got a chance to have a canter away from the group which was amazing. The horses are very well trained! Paul... More

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Spring, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

We thoroughly enjoyed our Spirit of the West experience. The private swim/ride was awesome as it allowed us to customize our own unique adventure. SINBAD was perfect for someone who hadn't ridden in a while and CAYMAN TIME was just the ticket for a novice rider, allowing both of us to find our own comfort level yet provide an exhilarating... More

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Athens, Georgia, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

I can not even begin to explain what a wonderful time I had. The owner was very attentive to our needs and capabilities with the horses and made sure that everyone had a wonderful time from those who had never even been near a horse to people like me who had grown up on them. He made sure everyone was... More

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new haven
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012
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From start (booking on line) to finish(ride back to my hotel) this was an incredible experience. The owners are professional and extremely courteous at all times. Paul is a true gentleman who accommodated everyone in our group ride swim. He gave me a wonderful horse to ride who took great care of me in and out of the water.( I... More

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Lubbock, Texas
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Horseback riding on the beach was simply breath taking. The weather was perfect! The horses were very well behaved and so beautiful. This was one of my favorite things to do while on the island. I will never forget this amazing experience. More

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Carrollton, Virginia
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

From the time I first contacted Spirit of the West to book the "sea swim" ride everything was perfect. I asked Chelsea, the co-owner, if I could specifically request certain horses and she was very helpful with this request. I also had a few questions about times, as I came by cruise ship and the times are different (because Grand... More

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North Palm Beach, Florida
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

Riding a horse is one thing, but riding one through the water is a completely different experience. If you are traveling to Grand Cayman, this is one attraction that's worth every penny. More

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Little Elm, Texas
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

A must do! Paul takes you out on very well trained horses along the beach. After riding for about 30 min, since we were experienced riders Paul let us trot and gallop with the horses. We did the swim with the horses so the saddles came off and off in the water we went. If you have a waterproof camera... More

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Charleston, South Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012
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Spirit of the West - Caribbean Swim was an awesome experience and one of our best memories of our trip. The horses are all well behaved, healthy, and well taken care of. Paul manages the horses with ease and has such an efficient routine that there was no wasted time on this experience. This outing was worth every penny...and more!... More

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Rochester, Minnesota
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012
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I loved riding on the beach and in the water. We got to ride bare back through the ocean. Loved it! More

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